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I ran a box of Speer Lawman 124gr FMJ through it today with 75% fail to lock open. I looked at Brownel's but was confused by all the spring choices, especially because I don't know what the factory spring lb is in order to order a lighter one—or several lighter ones. For instance, I have no...

The pistol is 100% factory right now with maybe 500 rounds through it max. I don't know the poundage of the factory spring. If I slingshot the slide on an empty mag it locks open every time.

I have a Smith & Wesson Pro Series 1911 in 9mm that I received today back from the factory after repairs. I had two specific complaints: 1) Accuracy - it made 5 1/2" groups at 10 yards from a rest. Smith replaced the barrel and today I made 2" groups, which is okay for now. 2) The slide failed...

I made it to the range today for the first time since putting it back together. I fired approximately 60 rounds with 100% reliability. The group tended to be about 1 1/2" left of center with good elevation. How easy or hard is it to turn the barrel slightly to adjust windage? My impression...

Project Update Well, like so many things this project has taken me much longer than anticipated, but I finally put the revolver back together. The polishing isn't perfect, but I wanted to see how things are going. A picture: I installed the Wolf Power Rib Reduced Power Type 2 main...

I've owned this S&W 1911 Pro Series in 9mm for some time, but have hardly fired it. I decided to take it to a steel plate match yesterday, and while I knocked down the 10 yard plates just fine, I couldn't hit the 25 yard plates to save my life (and once my opponents figured that out they made...

Thanks for the replies, folks. I should have noted the serno and taken the picture of the left side, but they live two states away, I was visiting, and when they told me the story they showed me the gun, so I won't be able to get those anytime soon. I suppose they should just go ahead and keep...

My brother in law has a talent for deals and it's hard to top a Smith Model 36 he recently got. A little old lady he knows wanted to get rid of her husband's pistol after he passed away, she asked him to take it to the police to be destroyed, he asked if he could keep it, and she gave it to...

Nope, going to leave the CDC serno, I think it gives it a little character.

I've been busy beating off the crocodiles closest to the canoe, but I have made some progress on my 64-2 project. I finished using the sandpaper to take out the nicks and gouges, and I've gotten some basic polishing done. I'm about to take it apart for the first time, put in the spring kit...

Project Update Okay, I decided to start by just doing some polishing with Mother's to get a feel for it. I'm pleased with the initial results in a few selected spots. Before picture of the right side of the barrel: That gives a good idea of the state of the frame, too. In work picture of...

I've read tons of threads and posts and have finally gathered the materials for my project. Picture: The revolver is a stainless Model 64-2, recently liberated from the California Department of Corrections, thus the CDC serno on the left side, and bought from a GunsAmerica seller. I'm an...

Thanks for the replies. I'm juggling between Midway and Brownell's because each place has various things on backorder. I'm leaning towards this spring kit BROWNELLS : SWK/L/N-201 PRO-SPRING KIT FOR S&W K,L,N FRAME REVOLVER - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and...

Thanks, I may have seen that, but when I saw 'slide' I thought it was for semi-autos. Now my only problem is that it's not in stock. :mad:

I searched Midway for 'rebound spring tool' with no luck.

My son shooting a rack of plates with a 2" Model 64-2: YouTube - IMG 0252 A photo:

I called it a 'before' picture because I'm making it a project gun. I'm planning on a spring kit, new grips, and polishing it to within an inch of its life. We took it to a steel plate shoot last night. Here's my son with it: And here's one of his runs at the plates with it: YouTube -...

My ex-CDC model 64-2 .38 Special stainless arrived today and I have a few initial questions. (Apologies in advance, I'm a Smith newbie and you guys must see these all the time. I searched, but couldn't find specific answers for a 64-2). 1. Is +P safe to shoot in it? If so, is it advisable to...

Someone traded in that for tupperware? There's one born every minute....

Thanks for the reply. I went ahead and bought one, and I'm soliciting what-to-do and how-to suggestions on this thread: http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/189892-school-me-my-project-64-please.html