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Welcome from Northern IL. "First Change" just means that your revolver incorporates the first engineering change (product impovement) after S&Ws original Hand Ejector (swing out cylinder) design dating from the late 1800s. I believe that change included adding the cylinder latch. Others with...

About 10 years ago, after years of searching, I found a 3" M13. Soon after, I foolishly sold my 4". Last year I replaced it. Believe me, the one I sold long ago brought less than the one I bought last year. There's no rule against having two.

First, you need rubber grips that fit your hands. While S&W Target grips are more comfortable than Magnas, at least for me, nothing beats rubber for soaking up recoil. I shoot mostly reduced velocity target loads in .357 and .41, but with the right grips 50 rounds of magnums in either caliber...

Sounds like some form of 686 for you. I have 7 Smith .357s: 1 J, 1 N, 2 Ls & 3 Ks. I don't "need" that many, but I love them all. I prefer the blue finish but my stainless models get more range time. My understanding is that if you stick with heavy bullets, the old school K frames are fine...

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

I had a pair of the .36 Navy arms imports in the early 80s, while under the influence of Josey Wales. Big smelly fun. We fought "duels" with them. 2 guys side by side, 10 rards from 2 bowling pins, muzzles up. On a verbal command we'd open fire. First pin down won. Go home and watch a western.

When I carry a semiautomatic there is always a round chambered. I have learned something valuable in every class I've ever taken, but force on force training has been the most eye opening for me. I practice regularly with a like minded local group. I train whenever I have the opportunity...

I have read about those, but was unaware of a US made batch. Let us know how it shoots.

Nice! Congrats. It usually takes me multiple attempts on GB to find what I'm looking for at a price I'm willing to pay.

If you have more than you need, and still crave another... Well, that's YOUR personal definition of collectibles. For me it's 4" square butt hand ejectors. Where does collecting end and addiction begin?

Holster wear happens with leather too, just not as fast. I love kydex. Low maintenance, adjustable tension and it will never stretch. I have leather holsters for my 6" revolvers. I use them for hunting & range practice, not repetetive drills from the holster. Though I occasionally carry 3" &...

You need as many as you think you need, but FIRST, a 58 by all means! I have a 6" 57 ND and a 58. Neither will ever leave here, but the 58 goes to the range more often.

Moon clips are worth the trouble. They are faster and less "fidly" than speedloaders, which won't work with acp brass anyway. In my experience the only factory pistol ammo you can buy anywhere close to the price of reloads is 9mm FMJ, and then only if you are buying it in bulk. All other...

I am a big round guy. I am NOT recoil sensitive. The timer proves that I can place accurate rounds on target faster with the 9 than with the .40 or the .45. Since we now have 9mm hollow points that function at standard velocity, why not? I have an abiding love for old school shiny blue Smith...

I have Ergo Delta grips on all my round butt J frames, including my 642P edc. They are Glock Ugly, but really help with recoil control. They improved both my accuracy and speed on follow up shots. I'd give them a try before I sold a proven carry pistol.

BUY IT! I have a 3" and a 4". IMHO, the 3" K .357 is the best shoot & carry balance in a revolver.

THIS!!!!!!

I paid $900 for mine, blue, no box or goodies, incorrect stocks and just a JOY to shoot.

That was a worthwhile project and a great save. Thanks for taking the trouble.

Welcom, from Northern IL. That is in the 1955 range, a couple of years before model numbers were used. That's a very desirable revolver. We would love to see pics.