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    GRIPS & GRIPS RESTORATION

    HR, The Bright.wood finish sometimes compliments the bright Blued or Nickel finishes, however, I've found you can reduce the gloss look by using 4/0 steel wool Or a fine grade of fiber wood finishing pads you can cut up into small useful 1&1/2 inch squares for the more Satin or Natural look...
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    GRIPS & GRIPS RESTORATION

    I recently had the pleasure of receiving back some Marvelous Grip Restoration work and Terrific Roper style Grip/Stock Creations from our Active Wood Artisan Curt Harlow(44 magget). The 50s Style UnRelieved Grips that needed some blemishes worked on , an early style large frame Gold Medallion...
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    Pre 17 Hammer Swap Info Needed

    Many Thanks on your help and Guidence. Best, Randy !!
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    Pre 17 Hammer Swap Info Needed

    Hammer Swap I'll first say, while problems can vary, amorer951 hit the nail on it's head advising to ck it w/o the hammer safety bar in place. The "hitch" interfering catch went away w/o the bar installed. Many Many Thanks my long-distance experienced advisor !! I have it apart , still , and...
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    Pre 17 Hammer Swap Info Needed

    I have not tried that. Thanks for posting. I'll try that and report back..
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    Pre 17 Hammer Swap Info Needed

    I want to swap my original post war K22 hammer for a target hammer. Ive fitted and replaced the trigger with a .312 smooth trigger that feels much better when shooting. The replacement hammer is the same thickness by dial caliper measurement as the original one in the gun. I changed out the...
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    Fleabus is AAA+++

    ameridaddy is an exc member to deal with. No worries with him ! Best, Randy..
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    Fleabus AAA++++

    It was a pleasure to deal with Masterbuck54.. Thanks Pete.. Best, Randy...
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    Added Items. # 7 & 8 Combat Trgrs & Late 50s early 60's Mod 15 Blue Pre Bangor Box

    Added Item Bump Another Model 15 Nice Box FS with pics ..
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    Added Items. # 7 & 8 Combat Trgrs & Late 50s early 60's Mod 15 Blue Pre Bangor Box

    Added Items. # 7 & 8 Combat Trgrs & Late 50s early 60's Mod 15 Blue Pre Bangor Box Looking to Sell 2 Sets of N Frame Grips, An Early 50's Pre 15 Gold box, and a couple of K L N CC Smooth .312 Wide CombatTriggers. All items are in VG shape. Payment by Cash or USPS MO ONLY..Sorry No Checks or...
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    Heads up

    what is S W ? Possibly Sportsmans Warehouse..
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    Do not drool on your keyboard!

    As I understand ...in the 40s and into the 50s custom grip makers such as Roper and the craftsmen in his employ made target grips that evolved into S&W Target grip shapes we see surfacing on Smiths in thr early 50s. In that vain, Outstanding grip makers such as Keith Brown and Curt Harlow have...
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    Thankful for Terrific Members Here

    Here's some pictures of my Smith since the Hammer repairs are done. Again Many Many Thanks to my North West Mountain Man problem Resolver !! Also a Big Thank You to RNewell (Bobby) for the really fine Case Coloered Hamner residing in it now. I'm still trying to send a short video of the Smith...
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    Thankful for Terrific Members Here

    I'm placing this thread here because it pertains to a Recent gunsmithing issue of mine. About 4-5 Mos ago I posted about my family Pre 27 Smith having a broken hammer stud. I was really bummed out over it for awhile. My first non-local gunsmith attempt didn't work out, being told it would...
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    FORD'S CUSTOM REFINISH.

    I had Doug at Glenrock Blue do his S&W High Polish factory type rescue and am well pleased w his work It was a 6 month start to finish time frame last year.. I'm away from the house, but I'll try to edit in some pics tonight.. Better late tonight than never tonight, bout forgot this thread. I...
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    Sticky 22 cylinder

    Thanks for your advice and experience.. Randy..
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    Sticky 22 cylinder

    My kids shot my '47 Pre 17 22 yesterday. Had some sticky extractions on some ammo. What reamer aquire do any suggest to get and from who ? Brownell or Midwest ? Thanks Randy. I figure to get one,, then put it out for members to holler it me, and pass it around to you guys to use for chamber...
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    N Hammer Wanted

    Hello, I'm looking to buy an N-frame .375 Semi Target NOS New Hammer. Need an old Cased Color type. I prefer a new one w just the Hammer w the factory installed firing pin type minus the rest of the parts., I will consider a complete new one depending on price. If you have one I've described...
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    Correct box a big deal?

    A blue BangarPunta box with the appropriate designation model 29 blue 4 inch barrel etc.. Some don't care about boxes. I would consider having a correct box an incentive to buy your Smith ahead of another..
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