If it's a good price I'd say go for it. I don't believe Smith is making this model anymore (it doesn't show up on their website). Mine is great to pack and shoot and the recoil is not as bad as I first feared. With standard loads it is quite managable. I don't shoot mine much anymore as I picked up a 329PD and shoot more than the special. They are great to carry and very accurate. The only down size is they are light and it takes a little more practice to stay on target. It doesn't just sit there like a heavy revolver would. Hope this helps. Jerry J
