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Now that I finally have my new 686MG home, I can compare it much better to my new Model 10. With them side by side, I have noticed some fairly significant differences in the actions: The Model 10 has a very heavy DA and SA pull, but it is crisp, and already feels a tiny bit lighter and much...

A couple photos and observations of my new Model 10-15 Classic No-Lock (and I'll be adding pics and initial thoughts of my 686MG next week as well): The bluing is very nice looking, and the walnut grain is growing on me. I like the feel of the small, non-target style square butt grips. The...

Hey all, I'm looking closely at these new 4" barrel Model 10 Classic No Locks, that look like a blued Victory model, and I'm wondering about ammo selection. I've never owned a 38 Special before, just plenty of 357 magnums. I hear that these newer revolvers should be tougher than their WWII and...

Hello all! I am selling my brand new in box Model 19 Classic No-Lock. I brought it home from my FFL only a couple days ago. It has never been fired or even played with. When I bought it the dealer opened the cylinder to clear it, and I dryfired it once in double action (very nice, smooth...

Hello all! I've got a Model 19-10 no lock on order that should ship tomorrow to my FFL. I see very few threads or photos of these new no-lock model 10's and 19's. I understand they are quite new, but here, of all places, I expected to find some reviews and posts about them. Are folks just...

Hello all, I have an idea I can't get out of my head, and it will likely seem silly, but I'd like to find out if it's doable: I have a Model 66-8 that I enjoy, but I'm just really not a fan of stainless looking guns. I don't want to buy a different revolver, since I like the gun in every way...

Hello all! I thought I'd share some history and a few photos of a cool revolver that belongs to a close friend of mine. It's a Military and Police, likely made in 1914-1915 (I will be sending in an application for a letter). The gun has been passed down through her family, and was recently...

Hello all, is the S&W Historical Foundation still a thing? I emailed them and did not get a response. I'm not trying to be impatient, and I'm happy to snail-mail the form they ask for and the payment, but only if they are still operating. But more importantly, can someone help identify a...

Hello all, I have a brand new 686+ 3" at the local gun store enjoying it's 10 day waiting period. :mad: When I signed for it I noticed that the stamping on the yoke said, "386-?" It didn't actually have the question mark of course, I just can't recall what the number after the dash was. Is...

Now that I have my first 3" barrel revolver on the way (it gets here tomorrow :D ), I have a couple questions about the grips. What grip lengths do you guys prefer for revolvers with 3" barrels?...full-size or compact "boot" grips? They seem to look a little odd with full-size grips, but I'm...

Hello all, I' been scouring the internet for the past few days trying to find and answer to this, and coming up totally dry. Hopefully someone here will know; Is anyone out there doing custom work on Smith and Wesson factory barrels? Let me give you an example of what I'm looking for. I...

Hello all, does anyone know if S&W offer an LE discount? I know many gun companies do, such as SIG, Glock, etc. The reason I ask is I'm seeing conflicting information about it. On some online dealer websites I see Smith revolvers at greatly discounted prices in the website's "law enforcement...

Has anyone here polished up their newer Pro Series revolver? I've come across a couple great threads from this site over the years about polishing stainless guns. I'm picking up my new 686 SSR tomorrow, and I'm considering polishing up the matte bead blast finish. If anybody has polished...

Hello all, I'm selling a virtually brand new HK 45C V1 (compact) with box, paperwork, mags, etc. I bought it new about 2 weeks ago and fired 25 rounds through it (USGI factory ball ammo). It simply doesn't fit my hands well. The V1 means it is the standard configuration of DA/SA, with thumb...

OK, so let's see all your 5" barrel revolvers. 686Plusses, TRR8's, you name it. Any caliber, as long as it's a Smith and Wesson revolver with a 5" barrel. I've come to realize that the barrels with an inch length in odd numbers are much more visually appealing to me for some reason (maybe...

Hello all, I'm selling an excellent condition Smith and Wesson Model 60-15. I was the original buyer, and have fired approximately 100 rounds through it. The Model 60-15 is a Pro Series revolver, .357 magnum/ .38 Special revolver, J-frame, 5 shot. It comes with wood grips that are half...

Does anyone know if the Model 686 Plus Pro Series will function without using moon clips? I'm a revolver noob, but for the life of me I can't figure out why they would make a gun to use moon clips with a rimmed .357 magnum round. I'm interested in getting one down the road but if it can only...

I asked for some pictures of the Model 60 Pro series and folks posted some outstanding ones. It occurred to me that I'm probably not the only one who loves the looks of the "slab-side" revolvers. As near as I can tell, Smith and Wesson makes as many as six different models that come in this...

Hello all, my new 60 Pro Series will be my first steel J-frame. I had a 340PD which was also a .357 magnum, but on the barrel it said not to use bullet weights lighter than XXXgrains (can't remember the exact weight). So my question is; is there a bullet weight or power restriction on the...

Hello all, I just plunked down my cash on a new Model 60 Pro Series today and I'm hoping you guys can give me some eye candy to drool over during my 10 day waiting period. :D I rented the same model at the range today before I bought one. My revolver history has been like Goldilocks and the...