The UGLY Brazilian

[bigmtnman]

Yep....... It's pitted and worn with weird grips only their "father" could love . But it becomes a thing of beauty when it sends some 230 gr. FMJ downrange PRECISELY to where those pitted sights aim. For sure, It has some very pretty Smith family siblings. But when I have a "family" outing, I can't help but give most of my attention to this "less fortunate" family member. There is just "something" about it .............

 

[PaulDoc]

I could not agree more bigmntman. They're not perfect visually but boy do they shine when pressed into action. BTW, love your grips.

 

[22hipower]

Nice old S&W! I could probably scrape up a few bucks if you want to get rid of those old home made stocks.

 

[Truckman]

I could probably scrape up a few bucks if you want to get rid of those old home made stocks.

Hey Jeff!...This is my pigeon!...Work yer side of the street!...

Ken, my work guns will never win any glamour contests either, but like your 1917 they know how to show off their skills when called upon......Ben

 

[H Richard]

I know what you mean, Mine shot just as good as my Mod 25-2, and out to 15-20 yards the adjustable sights on the 25-2 didn't make any difference..

 

[erikpolcrack]

I have an old Brazilian that will never win any beauty contests, but I sure love to shoot it. I'm lucky that mine is from the first batch that was shipped with the newer frames that have the wider-groove rear sight notch. I shoot it better than I shoot either of my standard S&W M1917s.

 

[robvious]

If only patina could tell its story...

 

[crasig]

My First Brazilian Had been re-barreled with a US property barrel. The one I have now is mechanically like new with only storage wear. It was delivered to Brazil in 1946 the year & month of my birth. I'd been looking for an affordable shooter - & I just got lucky. IT is my favorite revolver. #2 favorite is this nickle .38 spl model 1902 (just like an elderly detectives - I admired).

 

[crasig]

Here is a very Ugly one - I considered buying to restore, has well done Modification. But it went for WAY over my budget.

 

[bigmtnman]

Yep..... That one "outuglys" mine

 

[45NUTT]

I'm waiting on my 1917 (1918) to arrive at my LGS and I already want a Brazilian to add to it. I'm just so sick, I need to lie down and buy another Smith!

 

[Major 2]

One was consigned at my Friends FFL.
A woman had brought in from her husband's effects.
The late gent had it pro-refinished and had some nice aftermarket targets.
However, somebody had viewed the net to help her with a consigned price.
At a grand she was way too high; it languished while she turned down some heady
offers.
After, several months I made an offer, but she decided to take it home,
A few weeks later I bought 1917, things happen in interesting progression
The 1917 is in my Avatar, left

 

[Shrek Of The Arctic]

I picked up a Brazilian over the Winter for a screaming deal. I hadn't shot it until a few weeks back. I had figgered it would be a fun little anachronistic, collectible. thing. I was blown away when I realized the accuracy it possessed. At 15-25 yards, it was remarkable. It's gone from collectible thing to a revolver I'd consider using for home protection with a couple minor alterations. (Grips and some paint on the sight)

Glad to hear yours is still clickin' and bangin' right along as well!

 

[Eddie Southgate]

I don't think mine is ugly at all but I know one thing about it , everyone who shoots the dang thing pesters the crap out of me to sell it to them. It is fed a steady diet of 200 grain LSW pushed by 5 grains of Red Dot in AR brass and seems to think it should shoot like a scope sighted rifle. I have the original grips but fitted it with the post war Magna grips that I prefer on my shooters. No pitting and the finish is a similar to my Rock Ola M1 carbine but slightly darker. Best $250.00 I ever spent on a gun.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

I'm waiting on my 1917 (1918) to arrive at my LGS and I already want a Brazilian to add to it. I'm just so sick, I need to lie down and buy another Smith!

It takes a bunch of .45's to support a Texas address . Get well soon !

 

[45NUTT]

It takes a bunch of .45's to support a Texas address . Get well soon !

I have 45 single actions (8 Colt & 4 Italian), 5 or 6 1911's but this is my first 45 ACP revolver. I'm pretty sure it will not be the last. Gotta buy some half moon clips soon.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

I have 45 single actions (8 Colt & 4 Italian), 5 or 6 1911's but this is my first 45 ACP revolver. I'm pretty sure it will not be the last. Gotta buy some half moon clips soon.

Tried the clips and hated everything about them . Buy the Auto Rim brass from Starline and skip the frustration . I do have one full moon clip that I keep loaded with the gun for a fast reload but that is absolutely the only use I have for them. I have 5 .45's currently not counting a junky 1909 that I might rebuild some day .

 

[JH1951]

I have thinned out my 1917's and am down to two. One mint USGI, and a well used Brazilian. The Brazilian is no beauty queen, but it gets to go to the range often. It is one of the better shooting revolvers I have ever owned. (The serial number drew me to it - 191745).

 

[BC38]

Yeah these old girls may not be the prettiest gal at the dance, but they can still cut a rug!

 

[SS336]

Yep..... That one "outuglys" mine

No, I think you win Mutt of the day.
Of course I like them both.