Recent content by toddimusnimski

You bought gun and ammo at the same time, and relied on the info available to you from the clerk and what was printed on the ammo box. I sure can't fault you there. Unfortunately it was the perfect storm - lack of knowledge by the clerk and misleading info on the ammo box, plus your own...

9mm 1911 magazines have a similar body, but the X shaped Model 39 type follower sure throws me off. Todd

K256308? That makes it a 1955 K38 Masterpiece "Pre-Model 14" as called in the Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, 5th edition. The Model 14 designation was added in 1957. A sad ending to a once fine firearm. You're good to save what you can. :) Todd

Maybe a pre '68 Model 14 K38 Masterpiece? A 20% premium if a 5 screw model but I think that ship may have sailed... If you post the SN from the butt it would help narrow the age down. Todd

Very good finds! I see two 9mm mags, the 14 round model 59 and the 12 round 6906. Good prices? Todd

ACEd explained it very well. Unfortunately "the number above the model number" is a question I've also asked and haven't had answered either. Maybe the employee # of the packer? I guess we may never know. Todd

Ahhh, great minds think alike! Although I still haven't taken the -1 to the range. Todd

A good pair of shooting gloves will help with that, or even some fingerless weightlifting or bicycle gloves. If you get an alloy J frame, you'll REALLY appreciate them. Todd

Wow, those prices are a few years out of date, or for ones that have been ridden hard and put away wet. Bet he'd go $700 for the pair but if he's firm I wouldn't even blink. As described, you'll never find a better deal. You can use the 5906 magazine in the 669 with a PGS adapter and be in good...

Looks like these ones only come with one magazine. I haven't dealt with either place but it's good to have options. Todd

72K should be 1980, but I don't see the others after a quick look. Its in Appendix A in the 5th edition. Probably be best to call S&W and request the shipping dates from them. They do it all the time. Todd

Consider it done Butch. :)

I know that's true with the number in the "Spec Order" box on earlier labels, but I'm not sure about these newer ones. It makes sense though, good call. Todd

Product code 163638 with internal lock shipped 2002 to current date. O6 6 shot 2004 A2 single action/double action 2004 LG large frame size 2004 GR rubber grips BF full lug barrel 2004 SA adjustable sights SW white outline adjustable rear sight 2004 FS stainless frame 2004 CS stainless cylinder...

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