Recent content by hudlow

Thanks for the advice. That's kinda what I was thinking. I wish it had been the other way around and the no dash gun would have been unmolested. But it will be a great carry gun. Thanks, hud

Does porting affect the value of a handgun negatively? I have two S&W revolvers (696) that are in very, very good condition. One is a no dash, the other is a -1. The revolver that is no dash is ported and it appears to have been done professionally. The other (-1) is in as good shape but is not...

SUCCESS! Longer screw, to me this is what a "working" revolver looks like...and shoots like. Thanks for the help! hud

My m49-2. This little gun has been with me a long time.

Sir, I lost my wife and best friend of 25 years to breast cancer about 7 months ago. I know your pain and feelings of loss. May God bless you and lead you through this.Please consider some grief counseling in the near future. Keep children close to your heart. They are a very important part of...

The grips seem to interchange OK between the 10 and the 696. I'm not sure of the mfr. of the grips. I ordered them from S&W. They were described as service grips. I'm beginning to wonder if the escutcheon nut is bad... Thank-you.

I liked my 696-1 so much that I went in search of another. I found a 696 (no dash) and it will be my shooter and part time carry gun. I wish it was the other way around, but the -1 is in much better shape than the "no dash." The first thing I want to do is get a new set of grips for my carry...

I've been a member for a long time. Just getting ready to ask a question. I guess that means everything has been going good. I like to fool around with the revolvers and have highest regards for those who do the same. Although I don't have anything against bottom feeders....!!!! ;) If it shoots...