Recent content by bobmitchum

Work done, got it back, VERY pleased !!! Folks -- I sent my 39-2 (above) down to Bill Weir (BMCM) in Natchez, MS. He is excellent, both to work with as well as his finished product. Great communication, photos of in progress work, etc ... AND when you get your item back - it's like opening a...

First of all - thanks to all for the really comprehensive replies. Given the possible complexities, safety issues due to 1st Gen, I think I need to find a capable and competent smithy to do this work - I am in the SF Bay Area but if anyone has a recommend (I am very patient customer, not double...

Appreciate the follow up - however, knowing "me" I would not make this a DIY project (!!) however I will seek out a seasoned Smith "smithy" who can perform this operation. Again, thank you. Cordially,

OK!! Thank you all for responding - as long as I know I can install an ambi from a Gen2/Gen3, that's the important thing !!

I am getting a nice 39-2 shortly, and being a lefty wanted to know if it was possible to install a safety/decocking lever on the right side of the slide (I really hope so ...) I believe I have already located the part/lever, but didn't know if it was a major or complicated job to install ...

This is GOLD ... thank you, all ! I will start with the simple stuff, and report back. Appreciate all of the wise counsel, here.

Excellent suggestions, thanks. Photos as soon as I am able, but they "seem" centered to me.

I picked up a couple of nice examples recently, and took both the range today. Both had been cleaned, thoroughly. Ammo was new Winchester White Box. First one was flawless, couldn't ask for better ... Second one was consistently giving me light primer strikes, 2-3 rounds per cylinder...

THANK YOU Very grateful for the help on that ... sincerely.

I think I have a circa mid 50's J Frame... Larger trigger guard, flat latch, in .38 Sp., w/ only a serial # Just a 5 digit serial #: 9216X Could someone perhaps look this up and give me a date of manufacture ? W/ sincere appreciation ...