Recent content by zanemoseley

Looking for a nice example of a 14 with a full barrel lug which I think is usually seen in the 14-4 and 14-5 models, target hammer and trigger a plus. Looking for a mint piece but not necessarily a collector piece with box and documents. Will be shot occasionally for bullseye but also a nice...

I finally took the plunge and bought my first revolver, got a 19-3 6" made in 1969 in very nice condition. Simply put I really dislike the magna grips, the taper is horrible for me. I plan on using the revolver for occasional bullseye shooting. I've seen the Hogue hardwood grips with finger...

Good points.

Well I spoke with Nelson for about 10 minutes this evening. Its obvious he knows his stuff inside and out. He does seems a bit opinionated and will talk over you some however he is pleasant to talk to, I can see how a few people have had an issue with him over the years. I'm going to watch the...

Thanks for all the input. The 19 won't be a serious bullseye gun for me, I've just wanted a revolver for a couple years and once I get it there's no reason not to shoot it in my small local matchs, the larger regional matches I'll still with my match auto pistols. Also I live in middle Tennessee.

If anyone is curious what I ended up with, I got a 19-3 in really nice shape on Gunbroker. http://www.gunbroker.com/item/658158109 I didn't steal it but feel I got a decent deal for the condition, its about in line with the value in the standard catalog I bought. I can't wait to get it. My...

Well the Miculek video is 110 minutes long so I would assume it goes over more than springs swaps. I'll let you guys know once I watch it.

I just found out my buddy still has the Jerry Miculek DVD. I may watch it and see if I feel comfortable in doing the work myself. What sucks about shipping it to a smith is all the shipping fees, anymore it costs a fortune to ship pistols.

Thanks for the feedback. I guess that's the good and bad thing about the internet, every joe has a voice that lasts for a long time. A few bad internet reviews can make a otherwise good business look not so good.

Well I read about Nelson Ford and Frank Glenn. I read several reviews saying Nelson was a monster jerk and had horrible customer service, not saying he doesn't do good work though. I called and spoke with Frank, I'll likely be sending it to him. Only thing I wasn't thrilled about is that he said...

Yeah I'm pretty sure I'm not going to attempt myself. I don't mind swapping springs out or even light polishing but changing angles isn't something I want to do. And as you guys say it will require jigs that often cost more than a trigger job.

I just won an auction for a LNIB 19-3 6" made in 1969. I shoot bullseye and would like to use the revolver occasionally to shoot the centerfire match. I have a bullseye friend that said he used to have a 19 that he did a trigger job on using Jerry Miculek videos as a reference. He said he was...

Thanks for the input guys. I am a target shooter, I shoot NRA 2700 Bullseye matches however the revolver won't be used for that, for of a fun addition to my small collection. I've been looking at the 4-6" masterpieces 14/15. I do reload as well and plan to stick with 38 special, probably full...

I've been eyeballing S&W revolvers for a couple years but never pulled the trigger on one. I just sold a rifle and am finally thinking of buying one, preferably from the 60'-70's. I was hoping I could get someone more knowledgeable with Smith's to help make sure I don't overpay or buy a ****...

So what would you ballpark the value at?