Recent content by clayshooter

I have a new 21 dash 4 in 44 special. When viewing the barrel lead the machining marks are rough and deep. I can't believe this will promote good accuracy. Is there a way to minimally clean up the leade (using possibly wet/dry sandpaper) without specialized tools. Has anyone done this and...

how to measure groove dimension I've tried rotating the slug within the jaws. The way the grooves are orientated I am only able to pick up a small edge of each of the grooves. I'm sure I'm getting a false reading. For a recent 44 special my slug measurement is .424". Should be somewhere...

I have a 44 Special that I wanted to measure the cast slug dimension from a fired round. The problem is the grooves do not line up directly across from each other. Micrometer measurement at that point is not accurate. Anyone have a trick way to measuring the "across" dimension. Incidentally...

Looking for suggestions on how to remove the sideplate from a S&W. I've looked through some of the previous maintenance posts but could find nada. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

I've been using a mid 80's Pact powder scale. The scale is a good one but does drift at times. Am thinking of updating to a Lyman 1200 scale and dispenser. Does anyone use them and can comment. Any drifting issues? Do you feel they are more accurate than the older electronic scales? Other...

Rare tripple lock target turns 100 years old I recently joined the S&W Forum and found the commentaries and subjects to be very interesting. Your discussion on the Rare Tripple Lock is just an outstanding story. I must admit it struck a note also since I spent my years with the Army at Ft...

I know loading manuals give OAL of a loaded round. In some cases the bullet is far short of the mouth of the cylinder. Is this good for primo accuracy or should the bullet be reloadted furthur forward in the case to kiss off near the the front of the cylinder? Obviously pressure with be low...

Did S&W ever ship the 17 with a trigger shoe or is it after market?

The model no DEFINITELY has no dash suffix. Just stamped Model 17.

Some additional updates: the gun also has diamond grips, but not target. Serial No and Model are stamped in the yoke. Also, adjustable rear sights. PS-Is there a reason the last (2) or (3) digits of the serial No are left off when quoting.

I have the chance to purchase a Model 17 .22 6" barrel revolver, serial #K378216 for $599.. Unfortunately I forgot to notice if the revolver was a (3) or (4) screw sideplate. It did have the target hammer. I cannot verify year of production--can anyone offer any assistance? Also, does the...

I'm planning on shooting IDPA PRACTICE with a newly acquired 627-5 PC (8) shot, .357. I've thought of shooting 38's but am turned off by the carbon ring buildup and what may develop. After reviewing reloading manuals I find certain loads develop substantially less pressure/velocity. Anyone...

speedloaders Thanks to all who chimed in to answer my question. I'm new to the site and am impressed with the responses.

speedloaders Double-O-Dave, have you tried the max fire speedloaders. What do you think of them (60$ is a bit rich for the thunder ranch.

Just acquired a 627-5 performance center (8) shot in .357. Would like to shoot IDPA (non-competition) but cannot find speedloaders to match. Anyone located a source for the loaders?