Recent content by IrvJr

Thanks All for the posts. I think I'll switch back to .38 special Hornady XTP 158gr JHP rounds and maybe invest in a 686+ 4" in the future. I like the pop of the .357 mags and they are surprisingly accurate out of the little J frame, but don't want to accelerate the wear on my gun, so i think...

Hi All, I have a 2" S&W model 60-14 in .357 mag. I like the gun for its portability, reliability and accuracy. I used to only carry .38 special defensive rounds in it, but recently I decided to start carrying .357 mag 158 JSP rounds in the gun. I found that the .357 mag rounds were very...

hey all, i have a model 60-14 J-frame revolver and an airweight 337 (ti cylinder with alloy frame) revolver. I would like to find a good in-the-waistband holster for these j-frames. I have an inexpensive Uncle Mike's IWB holster that is simply a cloth holster with a simple clip that you clip...

Thanks for your post Steve. It was very helpful for a S&W revolver novice like myself (even though I own a few S&W's - I don't know much about their internal operation). I haven't had a chance to see the revolver yet, but will take a look later this week. Thanks again for your help.

Hi all - my father-in-law just purchased S&W Victory Model 38 special revolver. It's the M&P type of revolver with a landyard ring on the bottom of the grip frame. I think my FIL bought it to use as a plinking and home defense gun. He got a good deal on it (I think around $240) and I think...

Tom - that is a beautiful looking gun! Thanks for sharing. I think I'm hooked on these 32's and on vintage S&W's.

Thanks walnutred. When I get a chance, I'm going to do a proper strip down of the gun and then clean the parts more thoroughly. Hopefully that will improve the trigger action.

Hey All - I took my S&W Hand Ejector in 32 Long (ser # 101xxx) to the range this morning along with my Ruger Mark III target pistol. I shot both guns at 25 feet and had a blast. For ammo, I used some Remington factory .32 S&W Long 98gr lead round nose cartridges that I bought with the gun. I...

VFeldman - You are a man of good taste! I so very much wanted to buy the Ruger in .32, but I figured I should save some money so I can buy food and Christmas presents for the kids! I feel the urge to go to every gun shop in the state and look for old .32's. Eventually, if it's still there, I...

Thanks folks for the replies! And thanks Walnutred for the reloading tips. I will be careful when handloading for this gun. I measure each charge when I reload and only do small batches at a time (50 or less) to keep the quality and safety levels higher.

Thanks fellas! Vfeldman - haven't looked online yet for a good source of 32 Long brass, but I did see that Midway USA had some round nose 98gr bullets available that I am going to buy in addition to some carbide dies. The local shop had a Ruger 32 Single Six there too! I saw it and liked it...

I managed to take some digital photos of my "new" Smith and Wesson 32 Long Hand Ejector revolver. The Serial # for this gun is 101xxx. The finish is OK, considering that the gun is almost 100 years old. Mechanically, the gun is in very good shape. The trigger action is a little heavy, but...

Thanks guys. i really like my "new" 32. I am getting an urge to buy every I-frame that I encounter. I like the I frame size, even though the grips are a little tiny. It's a cool-sized gun.

Pulled the trigger... Well guys, I went back to the gunshop today and picked up a .32 S&W Long revolver! I perused the selection and looked at the two 32 Hand Ejectors that they had in the case. I also looked at a Colt New Police in 32 Long. I also looked at two Colts that were in 38 S&W. I...

So then the general consensus is that if the guns are mechanically sound it should be OK to shoot? I will proceed with caution! Thanks again. I really liked the way those little guns handled! I love the 3-1/4" barrels and the slim receivers. Too bad S&W doesn't still make some of these...