I also have a Smith 29-2 with same issue of hard to open cylinder. With this one it seems to make it easier if you push the cylinder rearward as you perform the opening cylinder attempt. I have checked the ejector rod for tighten and it is, found no burrs on any obvious area but still requires...
Well you have indeed made a great pick for a carry or back up weapon. I carried one some 32 years as a back-up and on two occasions it proved its worth. As for which one, I could go with the 357 as its capable of shooting everything of course from the 38 to the +p's and the mags. I went with...
Additional info. was that the weapon did not have grips when acquired that were in one piece. What I did have, that fit, were a set of old rubber Pachmeyer (sp?) "K" frame sized, that fit great. Kinda looks like a kid with a 10 gal hat on with that short barrel.
Thanks much for the info and as for the pic, I took few this afternoon and will relay from cell phone for additional info. and specifics. Again thanks and look forward to sharing info and what not here.
Have recently acquired a S&W 3 screw revolver with I believe a 2" barrel, K frame sized. Its the large sized frame with a barrel that is pinned and what several folks stated too small. I know that they were in fact produced early on that way. Trying to ascertain possible year produced and...