Recent content by squiggy

I am aware that steady diets of 125 gr in old K-frames is not the best idea. Mine mostly sees wimpy .38 specials, but I carry the 125gr green, and white box .357 Mag. JHPs. I have zeroed the weapon with these loads, and have shot a couple of boxes through it. I am aware that some K-frame guns...

I emailed underwood. Looks like I am good to go with this ammo.

Thanks for all the replies. I typically carry Remington green, and white box .357 125 gr semi JHPs in it. That is what the sights are zeroed for. I am looking for something that penetrates better, and does not have a drastically different point of impact. I'll send underwood an email, and then...

I am thinking of packing my model 66-1 (pinned, and recessed) this year for hiking season. What are folks opinions on running Underwood 140gr Extreme Penetrator ammo in it. The biggest critter I have to worry about here in western WA is our little black bear.

[/IMG] So, on Saturday, I wound up with a model 18-3. She has had one owner who bought her new. I can tell by the lack of a ring on the cylinder that she has not had many rounds through her. Well, between sunday and today I put 550 rounds through her already. I am loving this gun.

I have come to the conclusion that the .22 pistol I want is not made. I am thinking about picking up a model 18, and slapping a 10 shot 617 cylinder in it. It is my understanding that I would only have to swap out the cylinder, and the hand to do this conversion. Since it is not a permanent...

Forgive me if this question is inappropriate for the S&W forum: What about the Ruger SP101 in .22 LR? It does not have the silly over-weight underlug barrel. What do folks think of them?

After shooting the 4" 617 at the range the other day, I am starting to think I need one. I don't like the full lug barrel. It add unnecessary weight to the gun. Does anyone know of a gunsmithing service that could machine it down to make it lighter?

Today at the range I rented a 617 4" 10 shot. I shot good with it. While shooting it, I realized that most of the "feel" on a double action trigger is the cocking of the hammer, and the spring. The rotation of the cylinder does not play into it that much. In my mind, I thought it would be more...

Thanks for the information. I will have to rent on the next time I go to my local range.

I have a question. I have been thinking that I would like to pick up an old 6 shot K frame .22. I would like the double action trigger to feel very similar to my M66. This is why I am thinking I would like the old 6 shot model. Then I got to thinking, maybe the new 10 shot models feel just the...

What trigger do you folks prefer for double action shooting? I used to use the narrow trigger with groves, because that is what ole Jerry Miculek said he used. When I sent my M629 into Clark Custom they ground off my grooves, and polished her smooth. I am not sure if I like it. I shot my dad's...

I would love to do a video with ole Hickock45.

That is a beautiful revolver Stu.

I love my M629. Here is a video of some pour shooting, and a little gun porn. Custom S&W 629 4" .44 mag. - YouTube