Recent content by RLS1851

I have two S&W642's. One has only 400 rounds and the other has 635 rounds. I purchased the last one in April 2010 and that is the one I have shot the most. I really like the little "J" frames, I just have not mastered it to my satisfaction yet. Can't wait to reach the 1000 and 2000...

My first .22 My first .22 was the Ruger Standard Auto that my Father bought me for my 21st birthday in 1972 that will remain with me. Did not get another .22 handgun until 1984 when I bought a Colt Trooper MKIII for my self and a Charter Arms .22 for my wife. The front sight broke on the...

Felt kind of like Dirty Harry the other day, I took my miniature .44 (.22lr Model 17) out to the range the other day and asked the target to go ahead and make my day. It shot absolutly great. The trigger and action were very smooth and I shot it so much that my trigger finger was getting tired...

Surprize! My Colt Lawman was delivered by UPS. The Colt shipping department did get it in shipped on last Wednesday afternoon and it showed up at my door Friday. I am really glad to have it finally back.

Thanks for the great feedback and response to my new revolver. I 'had' an old M&P 38spl that I bought in 1970 but later traded for something I thought I wanted more. Really wish I had kept that old 38. That some of the privileges of getting older, remembering some of the guns you had when you...

May have discovered why it takes so long. I to am furstrated with colt. I have a Lawman MKIII that I sent in October. It has a sticky extractor. I called the service department two weeks ago last Monday. They said that the gun was repaired and that it was down at the range for testing and if no...

I also just picked up a 17-3. I got so excited that I started a new post. Thanks also for the manufacturing information since my gun falls within that serial number range. I am really excited about my new purchase and really want to get to the range.

Hey everyone; After a lot of pondering, I finally picked-up a S&W Model 17-3 that I have been eyeing. I think I got it for a fair price ($399). I have not been to the range yet but will get there as soon as I can. The revolver does show a little wear at the tip of the barrel, but to me that is...

BTW - I have left the orginal boot grips on mine. I think I would like to get some after market grips either some Spiegels or grips from Esmeralda.

I have only shot about 400 rounds through my 642 that I got in May of this year. I have shot about 100 rounds of +p reloads, 250 rounds of regular loads, and about 50 rounds of +p mixed Winchester and Gold dot. I generally only shoot between 30 and 50 rounds a session because of wanting to shoot...

642 Here is my humble little 642-2.

642 I think the best is the one I have, 624. I like the fact that it does not have a hammer to get snagged in my pocket. I normally use the Uncle Mike's pocket holster.

I see that you picked up the Sig. I have one Sig (P6) and five Glocks (34^2, 17, 26^2) for me the Glocks fit my hand better and I like the consistent trigger. I shoot the Sig but much prefer the Glock. I have read a lot about the inherent accuracy of the Sig, but I am not sure how they really...

G26 or S&W642 As stated in an above post I choose between my G26 or my S&W642. I am alot more accurate and faster with the G26 than with the S&W642, but could hold my own with the snubbie. I feel that I do better when I limit my self to these two systems as these are the only two I carry...

Colt and S&W Here are the two that I have, Colt Lawman MKIII .357 and S&W 642-2.