Recent content by Jailbirdwatcher

Many years ago I purchased a model 4516-1. Those pistols were fairly new to the market at that time. I was a bit disappointed when I took it apart for an initial pre firing cleaning and inspection. The pistol was very dirty and showed signs of being fired quite a bit. I even asked the gun store...

I recently ran across a 4" model 19 in a local gun store. It had a bead blast finish and almost appeared to be parkerized. My first impression was that it had been refinished to cover up some imperfections but after holding it in my hand the finish looked as if it may have have been original to...

Brian is an A1 guy to do business with. His prices are comparable to anyone selling Dillon stuff. Give him a call and disguss your situation with him. He will steer you in the right direction. I have purchased a 550B and a bunch of other stuff from him. Dillon equipment is top notch.

This is the first time in quite a while that they have all been together. Nothing rare in this bunch, just a bunch of working class Smiths. Anyone else have reunion pictures? Please share.

I purchased this one a long time ago. It has seen quite a few bricks of ammo. The ammo box in the picture is just a prop. Definately the wrong caliber for a K-22.

I want to thank everyone for their comments. They have given me much to ponder. A few things make me think it may have been refinished, but there is no evidence of pitting anywhere on the gun and to my eyes no evidence of much (if any at all) firing. By the way the ratchet is blued but there are...

I took some pictures this afternoon. I do not believe there are any refinish letters on it. The grips are stamped 1986 and while they are close they're not quite period correct for this revolver. Notice there is hardly a hint of a turn line on the cylinder (I haven't even cycled the action) and...

I recently purchased a Model 29 revolver. It is in extremely good condition for 1976 production. (N3438XX) IT has no box or paperwork and the previous owner replaced the grips with a set of Pachmayer Presentations. I would like to replace them with something period correct for the gun...

I sent the pistol back to Smith & Wesson on Dec 22nd. It came back yesterday (Jan. 11th). I opened the box this morning and found the gun slightly dirty (test fired). After a moderate cleaning job I found the pistol appeared to be new. There is no evidence of grinding inside the slide (it had to...

Back in 1989 or 1990 I purchased a 6906 along with a 4516. I carried and fired the 4516 quite a bit but never even loaded the magazine on the 6906. It is still just hanging around in my safe, maybe someday I will take it out and use it. Probably after I wear out the 4516. LOL Only complaints...

I did not intend for this thread to become a flame against S & W's service department. It just happens that they did a real boo boo on my pistol in particular. This was a major recall and bunches of guns were worked on. As I said above nobody else on this board has come forward with ANY...

I am under the assumption that everyone else that sent in a PPK for the recall received first class service. Since nobody else has any complaints I suppose mine just arrived on the service bench early on a Monday morning or late on a Friday afternoon. In a way that is good news, just in case I...

I sent my unfired (by me) PPK in for the recall earlier this year. They had it about four months and when I got it back there was a paper with it stating that the safety issue was addressed and in addition they had polished the feed ramp and chamber. I haven't looked at it for a few more months...

I have a Milt Sparks VM2 and a Brommeland MC5, both are black and have been carried a lot in summer and winter. Neither have bled any finish on my clothes or body. I recommend that you contact either of these holstermakers as I am sure they can supply you with a superb IWB holster that will last...

I have ran a bunch of low priced ammo through my MP9C including 200 rounds of steel cased Wolf ammo. No problems. I do clean and oil it after each trip to the range.