Recent content by ken p

Hello I am looking to purchase a S&W 325 PD .45 acp for my collection. I am hoping to find either the 325 PD 4" barrel Sku # 163416 or the thunder ranch model. Looking for one in box, with papers and accessories. Does not have to be new but at least in VG condition. What you got???? Please...

Models 13/65 581/681 and 520 all have fixed sights. They are regulated for the 158-grain bullet and designed to shoot to a certain POA/POI. Is this supposed to be 15 yards or 25 yards? Is this supposed to be a 6-oclock hold or a center hold? Is this the same distance for all of the fixed...

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Hi Everyone I am looking for some new or used 7rd .357 magnum magazines for my Coonan Classic Stainless .357 pistol with 5 inch barrel. My Pistol is the current or most recent version of this pistol. Ken

Hi Everyone If I use a Model 13 with 3 inch barrel (fixed sights) with the same weight bullet in 158 Grain should I have the same or very close POI? Should the difference be because of velocity? What would you expect? Proposed load will be factory ammo .38 (Buffalo Bore .38 +P LSWCHP 158...

Hi Everyone I have recently acquired a very nice S &W 1006 with fixed sights. I really like the gun but would like to put nights sights on it. I saw some night sights supposedly for a 1006 on Midwayusa and called S&W with the S &W part numbers associated with those items and S & W said that...

I’m looking for couple new or used factory S&W 1006 10mm 9rd. mags. I finally got an S&W 1006. After collecting K, L, N frame 357s for a while - I became interested in the 10mm cartridge because of the similar power level. Let me know what you have. BTW: If anyone has a couple still in the...

Hi Everyone I just wanted to get opinions on the Underwood vs. Buffalo Bore FBI load. Thank you for your replies in advance. I have used both brands for various calibers and want to try the Underwood. I am interested in accuracy, power, expansion, penetration, Brinell hardness scale rating...

Hi Everyone I am looking for an IWB holster recommendation for a S&W model 19 or Model 13 both with 4 inch barrels. I am interested in what other people use and why they like it. Thanks Ken

Smith & Wesson Blackie Collins #6010 Bowie Knife - GOT IT!!! Thank you Ken P

Well I hope someone tests it. The Hornady expansion chart from post #5 seems to indicate that it will expand as slow as 700FPS. The Hornady website show their test data for their loaded ammunition as follows: Test Barrel (4 V") Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs) Muzzle 50 100 800/199 765/183...

Hi Everyone I have been considering Hornady 38 special 158 Grain Non +p #90362 (20 rds boxes) factory loaded ammunition. I looked at the Hornady website and they show 800fps/199 ft-lbs out of a 4" test barrel. Also there does not seem to be any clear cut information out there on the internet...

Hi All I am looking for a Smith and Wesson Model 58. I live in California so I need to use my C&R license or get a newer item # 150500/150501 from the Smith and Wesson Classic Line. If you are a forum member in California then any year Model 58 will be OK for PPT transfer between California...

Hi Everyone This is my first thread. I thought I would show you guys one of my most recent revolvers. A pre-model 10. S&W says that this shipped from the factory in December 1950. I really like the Model 10. I so far have a pre-model 10, a 10 no dash, 10-2, and a 10-5. However I am...

Hi Everyone I am a new member from San Jose, CA. I have become interested in S&W revolvers in the past year or two. I got a C&R license and got a few revolvers First I got a few Pre-model10 /Model 10s. Now I am looking to try out my first magnum I have so many questions/ I am so...