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Is anyone aware of the availability of this round? Most places I have searched indicate that it is not in stock and/or not available for backorder. I know that the greater emphasis is on the 9 m/m Parabellum cartridge, but some of us still carry a .38 Special, occasionally. TIA. JPJ

I recently acquired a 4566 with Trijicon night sights that need replacement. Has anyone had experience with Trijicon? I seem to recall reading in this forum that rather than replace the sights, Trijicon could merely replace the tritium inserts. Lastly, to anyone who has had the sights replaced...

I'm familiar with disassembly procedure for three-screw K frame revolvers. However I soon will be receiving a four-screw K-38. With the fourth screw at the front of the frame near the trigger, is there anything that I should be wary of when removing same? Is it even necessary to remove this...

I recently purchased a Model 18-4 from one of the big auction houses. The revolver was fired very little, if at all. Today I took it to the range. I found it very difficult to load one of the chambers with .22 Long Rifle cartridges. I had cleaned the chambers prior to the session. Thinking...

Could anyone advise what is the proper owner's manual that would be provided with a Model 4586. I've seen some manuals on e-bay but am uncertain which would be correct. As an aside, I recently acquired this pistol and had Novak's replace the sights. I replaced the recoil, hammer, and magazine...

I have a Model 4046 TSW and have experienced some difficulty actuating the magazine release button. It requires pronounced effort to release a magazine on the 4046 whereas it is much easier to do so on my 5906 & 5946 pistols. I experience the same condition no matter which of the five...

After a shooting session this morning, while cleaning my Model 67, S/N: 5K180xx, I observed a crack in the barrel. This crack is partially circumferential and appears to be where the foremost frontal portion of the frame meets and attaches to the barrel. I intend to contact the Smith & Wesson...

I recently experienced a crack in the frame of my 340PD. The crack was located directly beneath the forcing cone. I've had the revolver at least 10-12 years and confined my ammunition to our departmental load, initially, Federal 125 grain .38 Special +P JHP and later, Speer 135 grain .38...

Has anyone installed a Magpul MOE Pistol Grip on their S & W Model 15-22? I'm considering same and was concerned about any problems encountered. It should be a straight-forward install, I hope. The only concern I have is the spring that fits in the top of the grip and extends into the...

I purchased a S & W Model 66-1. It has been fired very little. Upon receipt, I cleaned it and checked all screws for tightness. Upon tightening the screw that secures the yoke/cylinder assembly, it became difficult to swing the cylinder out as well as push it back into place. When I loosen...

Does anyone have any experience with the polymer coated Bad Man Bullets in 9 m/m? As an aside, their bullets in .38/.357 have been excellent for me and they are a great company to deal with. I'm mainly concerned with functioning, i.e., reliability. TIA for any and all information. JPJ

I hope someone who had been down this road before may be of some assistance. I have a set of Jordan Trooper grips for my Model 15 S & W. As of late the grips have become loose. Despite tightening the grip screw, I still experience slight movement between stock and frame. This movement is best...

A while back there was a thread on using a re-bluing pen to treat small areas on a firearm that needed touched up. Being electronically bereft, I am unable to locate this thread. The thread made mention of using "brass" wool as opposed to steel wool, I believe. I purchased a Birchwood-Casey...

Items 1 & 2 have been sold. Item 4 just added. 1) Surefire Model 910A Weapon Light. Light is integrated into vertical fore-grip. It is in very good condition. It includes the 125 lumen lamp and the upgraded 225 lumen lamp assemblies. The bikini covers for the white navigation lights are...

I'm looking to buy a brown leather Safariland Speedloader Holder. I believe that the model number is 371. You can google to view the type I'm seeking. It appears that it is no longer sold in brown leather. It is for a single Comp 1 or Comp II speedloader for a six-shot Smith & Wesson "K"...

Has anyone had any experience, good or otherwise, while using these bullets for reloading? I'm specifically looking at the .357/.38 caliber 158 grain bullet. I know there was a thread a while back about lead bullets, but I don't recall seeing this company mentioned. TIA JPJ

I finally acquired a Model 58. The bluing is pretty decent overall with some missing on the high-points and sides of the muzzle. However the bluing on the back-strap of the grip is horrible and detracts from the overall appearance. I will be looking for a set of closed-back stocks for the...

I will be taking delivery of a Model 58 (blue) in the next day or two. I'm looking for a box and papers for same, tools if available. I can pay by postal money order or personal check if you want to wait for it to clear. Thank-you. JPJ

I recently acquired a S & W Model 67 (no dash) .38 Special revolver. It was fired very little, if at all. This morning I went to the range and test fired it. Aside from the stainless on stainless sights being difficult to see, I encountered another problem. After firing both lead and jacketed...