Recent content by daven59

Cal44, I did the google and came up with the same four. I bought a 5904 on GB from a guy in Green Bay and though it has no markings he said he got two from Freedom P.D. A small town in Wisconsin. I had only felt the heft of the 5906 at my local GS and this one is real comfortable in my hand. I...

I'm debating with myself on whether it's worth the extra money to get one in .22 mag. I have snub nose revolvers(S&W of course) in 38+P and 357 and I'm not sure if I would save any weight or add another round or two but was told it might be more manageable for my wife who is a new shooter. She...

Why not a snub nose in 9mm? I'll be carrying my 38 +p to breakfast tomorrow but I sometimes carry my 9mm semi auto. Educate me, what is the advantage/advantages of a 9mm revolver over a 38?

I'm interested in a 4006 on GB and it's marked LHPD and seller doesn't know which department it's from. Is there anyway I can find out by using the serial number to see which dept. it was issued? I only ask as I did it with a beretta centurion and the serial dated it and placed it with the West...

Thanks, guess I can't go wrong either way. I just don't know how I missed these little gems. Saw one (5906) at the gun shop and it felt good in the hand. I don't know the history but I guess they competed with Glock for police sidearms. If you know of a source with the history on these I would...

I'm thinking about getting a S&W auto loader and would like some opinions on steel frame/all steel or aluminum framed pistols. I'm looking at a 5906 or a 5903 as a possible addition to my collection of auto pistols. Thanks I have 3 S&W revolvers and a shield but think its high time to check a...

Yea that's what I thought. Mine has a steel cylinder. Crisis averted. But you're right why have the warning on the barrel if steel is ok? Great job everyone.

Wow you guys really got me worried. I don't shoot that much these days just to busy and worn out from 3 years of steady 55 to 60 hour weeks. Not complaining as I'm one of the lucky ones. I've shot bot the 360 and the 438 with zero problems. But all bullet weights were over 120 whether 38 38+P or...

My 360 has a steel cylinder but I'll stick to the +p 125's to be safe and I can shoot the 110+P in my black mod 438(not 638 as I got my numbers mixed up) or my 686 with 6 inch barrel as that gun could stop a truck if you threw it at one. I loaned my 438 to my nephew for 3 months and am getting...

Thanks I read the thread you suggested and learned a lot. Going to get the manuals on both guns out as well. Hope I can use the +P's in both as I have shot all three in the gun to see the difference in power and like the three bears the 38 was to light the 357 was a little heavy but the +P was...

Mod 360 Very informative. I have a 360 scandium with steel cylinder. It too has the no less than 120 grain on barrel. The response from S&W (per op)said that was for 357 only and didn't seem to apply to the use of 38 spl. I just purchased critical defense 38 +P for my 638 38 spl and was hoping...

S&W forum? OP mentioned S&W options? Don't get me wrong I own Kimber, Glock, Beretta, Colt, but I go to other forums to learn about those. I don't go to a Ford dealer to ask them what Chevy I should buy. I looked at a 5906 today and it actually felt real nice in my hand. It was in good shape...

I have a model 360 snub nose and love it. The barrel is inscribed "no less than 120 grain bullet" My question is why is this the case? I had some 357 mag with 115 grn bullets I had shot in my 686 and thought I could use them until I realized the warning said no. I also have a mod 638 snubbie...

Just about every time I shoot something new I'm 2 inches to the left of X so with that one I wouldn't have to make a sight correction LOL! Just checked my 438 and I think my eyes were playing tricks on me and thought it was off very slightly to the right but its okay and any way it shoots very...

I asked the shop I got it(340 not the titanium cylinder model) from but I guess i didn't understand the answer. I have a box of old 110gn for my 686 6inch and guess it can handle that round? I'll just have to use the +p ammo and get the correct 357 mag ammo for it. thank you for your responses.