Recent content by dgill53

Looking for a rear sight assembly for a 686 plus "L" frame with a 6 inch barrel. Thanks. Dan

Hi Folks, While looking through some YouTube videos I came across one about removing an internal lock on a S&W revolver. Can someone explain the benefits of doing that? Also, while I'm asking questions, does anyone know who makes rubber grips for a model 36, "J" frame with a square butt...

Does anyone know if a rear sight from a K or N frame would fit on a 686 Plus which I think is an L frame? I removed it many years ago when I mounted a scope, now I want to go back to iron sights but can't seem to locate it after moving to another state. It's hell getting old! Thanks.

Pinned barrel My model 36 does not have it's barrel pinned although the serial number suggests it was made in '81. I guess I'll have to watch what ammo I put through it though. Thanks for all the info. Dan

Pinned barrel? I'm sorry but being a newbie I have no idea what a pinned barrel means. Also, on the crane it just has mod 36 stamped on it. Thanks. Dan

I checked the serial # from the bottom of the grip and it is J8954XX. The # from inside the cylinder is 9237 with E5 stamped under it. Hope this helps. Thanks again. Dan

I was given a Model 36 after I got my CCW permit. Can anyone tell me the date of manufacture with the serial # of SJN 8954XX. I was told if it was made after 1985 it would be safe for occasional +P ammo. Hope somebody knows and thanks for your reply. Dan

date of manufacture Thanks for the quick replies. The serial # for the model 36 is:SJN 8954XX. Hope somebody knows and thanks. Dan

Hey Folks, I was just given a S&W model 36 after getting my CCW permit and was wondering if there was a way to find out the year it was made by the serial number. I'd like to use +P for carrying only and was told it would be O.K. if it was made before 1985. Thanks in advance. Dan from Arizona