Recent content by ed9010

Be Thankful That you live where you can see a good buy and walk out with it. My wife and I just bought a 642 and 442, both new w/o locks in California. We took them home 3+ weeks later. Order time, waiting time, hard copy and computer form filling time was almost 12 hours, and then we had to...

Thanks All I have been away from computer access for a short time but wanted to respond to all of you for the excellent advice and information. THANK YOU it is much appreciated. In response to some of the comments: While my gun knowledge is limited, I have some experience, I held a CCW for...

I have been away from computer access for a short time but wanted to respond to all of you for the excellent advice and information. THANK YOU it is much appreciated. In response to some of the comments: While my gun knowledge is limited, I have some experience, I held a CCW for four years in...

That is exactly what I wanted to do. However I was unable to find any instructions for cleaning or lubricating or disassembly in the factory owner's manual i got with the new 442 and new 642 recently purchased.

Thanks for the advice. I think the S&W multi revolver manual should have some of this info to advise on cleaning. I will look for some Ballistol also. What do you consider to be a good oil to use? Or is the Ballistol an oil and cleaner?

hi all, we purchased two new J frame revolvers, a 642 and a 442 both pro-series, both without locks and with moon clips. Very nice revolvers. Also ordered new Hogue grips for them. Haven't shot them yet, brand new. I read the owner's manual provided, not a lot of info other than safety...

Newbie Question Sorry but I have to add to my question. When I go searching around for ammo I find 38 special, 380, 38 special+P, etc. etc., the S&W specs for my guns state the caliber is .38 S&W special+P. I have found via searches on the internet info that states .38 special and .38 S&W are...

Ammo Questions I started this thread and it was intended for another forum so it is somewhat confusing for the ammo forum. My questions are what ammo to use in two S&W J frame revolvers we just ordered, one is a 442 and one a 642. I am looking for ammo for practice that has minimal kick back...

I recently started a thread to ask questions about plans to purchase two S&W J frame revolvers, questions included if the internal lock was a problem. I got a lot of answers and advice and also read a lot on this forum that was very helpful. Thanks to all. I (we) ended up getting two revolvers...

I recently started a thread to ask questions about plans to purchase two S&W J frame revolvers, questions included if the internal lock was a problem. I got a lot of answers and advice and also read a lot of other forums that were very helpful. Thanks to all. I (we) ended up getting two...

I want to buy two S&W revolvers model 642 for my wife and I to use for concealed carry. I have read that the internal locks are not needed and maybe not good. I found a local dealer that has two 642 Ladysmiths in stock but I think they have internal locks. (Model 163808) Is this reason enough...