Recent content by Duderino

Great guideline. Thanks.

How to tell if my piece needs standard or Modified (PC)? Thanks to this amazing forum, I understand the difference between standard K frame, Square butt, Checkered Diamond Magna, stock grips (1953 – 1967) and the subset Modified Magna Stock grips (aka "Plain Clothes [PC] Magnas"). But, as I...

Hi. Yes, I learned that the advertised K frame grips were actually N frame grips. The seller had bad information. No harm; no foul.

Hi. Yes, they are the same size. And yes, both have shelves of equal proportion. They're a rather pristine pair of N frame grips. Sorry, I don't see how I can attach an image to a reply.

Yes, I'd be interested. For now, I won't return or sell them. Dig our yours and, if they're in great shape, I'd be happy to trade. Thanks.

Not a PC?! Thanks! What more can you tell me to help improve my search? Where can I find exact specs? Is the escutcheon Diamond absolutely necessary and/or correct? Are all S&W 38 Special stock screws the same? Good to know about the higher value of this pair of N-frame grips! Thank you very...

Thanks for the quick reply. .... Did you determine that mine are N frame by the photo of the grips on the gun (obviously oversized), or is there some way to distinguish N frames from K/L frames when photographed alone? These were advertised as K frames and they looked right. For my renewed...

** See Edits note below ** Hi. I inherited, with only target grips, my father's 1957 S&W (pre-10) M&P "Blue" 38 Special 4"bbl revolver (Serial C-3710xx). Seeking original/stock grips, I bought a pair of new-looking "OEM" grips on eBay but they are a bit too big for the piece. I've thought that...

Replacement grips with diamond TOO BIG. HELLO, after a few years! Finally, I found (eBay) and bought replacement stock grips, as pictured in your post above. However, they do not fit! They are too big. They are snugly attached but overhang along all edges. ....... I will make a new post to the...

Chad and Gary, big thanks for those photos. Chad had provided the description of the stock grips, and the images of the real things will be very helpful in my search. Are there any parts dealers whom you could recommend? At the risk of repeating myself, I'm so impressed that everyone here is so...

So, do we refer to my model as Model 10 despite it not having that name when it was produced? Seems simpler to do so. Do we refer to all pre-naming models by their (comparatively) recent naming? Officially, mine is a "S&W .38 Special M&P?" Thanks, everybody!

Ah, thanks! I just discovered the name myself and edited my post above. Wow, this forum really knows its stuff!

Thanks, gang, for the positive feeling you've instilled that makes me even more happy to have this gun as my first. Okay, this is the original finish. Good to know. It still looks black, even in direct sunlight, but I can barely discern a shade of dark blue. I can't imagine it was ever bright...

Thanks for the quick and informed replies! Attached are close-ups of both sides of the frame and the grip frame. You really think it's a nice piece? It's my first handgun, and it's inherited. Because there were so very many of this model produced, I assumed that it was not highly regarded.

New member here. Hello! I followed the identification instructions (info below and pics attached) and would like your help identifying the year of manufacture. I'd also welcome any naming conventions or interesting facts about this model. Thanks in advance. Original purchase receipt: January...