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I haven't even fired it yet, but just put my new 432UC on a diet. Weighed in at 17.32 oz stock. With a pair of Crimson Trace 105 grips, it is down to under 15, a savings of over 2.5 oz. I didn't do it just for the weight, though. I don't care for how the gun points with the stock VZ grips...

The recent threads with early, low-serial number Triple Locks made me think of the TL's big competitor: Colt New Service I have 2 first year NS in my collection (1899). Neither in great condition visually, but both excellent mechanically and with great bores. The earlier is SN 407, sports a...

Bought this at an auction (not GB) and received it today. Paid about $220 after fees and shipping. It would be in very nice shape, if it wasn't covered in mottled blemishes! Seems to be little used, with a bit of holster wear. 3 1/4" barrel. Bore and chambers are great. Stocks are also...

At the gun show this past weekend, I picked up these crusty K-frame diamond magna stocks. I think they'll clean up reasonably. What time frame are these from? Serial number stamped inside is 225027. I paid $6. Thanks. Rob

Pre-Victory series. All the normal marks, including FTR in the early 1950s. Paid just $400 to a private party. I have not yet examined it in detail, but seems to be all matching still except the grips. I've seen very similar ones on other Brit and Commonwealth guns before, so I think...

Picked up the 3" Deluxe 629 about 3 years ago and the 3" Deluxe 686 a couple of months ago. Finally put them together the other day to introduce them. 6 rounds of .44 Mag or 7 rounds of .357 Mag. rob

Today at the local gun show, I was chatting with a dealer that I have known for quite a long time and have bought more than a few guns from. He has been retiring from the show circuit for some time and this weekend will be his last big show (said he will continue with one smaller one-day show...

A dealer that I have bought and sold with for several years asked me today if I might be interested in a S&W Model 16 .32 H&R. I said, "of course I might be interested." He didn't have it at the show so I have not seen it, and he does not currently have a firm price. He said somewhere in the...

I looked back a couple of screens and didn't see it mentioned. The other day I noticed that lots of stores are now showing M&P 10mm 15 round magazines available to purchase. One of my orders for them has shipped already. If this is a dupe, I apologize. Rob

Today was a good day at the gun show. Half a row in I scored one of my wish-list guns (sorry, not a S&W) and then a little later I found this S&W box: Made a deal to buy it. No papers or anything else, just a nice old box. I don't currently have a S&W 32-20 (but do have both single-...

aka .38 Single Action 1st Model. I have wanted one of these for a while. Serial Number is 22700. 3 1/4" barrel. The SN on the butt, back of the cylinder, barrel and underside of the barrel latch all match. Clearly the nickel is not in good shape on some of the gun, particularly...

I have seen descriptions of the "Baby Russian" single action .38 S&W revolver indicating that they have a longer ejector housing under the barrel and an "unfluted barrel". The long ejector housing is easy to spot, but I have no idea what is meant by "unfluted barrel". I have seen one...

A week or so ago, I ordered one of the new M&P 2.0 pistols in 10mm. While researching it, I came across an add for unissued M&P 2.0 .45 pistols from the Massachusetts State Police. For $500, it is basically new gun price, but came with 3 magazines, night sights and the full case and kit as if...

Got these two little .25 autos this week. I bought the FN 1905/6 pocket pistol first thinking it was a Baby. (I think FN called it the 1906, but a lot of source call it 1905.) Yeah, I didn't do my due diligence and took the seller's title to be accurate. But I like little guns and don't...

Last week Centerfire Systems posted a bunch of short-barrel revolvers for sale. I bought one of the 2.75" stainless Ruger Speed Six guns. After that purchase, I looked over their list a little deeper and saw a S&W Model 30 listed for what I thought was a decent price, so I pulled out the...

Saw this in a shop and decided I needed it was a variation I wanted. Didn't yet have a 3rd Model or a 6" gun. It is blued and in pretty good shape considering its age. Bluing is turning brown in places and with patches of wear and scratches. It is also wearing a set of pearl grips--one panel...

Broke a string of Colt purchases last week to bring home this .32 S&W Model 1 1/2 single action. The finish is pretty good for a gun over 130 years old. The grips are in outstanding condition and are of the 2nd pattern described in the SCSW which fits for a SN of 27016. Unfortunately the...

For some reason, this early Chief's Special called to me, even though it is well worn. Maybe BECAUSE it is well worn. Seems to have led an active live. Mostly the finish is worn, but there is a little bit of pitting at the muzzle. Based on the recoil shield, it has been fired quite a bit...

As the title says, do "we" still like 3" J-frame revolvers? This is the last of the 3 "binge" revolvers I bought a few weekends ago. It is a 3" Model 37, or "Chief's Special Lightweight," from the "roaming/floating J" era around 1971/2. It came with the original box and instruction sheet...

Pretty ordinary 1975/6 Model 36. I gave this to my Mom and Dad probably 15 years ago because they wanted a gun my Mom could handle. Never mind she probably really couldn't. Found it used in a shop for a good price. It is all matching with a few scattered dings. Light oil coat makes it...