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Hey guys, any ideas on what to use, or how I could get these grips to shine up a little? The original "Herretts" finish is about gone and they're almost dull now. I used some "Pledge w/Orange oil" on them and they looked real good until I wiped em off and they dried. Thanks for any tips!!

Hey again! Im thinkin I might want to carry my model 66-4 snubnose (2.5") and need some recommendations on "conceal carry" holsters.. What are some good, comfortable holsters that will conceal this gun in hot climate clothing? (Shorts/T-shirt) Thanks for your help!!

Hey, I was wondering what the deal is with these "belt ride" hosters? Has anyone gave them a try? How do you like em?? Here's one example I found on ebay, for a J frame S&W.. Looks like it has a loop and a slot? How are they for CCW?? Thanks for all info and opinions.. Here's the link if you...

Hey fellas, does anyone know how I might go about getting these Herrett's to fit my J frame a little better?? I got em in an auction, so they weren't custom made for this particlar gun, but they are "J-frame" round butt grips.. Thanks for any ideas, or techniques..

Hello, I just picked up a Model 60-4 (bue6806) 3" revolver, and was wondering what grips it would come with from the factory, and also what box, manual, and tools would of been with it? The gun came with Pachmyr "Presentation/Compac" grips.. No box or papers, and I was thinkin about trying to...

This pic shows what is listed as a "factory front night site".. How does this work as a nite site? I dont see how it's any different than a regual black ramped site?? Thanks for explanation!!

Hey gang, I got an old 3" Model 60 coming my way and want to see how ya'll dressed yours up!! So, if ya got a 3" J-Frame, and want to show it off, lets see em'!! Thanks!!

Hey gang, can anyone tell me if the humps or bumps or whatever they are, on this 442 Airweight, are supposed to be there?? Looks like 2 bumps or something at the back (one above and one below) of the cylinder release latch? I dont recall seeing those on other 442's but then again, I've not seen...

Did/Does S&W make a SS revolver like the 642, that's regual stainless steel?? (Ie: w/o the clear coating and greyish color??) Basically Im looking for a hammerless snub, that has the finish of a regular SS revolver like a model 60, etc.. Im pretty sure I've seen some special run "nickel" models...

Hey gang, just getting around to posting a pic of my Model 66.. If anyone recalls, I was asking lots of questions about hand polishing.. Got lots of good advice from the guys here, and decided to give it a go.. After starting with 400 grit wet/dry, I thought I was gonna be sick! The gun was...

Been seeing alot of talk about the IL guns again lately.. Over in the "Smithing" forum I helped a guy (Flat Top) edit and post his handy work for replacing the lock with a plug and plate.. There's full pix and tutorial on how he did it.. Pretty sweet lil project if your handy with basic shop...

Flat top sent me all the pix to host, and a lil text to go with it.. Here it is: Here is a photo of the finished IL project. (Detailed instructions and more pix are below) This gun will be bead blasted after I do more extensive work to it and the IL parts will blend right in. Also, a blued...

Hey again, I've thouroughly disassembled and cleaned the parts and frame on my gun, (Model 66 revolver) and am ready to reassemble.. I have the book and video by Jerry K (Smith and Wesson Revolver: A Shop Manual) and have been following it to the "t".. Thing is, when he starts reassembly he...

Hey all, I purchased a spring kit from MidwayUSA for my Model 66, and it comes with 3 different springs.. A 12#, 13#, and 14#.. What are your thoughts on which one to use? I want the best feeling trigger, but reliability is top dog.. Thanks for your opinions! Mick

Hey, 500 Magnum Nut.. What happened to all your posts in the "FAQ" thread?? I've seen alot of your posts quoted or referenced, but the original posts are not in there.. Especially interested in the grip photo/descriptions as well as the cylinder disassembly.. (As well as the rest.. Just seems...

Subject says it.. What's the difference in a 586 and a 686?? I thought it was one had a fixed rear sight, but I've seen both with adjustable rear sights? Any info is appreciated! Thanks, Mick

Hey, has anyone removed the "front" sight from a Sigma9VE?? I thought most front sights were held in with a screw or nut, but the bottom of mine looks like it's a blob of melted plastic or something? Any idea how they come out and go back in?? Thanks!!

Hey, has anyone here put one of the Wolff Guide rod and Spring sets on their Sigma 9VE?? I ordered one from Midway.. Comes as a set with a metal guide rod and springs.. Well, the rod they sent is 1/4" longer than my 9VE stock rod, and the bags tag says it's #52216 for the Sigma full size F...

Hey, Im tryin to get the front of the cylinder on my Model 66 clean (like it was when I got it) I only shot about 2 dozen rounds through it, and the front and back of the cylinder had the powder "rings" when I was done.. I sprayed some break free on there and let it sit overnight. The back side...

Hey again.. Got a question on grips today.. Is it common to find/see "fake" wooden grips for the K frame?? I ask because I was browsing around in a pawn shop today and saw a set of K frame wooden grips that had the "S&W" medallion on them, but they were only asking $20 bucks?? Is that a normal...