Recent content by K-MO

Merry Christmas from N. AZ Apparently, a lot of guys have rough nights sleeping these days...it's just after 4:00 am here in AZ. Merry Christmas to all. The Savior is born!

If you check my original post, you'll see that I wasn't seeking to impress anyone. I was looking to resolve an issue regarding an apparent difference between models 60 and 60LS. I believe I got my answer, and I'm pleased with my outcome. Perhaps you shouldn't make judgments about another's...

The kit I used can be found here: S&W J Frame Trigger Job - Best S&W J Frame Accessories

I used my own loads...fired 30 rounds...DA, SA, rapid, slow...the revolver, with new spring kit installed, performed flawlessly. I'm considering this project a success... (By the way, my wife dry-fired this model 60, and had no trouble with it after the kit was installed. I'll get her out to...

OK, here we go... The spring kit arrived today, 8/23/21, and these are installed. The double action pull was reduced from 11.13 lbs. to 7.35 lbs., a reduction of 34%. The single action pull was reduced from 3.53 lbs. to 2.5 lbs., a reduction of 29%. Each measurement was based on an average of 5...

Well, the speculation will end on Tuesday, if the COVID-riddled USPS can make my delivery of the spring kit. It appears we've attracted the interest of some heavy hitters here on this forum. So, I'll measure the difference, as promised, and even perform a comparative field test if my wife has...

I quoted that from my aged memory, so accept it as approximate, not etched in stone. I'll tell you what, I'll return to this thread after I perform the install, and after I actually measure the trigger pull (before & after).

I discovered that Lance at LS Grips can duplicate just about any design. He recently set me up with some "vintage" grip inserts for my GP-100, and they came out great, much better than those made by Altamont.

Ah...The mystery is solved (at least for me). I went ahead and ordered the spring kit from M*CARBO. The installation for the two lighter springs only takes about 15 minutes, unless I spill out more parts from the revolver than I should. This install will cut the trigger pull by about 50%, which...

Well, it could just be that her hand strength isn't what it once was. If it turns out that her issues persist with her 60LS, I'll have to pursue a spring kit for her revolver, which isn't the worst of all things.

Ruger's customer service is not only the best in the firearms industry, it is a model for all types of businesses. I was recently reminded of how superior Ruger's CS is when I had reason to speak with a representative at S & W. The difference between the two can be measured in light years. Ruger...

My wife has a "Lady Smith" Model 60LS that is presently stored in a location away from our home. I took her to the range this past week and let her use my Model 60, as it is really the same firearm as her Lady Smith...or is it? She struggled with single action shooting because she found the...

"Just under $300" would make this a winner for me too. I'll post the factory's response to me when I get it.

Primers... I'm mostly frustrated at the unavailability of primers. They just can't be difficult to mass produce, so it sure gives the impression of a contrived supply-side problem when we have waited so long for them to appear on the shelves again.

I’m considering selling my Model 686 TALO edition because I find the 7-inch barrel impractical. Before I sell it, though, I wanted to see if S & W is able/willing to swap out the barrel to a 3-inch. I know the TALO edition came in 3”, 5”, and 7” barrel lengths, so changing it to a 3-inch barrel...