Recent content by Anothergrumpyoldman

I just purchased a New Bodyguard 2.0 a week ago. Born on date was 03/19/2025. Shot it for the first time today. I am going to be 78 in 5 days. My right hand has had 2 surgeries and has arthritis. My thumb is fused at the middle joint. The reason I stated all this is that I have trouble shooting...

Last weekend one of my local LGSs had a Glocktoberfest. Gave away hourly prizes and a new Glock on Fri. and Sat. They also had some great used guns for sale and at a 10% discount for the sale. They had a dozen or so Model 64s +P rated. They were police turn ins. I looked them over and bought...

First I want to thank all for the comments on my post. I decided to return the revolver. I took it back 2 days ago. The seller was ok with it. I have bought other guns from him in the past. In the last six months I bought a WWII Colt Commando 38spl, and a 1981 Dan Wesson Model 14 .357 from him...

Lots of good input, thanks. To answer a few questions others brought up- It was a Face to Face local transaction from a person I know. All matching serial numbers, so it is not a parts gun. The ramped front sight came out in the 'C' series K frames in 1952 from what I have read, so it would be...

Yesterday I bought this 5 Screw M&P 38spl. made about 1955 according to the serial number. After I bought it, I realized it had been reblued. Should have known from the blued hammer and trigger. They should have been case hardened. Also the Grip is not period correct, but I wasn't too worried...

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Here is a closer pic of the frame/yoke gap and barrel to cyl. front lock gap. I got it as a wall hanger, but it functions and of course dosen't shoot to point of aim at all. The single action part of the sear is bad, but it locks up and works in DA. Thanks for the info on price. I thought I...

I have a 1902 1st change that is a parts gun. The barrel is slightly bent and so is the frame. It has a nice set of stag grips on it. I got it years ago with some other stuff. Wondering what would be a fair price. I hope the pic downloads ok.

About 2 years ago, I bought some Winchester 30-30 150gr. softpoint ammo. There was 1/10 of an inch difference in the case lengths. Overall length was the same so all the bullets were seated at different points. I took pics and sent them to Winchester with the box info. I informed them that the...

Jack Flash, I checked the penciled numbers on the stocks with a strong light and magnifier. They don't match. All other serialized parts do. The weird part is the first 3 numbers don't match but the second three do. I wonder if someone screwed up when penciling the numbers. All my stocks that...

Nice find. Looks to be in the same condition as my 1917. Mine is all matching except the front sight was filed. It turned out to be a great shooter. I don't have any 45AR cases , so I use light loaded 45ACP and most cases fall out without using moon clips. Loading and unloading moon clips with...

I picked up some 230 gr FMJ bullets at my gun clubs swap meet on 10-21. Loaded up 50 rounds with 5.1 gr. of Universal Clays and WLP primers. Nice mild load for my messed up hand. Here are the results hand held at 10 yds. 12 shots, one flyer ( my fault). I think it will be much improved from a...

Thanks for all the replies. Lots of good thoughts. I going to use some mild handloads in the 1917. Don't want to damage it. I am getting some rubber grips for it. I have had 2 surgeries on my right hand and can't grip like I used to. It will be interesting to see how well it shoots lead bullets...

I have an assortment of K frame Smiths from early 1900's thru mid 1970's, but never had an N frame till two weeks ago. I was at a Gun show and saw a M1917 S&W for sale. This one had one problem. Someone in the past filed the front sight to look like a ramp, which ruined some collector value. On...

Hondo44, I actually have tried the brass rod idea and got it a little straighter. The rod was too small and bent. I have a oversize diameter rod I need to trim and will try again. So I guess I am using an old factory approved method. The muzzle was flattened on the bottom and I reamed it. It...