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    Need help with diagnosis - 357 Blowback

    Does this happen on all chambers of the revolvers in question?
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    Were you law enforcement in the 70’s-80’s? What did you carry?

    Reserve Deputy Sheriff in the late 70s-mid 80s, 4 inch nickel M29, 6 1/2 " 25-2 and 1911 on occasion.
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    WTB: Federal small pistol standard primers

    Would like to buy 1 case (5000 ct.) Federal small pistol standard primers. Please advise price/availability and if hazmat fee is necessary. Jim Oliver Deatsville, AL
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    Replace firing pin on MIM Smiths?

    I found the same thing with my C&S pin. The C&S pin worked great after a "nose job":)
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    Replace firing pin on MIM Smiths?

    Again, thanks to those with positive, helpful comments. Although I am new to the forum, I have several older S&W revolvers and have owned several several S&W semi autos. My purpose in buying one of the new revolvers is to gain first hand experience with what is required to achieve reliable ~6...
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    S&W somewhere in this timeframe

    Hey sandspur6!
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    Anybody think this is real

    VPI paper isn't correct either:)
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    Early Model 586 No Dash Six-Inch Trade

    My 586 (no dash, no "M") is 6" but with tall Patridge front and the rear sight has a higher blade to match the tall front. Has the adjustable trigger stop. SN: AAH 49XX Pawn shop purchase, no box:(
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    617 Long Barrel -Strange Marking?

    FWIW, the stamp on my old 29 is a five point star, not a *. My two pre-lock six inch 617s have stainless cylinders. Both bought new.
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    617 Long Barrel -Strange Marking?

    Many years ago I sent my old 29 back to have internals and sights replaced and to be re plated. When I got it back, it had/has a small star stamped into the rear face of the cylinder.
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    S&W Frame question

    Since I am new to the forum, and have not read every post about MIM parts etc. I was wondering if MIM is only being used for relatively small parts such as trigger, hammer, rebound slide or if the process is also being used to make frames? Thanks, Jim
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    Replace firing pin on MIM Smiths?

    Thanks to all who replied with positive info. I did see the vid on Youtube--so easy even a caveman can do it:) Firing pin ordered from Cylinder & Slide. Jim
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    Replace firing pin on MIM Smiths?

    Thanks for the helpful reply:)
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    Replace firing pin on MIM Smiths?

    The firing pin on my new 629 Classic appears to be a bit more pointed and have a bit less protrusion than the pins on my older Smiths. Do any of you have experience with replacing the firing pin on the MIM Smiths? Thanks, Jim
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    Help! Need advice/direction - CRACK! 1980 S&W Model 29 .44 Magnum

    Relax, this is not a crack:) This is the seam between the side plate and the frame.
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