Recent content by Stainz

Your sight, an orange fiber optic version, is pinned in place. My 4" & 6" 629-6's, which I bought new, are keepers. They are partially-lugged and likely point more easily/naturally than your 6.5" full lugged model, whose muzzle will not rise as much when launching real .44 Magnums as the...

First - fasteners will work loose in a revolver, unless a thread lock, like blue Loctite is used. Second - the 'premium' charged for a 60 Pro is a MSRP of $799 - that is $80.00 more than the least expensive 60, a 2.1" barrel, fixed sight, and rubber gripped version vs the 60 Pro's custom 3"...

I was an early poster re the then new Governor. I bought mine because it could share the >250 loaded moonclips of homebrew 230gr FMJ .45 ACP ammo, which otherwise only fit my 625JM. The Governor was ~1" longer and a bit less costly than the then soon to be canned 325NG. It was bought as a...

The Remington R38S12, a .38 Spcl +P 158gr LHPSWC, contains a soft lead HP bullet which will open reliably when launched from a short barrel .38, like a 642 - or the 2 5/8" PC627 UDR. One round is good enough for my defensive needs. Of course, although once popular, in fact, once known as the...

I turned 67 last month, after I thinned my herd of one evil-bottom-feeding/rude-case-tossing handgun. My wife had to have it - but hated it. I detested it, but got most of what I had to pay for it from a dealer at a gunshow. Still - the second thoughts - the angst - I hate to think how I'd feel...

Seven years ago, I bought a never-issued, ANIB, security guard trade-in 4" 64-8 for $315 otd locally and I felt I got a deal. It was the current model for years and had such evil parts as MIM hammer & trigger, IL, and even a two-piece barrel. If you believe some folks, it's a wonder it even...

I love my 4" x10 617 - it was my favorite plinker. Next, I bought a late friend's LNIB 5" x8 63 from his estate. I had shot 16 of the 24 rounds thru it since he had bought it new, anyway. Then, I bought the first 3" 63 I saw... and it became my favorite plinker. Next was the top of my bucket...

I had a nice 5" JM PC627 when the 4" regular 627 and Pro models were released. I liked the moonclip capability of the 4" 627 Pro, the regular 4" 627 wasn't moonclip-ready (Neither was the later 327NG!), so I bought the first one I found. Several years later, the Blood Work gun - the 2 5/8" PC627...

I've heard that their taste is somewhere between spotted owl and condor. Florida has a serious python problem... Governor time! Stainz

My 5"-ers have partial lugs. First up, my 63-4 x8 .22 LR with a 60 Pro grip and green HiViz sight (Forgive the overhang!): Next up, my only 686+ - a "2004 Stocking Dealer Exclusive" - 686-6 - which came as you see it: Stainz

My 3" & 5" 63's surrounding my 4" 651 - all sporting '60 Pro' grips from S&W: Stainz

Some years back, I had Robert Mika make me a pocket carry holster for my 296, which had been carried, albeit infrequently, in a belt mounted OWB holster. Even though I didn't own a 642 at that time, I had him make a similar holster for that sized J-frame. I had to put the boot grips back on the...

Don't forget the Z-frame... you need a Governor! Stainz

"ObamaCare for Gun Owners" (HR2546) Where did this come from? According to Chris Cox, this bill would give the Feds a laundry list of your firearms and require you to purchase Federal liability insurance or face a $10k fine - I assume per firearm. Anyone know more about it?

To me, the most perfect 'warning sign' is the one on pg 19 of "S&W Safety and Instruction Manual Revolvers - Modern Style-" (Rev:Rev101904). It's in red bold type: WARNING: THE REVOLVER WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED!