Recent content by Hawk36

S&W Model 19-3 A friend has a Model 19-3. The left side has good bluing but you can see small rust spots. The right side has the same, but the bluing is almost completely gone from the frame. The small screw is missing which holds the cylinder in the frame. The rear sight is half broken...

OK, I tried a 38 Special round and it fits flush in the cylinder. There is some play which isn't bad, but it seems to be a little more than on another 38 Special which I used to compare. Although the 38 Special rounds may split, bulge, or crack when fired, is it safe to shoot the gun with a...

My friend passed away June 6 and his family gave me a Nichol plated 38 S&W. The shine is gone from the barrel. The gun seems to be in excellent firing condition. I thought it was a 38 Special, but found out it is not. The closest thing I can find points to it being a 38 Smith & Wesson Super...

My name is Ray. I reside in Jackson, TN. I belong to the Tennessee Sports Foundation. We have a range about 5 miles south of Jackson on the road to Medon, TN. I am one of the safety officers, the communication officer, and one of the handgun instructors. I enjoy target shooting with both...