Recent content by mblake101

If you end up needing mags only try Midway USA. They were “the” only place where I could find new S&W 17 rd mags. I bet they have them. Otherwise I see a lot of 10 rd on eBay. Good luck!

I just purchased a OEM S&W 9mm barrel for my .40 cal for $79.99 from Midway USA.....they also have the best prices for 9mm magazines......

Hi - I’m fairly new to the forum and am seeking info as to how/what to use to touchup bluing (?) wear on slide lock lever and other slide control areas. The rest of the slide body is perfect. I was unsuccessful in locating useful content using various search terms in the search function. I am...

Model 29 Refinish Great responses thus far, thanks much. As it pertains to the barrel, I have to call them to understand. They typed it has a “crease”????? I do not understand that term, so maybe it’s a typo??? I’ll know more tomorrow! Thx much!

Seeking input from this esteemed group. About six weeks ago, I sent my 1971 Model 29 to S&W for any needed care/tuning/parts and to also have it re-nickeled. The finish had developed a couple of pitted areas during long-term storage in humid Houston. Smith sent me a letter this week outlining...

Refinish 29 After looking at them, I think the 36 in fine. The 29 was in storage in Houston in for a few years and ended up getting pitted rust on the barrel an cylinder. I hate that happpened to it, so I’m thinking on having Smith fix those areas and re-nickel it. It is such a nice weapon...

Hi - Brand new to forum. Super nice here! I decided to look at my old firearms and thinking of sending them Smith for refinishing. I am hoping you all could provide birthdates of these two pistols based upon serial number. The 29-2 4” nickel is N725XX and the 36 is 462XX. I purchased the 29...

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