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  1. Model52guy

    Was hoping for a really 'Special One'

    I think you got a very special one. The grip mods are great.
  2. Model52guy

    Kroil! Time for me to grow facial hair and wear suspenders

    Worked in the gas processing industry for many years. Kroil was the best solvent I’ve ever used. Recently my old friend was trying to remove the pulley from a zero turn mower. He tried everything except a torch. I told him to try kroil. He complained about the price but bought some...
  3. Model52guy

    Do you shoot other peoples ammo ?

    Llama’s and Taurus’s were invented to shoot unknown ammo. Never shoot other people’s ammo in a vintage S&W.
  4. Model52guy

    I have been battling a medical condition for all my life and it is not going away.

    Luckily there are pharmacies all over, no prescription required. Lol
  5. Model52guy

    New to The Blue

    Welcome from north Texas.
  6. Model52guy

    Want to get into reloading...help

    Bought my first rcbs press used in 1973. Still have it. Always recommend new guys start with a single stage press until they learn about reloading. Now is a poor time to start. With primers at 10 cents it doesn’t make much sense. When it settles down, buy a used single stage, primers...
  7. Model52guy

    Brought my Daughter to the Range today

    Every time I take my daughter (42 yo) I lose a handgun. First time I lost a model 52-2. Next time I lost a sig p6.
  8. Model52guy

    New member from MS/TX.

    Welcome to the enablers, from north Texas.
  9. Model52guy

    Dressed Up Model 59

    Looks great. I too, just found a set of 59 grips on fleabay to replace the black plastic ones.
  10. Model52guy

    S & W Model 52 parts source

    Keep an eye on ebay. One sold last week for $50. It’s the same sight as the M41 5-1/2” heavy barrel.
  11. Model52guy

    Hello from Alaska

    Welcome from north Texas. Used to be from eagle river Alaska.
  12. Model52guy

    when will you buy primers?

    Last I bought was 5000 for $123 in 2019.
  13. Model52guy

    Wind Chill Factor

    Was on ‘gull island’ in prudhoe bay Alaska February 1975. Static temp was 62 below. Wind chill was 122 below. I’ll never be cold again.
  14. Model52guy

    Do Folks Really Eat These

    After living in Louisiana, southern china and traveling all over Europe, there is not too much I haven’t tried. Curious item on the menu in uk was ‘spotted dick’. Asked and got some. It was a nice pastry roll. Pretty good. My take from china was ‘nothing’s off the menu’. Pretty much...
  15. Model52guy

    Do Folks Really Eat These

    Ate nutria gumbo one time. Not that good
  16. Model52guy

    Do Folks Really Eat These

    Lived in southern china for 3 years. Chicken feet was often served as an appetizer. Ate lots of them. Not very filling but pretty good with Chinese seasoning.
  17. Model52guy

    What do you give your kids for Xmas?

    Also show them how to play booray. An old Cajun card game. 50 yrs ago I learned starting with ‘dime’ booray. Lost $250 in the first two hours. It was a life lesson. I did learn to play the game.
  18. Model52guy

    410 Reloading

    You saw S&W chads post,,,,, Now you know where all the 410 hulls are.
  19. Model52guy

    52-1 rear sight assembly

    As you described, 1250-1300 would be a good price. Rear sight is same as model 41. Always a few out there, maybe some on this wtb forum
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