Recent content by carguychris

OK, here's the results of some tests and measurements over the weekend. Loads that functioned fine: 3.8gr Titegroup, 124gr Berry's PRN: OAL 1.161" 4.2gr HP-38, 124gr Berry's PRN: OAL 1.155" Fiocchi Extrema, 124gr Hornady XTP: OAL 1.093" The Bad Load: 3.6gr Titegroup, 124gr Berry's PFN: OAL...

The second one. I like this theory. I'm leaning towards the rifling hypothesis because I loaded the rounds somewhat long; ~1.14" OAL IIRC, but I'll have to go measure one. I'm accustomed to loading for revolvers where if it fits in the cylinder, it'll work, so I haven't generally worried too...

Howdy all, The short question: Has anyone experienced any problems with feeding flat-point bullets in a 3rd-gen S&W pistol? The longer question: ;) I recently obtained a S&W Model 3904 and took it to the range for the first time a few days back. I had two failures to go into battery when I...

Howdy all, I've been contemplating picking up a .22LR or .32 Long I/J frame as a fun plinker and a tool to teach my son how to shoot. This gun will NOT be carried. I keep stumbling upon early .32 Hand Ejectors at decent prices, but I'm a bit concerned about buying a gun made before the Third...

Howdy all, I recently picked up a S&W full line-up dealer poster at a gun show and would like to use it as a workshop decoration. It does not have a date on it but I believe it's from 1990 based on the guns that appear on it; it has the M3904 and M3906, so that definitely narrows it down. :)...

Offer withdrawn, but will pass your info along to some other local guys who might be interested. :)

I'm definitely interested in the M60, but what are you looking to trade it for? You can email or PM me if you want. {EDIT} PM sent.

Here's what I've read, but take this with a grain of salt. I'd like to hear confirmation myself. 1) The full-size (39, x39, 390x) mags are slightly longer than the compact (391x/395x) mags. Full-size mags will work in the compact pistols but stick out slightly; however, the compact mags will...

Howdy all, I've been enamored with the 39-series for some time, and I've stumbled across a potentially good deal on a 3906, although I haven't looked at it yet. I've found lots of info about the 391x compacts but not nearly as much about the full-size 3rd-gen 39xx guns, so they seem to be...

On this same topic, does anyone know whether the 442 Pro Series- or any of the new Pro Series J frames in general- comes with moonclips, or do they have to be purchased separately?

I agree with the other responses- the 5" barrel is less common, but IMHO no Model 10 configuration is truly uncommon except the 3" HB.

I think they did it to annoy me. :rolleyes: To quote the "Njorl's Saga" episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus: "We interrupt this program to annoy you and make life generally irritating." ;)

No. :D AFAIK none of the new "Pro Series" revolvers have the ILS. Look at the picture of the LH side of the gun on the S&W product sheet: http://www.smith-wesson.com/wcsstore/SmWesson/upload/other/PS/2010/178046%20-%20Model%20632%20with%20night%20sights.pdf FWIW one issue regarding...

I think the OP is referring to the DAO LE-trade-in M15s and M67s recently offered by J&G Sales. The most common way to convert a S&W revolver to DAO is to file the single-action sear off the hammer, but it can also be done by filing the SA notch off the trigger. Be aware, however, that...

Based simply on what I've observed: Pro Series = Non-ported barrel, no ILS, regular stainless finish, cylinder relieved for moon clips on some models, dovetailed sights on some models Carry Comp Pro = Ported barrel, ILS, matte black finish FWIW one major item of confusion is that the 632...