Recent content by fthorsby

I also found out hard way, don't use Hoppe's #9. It will strip the finish. S&W replaced my 638 and then asked that I not do that again!

Wow is right! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Pictures of the little beauty? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

It always amazes me, but many officers have never shot a revolver! When I started, we had model 19's, then transitioned to Sig P226. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

S&W liked it so well, they made one. It's a 586 ! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Plus, you can fire .38 spl rounds. They will feel like marshmallows! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Absolutely, yes. A 27-2 was made to fire, full power, .357 magnum rounds. All day. Every day. Period. Fred Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Buy the 19-3, says everyone on the S&W forum! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

I have a Walther PPK/S .380, that I think, is a little unusual. It is made with Walther/Interarms parts and pieces but built in the Smith&Wesson plant. It is marked "Made in the USA" by the Walther USA LLC., Springfield MA. There is no mention of S&W on the hand gun. It also uses the frame...

I often carry larger frame handguns. I'm not real fond of shoulder holsters. I think they create another whole set of issues. But what I started doing was wearing suspenders under my shirt. Wear a t-shirt, pants with a belt and an OWB pancake or avenger style holster, then a camp shirt or knit...

That is amazing! I know a lot of "Young" (like under 30) that have never shot a revolver. Much better than a hunk of plastic.

Is there a receipt for it in your Grandfather's stuff? That would tell you were he got it from and probably where S&W shipped it to, some people here are getting real fussy about ordering a letter from Mr. Jinks if there is no great mystery to start with.

The grips on the 19-3, look early. I don't see a football cut. Is it just the lighting? Beautiful guns, I really love the M19.

Kinda Like This !!

I recently picked up a couple of new revolvers. A nice shooting grade Model 19-2, 4" bbl, ser#K682534, I found at a local gun show The blueing is kind of bloctchy, but it shoots great! I also found a M29-2, 6.5" bbl, ser#S270065 with some tools and the end of the original cardboard box at my...