Recent content by Russ311

Great info, David. Really appreciate the input. Fortunately, I restocked a few hundred rounds of .38spl that is NOT +P last month before my dealer got ahold of the 4" Model 686P I've been hankering for. He got a few in on Monday and I snagged one right away when he called me. So, I will...

That would be a burst. :-) I believe the H&R model 649 was a .22 LR & .22 WMR six shot, double or single action revolver. Mine is definitely a .38 five shot. Although, I wish it were also a .357 Magnum. Thanks for the reply.

DCWilson, Thanks very much for the reply. Here is some verification of what I have. It is stamped Mod 649 inside the frame under the cylinder spindle: photo 1 Under that stamped on the cylinder pivot is (I assume it to be) the serial number (?) 1587X and under that looks to be stamped in...

I have a Model 649 stainless purchased used from a FBI agent in @1987. Serial number is 1587x. On the barrel's right side is stamped .38 S&W SPL. So, my question is that my 649 being a stainless steel frame is it still considered an Airweight, which I assumed were only aluminum frames, and if...