Recent content by steveak

I am going to buy a 642, would like opinions on whether to get the pro model with moon clip cuts or not. Thanks, Steve

I have been slowly collecting tools for working on my own guns and want to add some needle files to my tool collection. And would appreciate some help picking 3 or 4 of the most useful shapes and cuts to get started. Thanks, Steve

I seen some used M65's at my local gun store the other day, more than likely police trades they had 6-7. They had a price of $399 on them, is this a good price or not. Thanks alot, Steve

Going to work up a load for my 3 in. 686 using Speer's 135 gr. SB bullets, what powder would do you guys use. Thanks, Steve

Could somebody please tell me what size roll pin S&W uses to pin their front sight on their new model 686's. I measured the hole/pin under a magnifying glass using dial calipers laying them over the hole and came up with .065 yet when I place a 1/16 in. punch over the hole/pin it looks like...

Hi everybody just recently joined this furum and this is my first post. Just bought a new 686 Talo edition, not my first S&W but the only one I have right now, more of a pistol shooter. Only put a box of ammo thru this gun so far but really like it. I plan on changing out the rebound spring for...