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I have a few jugs of it and use it in 5.56. It seems to work as advertised. I haven't noticed any copper fouling in my bore since using it. Can't comment on what degree of accuracy you will achieve with it in your rifle. In my rifle, with plinking loads cranked out on a progressive press, 5 shot...

Those look like 38 Short Colt. I believe the originals were loaded with a heeled bullet but the ones in the link look like modern inside lubricated bullets are loaded. Starline still sells the brass. Never loaded any up myself but they look like they would lead up a 38spc cylinder pretty bad...

The sear release lever is tough to push down on my 559 as well. I usually push it down with a pen cap or something else plastic. Like the others said, make sure the hammer is at rest.

I respect those who like to keep their firearms stock. I also respect those who choose to make their firearms their own. A collectible non-modified firearm is very nice to look at, but I can’t deny that some of the modified/personalized pistols move me more. At least the ones where someone...

It should fit and work. If the slide goes on the frame, and you can do a functions check, you shouldn't have a problem. Even though the parts should exchange there may be exceptions due to manufacturing tolerances. I've swapped slides before between different models as well, but there was a...

It does look a little out of whack. A question: Was the photo (nice photo by the way) taken with the trigger fully to the rear, like you just dry fired it? This sometimes makes a slight difference in cylinder alignment. You may want to recheck the alignment with the trigger pulled fully to the...

I have two pistols with parts that are plum color. My understanding, like others who have posted, is this may be a problem with the original bluing solution. I know for a fact that one of them is not a reblue because I purchased it new. The other was used but shows no signs of a reblue.

Did you recrown the barrel?

I purchased a 559 (adjustable sights) NIB about two years ago. I am impressed with the fit and finish on the example I purchased. I think I paid about $450ish for it. Slide to frame and barrel to slide fit are tighter than other S&W autos I have owned minus my PC autos. I have probably fired...

It is just as safe as carrying a loaded revolver. It does have safeties but they are passive rather than active.

Seems pretty steep to me. Is it engraved or something?

I would not worry about the brass but I would worry about the handgun. FFLs can ship a handgun to another FFL via USPS, non FFL cannot. This is something you can get into big trouble for.

I had a later PC 627 V-Comp in .357 Magnum. It had the lock. Trigger action right there with other high end revolvers I own. It was the most accurate revolver I have owned. The factory test target measured .67 inches for an eight shot group center to center at 25 yards. Very impressive. I ended...

If it is chambered in .357 magnum it is designed to shoot .357 magnum rounds manufactured within SAAMI specifications. If you are thinking of loading some up over SAAMI specs then you are on your own. All things being equal, which may or may not be the case, the larger frame pistol is likely...

The guide rod doesn't guide anything but the spring. Some pistols have guide rods made of plastic. The full length guide rod will likely help keep the spring from kinking but is unlikely to have any impact on accuracy unless you shoot better with a slightly more muzzle heavy pistol.

Seems a fair price to me. Even more so if the 4 inch is less common than the 6 inch, which I rather suspect it is. I sold a used 6 inch 17-6 for very close to the amount you quote and it was far from unfired with very slight muzzle wear and a small blemish on the left side of the frame near the...

Q: Will the M745 fire without a magazine inserted? A: Yes. This is normal for this model. The hammer will also fall when the trigger is squeezed even when the safety is in the safe position. This can be a little disconcerting if you are not expecting it. The pistol will not actually fire unless...

It seems like the discussion comes down to just a couple of points: 1. Reliability: Do you trust your handloads or not? This includes both internal and external ballistics. 2. Do you live in a state where a lawyer could potentially leverage your use of handloads in a civil case? My thoughts...

The cartridges you loaded, based on the information you provided, seem perfectly safe to me. As previous posters stated they aren’t even +P loads. Titegroup seems to have gained an unfair reputation for blowing guns up. Titegroup doesn't blow guns up. Handloaders who don't pay attention blow...

Really good idea. I like it.