Recent content by dcmdon

I got lucky a couple of years ago on gunbroker. I picked up a very nice, model 66 that had been a police turn in. I paid $600 for it WITH 900 rounds of .357 magnum hollowpoint ammunition.

Hi all. I'm looking to purchase a 617. I'm a big fan of buy once and buy right way of thinking. I'm a FFL and can get the a new 617 wholesale. So is there any reason to get any older used ones? I know people get all worked up about MIM parts. I don't care. My biggest concern is...

I have a 686-3 with a square butt. It was a limited run made for a local gun club that I shot with. We got 20 orders together and they built it this way for us. I like the round butt because you can get a grip that profiles the shape of a square butt, or something that fits the round butt...

I bought a Les Baer about 3 years ago. They must run 100 rounds of Win 231 fueled ammo through them, it was filthy. Then they drench it in oil and seal it in a plastic bag. Nifty.

Do you have a photo of the side with the scratch. That side sure looks perfect, or nearly so. Thanks, Don

The works effect on the resale value is something that is open to debate. Maybe. I wanted to weigh in on the legality issue. Only the frame is considered to be the firearm and thus needs to be serialized. So you are all set. The number does not need to be "easily visible". In fact many...

Hi all, I've just joined. I'm hoping to learn about the 547 revolver chambered in 9mm. I don't know why, but I've got to have one. Its a money saving thing . . . right. Since I reload 9mm by the bucket full. Anyway, I'm new here, but have owned Smiths since I was a teenager. Current...