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I hated the grips and replaced with S&W 500 rubber grips. I also hated the narrow grooved trigger as it hurt my finger. Added a Tyler Trigger Shoe and much better. Everything wlse is great!

Why did S&W go to the small dia. firing pin as used in the Colt 38/9mm versions instead of the tradidational larger dia. 1911 45ACp type. I discovered this when detail stripping. All other parts of my .45 1911Sc appear to be interchangable with the Colt type guns. Any advantage to using the...

Why did S&W go to the small dia. firing pin as used in the Colt 38/9mm versions instead of the tradidational larger dia. 1911 45ACp type. I discovered this when detail stripping. All other parts of my .45 1911Sc appear to be interchangable with the Colt type guns. Any advantage to using the...

I have a 19-4 that I bought back around 1981. It has a 2 1/2" brl.- round butt - casehardened wide target hammer & trigger. It has no lock a pinned brl. and recessed chambers. It has been shot very little and still 98-99% condition. Is it worth much more than I originaly paid for it? Back then...

I have a 19-4 that I bought back around 1981. It has a 2 1/2" brl.- round butt - casehardened wide target hammer & trigger. It has no lock a pinned brl. and recessed chambers. It has been shot very little and still 98-99% condition. Is it worth much more than I originaly paid for it? Back then...

Other than limited editions - Performance Center Guns - the new Classic series - when was the last regular production 45LC model made? How high did the number series go 25-7 25-8?

Other than limited editions - Performance Center Guns - the new Classic series - when was the last regular production 45LC model made? How high did the number series go 25-7 25-8?

For those who have fired their 317's extensively any problems with the Alloy Cylinder - Ypke - Frame. Wondering how they hold up after firing thousands of rounds?

For those who have fired their 317's extensively any problems with the Alloy Cylinder - Ypke - Frame. Wondering how they hold up after firing thousands of rounds?

I think that the 500 frame uses the smaller K-L grip grame. I have installed the 500 grips on several N-frames. There is a gap behind the back strap and behind the trigger guard. No big deal though. My 325-10 snub was cutting my hand with Pachmayr Decell. Grippers as they were too narrow...

I have a 625-10 and like it alot. My cylinder starts out fine but rotates stiffly after a range session? Don't really like the Alumnium yoke! The gun is more accurate that one would think. If I put the white dot in the bottom the the V rear it hits point of aim out to 50ft. It recoils a bit with...

I love reading posts on these treasures of the past. I was wondering? Were many Registered Magnums made with factory engraving? I am not even sure if S&W offered engraving services back then but if so I would think price on one of these would be very high?

I love reading posts on these treasures of the past. I was wondering? Were many Registered Magnums made with factory engraving? I am not even sure if S&W offered engraving services back then but if so I would think price on one of these would be very high?