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Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 4:43 pm
by giantthugee86
I can't find the HFC HG-131 available anywhere online, otherwise I would get that.
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:27 pm
by captblitzdawg
I am in the same boat as you, apparently. It seems many of the replicas, airsofts, etc. could cost as much as a real weapon! I had a cardstock model of a Webley a few years ago. I might just build another and find new ways to strengthen and reinforce it to make it more permanent and durable. I primarily cosplay at children's and comics events so "close enough" is usually good for me.
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:47 pm
by Indiana Jeff
The HFC HG-131 replicas come up for auction from time to time. Generally more than $60, though I've seen them go for around $70 so if you can squeeze a few more dollars out of your budget.
Western Stage Props has a resin Indy S&W for $79.95.
http://www.westernstageprops.com/indian ... p/ijg2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They also carry a resin .38 S&W for $49.95. It's the same basic silhouette, but a smaller frame. The HFC is a .38 model so if you were interested in that gun as a close enough, the WSP might work just fine for you.
http://www.westernstageprops.com/sandw- ... p/pp38.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:23 am
by captblitzdawg
Thanks, Indiana Jeff! That might work! Especially if these be painted/detailed, and I can find a ring to attach to the base of the grip.
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:18 am
by Indiana Jeff
If you go with with the .38 model, it's really easy to paint the grips brown, the medallions silver or gold, and add a lanyard ring. The lanyard rings can be readily found online or at gun shops if you have any close to you.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:32 pm
by zaynecarrick
Indiana Jeff wrote:The HFC HG-131 replicas come up for auction from time to time. Generally more than $60, though I've seen them go for around $70 so if you can squeeze a few more dollars out of your budget.
Western Stage Props has a resin Indy S&W for $79.95.
http://www.westernstageprops.com/indian ... p/ijg2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They also carry a resin .38 S&W for $49.95. It's the same basic silhouette, but a smaller frame. The HFC is a .38 model so if you were interested in that gun as a close enough, the WSP might work just fine for you.
http://www.westernstageprops.com/sandw- ... p/pp38.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
I can buy all the guns (even blank firing ones) on that website except the ones that say Indiana Jones as they're the only ones that are denoted as restricted for Californians.
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 4:26 am
by Indiana Jeff
I bit late to be updating, but I finally found this picture comparing the size of the .38 (K frame) with the .455 (N frame).
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 11:15 am
by Chewbacca Jones
I own a real Model 10, and although a smidge loose, it fills a Todds Raiders holster rather nicely. I wouldn't trust the fit for real world use, for the real gun, but as costume piece, it's great.
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:51 pm
by Tinplatejeff
Anyone familiar with this model?
Does it fit a Raiders style holster?
http://www.airrattle.com/TSD-Gas-Revolv ... g-131b.htm
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 3:30 am
by Indiana Jeff
Plenty of members have gone with that .357 model. The biggest factor is the barrel length. Longer than 4" will be too long for the standard ROLA holster. That handle might be a little big for the flap, but should still work as a close enough option.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 10:48 am
by Tinplatejeff
Thanks.
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 4:50 pm
by giantthugee86
That's exactly what I have. It doesn't fit in the standard Raiders holster.
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 4:21 am
by Indiana Jeff
Well there you go, I stand corrected.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Re: Smith and Wesson Close Enough for under $60?
Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 11:42 am
by Tinplatejeff
That's exactly what I have. It doesn't fit in the standard Raiders holster.
Good to know, thanks.