Recent content by BarkSlayer

You are correct, Chief. Having never noticed the silly thing when I still had one, the missing pin is indeed a "retaining pin," not a roll pin as I had first suspected. I ordered a couple of them from Brownell's (thanks, yeti) and should have them in a few days. Once in hand, is there a trick to...

You can be sure of one thing. At that price, if you don't buy it...someone else will.

Hey guys...I lost a tiny roll pin on my 442-2 that holds the spring loaded cylinder alignment pin in the lug under the barrel. The alignment pin mates up with the tip of the ejector rod when the cylinder is closed. I have the alignment pin and the spring, but where can I get another roll pin? I...

Hit the next garage sale you run across and pick up a dozen sized cupcake baking tray. They are perfect for putting small items in anytime you have something apart.

Couple of questions, guys...I'm planning to install a Wolf spring kit in my 442 and would like to smooth out the action some as well. Before I remove the side plate, I wanted to have some new screws on hand. The idea is not to use the original equipment black slot head screws but to find bright...

I'll take 'em if you'll accept PayPal.

Anyone know where I can get a set of Birdseye maple grips for my J-frame Model 442? I've checked several of the popular aftermarket grip makers ans can't find any in Birdseye. What I want is a nice, light yellow figured wood in a boot style grip with finger grooves. Also, if anyone has something...

Is there anything unique about a Lew Horton serial number? I just picked up a 7 shot 3" Model 686 with the factory wood grips that appears identical to the LH versions of the same description, but there was nothing in my paperwork that said Lew Horton. Would the SN confirm if this is a LH model?

I use a Tagua IWB holster with a single clip for my 442. I just clip the holster over the top of my waistband and run the clip behind my belt. The 442 is light enough to ride there with no issues and no one has ever noticed the clip - probably because I always have a jacket or shirt over my...

I bought a 3" 686 on Sunday and sold my 4" 686 just tonight. The 3" is an awesome shooter - perfect balance and I can carry it very nicely. I'll admit that it hurt to let that 4" go though. I'll be up all night with remorse of some kind.

Looking for a set of night sights for my 3" model 686 and would really appreciate some opinions. I'd like to go low profile with a fixed rear sight. It seems my two choices are from 24/7 and Cylinder & Slide. Can anyone comment on pros/cons of either system and whether one set or the other can...

SOLD it today...for more than I had into it, and I bought what I wanted. Best advice of the lot Mr. Kimble. Thanks.

I'm rather fond of my 60-9. It carries well and packs full house .357 power in an all stainless package.

I have a near mint Smith & Wesson Model 586-5 with 6" barrel and the original blue case, etc. Pics available.

I asked what was involved. I didn't expect it was simple.