Recent content by Gatorade96

Thanks for the quick replies. I have shot it a bunch and accuracy is what you would expect, the barrel is rough but goes bang every time and put all shots on paper at 12 yards. I also own a Brazilian Mauser so I plan on keeping them together for a while.

The 1937 Brazilian contract revolvers often are in rough shape. A war horse indeed. I was told that the reddish patina is actually bluing and that if I were to strip it, clean it in acetone and put it in boiling water, the reddish patina would return to blue. On a gun like mine, that currently...

I started a couple threads about the box and accessories. Finally got around to putting them all together in one spot for some pictures. I inherited this 39-2 from my grandfathers large collection. He said this was his favorite pistol. He said it fed and shot every kind of 9mm ammo he put...

I am curious about what came in the box of a new 39-2. I know there was the S&W paper, instructions, and a cleaning kit. So what did that consist of? I found an auction pic online that shows a plastic bag with some tools but can’t make out 100% what they are. So are these the tools that are in...

Oh those will come soon! I was just trying to get the box looking as good as the gun to take pictures of both! I was able to get some tape off and I am thinking I will use some heavy card stock to create an internal corner and glue that from the inside. That way it will have the strength of the...

It’s the simplest reasons that make the most sense! Thank you!

I inherited a 39-2 and love it. It also came with the factory box but the corner braces are rusted and it looks like grandpa just kept putting tape on the corners. What is the best way to restore this? Also why is the label upside down? Thanks for any info or tips!

Does anyone know if the 2.0 barrels are compatible with the 1.0? I have a 40C and a 9mm barrel for it. I would love to get a .357 Sig but I can never find them. I was thinking with the 2.0 release they may make some barrels available.

Contrary to what you may have read above the forward assist has more uses than just jamming a round into a dirty chamber. In your home defense situation, it can be used to silently charge the rifle. You usually pull the charging handle and let it slam forward to chamber your first round. However...

Thanks for all the replies. I ordered the 4oz combo off Amazon. $25.25 no tax, no shipping charge. Not as expensive as I was thinking and will get my flippers wet!

Give me the pros and cons. I am usually cleaning with Hoppes and some gun lube but Frog Lube has caught my eye. Some swear by it but say there is a specific procedure to the inital aplication? If I go Frog Lube will I have to throw away all my other cleaning solvents? If I go Frog Lube will I...

Can someone post a pick of the barrel in the tube? I ordered mine from Midway and it came in a plastic bag. I am trying to come up with a good storage solution but need to find a tube for it. Thanks!

I was able to get a couple boxes of the Federal HST bullets. These are the DHS issue rounds so I think they are designed for a full size barrel. I wanted to know if anyone has had a chance to run them through a compact and what the opinions are. With there o ly being .75" difference I don't...

Put me in as well.

I shoot a lot of different calibers. .22, .32, .380, .38, 9x18, 38-40, .40, .45 they all have different recoil so just adding 9mm to that list isn't going to throw me off.