ginzo
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Now go find those wood grips. You did well!
Need advise please Model 29-2 cloudy nickel
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Target hammer, trigger and white outline, red ramp sights were standard on Model 29s. She looks pretty good, I think I would stop before I went too far.
Kinda cheap of him to show it with wood stocks and then remove them.
Kinda cheap of him to show it with wood stocks and then remove them.
THEWELSHM
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Yes it was cheap of him. I would have to send him pics of it polished up with some period grips
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wantmoresmiths
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I agree, it was bad business to change the deal by removing the original grips, but you still got the better end of the deal. Let's face it, most of us get rid of the factory grips as soon as possible. I found on old set of Herrett Shooting Star grips were the most comfortable on my model 29. They looked pretty good as well.
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looking good...good price...but if those were the S&W target grips in decent condition...he just took like $150+ from that gun
Double-O-Dave
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My thoughts exactly. If he were to try that with me, I'd have told him either the $200.00 or the shotgun comes back to me. Tnvol44, congratulations on your new revolver.
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Dave
tnvol44,
Although your pictures are a bit blurry I do not see any significant scratches or defects of the surfaces of your revolver. Given the intactness of the finish I think you can safely continue to gently polish with Flitz until the remaining areas of cloudiness are gone. I think nickel finishes are thicker and more durable than generally perceived. Make sure to avoid harsh solvents remaining on the nickel surface for any significant period of time. Ammonia containing products like original Hoppe's No. 9 have to potential to damage nickel surfaces. Many members have stated they have used Hoppe's No. 9 on nickel guns with no issues but they all state they wipe down the surface carefully and completely as soon as they can. When done polishing finish off with wax. Two popular waxes that seem to have a good track record with S&W Forum members are Johnson Paste Wax and Renaissance Wax. Congratulations on a good buy.
John
fat tom
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Pulling the original grips would be an even bigger "point of contention" for me! What a dick.
f.t.
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Yes I agree,this guy and myself do a lot of trading,I think he will use them for a later bargaining chip.That's ok because little does he know,I will be keeping this gun forever so I really don't give a **** about those factory grips(only the sake of having the correct numbered grips)but there are other wood stocks I like better.It will do him no-good to hold them because it won't work this time.The thing that it has done,is make me decide to keep my 66-1 he has been trying to get for over a year now,I wouldn't sell it to hime for five thousand dollars now.I agree it was such a dick move that he has destroyed a great friendship and trading place.
Yes I agree,this guy and myself do a lot of trading,I think he will use them for a later bargaining chip.That's ok because little does he know,I will be keeping this gun forever so I really don't give a **** about those factory grips(only the sake of having the correct numbered grips)but there are other wood stocks I like better.It will do him no-good to hold them because it won't work this time.The thing that it has done,is make me decide to keep my 66-1 he has been trying to get for over a year now,I wouldn't sell it to hime for five thousand dollars now.I agree it was such a dick move that he has destroyed a great friendship and trading place.
Wonder what he would have done if you had removed the buttstock of the shotgun and carried it away??
ACfixer
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This is where I'm at... I agree you got a great gun for a nice price, but I have nothing nice to say about your seller. I would have a hard time dealing with anyone that pulled a bait and switch or any other shady trick no matter how small. That isn't how men do deals.
BigBill
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I use the Simi-chrome polish it removes the milky look and light scuff marks the finish will look new again.
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Looks like it is cleaning up nicely! Well worth $500...
Thanks to all for your sharing of knowledge,I am very appreciative.Now that I have her looking good,I decided to take her out to the range and exercise a little.What a sweet shooting tack driver it is.Local ammo was limited to hornady leverevolution 225 gr FTX,this gun loves it.From a bench at 25 yards she shot a ragged hole for twelve rounds,the size of a fifty cent piece.I am more than satisfied with this great revolver.I have other wheel guns to burn magnum loads in but I would like to take it easy on this one for the most part,does anyone have any suggestions for a good 44 special ammo to run in this gun?Is there any drawback to shooting specials in her?Also would you members rather shoot 44 specials or just tame 44 magnum loads,thank you all for your sound advise,I am in awe at what a great group this is.
tnvol44:
Drop me a PM with your mailing address and I will send you a correct set of original target grips for your 29-2 !
I cannot believe someone would remove those grips after showing you the gun !
Just post a photo once you get them installed.
Very nice job !
Jerry
Drop me a PM with your mailing address and I will send you a correct set of original target grips for your 29-2 !
I cannot believe someone would remove those grips after showing you the gun !
Just post a photo once you get them installed.
Very nice job !
Jerry
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You,my friend,have just restored my belief that there are some good people left in this world.That's the most generous,kind thing anyone has ever done for me without knowing them at all.I sure do appreciate your kindness and I will pay it forward when possible.I sent you a pm with my mailing address,your gesture has changed the way I have been thinking about people in general.Thank you so much,and of course I will take several pictures and post them as soon as they arrive.This is the most awesome thing that's ever happened to me online.I am a true believer that the good things we do in life always come back to us seven fold.Thanks once again!!!
You,my friend,have just restored my belief that there are some good people left in this world.That's the most generous,kind thing anyone has ever done for me without knowing them at all.I sure do appreciate your kindness and I will pay it forward when possible.I sent you a pm with my mailing address,your gesture has changed the way I have been thinking about people in general.Thank you so much,and of course I will take several pictures and post them as soon as they arrive.This is the most awesome thing that's ever happened to me online.I am a true believer that the good things we do in life always come back to us seven fold.Thanks once again!!!
ginzo
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Your gonna find that here a lot...........
And not to criticize, but hit the space bar a little more often, makes it easier for us old guys to read your posts.
Welcome aboard. Again, great job on the cleanup!!!
And not to criticize, but hit the space bar a little more often, makes it easier for us old guys to read your posts.
Welcome aboard. Again, great job on the cleanup!!!
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Thank you sir,I have waited a long time on a model 29 and it was well worth the elbow grease to clean her up. There's just something special to me about the feel of a quality revolver.I know the semi's have their place and I do use one for every day carry,but there is a difference between a tool and a work of art.
In my state of Tennesseee,as long as you have a handgun permit we have the option to carry concealed or open.I think once I get some nice wood on her I will lug her along with me now and again.
This group is by far the best that I belong to,everyone is helpful and willing to answer questions that may be a little basic in nature without being sarcastic.
I have managed two different outfitters businesses in my career,one in which I gained a lot of knowledge of semi-auto handguns and trigger work on bolt action rifles.These revolvers are new to me as far as in depth mechanics,so if anyone needs any help from me and I can help,I am more than willing to do whatever I can for anyone.
Thank you sir,I have waited a long time on a model 29 and it was well worth the elbow grease to clean her up. There's just something special to me about the feel of a quality revolver.I know the semi's have their place and I do use one for every day carry,but there is a difference between a tool and a work of art.
In my state of Tennesseee,as long as you have a handgun permit we have the option to carry concealed or open.I think once I get some nice wood on her I will lug her along with me now and again.
This group is by far the best that I belong to,everyone is helpful and willing to answer questions that may be a little basic in nature without being sarcastic.
I have managed two different outfitters businesses in my career,one in which I gained a lot of knowledge of semi-auto handguns and trigger work on bolt action rifles.These revolvers are new to me as far as in depth mechanics,so if anyone needs any help from me and I can help,I am more than willing to do whatever I can for anyone.
I had the same problem around 40 years ago with my nickel model 27. Not knowing any better, I used some silver polish, with a very light hand. The cloudiness was removed, and the problem did not reoccur. Now that I know better, I use Flitz cleaner and wax.
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