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Here is my growing S&W family. They are all sporting new stocks/grips. Once I changed out the factory grips on one of them, the rest ended up needing some love too. The 357 Mags are Models 19-9, 66-8 and a 686-6+. There is also my 617-6 wearing some new Altamont Cokes. They feel fantastic in the...

My 1972 Model 41 was given to me by my dad, and it was working fine with CCI Low Velocity ammo. But recently it started having trouble cycling. It is not ejecting the casing after each shot, and if it does, then it is not feeding properly. My dad gave me a replacement ejector and spring that I...

It looks like Sportsman's Warehouse finally has the new Model 19 No Lock in stock. And they will ship them to the store nearest you for pickup for no extra cost. Sadly, they are restricted for sale in California. We probably won't be able to buy them until January. Between our California gun...

Has anyone on the Forum purchased the Altamont "Coke Bottle" grips? Their K Frame round butt conversion grips have me very interested for my Model 19 Classic. The palm swell reminds me of the comfort of the grips on my CZ 75.

I am hoping that someone on the forum can help me find where I can purchase internal lock plug kits. I need three stainless for my models 66, 617 and 686+. And one blue plug for my model 19 Classic.

I am thinking about sending my S&W Model 19-9 back to Smith and Wesson to have them do a high gloss blue refinish job. Have any you guys done this before? If so, were you pleased with the results? And how long was the wait time?

My collection may not be anything like a lot of you guys have, but they are all very well loved by me. :) I just added a Model 19 Classic for Christmas. The 686+ is from 2004. And the others are a Model 66 and a Model 617. I want a Model 27 next, and plan to start getting into some vintage Smith...

I live in California and our FFL's can't have any firearm not included on our approved for sale in California roster, shipped to the FFL unless it is 50 years old or older. I had bid on a Model 66 that I could not have shipped since it was manufactured in 1976 and was not old enough to fall into...

So, I am having a very Merry Christmas and ordered my fourth Smith & Wesson revolver. I already own a 66, 686+ and a 617, all are four inch stainless steel beauties. I just ordered a Model 19 Classic. This is also a four inch barrel, but with a blued finish. This will be my first blued...

My dad recently gave me a S&W Model 41 from 1972. It is in great condition, and he gave me both barrel lengths as well. I currently have the 5 inch installed. It could not be more accurate, but I am not sure if it is just super ammo particular or if I need to replace the extractor and spring. I...

My dad just gave me a very near mint Model 41 from 1972 with the original box and paperwork. It is the long (7 3/8) barrel model and has the compensator, but it also has some additional/alternate weights and end piece if I want to remove the compensator. And he also gave me a S&W 5.5 inch...

I recently bought a new 617-6 which is once again back at Smith & Wesson for warranty repair. I would like to make Mr. Smith aware of my experience with my purchase and the apathy of his customer service department.

I bought a new Model 617-6 revolver. This is the 10 shot 22LR K Frame that looks like a 686. It was shaving lead badly and I sent it back to S&W at the end of June. I got it back on 8/12. I put in snap caps tonight and was really shocked to find that the revolver is out of time in both single...

I am curious about when Smith & Wesson first introduced the 686 Plus 7 shot revolver. There seems to be conflicting information online. I believe there is more S&W knowledge on the forum than anywhere else, so figured I would ask if anyone knew?

I bought a used, darn near mint looking S&W 686+ a few years ago and I am hoping that someone here can help me figure out when it was made? It shoots great and the trigger is fantastic. The serial number is CSJ1***.

I dropped by my LGS today and they have an excellent condition snubbie 1950 Colt Lawman on consignment for $1600. I am actually in the market for an S&W pre-lock Model 19 or 66, but the Colt is interesting. $1600 is more than I was looking to spend. Is it worth that much?

I already have a few S&W revolvers including 357 Magnums and including a Model 66-8 which is pretty much the same revolver as the 19-9 but without the blued finish and wood grips of the 19. I am wanting to add a blued S&W 357 Magnum to my collection. I love that old school vibe. I am assuming...

I picked up new 617 ten shot 22LR for range use a few weeks ago and I have fired 400 to 450 rounds through it. I do own and love several S&W revolvers. Sadly my 617 is shaving lead like a cheese grader. I used new Federal and Winchester target ammo at the range. Either the timing is off or there...

I own the Big Boy Classic 357/38 rifle and I have been waiting forever for this revolver to get added to the California approved firearms list. Thank God, that FINALLY happened, but that Henry shaved/smoothed forcing cone has me concerned. I never saw it up close until now. I would rather snag a...

Henry just introduced their first revolver, which is a Henry Big Boy revolver chambered in 357 MAG/38 SPL, with two grip options. I own a Henry Big Boy Classic 357/38 rifle which I absolutely love. I never thought I would buy a revolver not made by S&W, but I want the Gun Fighter handle revolver...