Recent content by Michael5959

Hi, I came across a collector who has two 2&1/2" 66's, both are new in box. One is a non-dash model and the other a -1. He indicated that he would sell me one, my choice, for $800. I am thinking of taking him up on this but have a few questions: - is $800 a fair price these days - which is...

thanks again everyone. My Smith indicated that he would just leave the engraving for now, and address it if I ever had it reblued. I asked him about the trigger (pretty stiff) and he indicated that a good lubbing would take care of much of the problem, but it could probably benefit from new...

Thanks everyone, I feel good about my purchase. I will leave it as is for now and shoot it. I am planning to take it to my gunsmith and have the trigger tuned and perhaps new springs put in. Then I'll polish it up and away I go. I'll let you know how it shoots. Thanks again, Mike.

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum and new to handguns. I picked up a K22 at a gunshow yesterday, and have some questions that I am seeking opinions on. I would rate this gun as in good condition, the serial number is K 22332, all numbers match (handle, cylinder, barrel & grips), and it has...

Hi everyone, After decades of wanting and months of looking, I am now the proud owner of a 6" non-dash 686 in immaculate condition. I had finally narrowed my choice down to a 4" vs 6" 686 after months of looking. Was at a gun show this past weekend and walked back and forth for 3 hrs trying...

Hi everyone, After decades of wanting and months of looking, I am now the proud owner of a 6" non-dash 686 in immaculate condition. I had finally narrowed my choice down to a 4" vs 6" 686 after months of looking. Was at a gun show this past weekend and walked back and forth for 3 hrs trying...