Recent content by JayP

I bought a M&P Bodyguard 380. Does this take 9mm short ammo?

Not that it matters that much, but I may break down and send the info to Smith & Wesson and pay for the 'official' manufacturing data. Thanks for the replies. Oh, and I did get some S&W 38 at a local gun show. I think it was $22.00 a box. Mabe I should have bought more?!!?!

My father bought it new. Not sure he shot it more than once - I have 3 boxes of ammo, with one bullet missing. I would like to use it, not sure if it will take +P ammo though. The box clearly states model 36 so maybe the gun dealer gave him the model 32 in the model 36 box? I'll try getting...

Very interesting. The bill of sale is dated 1970. I wonder who switched the gun? It will not hold the 38 special ammo, too long. I need the short 38 S&W.

The box and paperwork say 38 Chief's Special, Model 36 round butt, yet stamped on the frame inside the cylinder is mod 32-1. On the bottom of the butt is stamped R13278. Box says model 36, pin B, 2 in barrel, stock R, and serial number J977XX. Printed inside box is date April 15, 1955. So is...

New (old guy) kid on the block I need to find out where to post my question about, or maybe find an answer to, my S&W 38 model 36. Lots of threads here so I would guess it's here somewhere.