jjbrewst1
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They are One Piece Hogue Finger Grooves, made from Gonçalo Alves. I really like them! I obviously love Combats more, but these do the trick
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Slab sided barrels!
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Boogsawaste
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I'm not a big fan of them on the longer barrels but on snubs I think it looks pretty good! I'd love to own one of those 627's.
gtoppcop
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I like them too. I also like the traditional look. To paraphrase a long-known Marine dictum. "Old Smith and Wesson, New Smith and Wesson, Doesn't matter as long as it's Smith and Wesson..."
I love my 627-5 that I've worked on. She's my nightstand gun.
I love my 627-5 that I've worked on. She's my nightstand gun.
socal s&w
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I love em....I also stopped driving an old horse and buggy because it was too traditional.
I'm getting to the point where I'm not caring what they look like... just get them on straight.
I like some of the slab sides... especially the ones that remind me of the custom PPC's guns of the 70's that I lusted after in my youth.
I like some of the slab sides... especially the ones that remind me of the custom PPC's guns of the 70's that I lusted after in my youth.
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My 629 Mag Hunter Plus looks good, as does my 629 2 5/8" PC gun; indifferent to the 627 profile. I felt stainless guns shouldn't have to conform to the conventional profile, just because stainless is the newer modern material.
I think it's good to have an alternative modern designed gun available to those looking for something new....
I think it's good to have an alternative modern designed gun available to those looking for something new....
.357 686+ seven shot 5" barrel
This is my first L frame revolver. I really like the balance with the 5" slab barrel because it's not too nose heavy. It came with rubber Hogue grips with fingergroves but I never really liked them so I replace them with the Rosewood grips. I also replaced the front Patridge sight with a fiber optic one. I like traditional barrels but the non-traditional look is ok with me too (obviously). Regards, Elliot45
This is my first L frame revolver. I really like the balance with the 5" slab barrel because it's not too nose heavy. It came with rubber Hogue grips with fingergroves but I never really liked them so I replace them with the Rosewood grips. I also replaced the front Patridge sight with a fiber optic one. I like traditional barrels but the non-traditional look is ok with me too (obviously). Regards, Elliot45
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I like them too. I also like the traditional look. To paraphrase a long-known Marine dictum. "Old Smith and Wesson, New Smith and Wesson, Doesn't matter as long as it's Smith and Wesson..."
I love my 627-5 that I've worked on. She's my nightstand gun.
I could get used to this right here in a heartbeat! ! I wouldn't mind a few others that I've seen either. So yeah, I guess I like em.
Frank237
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Sorry for my poorly worded post...I fixed it. I was referring to the slab sided guns that were exported to Germany. Search "Inspector Callahan"
look at his recent posts and you will find shots and the story of his gun that he finally got after a few months of paperwork and inter continental communiques.
I know Ashland did the two traditional style , K-22 type guns in SS. I have one of each. they are about perfect but so darned rare one hates to take them out.
I fell into the 4" gun super cheap, LNIB. I then wanted to get the set so started the search for a six inch gun. Finally found one, 95%, but not abused, original box, stocks, etc. We joke about what we pay for these things. That you don't pay too much, You simply bought too early at that price.
Well IF I can live long enough to realize what I paid for the 6" as a bargain....I will be very happy.
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I don't own any, but I like the look. It's different and fresh. I'm a dinosaur, but I like some new things. Slab sides is one of them. I like the way they lighten up some handguns without losing the balance.
It is stainless not carbon steel, it just has a matte black finish over the top.
Model 629 Stealth Hunter
Material: Stainless Steel Frame - Stainless Steel Cylinder
Finish: Matte Black
These are the only two that I have, a RSR .41 Magnum Hunter and a KO Combat .41 Mag.
KO
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Speaking of the model 60 Pro with the 3" slab side barrel, it lightens the gun considerably, which is good for carry I suppose. Looking at it from the muzzle end, you see how crazy thin they actually got the barrel to be, because not only is it slab sided, it is scalloped at the four would-be corners. If it were a full round profile w/ underlug it would have to be far more nose heavy which is good for the range. So I guess it depends on what your purpose is. I would assume it is more costly in time and quality control to make the cuts in the barrels so I don't think it's about cost savings.
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jmr986
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Have a 627 PC on the way so I guess like 'em both.
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