Recent content by arnesen

I break them down with an inertia hammer and fertilize my lawn with the powder. If the brass is reloadable I soak the primers then carefully press them out. I do not reuse bullets that have been crimped. I toss them with the unreloadable (is that a word?) brass.

Some years ago I came upon this interesting 686-5 Plus. It has a 7" barrel and a fluted cylinder. I've only ever seen this model with a smooth cylinder. I sent photos of this revolver to Roy Jinks and showed it to some S&W self-proclaimed experts that I know. They all agree that it's a rare...

You picked up a nice one. Congratulations. I have one also. I have never shot it but it has been shot but very little. It's near perfect with the original box with the correct label and a letter about it from King Roy.