Start with a budget. Read ABC of Reloading, then buy Manuals and read them I have 5, may be overkill, check into classes. Classes here, Socal, run $150 -$200.But everything here is over priced.
Good Luck and be care full
Iggy, I too put a small amount in my safe not to be touched.
I'll pay cash with what I have saved, my wife and I have a "DON'T ASK DON'T TELL" policy. She never asks what I got and I don't tell.
Save a little each pay day and in time go for a cash discount.
Yes ! Steam the grips. I have a small iron for setting model airplane film and it works great with small damp paper.
Good luck and take your time you will see the wood rise up as you steem.
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Just starting my collection of S&Ws.
Looking to finding all kinds of great information, reloading,history, models etc.
Retired 4 years ago and loving it.