Recent content by Xu Ting

I just picked up this model 19-4. She sure is purty. No hint of gas cutting, etching or anything on the top strap, no holster wear. Looks like she's been sitting in a drawer for 30+ years. The only negative is there's a ding on the starboard side door wedge (aka original grip). I wasn't looking...

Bamabiker - Thanks for the date of manufacture. OK, I'll put some pictures up in a few days. I have to put the gun on my permit before I can take it home from the gun shop.

I just picked up a model 19-4 sn 52k61xx. Can anyone tell me the date of manufacture?

Thanks, Jack Flash, for the DOB. I bought the gun. Beautiful condition for its 30 years.

I misread the first character on the serial number of this model 28-2. The correct number is N5500xx. Can someone can tell me the year of manufacture?

Thanks everyone for the helpful information. This would be my first .357 so I'm not very familiar with them. I'll check on the serial number when have the gun in my hand again. Has anyone used a .357 for deer hunting? It seems a bit light for that and I am inclined to restrict that use to...

I am considering purchasing a model 28-2 Highway Patrolman with serial number 15500xx and would like to know how old it is. Any help will be appreciated. Does anyone know of any problems inherent with this model/vintage? Is gold lettering original on this gun, or an "enhancement?"

I just bought a pound of Lil' Gun that I was planning on using in my recently acquired 629, but after reading the above link, I'm not sure I want to do that. There seems to be some uncertainty about the extent of erosion problems in lower pressure (36k psi) cartridges. Can anyone offer any...

Thanks for the kind greetings and especially to Roger for the serial number info. Steve

Hello. I recently (last week) bought my first S&W - a 629. I was considering a Super Redhawk for its toughness, but I liked the Smith better. I've had limited experience with handguns but have owned several long guns since I was a kid. The 629 has been fun to shoot. I have been feeding it 180...