1958 Model 18 no dash

[The bucket]

So I went to the range, and it shot flawlessly. Pu probably 100 roumds through it. Great trigger and easy to pick up the sights.

Blue Target = DA
Purple 6 rounds =DA
Green 6 rounds = SA

 

[stang1911]

Does the gun have a screw at the front of the trigger guard?

 

[The bucket]

Yes it does

 

[LostintheOzone]

That was a decent trade in my mind. Enjoy your new shooter.

 

[peterdeb]

For my money, you dun gooooood!

 

[The bucket]

I read on line that there were less of the 18s made compared to the 17s is that really true or just something that is said in line?

 

[JP@AK]

I read on line that there were less of the 18s made compared to the 17s is that really true or just something that is said in line?

I have no doubt that S&W made fewer .22 Combat Masterpiece units than they did K-22 Masterpiece revolvers. That would be true both in the pre-model-number period and since 1958.

The simple reason is demand. The K-22 Masterpiece (including the Model 17) was an extremely popular .22 target revolver for many years. The 4" Combat Masterpiece was not as treasured for target shooting, hence the demand was much lower.

In addition, the K-22 Masterpiece had a head start. The first year of full production was 1947 and roughly 10,000 units were shipped that year. The Combat Masterpiece didn't appear until about 1950. Not counting the so-called "Classic" in 2009, the Model 18 was discontinued in 1985.

 

[The bucket]

Trying out some target grips next.

 

[alwslate]

Yeah, new pics show no refinish. Nice gun. I'd say value in the same ball park as your 1911, so your choice.

 

[RKmesa]

Picked it up. The lockup is super tight. And while it does have some holster wear the bluing is still nice.

Thoughts?

Trying out some target grips next.

Looks like a beauty to me (but then again, I am a sucker for any 4" K-22). The rounded on the bottom PC magnas (on the gun in the first photos) are much newer than the gun - it would have shipped with diamond magnas (my personal grip/stock choice). However, those modern finger-groove target grips are very nice and look like they would feel great when shooting hundreds of rounds through that lead-flinging machine.

Congrats!!!

 

[Nightowl]

Those are beautiful stocks!! I've never seen any like that before!!