As the title suggests, I have a a 21-4 that is not marked "Thunder Ranch". The serial starts with DAU, not TRS. The 3rd SCSW implies that is it is a 21-4, then it should be marked as a TRS. Anyone have any info on my variation?
Model 21-4, not Thunder Ranch
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Rick_A
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Not all were TR versions. I've personally handled a 2009 production gun in nickel without the logo. The "Classics" version was sold in blue, nickel, and color case frames with Altamont service style grips.
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Will attempt to add a pic, with Ahrends conversions stocks:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/trooperdan-albums-21-4-picture12821t-21-4-ahrends-right.jpg
http://smith-wessonforum.com/members/trooperdan-albums-21-4-picture12821t-21-4-ahrends-right.jpg
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Attached larger pic. Came out after the tr, but before the "Classics". Have changed out the grips, as the originals were a stained cheaper grade wood. The one owned is factory sighted in for 200 grain loads, shoots quite nicely and is well fitted.
A lot of people did not like the billboard attached to the tr version, and it wasn't very poplar at the time.
A lot of people did not like the billboard attached to the tr version, and it wasn't very poplar at the time.
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DFrame
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Mine is Nickel. The prefix is DAW for whatever that's worth. And No it's not a thunder ranch.
BTW it's become one of my favorites. Smooth as glass and VERY accurate.
BTW it's become one of my favorites. Smooth as glass and VERY accurate.
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My 21-4 is not a TR either. the grips that came on it were horrible. I changed the grips and the front sight to a patridge. The original FS was too short causing it to shoot high with my std. load of a cast 250 swc pushed by 7.5 grs. of unique.
Here is my Model 21-4 (not Thunder Ranch), serial # prefix is "DBB"
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii165/whopist/My21-4.jpg
It's a little different. S&W Logo on right side and the cylinder thumb release is the older round type. And small Magna grips.
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii165/whopist/My21-4.jpg
It's a little different. S&W Logo on right side and the cylinder thumb release is the older round type. And small Magna grips.
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Dennis The B
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Mine is prefixed CJL, shipped 2005, non TR. Round butt, with what looks like Ahrends stocks. I've added a set of Ahrends RB Combats. They're comfortable, and the revolver's a great shooter.
DFrame
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The original stocks on mine were just horrible tiny little things. I installed a set of Ahrends and never looked back. The originals are still in the box where they belong, not on a gun.
Mine is serial DCLxxxx, SKU 150183. Have barely shot mine. Got to find it in the safe to 'clear it's throat' at the range, but it's hidden behind a pile of J-frames. 
Would love to find a SB conversion grip, but the service Magna style, not the target style. This may not be possible.
Kaaskop49
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Would love to find a SB conversion grip, but the service Magna style, not the target style. This may not be possible.Kaaskop49
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75Vette
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Mine is serial DCLxxxx, SKU 150183. Have barely shot mine. Got to find it in the safe to 'clear it's throat' at the range, but it's hidden behind a pile of J-frames.
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bananaman
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I get on the auction site when I am looking for something. I like the looks of a 21, (without the T.R. gold emblem) I RARELY see any. Bob
