Recent content by torchrider

I am debating between these two for CCW. The 4" seems more readily available and at a lower price. There also seems to be more holster offerings for the 4". For someone carrying at the 3-5 position is there any real benefit going with the 3.6" over the 4"?

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know a holster mfg. who makes either an IWB or OWB holster to fit the M&P 2.0 3.6" compact with TLR-7 light?

I called S&W Customer Service today. They said they will send me a shipping label and that it should arrive somewhere between 5 and 10 business days. :mad: When I asked why so long? he said "We are pretty backed up right now". When I told him that the issue was the feed ramp shearing off, he...

First 3 digits are DTD.

Very Disappointed. I bought my first new S&W, a 15-22. Put my first 50 rounds through it and thought, now this is fun. Then about 1/2 way through the next 50 rounds, one jam after another. I could not get a round to feed.Then I noticed a small piece of metal on the bench. Sure enough it was the...

Sorry, no box. I bought this from an elderly freind of mine who was a police officer back in the late 50's early 60's. It is in great condition and shows only a small amount of holster wear on the muzzle.

Up for sale or trade is a 1962 Vintage S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman (.357/.38) in excellent condition. I would rate it a 95% gun. Locks up tight, pristine bore, all original. Will sell outright for $550 FTF in Austin. $600 Shipped.

Hello from Texas, I am happy to say I purchased my first S&W revolver today and am proud to join y'all. :D I bought a Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman .357 4" blued. Can someone tell from the serial number when it may have been manufactured and what it might be worth? I am estimating it is about...

I have 30 years of reloading experience, but have never reloaded for a snubby. I am looking for recommended loads to create good practice ammo for 125 gr. bullets. Not looking for anything too hot, just a mid-range load for firing lots of practice rounds. I have plenty of 231/HP38 and figured...