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I use Ren wax several times a year. Stainless and blue. I take the stocks off and wax the frame under the stocks also.

I was stationed at McCoy AFB, Orlando Florida, from 1964-1967. When I assigned to security, we were just getting the M16. We still had the M1 carbine until early 1965. I was assigned to base police from mid 1965 until my separation in September 1967. Our service revolvers were old Colts marked...

Yes. My 1969 Model 60 R serial number came with the j frame wood magnas. I bought it new in 1970.

I use Ren wax. I use my fingers and put on a light coat on my revolver and leather. I then polish them with an old t-shirt. Been doing that for years.

You might want to consider Minwax Tung Oil Finish. I have had very good success with that product. The key is a good cleaning, and you have already done that. Tung oil is easy to apply, using only your fingers. Let is harden for a day or so.

I bought two shims from an E-Bay vendor. I read the part on end shake shim installation in Jerry Kuhnhasuen's shop manual. With the information I received from forum members and the manual, I installed one shim and measured the b/c gap. The gap was .005 and no end shake or cylinder movement when...

I have Model 60, R serial number, that I bought on Gunbroker. I cleaned the gun of any residue, burnt powder, completely disassembled it, etc. The revolver looked showroom ready. I took it to the range and shot a box of .38 Federal hollow point, blue tip, no +p. The cylinder seemed to function...

Last week I bought a set off of E-Bay. They arrived in three days, The fit was very good. I was pleased with the feel of the grip in my hand. The price was reasonable. They looked good on my model 649.

Have you considered a model 638 or model 642?

I recently bought a Model 60 (R679XX) on Gunbroker. Someone in the past ground the sight blade down almost half way. The barrel on the gun is pinned. I have a barrel that does not have a cut on the top of the barrel.Is it possible for a gunsmith to replace the pinned barrel with a later model...

In September 1967, I bought a Model 36 for my first BUG. Wish I still had it.

1976 0r 1977

It appears to have a turn line front of the cylinder stop notch. I have never seen that on a S&W revolver.???????

My BUG was a j frame model 37 from 1968 to 2015. It still goes with me if I leave the house. .

Is there an advantage to convert a j-frame to shoot 9mm?

Model 438 and a Galco Ankle glove.

Model 438 and a Mika pocket holster.

My CCW/BUG is a M438. I use a Mika pocket holster, a Galco belly band or a Galco ankle glove. I have used a Barami hip grip, but not recently.

model 438 or model 649

Model 640 in a Mika pocket holster, 365.