Mark,
Just an FYI, S&W's site notoriously has their MSRPs way high. You should be able to get that gun for a lot less (maybe even more than 300 less like you're saying)
Check this site out when you're buying stuff. That's just one example. I got my .38 here. Once you win, you have it shipped to an FFL & you're good to go.
Will
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