Recent content by zach_c

I put 50 rounds of 38's and 8 rounds of 357's this afternoon over a short period of time, including putting two dozen 38's thru as fast as reasonable towards the end of shooting. I didn't notice any issues with binding. The accuracy could be better, but I assume that was me. It's amazing the...

OK, I cleaned the cylinder face and forcing cone as well as the ejector star, however none of them appeared dirty. I then re-measured, as describe by Hapworth, and it still measures at .002 with cylinder back as well as cylinder forward, on all chambers. My previous shell clearance measurement...

I just purchased this gun. Timing, lockup, trigger, bore, everything looks really good. Using an automotive feeler gauge, I measure the B/C gap on each turn of the cylinder and the gap was .002 every time. I again measured with the cylinder pulled back towards the firing pin side and the gap was...

Iggy, I really like that setup. What is the extra grip in front of the handle called and where I can find that as well?

Where can I buy a grip like the ones in these pics? These pics show a bone type ivory colored grip, but also with some accent coloring and possible texture to it. Thanks https://picasaweb.google.com/zachcurtis/Grips?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCP-WopCHlPf8Gg&feat=directlink

Is this cylinder factory stock or has it been modified? The reason I am asking is due to the black rings on exit end of cylinder as shown in the pic? Serial # prefix BKZ. Thanks https://picasaweb.google.com/zachcurtis/Model65?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCP6416iFzJXZYw&feat=directlink

bump bump bump

WTB S&W Model 65, 357 Mag with a 3" barrel. Looking for model 65-6 or earlier. Preferably lightly used. Stainless steel with round butt. I will provide a good home for it. Thanks!