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    908 mag release questions

    The mag catch is different from single stack and double stack mag pistols The 3913 would be shorter than 5906 etc. the other parts are compatible. Right next to the mag catch button you would need to put a pin to compress the mag catch plunger ,allowing you to turn the mag button to...
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    Barrel change 629-1

    You would first need the barrel you want , the extractor rod would be an issue, they vary on barrel lengths. So the center pin and rod would be an issue. After that , the new barrel would need the barrel-cylinder gap trimmed ( .004 would be perfect ) anfactory d the forcing cone may need to be...
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    Value of PC 5906 PPC?

    PPC 9MM Value can be anywhere over $2500 to $ 3000. Originally sold to LAW Enforcement for Police Nationals . LE price was $1200 to $1400. Not sold to Distributors. These are rare 1" group pistols, totally hand made . The Performance Center would only make 20-30 per month of these. Hard...
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    please help me understand what happened

    firing pin bushing Erosion around firing pin bushing , can be ammo ,or primer related , in any event the bushing may be able to be replaced and the bolster face refinished. You should contact customer service .
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    Bullseye shooting: Critical parts of the revolver

    While crowning is important, the cylinder lock up ( lining up the charge hole with the forcing cone ) is critical. Also, the forcing cone depth and concentricity is critical. If the bullet goes into the barrel straight , it will come out straight. The B&C gap ( barrel & cylinder ) gap should be...
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    29 and 629 differences?

    629 (S.S.) frame, or "GT" or "G" depending on target frame ,or not, factory name) 29 carbon frame, or "N" or "NT", factory name. The nickel frame is a carbon frame.
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    MIM Barrels

    MIM is just "J" frame part, jury out on longevity.
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    629 sight slide question

    It will all depend on front sight height
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    Smith pc vs custom smith

    You can send to PC, sounds like end shake ( stretch yoke and recut ), the problem could be an out of round center pin hole in the frame , locking bolt could be an issue also, but these need to be checked by a qualified gunsmith. If you have egg shaped hole in frame your options are limited.
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    356TSW

    Approx. 300 each of SD's in 9mm, .40cal. and .356. The 940 pocket rocket had slightly over 400 units.
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    625 JM vs PC?

    625 PC The PC version does have shorter cylinder for less bullet jump, and the broach cut rifling is approx. .002 deeper in the grooves for better grip of lead bullets. Muzzle is counterbored, with different mainspring in action .
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    Smith & Wesson PC Model 13-4 Serial Numbers HPC0001 & JPC0001 Together Again !!!

    Mod. 13 PC PC would ship all # 0001 to Lew Horton directly, for his collection. The MagNaPort differences were just changes that were done between myself and Ken Kelly MagNaport. Making subtle changes on specials. SWPC
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    schofield?????

    S&W Schofields More than likely , there will be no more Schofields coming from S&W. Reason they stopped in 2001 was the high cost , low profit on these . They were difficult to machine, assemble .
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