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As I am getting older (I am partially color-blind), it's becoming more difficult to pick up the red inset front sight on my 686 SSR. I'm looking into replacing it with a SDM Fabricating gold bead front sight. First, I have a couple questions: 1. Has anyone on this forum done this? If so...

I just traded for a S&W 629-1 from a person who bought it in the 1980's. He shot one box and put into the back of his gun safe and forgot about it for nearly 30 years. After cleaning out his safe, he found it and had even forgot whether his 44 magnum was a Ruger or a S&W. In any event, he...

I was so impressed with the accuracy and trigger feel of my first revolver (a 686 SSR) that I've traded nearly all my semi-autos for other revolvers. An HK P7, a SIG 228, a Colt Gold Cup, a Kimber CDP II Pro and others have been sold/traded/exchanged with no regrets. Revolvers are that...

I am considering adding a 329PD to the fold. Due to its light weight, I plan to shoot primarily 44 Specials and very occasionally use 44 Magnums. I do not know anything about titanium revolver cylinders' long term durability. Do you know if the 329PD's titanium cylinders will experience...

I've never considered owning a revolver until I tried a 686 SSR. Amazing. This was definitely a must have! I thought tuned 1911 triggers were sweet, but they aren't even in the same league as the SSR. Now semi-autos have completely lost their attraction and I find myself cruising revolver...

I have never owned any S&W item before, but the local dealer had just gotten in an 686 SSR. I had to pick it up - amazing trigger, beautiful workmanship and gorgeous looks. I decided right then and there, my beloved H&K P7 was going to be exchanged. (Unfortunately, I now have a Milt Sparks...