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Like many I was fortunate to had a great father that taught me many thing among which was a love for hunting and respect for guns. He owned and operated a service station and garage almost all his life. I start washing windshields and pumping gas at 10 then moved on to fixing flats and mechanic...

I got a model 36 square butt with serial number J425 xxx and need help with year of manufacture. Thanks so much

While working in Indonesia for several years in early 2000 a friend of mine, a military Colonel, made this knife and gifted it to me. While it may seem a might crude compared to many hand-made see here in the States it means a lot to me. I never used the knife simply display it with my other...

Just got my 625JM in on a swap with a member for my model 25 long colt. Here my question. Always had blued except my carry a 686P, perfect action out the box. Never happy with the double action on a Stainless revolver. The 625JM has hammer bobbed and I want to use it for IDPA so no problem. The...

I have a 625JM on the way on a trade. The prior owner had much custom gunsmithing done. One is a reverse crown. What is that all about. The revolver is what I want for IDPA entry level. I almost shoot revolvers only. Had a 1911 and did all that modification stuff for competition and was not...

I posted this earlier on the Leather/ Holster section perhaps the wrong place so will try here. I have shoot a couple IDPA with a 686P and speed loaders. I am about to get a little more serious with a 625JM and moon clips. I am not semi-pro class by any means. I have read about the IDPA rules...

The first weapon I remember shooting alone was my Great Grandfather's single shot 22. Myself and my 2 Cousins would stay with our Grandparents in the Mississippi Delta for several weeks each summer. The 3 of us (ages 12/11/9 me the oldest) would walk 3 miles to my Great Grandparent's house after...

I shoot a 2 1/2 model 686P, most of the time. What is a good recommendation for IDPA load and carry. Use a Lee single stage press good for me. I use 158g.rn and Hodgen HP 38 powder target now and OK. And carry Remington 357 magnum 158 g. Appreciate help

Think I have seen this thread before but not of interest of the time sorry. About to get a 625 JM and go to moon clips. I have shoot a couple match with a 686 and speed loaders. I am not major competition nor want to go there. I have read of Blade Tech and watched the YouTube stuff. Any...

I got a 25-9, 5" with unfluted cylinder. Serial number weird one BFJ 688XX. I checked on yoke and frame. I read on internet S&W only make 2500 of these. I don't have the box or packaging. Has been fired (killed a Hog in Tn.) with it. Almost no drag mark on cylinder in 97-98%. I fired less than...

Might be a dumb question but respect Forum member advice. I want to do IDPA and am going to use a revolver 25 or 625 JM. I want to use 45 acp and moon clips. I have a 25 model 1989 in 45 long Colt like new that I was going to sell it to get a ACP revolver. My question can I change out the...

I bought a model 10-5 serial D34XXX years ago from Pawn shop in S. Fla. In great shape period grips. It has matt finish like a Victory but no "V" marking or US Government. I am about do a trigger job and new spring. Just wanted to make sure on the age. Will add photo on Monday when I get to...

Was looking my old leather spring loaded slap and thought how things change. I carried this one in the early years as a Deputy then later when working undercover as a State Narcotic Agent. Often this was the only weapon (no gun or badge) I had. The little slap went with me 2 years in Russia and...

I have recently started limited IDPS shooting with my favorite revolver a 3' 686P. only problem 7 shot are official allowed I am told. I have always wanted a JM645 5'' since I let my 1955 target get away years ago. I have a couple of 1917 so are famaliar with moon clips and have the tools. Any...

Always end up on the Gun leather section when on the forum so thought I would post this one. Find my old duty rig in my gun stuff the other day and cleaned it a bit. The holster, belt and ammo slide are all Bianchi, the open cuff case is a Safety Speed. With the exception of the cuff case I...

I recently found my Father's old model 10-5 that I thought had been stolen from his business years ago. I first started shooting this one at 12 yr old in 1962. Any help on placing a year is appreciated. Model 10-5, 4 inch blued serial D550xxx

In the mid 70s I was a Regional Supervisor for the State Narcotics responsible for 24 counties in North West Mississippi. A Police Officer with the Cleveland PD, Mr R. C. Boatman was making holsters as a sideline. I had him make this holster and ammo carrier for my issue model 60. Supervisors...

Over the weekend it got cold for Mississippi and I broke out the old "cowboy" hat. I realized I had bought this one from Lum's Men store in Port Gibson, Ms around 1970. It was a cheap Dyna-Felt. Anyway it still works keeping my head dry and warm. The snake skin was my first when I was around...

Today Fathers Day I sit here writing this. During the past week my father passed away, and we have and all the details. Why write here on S&W forum about my loss not sure and I do not want an outflow of sympathy. If you will bear be out until the end you will understand. My Father was born and...

I have an old mdl 36- 2 inch as a spare carry. Stock weapon that was re-blued a flat matt. I have problem picking up the original front side. What are my options ? I am not good enough to cut and install an insert myself. I don't want to go to Crimson or other laser sign. Also its just an...