Recent content by FranklinD

I have a 386 NG. Front sight was too high for the fixed rear C&S rear sight, so I replaced it with a Bowens adjustable rear sight. After about 250 rounds of 38spl, I started testing 357s. The internal lock froze the gun after the 2nd round. The IL is no longer in use. On the bright side, it...

Midway carries the Meprolights. Red ramp replacements: Meprolight Tru-Dot Adjustable Sight Set S&W K, L, N-Frame with Red Insert Front Sight Steel Blue Tritium Green - MidwayUSA Pinned front replacements: Meprolight Tru-Dot Adjustable Sight Set S&W K, L, N Frame with Pinned Front Sight Steel...

Does 3 1/4" count? Model 66-5.

Another TALO 686 3inch!

I picked up a Model 66-5 in MA last week for $600 with the tax. Pre-lock K-frames go fast here. Technically, it's not a 3". Barrel is 3 1/4". The action is good, but it needs to be cleaned. I got it as a project gun, and I'm taking photos as I go. Hopefully, I can post them , when I finish.

I also use the Pachmayr Compacs on my 386. Midway and Brownells carry Pachmayrs. You can also order direct from Pachmayr: Pachmayr&reg Pachmayr your primary source for quality handgun grips and recoil pads

As A followup to my previous comment, I found a link to a Massad Ayoob article, for those of you who don't believe that these locks can fail. Massad Ayoob » Blog Archive » INTERNAL GUN LOCKS

I have a M386 NightGuard. After 200 rounds of 38spl range ammo, I started testing 357's. The gun locked on the 2nd 357. I had to use the "key" (which is actually only a wrench) to unlock it. When I got home, I pulled the lock flag.

There are 2 sources of speedloaders online for the 8round 327, if that helps. .357 Model 608 Accessories Thunder Ranch® Oregon 8Shot Speed Loader I have the 5star loaders, and they are very well made. No problems with ordering online. The 627 Pro uses a different mainspring for the trigger, and...