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    spurless hammers and off-side safeties

    I guess I don't want either... I'm happy with my 6906 and am looking to find a 469/669 to join it. (In fact, I found a 469 last week at a gun show for $375, but the yahoo who owned the table was too busy on his cell phone talking about the .50 cal he had found to notice the cash burning a hole...
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    question on 3rd gen differences

    I mentioned this on another forum, didn't get any answers, and decided to check here with the experts. I know there are lots of fans of the 3rd generation Smiths, so maybe someone else has noticed this change and can explain it. The Model 39 has a lug under the barrel through which the slide...
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    Coating a revolver

    Here are a host of questions about one of my J frames. I have a 40-45 year old S&W Model 38, the airweight shrouded hammer .38 Sp. It has nickel plating that's badly peeling on the back and front strap, the front of the cylinder, the frame surrounding the barrel, and the muzzle. The sideplate...
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    SW380 - any good

    I've heard disparaging remarks about the SW380. I know they can be found for $200+. Is there a specific version that had problems and were improvements made, or is that model to be avoided?
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