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Is the 380 version exactly the same as 9mm? The wife bought herself the 9mm a month or so ago. Is the 380 version exactly the same as the 9mm? I got her a Crimson Trace laser sight for Christmas, but it was for the 380. I had not seen either of the guns until she brought hers home.

My SIL recently got the S&W Governor. The sales clerk said that extensive use of 410 rounds would damage the rifling enough to reduce accuracy of the gun. Any truth to that? Lago

Are 38 Special fixed-sight revolvers designed for a specific bullet wt? I haven't loaded any pistol ammo in the last 20 years but I seem to recall that 158gn was the norm. Now, most of the factory ammo I see is 130gn. Guns in question are all 38 Spec: older revolver(about 1947), Model 60 Lady...

I am looking for DOB and approximate value of a 32 cal small frame revolver, S/N 411xxxx. Blueing on barrel only, a few rust spots on the cylinder and barrel is clean. Barrel appears to be about 3". Other than finish, it is in excellent shape. Thanks Lago

Thanks for the info. I hope to hit the range next week. Lago

I just picked up a Model 64 38 Special and have a few questions about it. Based on S/N,D428xxx, it was made in late 1972 thru early 1973. Barrel is stamped for 38 Special but can it shoot +P ammo? If is has a Dash number, would it be stamped on the yoke with the model number? Thanks Lago

Sorry for the confusion. Let me clarify it a bit. The box and receipt have a S/N of BEZxxxx. The left side of the frame has 49xxx, which is stamped. The right side of the frame has 900xx, followed by the 3-digit number from the crane. These are etched. I live in Tx so registration is not...

I have a Model 631 that I bought new in 1991. When transferring my inventory from paper to the PC, I found out that the S/N on the gun does not match the S/N on the box or receipt. The S/N on the crane is a 3-digit number that is etched. I pulled the grips and came across 2 different number...