Recent content by jmichna

Thanks all for the replies and info. No... more wear on the blueing on the one I've looked at.

I'm a couple hundred miles from home, so I don't have my usual reference books handy... could use some info: A local GS in Marshfield WI area has an S&W Model 1917, original wood grips & lanyard ring, in .45 ACP caliber. Blued, finish shows wear mostly on barrel left side... finish is maybe 60%...

I appreciate getting everyone's input, personal experiences and opinions. Regards, John

At another forum I frequent, a poster made the claim that the Model 29 will develop mechanical issues upon extensive use of .44 mag ammunition. He further stated that .44 Special should be used, and .44 Mag only sparingly, and that the Model 29 issue with .44 Mag ammunition was well known and...