They're out there. A member here has 3 13-2's that letter as being shipped to the FBI.
F.B.I. Model 13
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They're out there. A member here has 3 13-2's that letter as being shipped to the FBI.
Thanks. Do you remember if it was pinned and recessed?
elm_creek_smith
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The grips on my revolver are Bianchi Lightning grips manufactured by Pachmayr for Bianchi. No wear on the inside of my cover garment, and no snagging. The full finger-groove grip allows complete control of full-house magnum loads.
I found them at a gun show after years of looking for $15.00.
I like 'em!
ECS
I found them at a gun show after years of looking for $15.00.
I like 'em!
ECS
I had a pair on a model 36 back in 91'. Simple way to go shrouded hammer. I wish they still made them.
Texas Star
US Veteran
I think the Bureau issued the M-13 until they went to autos some time in the '90's. If you watch, "The Silence of the Lambs", Jodie Foster's character had the authentic gun and holster. The bad guy had a Colt Python as he did in the book by Thomas Harris.
cowboy85306
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elm creek- nice 13. I thought I was the only fella who still had a set of those grips!
The Bianchi Lightning grips were made to fit round butt K and J frames and discontinued several years ago. The Bianchi Lightning #55L holster was designed to fit revolvers equipped with the grips, and also for J frame Centennial style revolvers. I believe the holster is still available.
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elm_creek_smith
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Dump1567 - I'm still looking for a set for my Model 37. I've only seen one set for J-Frames.
cowboy85306 - Thanks! I saw them years ago and thought they were great. Once I got my Model 13 it took several more years to find a pair. I've had these for ten or twelve years now, and they never fail to draw comments at gun shows. Usually the question is, "Where can I get grips like that?"
PMRet - I've seen the holster recently. It's great for the Centennials and the Bodyguards. If I can find a pair of Lightnings for my Model 37, it'll be an option for me, too.
ECS
cowboy85306 - Thanks! I saw them years ago and thought they were great. Once I got my Model 13 it took several more years to find a pair. I've had these for ten or twelve years now, and they never fail to draw comments at gun shows. Usually the question is, "Where can I get grips like that?"
PMRet - I've seen the holster recently. It's great for the Centennials and the Bodyguards. If I can find a pair of Lightnings for my Model 37, it'll be an option for me, too.
ECS
ElectroMotive
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I appreciate the info on the grips.
Is it just me, or is anyone else thinking Crimson Trace would have something if they incorporated a laser into those grips?
Is it just me, or is anyone else thinking Crimson Trace would have something if they incorporated a laser into those grips?
Old Fashioned Six Shooter
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That is the holster that Tubbs carried his S&W Model 38 Bodyguard in on Miami Vice.
Sorry...I couldn't resist, but it is true.
elm_creek_smith
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Wowser! Put the laser in the top of the right-hand grip and shine it right down the side of the barrel!
I've also thought about having the neoprene grips replicated in some showy wood with lots of figure. They might need a liner of some sort to support the hammer shroud, though. I'm certain someone could do it.
ECS
ElectroMotive
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I'm new here, so I dunno what would have to be done, but I wonder if Bianchi and/or Pachmyar would consider a special run.
ElectroMotive
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Here are some pictures of a gun that a friend bought used at a gunshow. It is a 13-3 with an ANF prefix serial number. It came as pictured with a bobbed hammer and some type of baked on finish. We're trying to figure out what type of cylinder release this is:
Double-O-Dave
US Veteran
Electromotive:
It's an extended cylinder release latch made by Hogue and offered in, among other places, the Brownell catalog:
S&W REVOLVER EXTENDED CYLINDER RELEASE LATCH - Brownells for $64.99.
Regards,
Dave
It's an extended cylinder release latch made by Hogue and offered in, among other places, the Brownell catalog:
S&W REVOLVER EXTENDED CYLINDER RELEASE LATCH - Brownells for $64.99.
Regards,
Dave
bigtubby
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Are you sure on the holster I have a set of the lightning grips but the holster is listed for 2" J frames?
My Model 13-3 3" HB
This is my Model 13-3. I purchased it Brand New in March 2012. I only fired a few shot, it is a wonderful shooter. I painted the front sight, but I guess I can do a better job
I heard that I should not fire Magnums in this revolver, is this true ?
This is my Model 13-3. I purchased it Brand New in March 2012. I only fired a few shot, it is a wonderful shooter. I painted the front sight, but I guess I can do a better job
I heard that I should not fire Magnums in this revolver, is this true ?
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This is my Model 13-3. I purchased it Brand New in March 2012. I only fired a few shot, it is a wonderful shooter. I painted the front sight, but I guess I can do a better job
I heard that I should not fire Magnums in this revolver, is this true ?
Absolutely not. Shoot all the Magnums you want. S&W wouldn't have chambered it and marked it S&W .357 Magnum if they didn't intend the owners to use those loads.
The K-Frame is not as strong as the L or N-Frame, so if you put thousands of rounds through it, it will wear a bit faster than the bigger frames. Also, the use of 125 Grain loads is said to be hardest on them. That said, all my K-Frame carry revolvers, a 2 1/2" M66-1, a 4' M19-3 and a 3" M13-2 are always loaded with Federal 125 Grain loads. I just don't shoot a lot of them. For extended range sessions I stick to 158 Grain loads and just shoot enough of the 125 Grain loads to stay proficient.
Shoot it with Magnums and enjoy it.
Jim
Thanks a lot for the great advice. Its just tons of posts everywhere are warning about firing magnums in K frames. I will stick to 158 gr Magnums.
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