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I just picked up a model 36 in .38 special and was wondering what kind of ammo is safe to shoot. I was thinking 158 gr. lead round nose or semi-wad cutters. Any other bullet weights I can safely shoot? What about jacketed rounds?

Silver is down over $2.00 since yesterday. Picked up a tube of silver buffaloes. If the silver price continues to drop on Monday I have two firearms I can sell to pick up two more tubes. Buy the dip. ;)

Looking for a two pin hand in good working order for this revolver. Trying to repair one that some Bubba got his hands on. Thanks!

A neighbor of mine is interested in a nickeled 38 Safety Hammerless 5th model I have. It has the 3 1/4 " bbl. and walnut grips that number to the gun. I also have a letter for it that shows it shipped in 1923. The SCS&W says walnut grips on this model are scarce, and have a small premium if...

I came across a S&W 25-2 in .45ACP made around 1980. It is roll marked " 45 Cal Model of 1955" on the right side of the barrel. Is this the model that had the oversized chamber throats I've heard about? The seller is asking $1150.00 and it looks to be in great shape. Any thoughts?

I have a nickel 38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model with the 3 1/4" barrel and checkered walnut grips that shipped in 1923 according to the factory letter I have. It's in excellent condition. The SCSW 4th Edition, page 100 says "checkered walnut grips scarce, worth premium if original to gun". My...

Today I was looking at a S&W 29-2 in nickel with the 8 3/8" barrel made in 1980 according to the serial number. Upon close examination I found that one of the extractor pins was missing on the back of the cylinder under the extractor star. Considering it's a .44 Magnum, is it safe to shoot with...

I've been trying to determine if this ammo with the headstamp "TPZ KOPP" is corrosive. It is made by Tula in Russia in the early 90's when the US banned Russia made ammo. Tula sold this ammo to a man named Kopp who repackaged it and shipped it to the US as made in the Czech Republic. I tried...

Looking for honest reviews. Has anyone on this Forum purchased a non certified firearm from these folks? Found some bad reviews on the Internet.

Hello all. Looking at an early M&P 1st Model. As I understand it, models of this revolver made before serial number 7300 did not have a caliber marking on the left side of the barrel. The serial number is marked on the barrel. Is that the only place to find the serial number on the earlier M&P...

Looking for the lower I frame side plate screw just behind the trigger guard for a S&W Model 1903 2nd model 32 long. Would be interested in the complete screw set if you have them.

Looking to invest in a solar generator for "just in case". I was wondering if some of you have any recommendations or have any experience with this kind of technology. I like the concept of bringing them inside the house to power appliances, and the other fact that they are quiet. Several...

Apparently there is a shortage of nitrocellulose which is used to make gunpowder. Large quantities are being diverted for the production of larger shells and projectiles for the ongoing wars around the world. Got this from SGAmmo.

This was an impulse buy from earlier this year. An all original, clean transitional M&P with a shiny bore and good timing and lockup. This one is blued with a 6 inch barrel. The grips number to the gun. There is holster wear along both sides of the barrel up front, as well as on the muzzle...

Have you guys heard of this? Senate bill 3223 introduced by senator Elizabeth Warren would ban bulk ammo sales and would require a buyer to go thru a FFL and background check.

Well, I have this mid-20's S&W 38 special M&P revolver I picked up for a project gun. I disassembled it and clean it. It was dry and cruddy on the inside. I am having a difficult time re-installing the rebound slide and spring. The spring is too stiff. I have a S&W 29-3 that was in a fire and...

I picked up one of these as a project gun. Serial number 487599, manufactured 1903-1904 based on serial number. It still has some bluing left, and the grips number to the gun and are in excellent condition. The barrel is 5 inches long. My question concerns the thumb piece nut. It currently has...

I am looking for a nice set of S&W K frame target grips made of walnut for a model 14-3. The left grip will have a "football" cutout on the top area. Thanks for looking.

I picked up a nice S&W model 14-3 from a Forum member recently. It had the 6 inch barrel, target hammer and target trigger, and no grips. I'm looking to find a nice pair of mid-70's or so target grips, and wanted to make sure I get the correct ones. I believe they will have the " football" cut...

I picked up a S&W 29-3 Elmer Keith deluxe revolver that was in a fire and there was smoke damage to the bluing. The fire was not hot enough to melt the red ramp insert on the front sight. I disassembled the 29-3 using a video on YouTube. There was a lot of slimy dirty residue inside the gun. It...