Recent content by M39B

It's a great revolver that shoots well with a great trigger. I think you will like it. Be careful though. I purchased a 3" Talo a few years ago as my first revolver. I now also have a 4" model 13, a 4" model 65, and a 3" model 65. They all shoot great but seem to multiply.

Still trying to figure it out between my 686+ Talo 3", a like new Model 65-3 4", and a smooth Model 13-3 4". Have to go reload some brass now.

I have a Model 639 that I shoot very well and have had no problems with at all. Its is one of my favorite range guns. I never read or hear much about the 639's though.

I consider my purchasing mistakes to be an inexpensive continuing education. I've learned a lot over the years. If I pay a little extra for a quality Smith & Wesson the extra is probably less than I would spend for a round of golf with beers and a sandwich and I can keep the Smith & Wesson...

Fix Nics is sponsored by Chuck U Shumer and Diane Feinstein and it is now attached to HR 38. This can't possibly be good for gun owners.

Still trying to decide between my 686+ Talo or my Model 13-3 4". I may try to get a Model 65 or 681 for Christmas just to add to the confusion

I shoot on private property and haven't experienced that. I don't think I would even think twice about a comment about revolvers. I buy what I like and not what others like. I have a 9mm Shield, a model 639, a model 686+ 3" barrel, and a model 13-3 4". The problem I have is deciding which...

I like the 2nd gen Model 639 with the rounded trigger guard and fixed sights better than the large rear sights. I picked one up a couple of years ago and is one of my favorites. I like the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gen all steel models for going to the range.

Model 13 4" in great condition. Why? Because my purchase before this was a Model 686+ Talo and I am hooked on revolvers at the moment

Thank you for the good advice. I've read about that. I only shoot 158 gr and I'll save the magnums for my 686 plus 3". I purchased some dies and I am going to reload some less than magnum 158 gr for the model 13 for shooting paper. I'm shooting with a friend that has been reloading for years...

I cant wait to get out to the range with it the trigger felt great in the shop. I just got into revolvers this year. The triggers on these Smith & Wesson revolvers in my limited experience are great.

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Came across a Model 13-3 with 4" heavy barrel in a LGS today. It is blued and in great condition and doesn't appear to have been shot much and the price was right. It fit my hand and I couldn't seem to put it down so I bought it to go with my 686 plus. I'm waiting to get it on my permit...

I just got interested in S&W autos last year when I got 9mm Shield just picked up a 639 round trigger guard so I only have 2. Its been which ever one is in my hand so far at the range but the Shield is my carry gun.

I picked up a model 639 with an ambidextrous safety. It is good for right handed shooting which I am but I would like to get the offside safety lever and screw to make it as original as possible. Does anyone know where to find one?