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Facelift and Range Test for Model 18-4
My factory/period-correct S&W service grips and my B.K. Grips T-type grip adapter came in and were installed on my Model 18-4. Looks great. Next I took it to a nearby indoor range for a short tryout. I had 5 different .22LR cartridges from Aguila, CCI, Federal, MagTech and Remington. The Aguila was a 40 gr. HV solid, the CCI and Remington were 37 gr. HV HP's and the Federal and MagTech were 40 gr. SV solids. My best 5-shot group from a rest, using SA, at 10 yards, measured 1.25" with Aguila. Others ran from 1.68" to 2.08". I then shot at a small silhouette target at 7 yards using the 5 brands of ammo, 5 shots each, DA, in a two-handed isosceles stance. All but 3 shots stayed inside the red oval 10-ring. The SA pull was typical S&W...crisp. The DA pull was smooth and even. This truly is a .22 Combat Masterpiece!
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05-24-2017, 04:32 PM
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She's a beauty. Nice shootin also.
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05-25-2017, 11:46 AM
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You will likely find it far more accurate when using standard velocity ammo, and stretching the range to 50 feet minimum is where the accuracy of these guns really shines
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05-25-2017, 03:41 PM
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You will likely find it far more accurate when using standard velocity ammo, and stretching the range to 50 feet minimum is where the accuracy of these guns really shines
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My problem that day was the range I was using is limited to about 10 yards. I'm looking forward to getting it to my usual outdoor range. If the rain will stop long enough!
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That is super hot. The grips look great and good shooting. How much was the BK grip and did it take long to get? Do you have a link for them? I could get one for my Model 19 if I want to use the magna grips on it.
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Interesting 18-4, still has the large right side TM, barrel set pin deleted.
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05-25-2017, 06:53 PM
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mod 17
don't have a mod-18 but a few k-22s mod-17s and i loveto shoot them
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05-26-2017, 06:12 PM
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That is super hot. The grips look great and good shooting. How much was the BK grip and did it take long to get? Do you have a link for them? I could get one for my Model 19 if I want to use the magna grips on it.
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bkgrips.com They have been on this Forum before. The adapters cost $25.00 and they ship Priority Mail, so I've received them a couple of days after placing the order.
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05-26-2017, 06:15 PM
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Interesting 18-4, still has the large right side TM, barrel set pin deleted.
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Engine 49 Guy. From what I understand from the serial number and info from some real collectors...my Model 18-4 was made in 1982 which was the first year Smith stopped making the pinned barrels, so I guess mine is a transitional model?
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bkgrips.com They have been on this Forum before. The adapters cost $25.00 and they ship Priority Mail, so I've received them a couple of days after placing the order.
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Thank you Sir! That's fast shipping.
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