Recent content by scruffy

Who told you that was NIB and never shot? Looks like lead build up where the back of the barrel extension was cut, (a dull hack saw would make a cleaner cut than that) and as mentioned above, there appears to be a lot of copper build up in that barrel.

Right or wrong, I seem to get the best results with red ramp front sights by properly aligning the sights and using the very top of red ramp for point of impact which is similar to sight picture #3. This is easier and more repeatable to me than trying to identify the black top of the ramped...

It appears the work was done by Baron Technology for Davidson's, a S&W distributor. They have a picture of it on their X page @BaronTechnology. Expert Engraving Services for Your Products - Baron Engraving

Found this on the Guns International site. It was marked as SOLD so no price given. "NEW SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 638 CALIBER 38SPL+P 1 7/8" BARREL TIFFANY BLUE CYLINDER MATTE STAINLESS STEEL FINISHED J-FRAME WHITE BONE GRIPS Model 638 Bodyguard Airweight Single action/double action. J-Small...

Post this with the video in the "S&W Smithing" sub-forum and I'll bet you get an answer as to what is wrong and possibly a fix that could save it a trip back to the factory. Some good knowledge there. Not as busy as the general forums so may take a little longer for a response.

Welcome. That's some serious steel you've got. Beautiful.

Hawg, What front sight did you put on the 3-5-7 686? Size/Height? I have the same gun and was looking to put a FO sight on it. Have been going back and forth between an XS big dot and the fiber optic.

For me, shooting .357 magnum fired through a K, L or N frame with a 3" or longer barrel is fun. I love listening to the ping and watching steel plates move at 25 yds. Shooting .44 magnum through an N frame with 4" or longer barrel and watching steel targets dance is BIG fun! Cost and a touch of...

Late to this post, but I appreciate my newer production 686-6, lock and all. [/IMG]

Hickok45 just put out a video today on that exact gun.

Not on revolvers. I use Hoppes gun oil or Weapon Shield oil sparingly. When I had a stainless Colt 1911 I would use Tetra Gun Grease after I had a galling issue with it.

Love my stainless revolvers. Every one of these is a shooter, which is why they all wear S&W OEM rubber grips. I know...boring. But I've tried numerous aftermarket grips (wood and rubber) and always come back to these as I just shoot better with them. All were purchased new (including the 1989...

I have a chance to purchase a Model 10-7 factory nickel plated snub with box and original grips. Looks like a square butt? I was told it's 1978 vintage and lady owned. Asking Price is $549, but on consignment and will probably take a little less. Looks to be shot very little to me and lock up...

I wouldn't go high mirror polish, but nothing wrong with a little cleanup and shine with some Flitz and a t-shirt. I like to still be able to see the factory satin brush marks without the dull out of the box gray. But that's me. I went too far once on a 686 and was able to bring back the the...

For collecting, cool factor and occasional range fun - vintage. For shooting and carry - new. Vintage anything, guns or cars (I'm into both) have pretty much proved to me that the good old days are great for a "back in the day" nostalgia fix, but require a good deal more attention and...