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(Mods- feel free to move or delete this post if needed) I have a 66-6 4" with the lock (ok so far) and S&W rubber grips. The gun looks almost new, probably has 500 rds +P and 50 rds Magnum loads. Several years ago I had the S&W Performance Center do a police duty action job on it, feels quite...

I'm not sure I have this in the right section, the serial number of my new-to-me 18-3 is 5Kxxxx. Feel free to move... Two questions- The front sideplate screw is tight, but the crane/cylinder flops in and out freely when the release is pushed forward and the cylinder is out of the window...

I have a new 19-9 "Classic" that came with the wood Target grips S&W is putting on the guns now, round-to-square butt conversion. Also I have an 18 that I use as my cheap (relatively) ammo trainer for the 19. It has square butt Magnas on it and I'd like to replace them with square butt target...

I have a pair of K-frames, one square butt and one round butt, I've been trying to get a S&W or Pachmayr grip adapter for each of them. Last year I found a S&W version, the box was marked "Medium" which I believe refers to how much of the void the adapter fills, not what frame size it's made...

I have an 18-3 with the normal narrow grooved trigger. When firing double action, especially a lot of rounds or fast rate, the grooving gets uncomfortable on my finger. Even with a reduced hammer spring and rebound spring to lighten the pull a bit. The Target trigger from those days looks...

Like some others, I find the K-frame Magna grips a little too small and the Target grips way too big. Many people like Magnas with a grip adapter, so I'll buy one and try it out. I don't like finger grooves, so I'll get one of the adapters without the "bump" on the front. And I'd prefer black...

The Model 19-9 "Classic" I recently bought new, has the round butt frame but the round-to-square butt conversion grips that look similar to the old square butt Target design. They are fine for SA shooting and soaking up Magnum recoil, but for DA and especially rapid DA, they are too large for...

As posted elsewhere, I just bought a new 19-9 ("Classic). Overall, the workmanship seems quite good. But I've notice two possible problems: As I turn the windage adjustment screw on the rear sight, the blade moves left or right like it should. But if I get more than a couple of clicks away...

I internet-bought a used Model 18-3, advertised as 99% and I agree. Internals look mint too, except the cylinder stop is messed up, looks like it was "fitted" by a blacksmith. When cycling the gun, the CS drops down as you start to pull the trigger or cock the hammer, then it pops up again...

I've got a new 19-9 with the 4.2" barrel and typical adjustable sights. Tomorrow I'll go to sight it in, but with the current shortages/cost of ammunition it would be nice to do it with minimum rounds. How much does one click (well, mush) of the adjustment screw move the POI at 25 yds? And...

I've installed spring kits on many J-frames, but today was my first try on a K-frame; my new Model 19-9 "Classic". Yeah, I think they're all Classics too. Anyway, while installing the new rebound spring, the hammer stirrup fell out. I spent an hour searching the internet and my library trying...

Not timing in the usual sense, but here's the story: Recently I bought an 18-3 from the internet in 99% condition. If it's been fired at all, it was very little. When I removed the sideplate to look inside, it was perfectly clean and bone dry- not a bit of oil inside or outside...

I have a lightly used 340SS that I plan to sell. It's basically a 340PD but with a polished stainless cylinder. These guns are not common. I'm trying to decide whether I have a semi-collector gun worth some money, or an unsuccessful orphan that's "nothing" but a shooter. Opinions? Thanks.

I've got a 629-6 Mountain Gun and a 66-6, both 4" barrel. Both are the current factory round-butt configuration. I'm looking for "round-butt-to-square-butt conversion" wood grips, that do not extend below the bottom of the grip frame, and preferably are checkered. Suggestions?

I'm thinking of trading my 66-6 for something that will stand up to magnum loads longer, my current gun exhibits no problems but some day... When I had it tuned by S&W, it came back with a note: "Sir- Practice with .38, carry .357" The new 66 has the two piece barrel, that eliminates the flat...

Did S&W ever make a K-frame .357 Mag with a tapered barrel, like a Magnum version of a Model 10 tapered or 67 tapered? I don't know of any, but it sure would be a nice gun to own .

I have a large quantity of .38 brass, all the same headstamp. And a lot of bullets, all identical. I'd like to load up some +P practice ammo. I can mark the boxes that these reloads go into, but would like to mark the primers somehow so I can visually identify which are the hot loads. Many...

I'd like to get a Model 10 with the 4" tapered barrel. Later dash numbers probably have better steels, just so long as I stay away from those two-piece barrels that I dislike on K-frames. It looks like the -11 is the final tapered barrel version in normal production. I'm ok with MIM parts...

I'd like to try something thinner than my Glock 19 for IWB carry, thinking of a 439 (I like firing pin safeties). Did S&W ever make the 439 with the rounded trigger guard and fixed sights? That would be the perfect combination for me, just like a 39-2 and with the FP safety. But I've been...

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