Recent content by grimes1965

Offering another option: left handed shooter and use the rubber "decal" grip only on the left side grip area of my Shield. Right side grip area is left bare. Provides a sufficiently tacky feel where needed but leaves the right side grip area against my body smooth.

For what its worth, left handed Shield shooter here and had the same problem with the difference that mine is a 9mm and only occured with 8 round magazine. After considerable trial and error and watched closely by a spotter I was hitting the mag release with the middle finger of my left hand. It...

A little different take on the 7 vs. 8 round magazine for me. I'm left handed, wear a lg. / xlg. glove, and prefer the slightly longer grip afforded by the 8 round magazine. But,I find that the slightly longer grip (vs. when using the 7 round magazine) also positions my hands in such a slightly...

I sent a 386sc back for the same reason. Bought it used but it appeared unfired. Flame cutting occured after 21 .357 magnum rounds, none lighter than 142 grains. As per the manual,cylinder was cleaned using only a bronze brush and Hoppes. I received a written quote to change to a stainless 7...

Shipped my 386sc back for replacement of the Titanium cylinder on 4-3 and factory received it on 4-5. Received a letter from them on 4-12 saying "most repairs are completed.....within 2-3 weeks after receipt at the factory. Waiting.

Ohio / Indiana border here Dan. Don't compete much anymore but belong to several fish and game organizations that do host shoots. I need to find a place that limits competitors to "geezers with bad eyes."

Thanks for the welcoming replies. My fairly diverse gun inventory currently includes 4 S&W models: 642, 3913, 686 4" no dash, and a 386sc. Again, this site contains a wealth of great info. from some truly knowledgeable and generous folks.

New member from Ohio but no stranger to Smith and Wesson. Issued my first S&W, a Model 10, as a rookie cop in 1970 and issued and owned more than a few since then. Very informative and helpful site here.