Recent content by itguy

Thanks Fastbolt! In your context, yes, it is the part of the guide rod that is towards the rear of the pistol. The collar does in fact turn with only minimal effort. Both of my 5906's do in fact. For this gun, what the post was trying to describe is that between the end of the guide rod...

I know I'm doing a lousy job describing this! The part of the guide rod in question is the end that goes up against the barrel. The circle part is not flush with the rod part, as it is on my 3 other 3rd Gen's; there is about a 1/6" gap between that circular part and the rod itself. This makes...

I know it is normal for the thin circle on the end of the guide rod that seats against the barrel to freely spin, and that it is not (I don't think) threaded, so I haven't ever worried about it. However, on a new to me 5906 I recently got, there is about a 1/16" gap between the this circle and...

Although I prefer grease for the rails, there are places oil is preferred. Does anyone know where I could get WeaponShield CLP in Houston? My favorite online retailers are out until March...

Hot Wells is out 290, West of 1960, between about The Barker-Cypress and Skinner exits. It is in the South side of 290. PROS: Close to the West side. Cheap. They also have rifle ranges. CONS: On the pistol ranges, the targets are near ground level, so you are aiming at a downward angle...

My favorite grease is Wilson Ultima-Lube Grease, then Slide-Glide, then TW-25B. I personally feel the Wilson may be the best, and the other two seem to be a tie. The Slide-Glide is not in a syringe, so it is the hardest & messiest to apply. On a 3rd Gen for range use, I use grease on the...

Hate to ask a dumb question, but here goes... I bought a 5906 in very good to excellent condition, and can't wait to fire it. I am reasonably sure the recoil spring is weak, and have one on order. I know putting a lot of rounds through it could damage the frame, but would it be OK to put 25-50...

Hate to ask a dumb question, but here goes... I bought a 5906 in very good to excellent condition, and can't wait to fire it. I am reasonably sure the recoil spring is weak, and have one on order. I know putting a lot of rounds through it could damage the frame, but would it be OK to put 25-50...

I have a chance to buy a 4566. I know the 4516 went to a thinner guide rod with dual recoil springs around the -2 time frame. And I know they retrofitted some 4516-1's with the new guide rod assembly. What about the 4566? I have never seen one with a dash, I think it went from 4566 to 4566...

I have a chance to buy a 4566. I know the 4516 went to a thinner guide rod with dual recoil springs around the -2 time frame. And I know they retrofitted some 4516-1's with the new guide rod assembly. What about the 4566? I have never seen one with a dash, I think it went from 4566 to 4566...

It's interesting. The frame is stamped 5906. And it is fully a 3rd Gen. It's just as if the slide was born as a 659 slide. When I say the slide is stamped like a 659, I'm just talking about the left side. It only says Smith & Wesson in the middle, then has the rest to the right, just ahead of...

Need a history lesson. I saw an early 5906 for sale that was definately a first run 3rd Gen 5906. The slide had the 3rd Gen safety and Novak sights, but, the stamping was identical to a 659. Can't tell if the sides of the slide are as polished as a 659 was, but all of the stamping is just like a...

Need a history lesson. I saw an early 5906 for sale that was definately a first run 3rd Gen 5906. The slide had the 3rd Gen safety and Novak sights, but, the stamping was identical to a 659. Can't tell if the sides of the slide are as polished as a 659 was, but all of the stamping is just like a...

Both are fixed, but it happens to be my personal preference.

I have been wanting to try out a full sized S&W .45 for some time. Suddenly a dealer has both a 645, and a 4506-1 (silver hammer & trigger) in stock. Both are used, but near or at excellent condition. In a different post, I asked if a 4506-1 was one of the more desirable ones. Price aside...