Recent content by swampjam

For sale or trade - $800 like new in box. I’m first owner and purchased the rifle on June 20, 2015. Fired about 100 rounds. Rifle is like new in box and includes all parts and papers plus accessories. Incudes Gray, ATI Collapsible/Folding 6-Position Stock, Two (2) Ruger factory 20 round...

SOLD For Sale or Trade, Taurus Model 817 Ultra Lite SS chambered in 38 Special + P. The production year is 2000. This is a very light (21 oz) two inch snubby. Several features that I like about it is that it holds seven rounds, the frame is a little larger (similar to S&W L frame) the very...

Price is $449 for Used Smith & Wesson CS40 Chief’s Special in good condition with three S&W magazines. Various carry and holster marks. This is a great compact carry weapon. The grips are S&W (Houge) wrap-around textured rubber and my hand modified BigDog style grips included (see attached...

I found a grip on Numrich that worked very well on my CS40. Even has the extended rear so it is flush with the bottom of magazine. You have to do the mods like any other grip like in the instructions from above. Mine fit very well with edge parallel with the front strap and correct at the mag...

Does anyone know of anyone who will do checkering of backstrap, front strap and front of trigger guard? I've seen this on various 3rd gen models and I think I would like to do it on my CS40.

Refilling the holes with epoxy is a good idea! I really don't want to start another set of grips. If my little shim holds up after firing I may just leave it as is. That Dremel tool is a wonderful device but with a cutting wheel it is very unforgiving! Have a great summer!

Hill Country you were right about the grip not being where it should be under the beaver tail. It needs to go slam up as far as possible. Of course, I can't move it any farther up due to the pin holes already drilled. Not enough length on the bottom to redrill. I was able to put a tight...

I'll check the beaver tail area. That sounds reasonable. Could be my grip is mounted a little bit low and the beaver tail part is not engaging. I know that I didn't remove anything from that area. I was only kidding about the glue...sort of! Ha! I'll post again when/if I get it to stop...

Thanks for the info. The Delrin grip fits pretty good but it moves at the top less than a 1/4 inch. I'm thinking about putting some type of glue under it. I like the idea of using the RTV. I'll do that when I get everything else right.

I made a set of grips today for my CS40 using your instructions and they worked well. However, my Dremel skills came up a little short. The grip bottom cut off is not perfect. My only other issue is a little movement, front to back, near the top of grips. Any idea what caused this and any...

I guess this is the final act in my S&W M38 saga. I got a call from S&W CS around 8:30 AM to let me know that my new M638 replacement revolver should arrive at my FFL today. The revolver was in fact delivered and I picked it up from FFL this afternoon. So I got the new gun six weeks and one...

Will other model 3rd Gen magazines fit my CS40? Thanks!

Where can I find trigger reach data for S&W 3rd gen pistols? My wife has small hands and we are looking for a good 9mm that will fit her hands if possible. We live in a small and very rural town. There are very few local gun stores to try and test fit anything. Kahr CM 9 and PM 9 may work...

Well, if they don't exist then I don't have to worry about the rating! This scenario just did not occur to me. Thanks for the info y'all.

I recently bought a used CS40. Does anyone know if these pistols are rated for plus P ammo? Thanks.