Recent content by Lt.cap'nadmiral jeeves

Odds are the primer was introduced on your end somehow. You've been reloading for almost forty years so I'm sure you know mistakes happen.

I have a couple for my model 66 and really like 'em. They are very high quality and worth it.

If you know him personally, you should call him out on his story. It would be one thing if he said he "thought" it was factory original but for him to explicitly say he ordered it from s&w with that finish is another level of b.s. especially since the label on the box says the gun was blued. My...

Thanks for the info Murphydog. The pistol was not in the condition described either. Had some significant torching on the top strap and the finish was worn through in a couple spots. Still was a good shooter but not worth what he valued it.

I'm going to possibly trade for this revolver. I don't really know if I need to ask for cash on top or it it's a fair trade. I value my pistol at about $600-$650. If I were to sell the 13 would I be able to get that for it? I haven't handled it but the owner says that it's 90% + condition wise...

The only colt brand handgun I want is an old worn in 1911. That one looks pretty good. How's it shoot?

It's ok. He's in Florida. :) gun lovers paradise.

S&W probably cuts the ribbing on the barrel and frame individually before the gun is assembled. If the frame or barrel is a hair off in the jig you'll see the ribbing not lining up. Not really a big issue, I've seen more where the ribbing isn't exactly lined up than perfectly aligned.

I'm not a fan of lasers but they are good for people who don't shoot as much as they should. A light on a home defense pistol is a plus though, as it can free up a hand. I really like streamlight weapon lights. The tlr-1 is a great light and can be picked up for about $120. Viridian makes a...

Is that smith & wesson .460 XVR in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

Check out the Harvey deprimer.

I think we're on the same page, we just misunderstood each other. Canted sights from the factory most likely meant the gun was torqued to spec and the sights didn't end up being top dead center. I would bet money they aren't going to loosen the barrel so the sights line up. The only other...

Are you positive he wasn't pulling your chain? Clocking the barrel a little bit one way or another should not change the forces at play between the bullet and barrel. If the rifling is cut correct and the throat is centered, spinning the barrel would change nothing but the sight picture.

That is really cool. I like that it isn't perfect, but it's clear that whoever did the work had a considerable amount of skill and put some time and care into making those. Very neat find. I wish I knew where I could have that done to a set of altamonts I have on a model 66 I have.

Anyone else seen one like this? It's pinned and recessed and the owner states it's a 66-1 but I thought with the -2 changes the logo was moved from the side plate to the release side. Is it possible that this is one of the oddballs that s&w let out during the transition period between -1 and -2...