Recent content by Wayne the Shrink

Well, I called S&W. It is a J frame circa 1953-54. I have a J frame ejector rod coming from Larry Poppert.

I have a thread in the revolver section about this one needing a new or repair on the ejector rod. I was told that a J frame rod might work, and am wondering if that is true. I assume this is an I frame. All of the requisite information is in the other thread.

Humm, that's good to know. They can ship to me but I can't return. Anyway, Larry Poppert got back to me and said "It looks like you need a J frame ejector rod - I have these". Is that likely to fit? I'm sending his back anyway.

Well, since I have my 03 and this qualifies I guess I still could. I will check local first, though.

Actually, since no property is changing hands, I can send it to you in a USPS Priority Mail box and you can send it back to me the same way. It is only when ownership changes that the paperwork occurs. Repairs are exempt from that requirement. If I can get ahold of my guy I'll ask him if he...

By the way, I have assumed that this is an I frame pistol since it is much smaller than other Smith's I have or have used.

Do you do these repairs? I don't know how to PM's here but you can e-mail me. Wayne the Shrink

Jim, mine is reverse threaded. The one Mr. Poppert sent me looks exactly like yours, what gun is that? As you can see, mine is a single level, yours is double. Miss Muggins, do you have a link for such a tool? I assume Brownells carries it, but don't know the nomenclature to find them.

Your other two options are Tom at Accurate Molds and Bernie at Old West Molds. Tom will cut any of his designs to your diameter specs., and you are likely to have a mold within a week! Bernie has the original Old West catalog so has the original molds for this caliber.

Let me agree and disagree. First, if you are using Sierra bullets get their loading manual, one of the best. Forget the Lee Factory Crimp die for your .357 if you will be using cast bullets. It will size the bullets down smaller than you want and cause leading. Yes, get the Lee case trimmer...

Tom at Accurate Molds. Chose something from his web site, contact him, he will make it in any size you want. Very quick response, as well. Your other real option is Bernie at Old West Molds. He has a catalog of the original Old West molds. You will want to measure your cylinder mouths to...

Don't know how I forgot my favorite! S&W Model 3 2000 in, naturally, 45 S&W. Thanks for the welcomes.

First, the serial number is on the bottom of the grip. The inner rod is not bent. The outer rod is slightly bent. If I push it it will lock, but the action is very tight and a little difficult to use when I do. The bend is so slight that it does not lock naturally when it is closed. When...

I'm a long time member of Castboolits.gunloads.com, one of the original, and a refugee from Shooters.com. I am a user, not a collector. I currently have a few of Smith and Wesson's revolvers, nary a one of their auto's. I joined to ask about a Hand Ejector 32 Long I got off of Gunbroker with...

another pic Here is a pic of the ejector rod. I can't see the bend when I take it off, when I see an enlarged pic I can.