Recent content by dapster

I'm presently awaiting a reply from S&W regarding my new Model 14 revolver the front sight of which is clearly off center to the left. That is, the whole barrel is overtightened so that the grooves on the barrel do not line up with those on the top strap. Perhaps S&W might have a look at this...

I posted the following in a 1911 forum where it seemed to have generated some interest and discussion. While I admit it's probably a stretch to think of it as a 2nd amendment post, nevertheless as an owner of 2 S&W firearms, here it is: I’ve heard it said that the need for health care...

I'm interested in the smoothness of the operation of the manual safety on your Model 41.

Oops! This clearly belongs in the semi-auto pistol forum.

I'm interested in the smoothness of the operation of the manual safety on your Model 41.

Great, thanks!

Evidently, I've got newer one, no hole in the base plate.

Will appreciate any tips for removing the base plate.

NCTexan, Once the problem commences, with what frequency does it continue? That is, with most every shot thereafter or merely intermittently? Thanks.

The problem described happens around 4 to 6 times per hundred rounds of standard velocity CCI, evidently the ammunition of choice. What happens is that the spent case appears to have been extracted. But, prior to ejection it gets wedged by the next round already partially chambered. The...

The problem described happens around 4 to 6 times per hundred rounds of standard velocity CCI, evidently the ammunition of choice. What happens is that the spent case appears to have been extracted. But, prior to ejection it gets wedged by the next round already partially chambered. The...

Does the dry firing required for takedown or simply decocking after use tend to damage anything? Thanks.

Does the dry firing required for takedown or simply decocking after use tend to damage anything? Thanks.

"I had to send mine back to S&W many years ago after shooting lots of high velocity, . . " Just curious, which high velocity rounds were you shooting? Thanks.

I'm waiting in CA to take delivery of a new Model 41. Are CCI's Mini-Mags too hot? During this time I'd be interested and appreciative to know from you Model 41 shooters which brands of ammo and loads within those brands have provided the best accuracy as well reliability of pistol functioning.