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I am sooo pumped. I FINALLY found one! A 27-2 with a 5" barrel. Until now, I had to make due with my 28s. It is a blued 5" gun with probably 98%+ blue. It has the ususal slight cylinder drag mark. No flame cutting and the timing is perfect. Lock up and end shake are just fine. In...

I found a blue 27 wth a 6" barrel. Serial # N 622xxx. Great condition except a slight cylinder turn line and a little holster wear on one side of the muzzle. Original stocks. Otherwise, perfect. Good mechanicals/timing etc. Price is $675.00. I think that's a bit high. What do you...

I just got back from the range having loaded up some 38 spl & 357 mag rounds for the first time with IMR 4756. In both calibers, I had a LOT of unburned powder. I mean tons. Having never used 4756 before I'm not sure if this is normal. Now, the loads I used were not max, but not super light...

I know this subject has been beat to death on this forum. But I'll add a twist. I note that most agree that flame cutting is accelerated if not wholly caused by slow ball powders like 296/110 and short, light (125 gr) bullets in the 357 magnum. Well, how about the 38 special? Anyone notice...

Can anyone give me a brief "primer" (no pun intended) on the changes to the 29-3 onward? What I'm interested in is the changes S&W made to add to the strength and durability with full house mag loads. I know at some point there was an "Endurance package" added etc., but don't know when it was...

Anybody use this ammo? I'm looking for a good general purpose 357 load to be carried in my 4" M28 during hikes etc. I live in PA so potential targets both 4 and 2 legged wouldn't be too big. I can't find any decent self defense ammo in my area. All that's around is cheap imported target...

Is FLITZ liquid polish safe for my nickel plated M19? Will it scratch it? I want to make sure whatever I use won't make the nickel flake or stain. I know not to use Hoppes to clean it. Should I generally stay away from anything that has ammonia in it? Thanks guys.

Ok. I located a M25 in 45acp. Non pinned 6" barrel, patridge fron sight, blue, in about 98% shape (finish) except it has rubber Pachs on it. Original grips not included. Mechanically fine. Minor but visible "drag line" on the cylinder. Serial # range N900xxx. Price $575. Here's the...

Anyone use IMR 4759 with lead bullet 158 grain 357 mag loads? I use 4759 in cast lead loads for my 30-06 & 45-70. I'm a bit leary of using it in such a small case like the 357. I ask because its listed for use in Lyman's Cast Bullet guide 3rd edition. Wouldn't 4759 be WAAAY too slow...

I found a 4" M66 no dash (pinned & recessed) with target stocks, for $450. I could probably get it for $400. Even @ $450, is that an ok price wise? Condition is real nice, tight, with good timng. No box. Are target stocks corect ? Serial # is 9Kxxx Thanks guys.

Ok...I'm a big time Glock guy when it comes to semi auto pistols. I confess. BUT...on a whim I asked to see a S&W M&P40 today. Wow. It fits my rather small hand with stubby fingers great! It FEELS much better than a Glock. NO PROBLEM with trigger reach. (for example a Glock 21 is too big...

I finally found one. Super tight lock up, minimal if any endshake, and timing checks out. Blue is about 97% only because there are two small "spots" on the barrel blue. It also has a pretty pronounced ring around the cylinder. Is that something to worry about? Is it indicative of a problem...

I located a Nickel 586 with a 6" bbl. It's nice, except the cylinder looks cloudy. The barrel & frame are nice & shiny. What causes the nickel to get cloudy appearing? Will it polish out? Could it just be on the surface, or is it indicative of something going on UNDER the nickel? It's a...

Anybody load 357s with Accurate #9 powder? How does it compare to 2400 or H110? I generally shoot 158gr lead SWC. I have a bunch of #9 and have never used it in 357. So far I just used it in heavy bullet 45 Colt. Thanks...

Ok. I have one 6" and two 4" M19s already. I found another 19 in about 99% condition , no box, but has original target grips. Fair price. The question is....how demented am I if I really want to get it? I already have 3 other M19s. I love the 19. Have any of you been confronted with the...