Recent content by jakerson9

cleaning up 70 years of neglect... Removing rust and corrosion - and lightly stoning the rebound slide made some difference on the trigger. I'd like to find the right grips, but I am also removing external rust and corrosion. I still have a LONG way to go with this, but so far, so good...

Thanks for trying to help. Sorry for not being more specific. I guess I was a bit frustrated. Upon getting it, my first step was to remove the years of crud, neglect, corrosion, rust and funk from every inch of the revolver. I'm good with tearing it down, and have experience with a few newer...

I bought a Victory a few months ago - SN V2642**. It was a mess, cosmetically and functionally. The last owner was a retired armored car driver who carried it as his duty firearm for about 35 years. I don't think he ever let a drop of oil touch it in that time. It is now functionally ok...

I love your 29-2 just like everyone else here. And - hope you don't mind - I flipped your photo - and lightened it a smidge. :)

What everyone says in this post is dead on. I have ALWAYS been a 3-dot fan, but I've got post-dot on my SW Shield, and it is really amazing. Faster, more accurate, able to leap taller buildings, etc. I'm getting my G19 changed to match my Shield. I liked 3 dot, but I was wrong. Shocks me...

Thanks... I see this ... and I recognize those grips... I wish the force wasn't so strong with the lawyers... I'm sure that S&W knows... :) *sigh* Love to find one with the 3" barrel too. :)

So - I got a wonderful S&W 640 centennial. To me, it seems to be pretty much a perfect little 38 Special. It was made on March 8th, 1991. I contacted S&W and they said that "based on its age, they don't recommend firing +P ammo," but they didn't address the change from 38sp +P+ to 38sp - or if...

I just bought one of these in just the same sort of condition that the original poster mentioned here. I got it in the original box with the original wood grips, with a set of Pachmayr Compac grips , a nice gun rug , and 2 hks speedloaders included for $500. I am happy to have it, and I thought...

They used to say about software... Good, Cheap, Fast... pick any two. When it comes to smaller handguns: Powerful, High-Quality, Small, Available, Cheap - pick any three. I think the Keltec PF9 is adequately powerful, and inexpensive, but I sold mine... I think the Kimber Solo is great...

Thanks for the info Tom. Are you sure the Hogues aren't original? Must have come with Pachmayrs then, right? (just kidding) Thanks for the welcome. I appreciate it So now the owner is selling this pistol. asking price is $500. Here's more info on the markings: 1) Right side of barrel: 38...

Thank you all! I appreciate the help. Again I realize... I just don't know enough.

Im trying to id an old S&W .38 revolver. I would be very thankful for any thoughts or suggestions. It is beautiful, and I might buy it. There's no model number on the revolver and a 5-digit serial number of 52***. There are patent dates on it. I think there is a 1904, and a dec 1919. I...

I think if I was looking to spend $1000 on a *single* 9mm, I'd go for the CZ 75D PCR compact, also. I've been trying to find one for awhile now and it is kind of "unobtanium." A local store has a Browning HP in stock, however, and it is a really beautiful piece of art-in-metal. But if I had...

I had a Beretta Nano. I am a huge fan. It was hands-down the most accurate small pistol I've ever had or shot. It was 100% with all the ammo that I put through it. It was very obviously built ruggedly, and extremely concealable. I loved almost everything about it. But I sold it. It just wasn't...

thanks to everyone. I appreciate the warm welcome!