Recent content by Mickey Rat

I need a 22LR or 22MAG cylinder for a K frame model 53 22 Jet. I also need the name of a good gunsmith that works on S&W revolvers. I have a 624 that I want worked on. Any help is appreciated.

I always wanted a S&W or a Colt 1917 but I couldn't afford one (or maybe justify it) or didn't really want one that bad. Here is my "butchered" Colt New Service in 455 Eley. The S&W rear sight and the ramp front sight are a nice touch (to me) because I can see them. It also has a trigger shoe...

I think you are both right. Again, according to the 1945 SB ad: Terrier is ONLY 5 shot, round butt and 2" barrel. .32 Regulation Police is 6 shot, square butt 3 1/4, 4 1/4 or 6 inch barrel. .38 Regulation Police is 5 shot, square butt 4" barrel. SB isn't a detailed history, but I would think...

I went back to the site and looked harder. I did notice the hammer and trigger plated, so I knew that it was redone. How can you tell that the barrel was cut down? The more I look, learn and research I realize that the length is wrong. It is the same length as a 32 hand ejector and all Terriers...

SaxonPig, Do you think the nickel is not original? It did look kinda daubbed on. The grips can be replaced, but it should be a good shooter. What is an actual value (in your opinion) of the gun? This was a "just get by for now" purchase. I will continue to look for a real Terrier. I'll find...

I just got lucky? Here is the one I just picked up. It isn't a Terrier, but it looks like it might be a good shooter. Price was 325.00. Smith & Wesson S&W Regulation Police 38S&W Revolve : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

I have a collection of Shooter's Bibles dating back to 1945, I was recently looking thru the 1945 SB and saw a S&W Terrier featured. I love the I frame 32's and now it seem there is a 38 S&W I frame out there. Since most I frames around here are fairly cheap (my last one was 125.00) I decided to...

What a great collection of guns and it says a lot about who we are. I had for a short while my father-in-law's nickle plated 36 3". He had his firearms stored at my house. Right after his death, I asked his 2 sons if the would mind if I kept it. They weren't gun types, and they knew that John...

I carry Taurus Ultra Light Weight 38 in a Thunderwear holster. I wear shorts almost every day and you actually forget you have it on. It never tugs your pants down and you can even get it for larger guns. I carry the 38 and 2 speed stips. Thunderwear: Holsters Gun Holsters

Man...you guys got some nice BBQ guns. Mine wouldn't hold a candle to the ones shown here. Thanks for showing them.

I picked my 15-3 up years ago. It is a cop trade in marked "DPS 3909" SN 3K76281 with Rogers grips. Anyone know what the DPS stands for or what year the gun was made?

I just had to try making my own cases for the 22 Jet. What a bummer! I had no sucess. After regrouping and rethinking, I tried necking down to 257 WIN MAG first, still a wash out. Next I heated my cases up and let them cool down naturally, and some I quinched in water. Next I necked them down to...

A note from a handloader: You can reload ALUMINUM Blazer cases and Wolf steel cases IF they have a boxer primer. I started reloading Wolf steel cases (45 ACPC 4 years ago. With moderate loads I get 3 or 4 loadings before I get any cracked necks. Cracked necks occur all the time with reloads...

Here in the South we have what are known as "BBQ Guns". These are our "dress" guns (Sundy go to meeting) and are generally an expression of ourselves. Your BBQ gun doesn't have to be a large caliber, just something with a little of you expressed. Several years ago, mine was a Llama 25ACP that...

Current Blue Book is 95%=295, 98%=375 and 100%=495.