Recent content by winshooter

I have both but the fact that I can change the grip on the Smith makes it feel better in my hand. The XD45 has a much better trigger out of the box though, IMHO. Mike

I talked to S&W parts department and ordered a hammer for my gun. It will be a MIM part which is different from the original hammer. Parts guy said it's case hardened and would be "absolutely no problem". I have no experience with MIM parts myself but I see a big controversy on some of the...

Thanks guys for the information. The hammer does look like it was just ground off, not a factory job. There are no markings on the gun, even under the grips that would identify it as some type of LE, security or what ever gun. The double action pull is smooth and the SA is crisp. It shoots great...

Just received after purchasing on line from a dealer I've done business with before. The gun arrived exactly as advertised and maybe in a little better condition than I expected. The dealer took it in trade and when it got to him, someone had bobbed the hammer. Doesn't appear to be a former LE...

I have a chance to pick up this revolver for $565.00. The serial number is CFD 64XX. Is this a good price and are the newer S&W's still as good as the pre safety lock Smith's? Thanks, Mike

These are NOS grips that I'm selling for $40.00 with shipping. First "I'll take it" gets it. PM for follow up or any questions. Thanks, Mike

Great book by one of the early pioneers in hand gun hunting. This book was printed by Bonanza Books, New York, 1961. It's a Hard Back. Book condition is excellent with no rips or tears and the dust jacket condition is good. First Printing. 8 1/2" X 11". 335 Pages Indexed. A 1961 Bonanza reprint...

I like the S&W 15-3 also and the T-Grip to make it fit my hand a little better. My T-Grip though is made by Pachmayr. This was my dad's house gun and when he passed away in 1976 it became mine. It's been locked in the safe pretty much since then but seeing all these other 15-3's I decided to...

These are used but appear like new. Rubber diamonds are all sharp. Grip screw included. $25.00, shipping included. Mike

These are used but appear like new. Rubber diamonds are all sharp. Grip screw included. $25.00, shipping included. Mike

Fitz.......be extremely careful what you read in the replies to your post. CanoeontheYukon has it right. For a 215 gr bullet with a gas check such as the Lyman 429215, the starting load for Unique is 6.3 gr. The MAXIMUM load is 7.7 gr giving 884 f.p.s.and 13,600 Pressure C.U.P. This is from the...

As mentioned, both Lyman and RCBS have manuals that pertain only to cast bullets. You say that you will not be casting your bullets but will be buying them. Many of the reloading manuals have load information concerning cast bullets in different weights. Speer is one manual that you will find...

I'm a long time shooter and own several S&W's including a K-38 and K-22 which I started out shooting Bulls Eye competition. I've always appreciated the fine craftsmanship of the S&W revolvers and hope to acquire more. Looking forward to learn from this Forum. Mike

I'm a long time shooter and own several S&W's including a K-38 and K-22 which I started out shooting Bulls Eye competition. I've always appreciated the fine craftsmanship of the S&W revolvers and hope to acquire more. Looking forward to learn from this Forum. Mike

The M15 was one of the premier S&W guns of the day. I have a 4 inch model that I would never part with. One as a tribute to the Air Force would be much sought after I believe. Mike