Recent content by ddmccrud

Many thanks. I was worried that newer parts would not fit the 14 no dash.

The rebound spring has been cut to 14 coils. The hammer appears to have been stoned, and shows a bright and uneven (not square) polish on the cocking notch. The trigger sear area also appears to have been stoned. When I cock the revolver and pull the trigger, the trigger is very forcefully...

I recently bought a 4 screw model 14 at a very good price. It passed my initial checkout at the dealer (timing, shakes, etc.) but it soon developed a forceful trigger return in single action. Upon disassembly, there are all the classic signs of someone messing with the action to lighten the...

I ran across a 4 screw K-38 Masterpiece for $275 at my local gun shop. It had Hogue rubber grips on it, some holster wear and a few nicks in the finish. It looked relatively unmessed with although the cylinder did not open easily. The timing was good and the trigger was excellent. When I got...

Thanks for the information. I was a little hesitant to buy it not knowing anything about the conversion, but I've always wanted a .45 Colt/.45 ACP combo. It does have an incredibly smooth action and the work looks great. I was able to buy this one for little more than a standard model 25.

I picked up a Model 25-5, 3 1/2 inch barrel, in .45 Colt that has an extra cylinder in .45 ACP fitted to it and came with an extra bobbed hammer. The gun has been nickel (I was told) plated. The Smith & Wesson roll mark on the barrel has been replaced with "SPOKHANDGUNS INC." Could anyone...