Recent content by Tracksidewrong

Thank you for the information on the build date and especially the article about the recall. I did not know the exact details or reason for the recall. Good information to have. I also picked my 586 up for $550 about 5 years ago from a local gun shop and mine had Pachmayr grips when...

My no dash M marked has an AFV manufacturer date code. Id like to know the year of manufacture as well.

I bought this 66-1 round butt from my uncle two years ago that came from an estate of a friend he knew. Pretty sure it had never been fired since the factory. Unfortunately I only received the revolver itself, no box or tools. I have since shot it a bit and really enjoy it. Even did the local...

I agree with you, it is in decent shape, I have already tried to straighten it once, and I will attempt to get the last of the bend out of it. It does make the cylinder hang up when I try to swing it out of the frame in a couple spots. I really would prefer to have an original myself.

Thank you smith17, but we now have an interesting turn of events, my extractor rod is a LH thread! It measures 2.869" I guess that makes it easier to find a replacement, but I am really thinking that I made a serious mistake buying this revolver.

I just did a load up of .44 Special velocity loads in .44 Magnum cases using HP-38 and the old 429421 Keith 250 gr bullet that I cast with my Arsenal mold. R-P cases, Fed 150 Primer, Wheel weights for my lead and I water drop, Lyman Super Moly lube, size my slugs at .431" and 1.720" COL with a...

Thank you for the welcome here, I appreciate that. I have been keeping an eye on the classifieds here and will continue to do so, and I have checked Numrich, but will go back and look again now with the knowledge you gave me. Thank you again for the help. I also see plenty of previous...

I recently picked up a shooter grade Pre 29 .44 Magnum and unfortunately discovered that the ejector rod is bent. Mine of course is the RH thread. While I have managed to straighten it out some, it still is not right. I did find the new manufacture one offered by Jack First, however I would...

Thank you. And thanks for letting me know that the picture worked. Sometimes you can see them on your end, but other members can't. Every forum seems to be a little different on attaching pictures.

Saying hello to the forum. I have been lurking here for a number of years, used to have an account but couldn't remember my original user name so decided to sign up again. Have been a big fan of Smith & Wesson revolvers for as long as I can recall and have had several for many, many years. I...