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Just got a Model 63 to use for Draw-Point-Shoot drills. (And save $ by not shooting .38Spl). The holster will also be used to carry while walking/plinking, maybe even small game hunting at close range (the last depends on me being good enough with the gun...) Criteria are 1) Slight forward...

Hi, A few weeks ago I acquired a 29-3 6" in Nickel. I finally got to the range to shoot it. Revolver is far more accurate than I. But I found the original wooden grips to be too fat at the bottom. And therefore the revolver shifts in my grip when fired, resulting in a banged-up middle finger...

Hi, A few weeks ago I acquired a 29-3 6" in Nickel. I finally got to the range to shoot it. Revolver is far more accurate than I. But I found the original wooden grips to be too fat at the bottom. And therefore the revolver shifts in my grip when fired, resulting in a banged-up middle finger...

Just to confirm. The revolver has a BIG "N" under the left stock, at the right base of the frame, confirming that it's a Nickel finish.

If it is truly a nickel instead of stainless, 1) does that increase or decrease it's value ? 2) How best to make it as pretty as possible 3) Worst case, what is involved in having it re-finished (factory or Other, cost, time, etc.) (I admit that I am a newbie, with revolvers, with 45+ years of...

Just out of curiosity, what is the cost of a nickel re-finish. This would be for a nickel 29-3 ?

Well, the number is 29-3 and it does NOT look like Nickel It looks Stainless I put it next to my 681, and the finish is identical. Although it looks a bit more yellow. But I suspect that is the filthy condition it's in. I have never owned any nickel firearm. So I have no way of knowing what...

Not being fully up on the model numbers for the .44 Magnums: 1) it's definitely a Stainless 2) I was told it was a Model 29. Could I have been misinformed ? By the way, thanks for the advice. and I'm off to buy the suggested products..

Just picked up a Model 29 in 44 Mag. for a song. I has not been cleaned or stored properly, so that it looks far worse than it is. Mechanically, it is very sound. I would like to do: 1) an in-depth cleaning of everything 2) buff up the surface to eliminate the myriad of hairline scratches all...

Just picked up a Model 29 in 44 Mag. for a song. I has not been cleaned or stored properly, so that it looks far worse than it is. Mechanically, it is very sound. I would like to do: 1) an in-depth cleaning of everything 2) buff up the surface to eliminate the myriad of hairline scratches all...

I have noticed that S&W has been making the 649 in .357 Magnum for a few years I understand the that very same frame is used for those designated .38 Special only. Is this correct ? If correct, is it possible to upgrade older 649's to shoot .357 Magnum ? And if so, what model #s would qualify ...

I have noticed that S&W has been making the 649 in .357 Magnum for a few years I understand the that very same frame is used for those designated .38 Special only. Is this correct ? If correct, is it possible to upgrade older 649's to shoot .357 Magnum ? And if so, what model #s would qualify ...

I have worn a couple of different-sized Smartcarry holsters The pistols have been: Keltec P11 & P40 Makarov (Double-stack) Llama Mini-Max II (.45 Double-stack) I usually wear them in the summer under a pair of cargo shorts I have worn it at the beach under Boxer swim trunks I have also...