Recent content by Catmonkey

I installed the carry kit in my Shield and it's a much cleaner trigger pull. I have installed Apex's triggers in my M&Ps and I like the feel of the flat faced trigger better than the factory trigger. I believe I'm going to leave the factory trigger in my Shield. Because of the smaller frame...

I contacted Apex to see if they could help me. Here is what I learned. It may help someone else. All .45 models are all Thumb Safe Compatible/Active versions of the Sear Housing Block. All Sear Housing Blocks are either Internal Locking System Compatible/Active or Thumb Safe...

That's were the confusion comes in. G&R shows it like that but Midway and Brownells seem to distinguish between the two. Further confusion comes about as to why Apex has different sears between the .45 and other models.

I've got a few M&Ps and recently purchased a few new sear block housings for my 9mm and 40s to use the larger plunger. To my surprise my 9mm Pro had the 1/8 plunger. I installed the Apex forward sear and trigger kit in it and can't wait to try it out. I also have a couple of .45s M&Ps. I'm...

Hmmm.... Hadn't looked at that. Sort of puts things in perspective.

That would be me bidding that gun up to $900. His reserve is somewhere north of that. I'm looking for a shooter, not a collector. If any of you guys want some cash for your 5" 610, send me a PM.

The .45 I purchased had the thumb safety. My other 3 M&Ps do not. I ended up getting the frame plugs and removing the safety. I always have the option to reinstall it, but I really don't see a need for it.

Thanks, not that I'd ever find them, but I'll be looking for the right set of grips.

Murphydog also pointed out the grips were later grips. Just what would the period-correct grips look like? I see grips on Gunbroker that lead me to believe they might not necessarily have been wood. On the prospect of shooting this gun, my Dad said he hasn't used it since I gave him a model...

According to the FAQs here, it appears to be manufactured in the mid-50s and seems to be a Model 27.

So what selling price does the sales receipt have on it?

I hear you. Are there any products that you could recommend to take care of protecting the finish and help dissolve some surface rust? The barrel is obviously dirty and needs a swabbing.

I pulled the grips off and can't see any serial numbers on them. I would imagine my grandfather came upon this second hand because in 1909 he would have been in his teens. I asked my Dad about it and he said he doesn't ever recall his father having a side arm in the field and doesn't...

Seems the serial number is also on the cartridge side of the cylinder and the bottom of the barrel under the ejector.

Okay, my curiousity was peaked so I went and picked it up and took a few quick shots. The serial number is 4270x. Here are the pics.