Recent content by kensnra

If anyone could help it would sure be appreciated. I'm going to replace the sights on my son's 317. I've removed the the front HiViz sight and want to replace it with a black ramp front sight & replace the rear sight leaf with a square black notch. Thanks, Ken

I have one for my 696 and it works fine, plenty secure w/o safety strap. Did order the IWB straps and they work fine also. The only thing that I'm learning is to holster my revolver with one hand. I have to start the barrel & when I get to the cylinder make a twisting motion and then it...

That is a fine looking revolver. I'm wondering if you have any trouble sleeping at night with a price like that? I just got my 696 (no dash) a couple of days ago. It was manufactured 1991 and is new, never been fired. I'm not even going to say what it cost, but I wanted it bad. Haven't had...

Kevin, that is a beautiful revolver. I'm going to keep the information you provided, but at this time will not be doing a conversion. I found a "new unfired" 696 w/no dash on Gunbroker. I spent more money than I had wanted, but decided I wasn't getting any younger and it was going to cost me...

WTB S&W M696 No longer looking for one as I found it.

Does anyone know someone or a shop that converts a stainless steel .357 barrel to a .44 Special? I don't have any idea for who does that kind of work or the cost to have it done. For that matter if it's even practical to do. Thanks, Ken

I did a search and didn't find anything. What I want to know is it practical & what is involved & gunsmiths that do this kind of work. Any pro's con's or other ideas, options, related information will be appreciated. I'm not interested in a .44 Mag. Wanting .44 Special for concealed carry...