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I recently performed an enhancement on my Browning Hi Power using a kit from BHS Spring Solutions. I was amazed how much of an improvement it made. I often shoot my 659 along with the BHP and quickly realized how clunky the 659 is by comparison. I realize I am comparing a DA/SA to a SA only...

My department transitioned from wheel guns to pistols in the mid 70's. After evaluating a few brands and models we settled on 59's. I carried a 659 for years and still own, carry, and shoot my duty weapon. The first thing that comes to mind when describing the 659 is that "it is heavy". On...

I first purchased the BG380 with Laser. Heard all of the horror stories about malfunctions caused by the laser mounting screw backing out. Thread locked mine but then realized that used as a CC combat weapon what the heck do I need a Laser for. Swapped for the non-Laser version. Love it for...

My last duty weapon was a 659. Heavy but a real work horse. Never ever never fails. Love all the 59's. Good find

Browning Hi Power, S&W 659, and a couple of SAA's Good fun Met up with a couple of LE guys and ran break down drills with them. They were very nice to the old man.

I carry everything I own. Even a 7 1/2" SAA in a cross draw holster. My favorite is a Browning HP. Body Guard 380 is the easiest in the summer. My last duty weapon was a 659. It pulls my pants down though. Heavy bugger and when you get old and ugly you also lose your butt. Chief and 637...

Model 27 with target hammer, trigger, and grips. Carried one on duty in the mid 70's. Our department went to pistols. Model 39 then quickly to 59's. Didn't realize what I had and sold it. Would love to have another. I am ashamed to admit how much I sold it for so I won't.

At San Leandro PD, (city bordering Oakland, ca) when we decided to transition from wheel guns to pistols. Our first try was the Model 39. Mid 70's. S&W sent us a pretty good quantity of guns for evaluation. Everyone went through range training on them so they got a lot of action. We had an...

Love my 659. Was my last duty weapon

This is my 659 for comparison

Mine is TAT5190 Your's looks nothing like mine

I'm thinking like "BAM-BAM". You specifically ask about revolvers so a Chief or variant. CCW is for defense. Combat shooting at personal threat distance. You don't need night sights or long range accuracy to neutralize a threat to your person. What you need is a second revolver for those...

You guys are Einsteins. I did the thread lock and staked the screw in the nut on the left. Works perfectly. If I ever have to call for cover again I hope you guys show up. Thank you. Jim

Thank you JohnHL and 2152hq. Should have never had the eye surgery. I really appreciate the tutorial. I think I'll give the thread lock a try. Jim

Partner, I have been on my hands and knees with a magnet for the last hour and a half. That tiny pin and spring from the head end of the windage screw took off like Apollo 13 and ended up on the floor. You guessed it. CARPET! I got it back together. Still does not work correctly. Who makes...

Your diagram is exactly what I have. Prior to assembly the sight blade threads on to the windage screw perfectly and moves freely back and forth in the slot. Once I install the lock nut on the left side the blade will not move.

I use a Fobus OWB and love it. I am pretty sure they make a IWB also.

I need some help. My 659 has the adjustable winged rear sight. Was at the range following some eye surgery and needed to adjust the sights. Elevation was fine. When turning the windage screw the blade did not move. Figured it needed to be cleaned and lubed. No I didn't loose any of the...

I have the Cimarron version of that gun made by Uberti. My screws were not locktited in however I have heard of people doing that with screws that constantly backed out. Make sure you are using a screw driver tip that properly fits your screws. Your run of the mill machinist's screw drivers...

The original post by Rex frames the discussion with it's title. Collecting: The 12 most influential S&W firearms . I am familiar with each of the models but have no expertise regarding their inclusion or exclusion from the list. The discussion regarding #11 is a different story. In a sub...