Recent content by MAtkins

Thanks for all the info on .45 Colt loads in my Model 25-2. Sounds like I would do just as well to switch to the .45ACP cylinder with .45+P loads. Mel Atkins

In a recent conversation with a friend I commented that I had heard that one could not load .45 Colt cartridges to higher levels due to an inherent flaw in the case design. (Which it seems it should be easy enough to over come.) I know commercial loads are limited for fear someone will put one...

What ever happened to all metal semi's? When I started looking for a CC semi I ended up with a CS45 which I have come to love, but it only holds 8 rounds. I guess this is the last of the all metal semi's from S&W is it? I just happen to have a preference for metal guns. Am I crazy? I have...

Bobbed Hammer M1917 I have a M1917 .45ACP with a bobbed hammer and shortened bbl. with single action unmodified. It shoots fine dbl. action and is a hoot to shoot, but still can be cocked single action if you choose and works fine that way. the only problem is pulling the trigger a little bit...

Sorry, that should read 9 or 10 years ago.

Nice 1899 I have a Model 1899 or 1st Model K-frame 32-20 SN 514 that I got about 9 or 19 years ago for $275. The low SN should put its date around 1899 or 1900. It has a 6 1/2" bbl and original black rubber grips. It has almost no finish like yours, but no visible rust. I suspect someone in...

Safety Hammerless? My rec. would be one of the hammerless J frames. I am not sure of the model numbers, but one in SS would be my choice of the current models. My favorite would be one of the old Safety Hammerless (Lemon Squeezers). they are light, easily concealable and easy to shoot, being...