Taurus revolvers are less aesthetically pleasing to virtually all older model Smith & Wessons; but some of the newer ones do a better job by comparison. Unfortunately, the relatively fewer number of Taurus revolvers makes their older, poorer quality handguns cast a shadow over even their better...
No problem. If you learn that it is not a Lew Horton version and become disappointed: I'll gladly reimburse you for a miserable mistake, forgive you for not cleaning it up, pay all the shipping and transfer fees, AND by your mother-in-law dinner!
Handgun wants generally become needs when their acquisition began hap-hazardly. If you acquire your initial basic S&W handguns in a deliberate fashion, an excellent start would be a Model 15 Combat Masterpiece (.38) and a Model 18 Combat Masterpiece (.22). These represent some of the best...
Duracoat
I had a friend of mine refinish a 1911 frame with Duracoat in the spray kit. The result was surprisingly nice. Gun is not carried so I don't know how it holds up, but a smooth finish can be accomplished by someone who is careful.
J-frame grips
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What material are they? Onyx Corian or Black Pearlite?
Are you certain they are not for a Terrier?
Thank you, pwhphd.
Envy doesn't look good on everyone!
You two elicit the envy of almost every Smith & Wesson gun entheusiast. While it may not look good on us, it is very difficult to hide! Who would not appreciate any one of these fabulous firearms?
Consider it all.
You have gotten expert advice on the merits of both the Colt and the Smith & Wesson from very knowlegeable forum members, but perhaps there are other things you should consider. If you were at a gun show and located the Colt that you previously owned, and that had been owned...
It seems that some of the considerations discussed here blurr the lines between what a collection is and what constitutes an investment. Anyone who has more than a few guns is a collector, or at least an accumulator. An accumulator is a collector who does not have any specificity and...
Baby Chief's Special
Be cautious about replacement grips. Some early Baby Chief's Special have grips that are about 1/8th inch shorter than a regular J-frame.