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If you're still interested... I just ran across this thread while doing searches for 6.5 loads for the CG-63. If you're still interested I can give you some info. My favorite Mausers are the Swedes (I've got an M96, M38 and a CG-63) and the 6.5x55 is my favorite rifle round. They're extremely...

I just picked up a M&P 4" today...picking up a rifle I ordered and of course I -had- to look around. Anyway, looking up the ser#, C21##, in SCOSW only gives me 1948-1951. It's in good shape, typical holster wear marks, matching numbers, not a spec of rust or pitting in the finish and original...

Thanks OKC05! That's something I didn't think of...but probably should have. I'l give that a try.

I recently replaced the mainspring in my 686-5 with the one from the Wolff reduced power kit. I've used the same kit on my 67-1, and liked it alot...not too stiff not too light. However in the 686-5 it's too light, way too light for my liking. I had installed the 15lb rebound slide spring as...

I was using Bullseye, but I shoot at an indoor range 90% of the time and it was a little too smokey w/ SWC for me. I got my hands on some Trail Boss and it's not a problem anymore. 3.5g w/ a 158 SWC and I've got a nice, very mild load.

For normal cleaning, MPro7 works well for me. A couple of times a year I'll use my ultrasonic cleaner, but it involves a complete strip-down afterwards to remove any moisture and to relube all the parts.

Can't offer an opinion on what to buy, but can on one to avoid. For semi-autos i'm usually a big Beretta fan and looked into the Tomcat...then a friend bought a Bobcat. Neither the Tomcat of Bobcat have an extractor, because of that tip-up barrel design. They use the blowback to eject the spent...

According to 'the book', they made a 2 1/2", 4", and 6" model for Brazil. 158 of the 2-12" and 23 of the 4" went to US distributors.

Don't know anything about their 64's, but I just picked up a 67-1 earlier this week and it's in good shape. About the only small dings on it appear to be from a seat beat. The trigger pull is a bit heavy, but I'll work on that when I drop the SA/DA hammer into it. The barrel is in great...

It's forward like that on a -3. Thanks for the info and help guys!

I just picked up a 19-2 2.5" in excellent condition. My question is the serial number K7947** dates to 1968, but I was under the impression that by '68 19's were -3's. The yoke assembly number is 74445 with a larger 5 under that. I am correct in assuming it is a -2 assembled prior to '68, and...

Keep looking. I bought a 686-3 6" a few weeks ago, ANIB for about $500.

Normally a Beretta 70S or 84FS because they're compact. Winter months or I'm not going to take off my jacket Ruger SR9.

Another 686 vote. I recently bought a 686 6" and the recoil w/ mag. loads isn't bad at all. When I fired .38 wad cutters thru it for the first time I thought it was a squib round. It really absorbs a lot of recoil. I shot off about 75 357 rounds and it didn't bother me, with my Ruger Blackhawk...

Have to pass, they are really great feeling grips Thanks for the info guys.