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I carry a revolver for one reason, it's a simple design. I don't have to think about anything but draw and fire. steve

Thank you for your responses. I suspected they were different, but wasn't sure. Thanks again for your responses, spm

Hello, Do S&W K and L frame revolvers fit the same holsters? I'm seeing other mfrs holsters for sale that say "Large frame" or "Medium frame" and I'm not sure which my 686 L frame pistol is considered. thanks, spm

I have owned both. I ended up giving the Ruger to my son when I purchased the 686. I like the lines on the Smith, better and I like being able to adjust the trigger myself. On the other hand, the Ruger is built like a tank, not that the Smith is weak, it's just that the GP100 was always a...

Well written and very informative, Gary. Thanks, spm

Old cop, What brand is your holster and where did you find it, please? spm

This what is known as a "Positive problem".

So, replying to a post bumps it to the top and the word "Bump" is as good as any other? I think I see, now. Thank you for the replies. I guess I just bumped myself to the top.

Hello, I've been a member here for a short while and have made a few posts. I have a question: what does "Bump" mean? I see it in the FS/FT section. Thanks, spm

I have used the silicone gun cloths, too. But I always seem to return to an old sheepskin wipe with a very light touch of universal gun grease. spm

Oh, that hurts. spm

Not any really dangerous critters in the woods around here, so Ruger Single Six with .22WMR. When I go down into the Ozarks where we have both bears and hogs, and now the occasional mountain lion, I carry a 6" S&W 686 .357. spm

Thanks for the clarification, Hondo44 and Jack Flash. I learned something new today. spm

Road Rat, Thanks for the link. I just looked up my S&W M19. The website calls it a KT frame. I've only heard it called a K frame. What is the difference between a K frame and a KT frame? Anybody? Thanks, spm

And Brylcreem used it before them in the 1950s. Wow! That was a trip in the way-back machine. And yes, I run a small patch with one or two drops of oil down the bore and also each cylinder for a revolver. spm