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Got my 69 2.75 day before yesterday and a 66-8 2.75 will be here tomorrow. I'm showing the 69 with its 4" brother.... Most of us have been waiting 6 to 8 months to see an appearance. It was worth the wait in my opinion. They appear to be showing up at all the major distributors in both...

I'd like to see a thread showing all the various examples of models produced during the "Transitional" period.... those revolvers lacking either a recessed cylinder on the magnum or rim fire models or a pinned barrel on all models. Many retained the same dash number but were missing one or...

Performance Center vs production revolvers - are they worth the extra price? The particular revolver I'm looking at is the PC 627 5". I'd like to hear comments from those who own or have handled extensively both of these guns or other PC guns if possible... The retail on the PC is between...

I'm a long term user of 231/HP-38, Unique, BE, Red Dot, etc. I have an opportunity to buy an 8lb jug of Alliant BE-86. Data is scarce for this new product but it seems to have a wide range of caliber usage from .380 to 44mag. according to the Alliant website. Any pro or con info from...

With all the current interest in the new L frame Mod 69 it could create a whole new series of innovation. I'm far from an expert in firearms engineering but it would seem the two piece barrel creates an opportunity for S&W to offer a Dan Wesson type pistol pack consisting of three...

Here are two S&W revolvers that are sure to generate comments and controversy for a long time. An eight generation spread of the Model 66. Some will know me as a long time collector of P&R period guns. I've gotta admit the new 66-8 and 69 have impressed me. In this time of great economic...

A side by side picture of the new 69 and 66-8.... The wait was worth it! Anxious to have both in a three inch! While S&W is in an innovating mood... how about an L frame .41 Mag, too?:)

Pre-1980s revolvers S&W should have made in normal production!! My choices would have included a 29 5", a 57 5" and a 25 5" in both 45ACP and 45LC, all P&R... What say you?

I find myself in need of a new gun safe.... I'm sure others seeking additional security are interested in hearing opinions from collectors and end users... I believe most collectors would be interested in the 25 to 50 gun models.... I've been bombarded with varied opinions from safe sales...

I'm looking for a IWB Shield holster for use with a LaserMax. All suggestions and ideas appreciated...

I agree with many of you guys on the pre-80's guns. My own collection is made up almost exclusively of earlier P&R guns and I have a bunch. I don't expect the following opinion is going to be very popular with some of you but that's OK. My main concern is the constant hammering of S&W, even...

WOW! Got the brand new Roy Jinks/Doc44 (Bill Cross) book today!!! The research done was amazing and the information now available on the early 44 Mags is invaluable! It's an extremely important contribution to the history of the 44 Magnums that should be in the hands of all serious...

This age era is completely outside my minimal knowledge base... I have an opportunity to buy a pre-19 4" in about 85 to 90% condition. The serial number is K2627XX and it is a 4 screw with a shipped date of 1956. It has no model number or serial number stamped under the crane but it does...

Should there be more basic info provided to post handgun value requests? I think so and I think some others may agree… We’ve all seen the many requests for value assessments. Often they seem to make up 1/4 to 1/3 of the threads in the “1961 to 1980” section. The requests are often made by...

Mods....I don't believe anything about this issue has been posted before. If it's redundant please delete. ----------------------------- If you think California's current laws are ridiculous check this proposal out.... All it lacks is the governors signature to be passed! What about...

I'd be for expanding the whole X frame platform to several existing calibers as well. How about a 7 or 8 shot .41 mag and a 7 shot .44 mag? The design and strength of the X frame would open these older calibers up to a whole new level of performance and power. Those caliber additions could...

We've all had them.... we all hate to think about them. They're the "ones that got away" or the ones we gave away. Back in 1968 I had an opportunity to buy five NIB "N" frame guns from the wife of a friend who had recently died. The five included a 4" Pre 29, a 6 1/2" Pre 29, and a Registered...

How about posting your pictures of all the different law enforcement and other special issue S&W's. Here is one of mine....

have a S&W 500 6.5" I purchased new several months ago. The last time I was out at the range I had a problem being able to cock the gun after closing the cylinder. The cylinder appeared to be completely closed and felt like it locked up...... It didn't. I opened it and closed it several...

I went through my safe and found this Virginian Dragoon I purchased new in 1982. It is NIB and I'm the original owner. I have a large S&W collection and this just doesn't fit with what my focus has been on. The Dragoon is a stainless steel 7 1/2" in 44 Mag. It has never been shot since...