I just picked up my first S&W revolver. It is a customized Model 14-4 with a 8 3/8 that was used for competition. I think it is from 1980-82. I would love to know the % of the Long Barrels made as it was one of the reasons I paid a Premium price for this pistol ; ) The grips are a mystery to me and I'd love to know who made them. The hammer has been bobbed and the trigger lightened to 5-7 lbs. Is it still possible to get an original Model 14-4 hammer and if so, where. It also has the later style cylinder release (I think). By the way... Thank you so much for posting pictures and comments about your collection. I learned more in an hour than I could have in a year on my own.