I recently acquired a 67-1 (serial starts with 24K) with matching box/paperwork/tools (not on-line). I don't believe it has had but maybe one box of ammo through it, if that. Beautiful piece that locks up tighter than practically any other Smith I own.
Now to the questions (please don't ask the "why's").
I was looking at speed loaders, specifically the Comp II as I've never owned them. As far as I have read they are larger than the HKS (which I currently have for other firearms). I've also read that Safariland/HKS are not on the quality standards they used to be. When swinging the cylinder out on the 67 I noticed that the original stocks protrude out much farther than I initially thought. What do you use for speed loaders? I'm not in the habit of throwing my money away on something that doesn't work and I don't care to replace/shave down (heaven forbid) the original stocks.
Seems to me that non +P ammo in 38 Special for SD is "almost" non-existent. I don't want to cause any premature wear and opinions are mixed as to +P's on the earlier 67's. I usually load a range round close to the same bullet weight/velocity as a SD round so the point of impact is pretty close. I like the "one and done" philosophy. Opinions? To answer ammo questions it would be for at home and occasional carry.
The specials as far as handguns go, IMHO, are just that, "special".
Thanks in advance for any info!
Now to the questions (please don't ask the "why's").
I was looking at speed loaders, specifically the Comp II as I've never owned them. As far as I have read they are larger than the HKS (which I currently have for other firearms). I've also read that Safariland/HKS are not on the quality standards they used to be. When swinging the cylinder out on the 67 I noticed that the original stocks protrude out much farther than I initially thought. What do you use for speed loaders? I'm not in the habit of throwing my money away on something that doesn't work and I don't care to replace/shave down (heaven forbid) the original stocks.
Seems to me that non +P ammo in 38 Special for SD is "almost" non-existent. I don't want to cause any premature wear and opinions are mixed as to +P's on the earlier 67's. I usually load a range round close to the same bullet weight/velocity as a SD round so the point of impact is pretty close. I like the "one and done" philosophy. Opinions? To answer ammo questions it would be for at home and occasional carry.
The specials as far as handguns go, IMHO, are just that, "special".
Thanks in advance for any info!