Currently 22 revolver wise I have 3 63 2” 22lrs one of which is a lew horton, a 617-4 4” 10 shot, and a 651 2” 22 mag. Haven’t ever shot a 651 snub owned a few but have shot a 63 and the 617 which 10 shots is fun holds the same as my mark iv
Last 2 buys were a 686-4 and a 686-5 both 7 shot 2.5”. Came across the -4 had been wanting another one and then came across the dash 5. As rare as they are I snagged them both.
Had 2 of these 60-4 one was flashed chromed in the box and the other wasn’t and didn’t have a box so it was my shooter. Sold the one with out a box and bought a 60-10 to shoot. Still haven’t shot the 60-4 in the box but love the wider serrated trigger and hammer. Wished all my 60s had that...
My first gun was a marlin 882 checkered walnut 22 mag. I was about 8 when I got it from my dad. Ammo was high on a 20 dollar allowance so I didn’t shoot it a lot. Think I ever shot maybe 200 rounds thru it. My dad ended up picking up a 10/22 ruger checkered walnut deluxe and swapped me where I...
There’s usually some on eBay. I usually just type in smith Wesson Thumbpiece. K/L/N are the same. J is smaller. Usually the stainless ones have a s on the back. Not sure on nickel
The original emp 3” or emp4 is hard to beat. I have both. New 3” are on gunbroker. The 4” can be had sometimes on there. I prefer the stainless slide over the new emp ronin with the blue slide. I’ve put atleast 1k rounds thru the 3” and a few hundred thru the 4”. Both shoot and function...
Owned both over the years. Still have culinas no badgers anymore. I’ve got lew horton combats as well and prefer the culinas over them as well too. Culinas are hard to beat quality wise and feel. Beautiful wood and finish. I always get the tru oil instead of tung oil. Very glossy but not slick...
I’ve got a 629-2e as well mint in the box. Had the pachmayrs on it but took those off and put some factory combats on it. Traded a 696 44 spl even to it. Loved the 696 but rather be able to shoot mag and spl both and has the 6th round instead of 5.
My rimfire collection is 4 for now. My favorite is my 617-4 4” 10 shot 22lr prelock and my 651 2” 22 mag. I also have 2 63 2” 22lr as well. Eventually will probably get a 617 4” 6 shot and a 63/651 4” round butt