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Just got my 617 Mountain Gun and it's a very interesting 22 revolver. It funny how they put the ball joint lockup in the frame and crane like on the 686 Mountain Gun but I'm wondering why on the 22 MG. This has to be a strong lock up but the 629 MG doesn't have it just the traditional lock up...

I just obtained this 3" Model 66-5 and though it doesn't have the dreaded lock it does have an MIN trigger and hammer. What I really like about this -5 are the sights. The fiber optic front sight is easy to pick up and the V notch rear makes sight acquisition fast and easy. The rifling looks...

Just won this 681 no dash on an auction which the seller described as in excellent condition. Was that a very conservative description because I was happy that upon inspection the revolver looks almost like new, I don't think it has been fired outside the factory. Someone just bought this S&W...

Found this like new S&W 539 in the unusual chambering 9X21mm that he recently imported from Switzerland. Any forum members know anything about these? If so info would be appreciated.

I just bought a Model 66-2 from a friend and while the revolver is in truly excellent condition I'm not happy with the double action timing. Being a S&W user for the past 60 years I know the timing all depends on the gunsmith who originally put the revolver together. Typically the cylinder will...

Went to a LGS today with a friend who was picking up a new Colt Kodiak which is an impressive revolver bye the way. While he was doing his paperwork I walked over to their S&W case and their was Lipseys new 632 UC. As some as I held it I decided to buy it. The action was smooth with that perfect...

Of all the K22s I've owned over the years my favorite is the Model 17-6 with its full lug barrel. The full lug barrel really is IMO the pinnacle of K22 development. The build quality, fit and finish is superb with its still forged hammer and trigger. This is the 2'nd one I've owned and I...

When someone asked me what is my favorite S&W 22 caliber revolver I said I have two. Here they are, one has fixed sights and the other adjustable sights. Both are over 50 years old. The Model 18-3 is the newer of the two. The friend I was having the discussion with thought I'd be saying my Model...

I looked at some guns imported from Europe and among them a Model 29-6 Target Champion I posted a thread on. But this one is something else. It's a 6" 686 that its former owner commissioned the engraving that definitely wasn't done by the factory. Its beautifully done floral pattern overall but...

My LGS got a rather neat model 29-6 that I have never seen before. It looks like a classic but the barrel is inscribed Target Champion. they haven't priced it yet but I'm sure it will be over 1K. The revolver is in beautiful condition and I'm thinking about buying it. Any info on this model...

Wondering why the prices have gone thru the roof on this model. I bought one last year from a dealer with a 6" barrel for $1300. Looking at prices now in the Blue Book & Auctions nice examples are over $2000.00. Seems like they doubled over night. My LGS just got a minty 6" Model 16-4 and priced...

I recently picked up this Model 14-5 that was reimported from Europe. Fortunately the European proofs are very tiny and hardly noticeable. I wonder if these are German. The revolver is virtually in new condition and came with factory Combat grips. I changed them out with some Altamont factory...

SOLD.... An excellent condition 625-6 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt. The revolver came with black rubber grips which I upgraded to VZ G10s that look and feel much better. The revolver spent time in Germany and has tiny German proofs on the underside of the barrel and frame. The revolver has that...

I've always like the Mountain Gun concept with their pencil barrel profiles. So when my LGS obtained this one I quickly bought it before it hit their web site. It came with rather ugly but comfortable black rubber grips. Wanting something better looking and a little more trim I bought a set of...

As soon as I bought my new Performance Center Shield Plus I sent the slide off to CCR plating and it just came back hours ago. Now that Robar is no longer putting their excellent NP3 plating on firearms anymore I've found CCR to be just as good. Here's how it turned out. Now this PC Shield Plus...

My LGS had several versions of the new Shield Plus but not the version I wanted, until now. I opted for the Performance Center version with a 4" barrel, no thumb safety or optic cut. This is just the way I wanted it and as soon as I picked it up I patched the barrel and headed to the range...

What is the going rate for the Model 45-2 with no box or papers but in a conservative 98% condition? Found one at my LGS this afternoon and grabbed it immediately. I'll have it home next week after that damned waiting period. And for sure I'll be posting photos when I get it home.

WITHDRAWN..... A near pristine Model 16-4 6" bbl in 32 Magnum. These really nice K framed 32s don't come up very often and I believe they were made only for a few years so there are not that many out there. This one would be hard to upgrade, I'd rate the finish at 99% except for the ever present...

These round butt K&L frames are so versatile when it comes to grip options. My 617-3 came from the factory wearing Hogue monogrips and while they feel okay I couldn't stand the look of them. Originally the 617s came with Smiths excellent Combat Grips which are expensive and hard to find. So...

WITHDRAWN... Smith & Wesson 617-3 with a 6" barrel in 22 LR caliber. This 617 is in excellent condition and comes in the numbered factory case. The revolver has both a target trigger and hammer and not the dreaded lock. The timing is perfect with the cylinder indexing well before the hammer...