Recent content by bigshep85

Only one I regret and remember is a Model 58. It was the first 41 magnum I ever saw. I was with my old man when he was still alive. Few years later I went with him and bought it as it had never changed owners for $400. I traded it to a couple of S&W autos plus boot, did really well but I still...

Nice find!! I gotta get one but haven't found one for that good a price yet.

Cleaning day One of my favorites, out for cleaning.

Extractor star Here is a photo

never did send it in and have never had a problem with it either. I just can't stand to part with it for long. This one is a favorite of mine somewhat because it is an oddity. It is a mysterious beauty for sure and a good conversation piece. I never got a certain answer on why it is finished...

Bump for conversation, also I still have this one.

Listen carry however you are comfortable. Don't listen to anybody else because all of THEIR experiences are different. That being said, I do not. I just don't fpr personal reasons and that is ok. Do what makes you comfortable but above all, do it safely.

Aim higher

Do you have a favorite?

I believe a new performance center model is what I will lean toward. I also believe it will be a 686 model. I think 38 and 357 are pretty affordable in most cases and effective if you ever need them for business. I took my 586 out yesterday and shot it and I love it all over again. It is a 4...

So first apologize for giving up on the classics. There are just too few for too much money these days. I think I am going to look into buying a new S&W revolver WITH A LOCK:eek: I havent kept up mich in the past year or so with new revolvers. Some threads I see show me that S&W has not...

All of this. These were my thoughts exactly. I just wanted to make sure that I was not just being overly cautious. Thanks for the help for sure. I will check out the classifieds here. See what I find.

I didn't mean on top. I was talking more on the inside of the cylinder housing. On the bottom of the top strap. Top right corner of the square. Compare Snapping Twig's photo in post #62 here: S&W model 696 .44 spl in the area I am discussing and the photo I posted above. It definitely looks...

Ok fellas. I have a chance to pick one of these up for a good price. What should I know, What should I look for? Forcing cone? Check Anything else? Maybe there are better options out there, i dunno, I dont know if I am sold on the 696 yet. I am attaching a picture. I havent seen it in person...

I may get this one.