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I happened upon a K-Frame .32 WCF 6" revolver yesterday in a local gunshop. First one I've ever seen in the flesh. Didn't know that .32WCF and .32-20 are one and the same caliber! This piece showed a lot of wear but was tight and seemed to function fine. They want $299 for it - I have no...

I saw a Model 38 in a LGS recently. Should have taken a photo but anyway - not blued, not stainless and not shiny nickel. Were there other finishes for this model? I know there is a term for the sort of muted finish it had but can't think of it. Maybe a refinished nickel gun? Looked in good...

My current EDC revolver is a Model 36 with the grooved trigger and Hogue Bantam grips. Today I fired some 158 grain rounds of unknown origin and found them quite unpleasant. I'm wondering if I can get a smooth trigger that will fit this old J-frame and if there might be a more recoil absorbing...

I bought a used M&P .22 Compact the other day. Used, of course but looks like new. Not much to report other than it fired everything I put through it and feels real comfortable in my hand. Wouldn't mind if it were just a tad heavier. Got enough .22 stashed so it will never cost me a dime to...

She had cataracts in both eyes and was functionally blind. The vet told me that some breeds are prone to getting cataracts early and evidently she was one. A poodle mix rescue dog, she is somewhere close to 6 years old but I could not stand the idea of her being blind for the rest of her life...

Would like a thumb snap for retention. I pocket carry a J-frame most times but now and again might want to carry the 64. One more round, heavier and more pleasant to fire, not to mention a greater chance of me hitting what I'm aiming at! Leather of course.

Fixing to start right now. CBS I think.

Or rather a SD9VE from my local pawnshop pal. Clean as a whistle looked damn near brand new! Must have resided in someone's sock drawer for years. As I have mentioned before, I am a confirmed cheapskate and just wanted something in 9mm. I owned one of these fine pistols 10 or 15 years ago and...

Thinking about buying one. Anyone have an opinion on this as a inexpensive 9mm handgun as far as reliability etc.?

So I happened upon a fairly nice 36 at a reasonable price and I bought it. Serial nr. 778528, appears to put it about 1968-9 manufacture date I think. Just to stir the pot one more time, since most all of the ammo I have other than my puny wad cutter reloads is .38+P. am I gonna blow my hand...

Picked up a nice, tight used snubbie 64-2. Only funny thing is the book says it should have a pinned barrel, which it does not. Any ideas?

I find myself in possession of a Model 15-7 Smith revolver, in excellent mechanical shape and cosmetically very nice. Thinking of selling or trading for a K-frame snubby (in fact I have a 2" Model 64 on lawaway at a LGS). Could use some guidance on what this 15 might be worth. I just have the...

Saw a bunch of pretty nice looking 5946s the other day at a LGS for $399. Was tempted but resisted, telling myself they'll be there awhile if I decide I want one. I had a 4046 one time but soured on the cartridge and traded it. These 5946s seemed in fine working order and decent cosmetically...

I came upon a Victory .38 Special and bought it with the intention of firing it but have have not done so as yet. I owned one before many moons ago but let it go (one of many I regret.) This revolver, V427279, has by far the heaviest trigger pull of a ANY Smith revolver I have ever owned. Just...

Saw an otherwise real nice 4" standard barrel 10-5 today with the blue missing from an about 1 - 1/2 inch patch on the barrel on one side. Owner wants $300 for it. Clearly had been shot hardly at all. No end shake, real tight. Must have been stored in some way to cause this. Cursory look at the...

So I picked up this used 3914 Lady Smith some months ago and thought maybe a new recoil spring would be in order. I go to Numrich and they have factory 15lb all the way up to 18lb. Prices from about $4 up to $17. Firing pin springs included with most. So what's the reason for these heavier...

Probably been answered many times but I will ask again just to make sure. What can be done with a Model 12 when the frame cracks right beneath the barrel? I'm sure I have read that the frame (which is the gun) is junk, that Smith and Wesson cannot repair it and one is basically s..t out of...

In what's going on in Ukraine. I would have expected to see some comment immediately on the Russian attack on civilians at an eastern railway station earlier today. See link. Ukraine war latest: Dozens dead after railway station hit by rockets - BBC News

I'm trying to decide which of my two J-frames to keep. There's just one of me (wife never carries anymore) and I have K-frames in 2,3 and 4 inch iterations. Got a 60-7 and a 60-9. Here are a couple photos. 60-7 has some sentimental value and a story, 60-9 is newer and more versatile. Which...

Bought this one last week. Cost me $427. Equivalent new gun (60-14) in my LGS runs over $700. I haven't fired it yet but looking forward to it maybe tomorrow. I was drawn to it because of the no-lock and how tight it is. Pretty clean and absolutely no end shake and times up perfect. These are...