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I am reloading 38 short colt starline brass using 160 gr coated bullets .358 in diameter. They are causing my cases to bulge and therefore they will not completely enter the case checker. I have been using 160gr with .357 diameter with little problem. Is there a secret to keeping these things...

I have a new 617 6 inch. The cylinders are not smooth as my previous older model 617. The butt end of the cylinder has striations and then they smooth out as they get to the middle of the cylinder. These are uniform on every cylinder so it looks like it is a manufacturing process but what do...

I need some help. I have read everything I can find about triggers for my 15/22. Most of the ones I see say not for 22lr including Timney and Victory. I am not handy and need an easy install. Any suggestions that would give a good trigger for steel challenge? I would appreciate any help you...

For some reason I have an itch for a 9mm revolver. I love revolvers and have a new 586 3" with the ported barrel that I enjoy. I have read the posts and it seems most of you reload who shoot the 9mm revolvers. I don't reload and am too old to start so I am limited to factory loads. I just...

Recently purchased two LE turn in 640-1. They are totally different. By different I mean the way they are marked by S&W. Example one has no marking on the left side of the barrel. On the right side Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum is spelled out but it is not deeply engraved as in the case of the other...

Picked up a model 12 and searched the forum for information but didn't find anything. Am I the only one out here are did I just not search correctly?

I find it difficult to get my clinder to release when I push the release latch. I have to exert some force to get the cylinder to open. Is there an adjustment or do I just live with it and exert the pressure? It is the only S&W revolver I have with this problem. Appreciate any thoughts you...

Just picked up a Model 66 2.5". The number starts BSYxxxx. I can't find it in the book. Am I doing something wrong? Would like to know an approximate mfg date.

I found a J Frame this week with a square butt, flat latch and a 3" barrel. It is a really nice piece. The serial number is in the 390XXX range which makes it hard to determine the mfg date as there is a big jump in the book. Anyone with info it would be greatly appreciated. This is my first...

Looking at my 2 model 60 no dashes, I see one has a pinned barrel and the other does not. They are both "no dash" and yet they are different. I am thinking of keeping one and selling the other but don't know which one to keep. The unpinned has box, paperwork, and origional grips. Both are in...

Found a model 49 today while I wasn't looking. This is at least a 98% gun. Can't wait to get it all cleaned up and ready for some range time. This is the first M49 I have seen so it had to be mine just happened into my local pawn shop and there it was. I know we need pictures but I am...

I have a new model 438 and keep getting the urge to trade it and get a 442. Should I or shouldn't I? I have not shot the 438 but other than the slight difference in the hammer configuration I don't know why I wouldn't just go with the 438.

Picked up a used 686 today. The serial number starts with BAS****. It has the square butt and wood grips. Anyone have a guess as to when it was made?

I just got a used 6906. The serial starts with VBKXXXX. Anyone have any idea as to when it might have been made?

Today during IDPA competition, the rear sight on my M&P Pro came loose. Needless to say it was a really bad day for me score wise. I came home and put lock tite on the set screw and tightened it. It really went way down in the slide. I looked at my other M&P9 and the set screw is about flush...