Origins of the Model 14 Full Lug & An Introduction to the SWCA

[D Brown]

Most interesting thread on the full lug Model 14's.

 

[SW CQB 45]

This is my 14-5 (BFWxxxx) that was tuned for me (50 yard B27 target front sight) by Bob Jones some years back. I dont think I have put 100 rounds through this gun. Timing on it is perfect.

I dont recall how I got it (likely GB) but its clean... no box. I would like to get original grips for it. As I understand the original post the grips are referred to as Combats.

So help a non educated SW wood fella.

are Combats referred to by anything else?

anything else I should know about finding the appropriate grips for my 14-5.

I am sure they are pricey....so I need to start saving some pennies as I am deep in on a custom 1911.

 

[D Brown]

Model 14-5 with Square Butt Combats

This is my 14-5 (BFWxxxx) that was tuned for me (50 yard B27 target front sight) by Bob Jones some years back. I dont think I have put 100 rounds through this gun. Timing on it is perfect.

I dont recall how I got it (likely GB) but its clean... no box. I would like to get original grips for it. As I understand the original post the grips are referred to as Combats.

So help a non educated SW wood fella.

are Combats referred to by anything else?

anything else I should know about finding the appropriate grips for my 14-5.

I am sure they are pricey....so I need to start saving some pennies as I am deep in on a custom 1911.

The original box just has them labeled as "SB", but I've never seen them referred to as anything but "Combats". There are two versions, square butt and round butt. For the Model 14-5 you would need to find Square Butt Combats.

Here's a couple of photos of my 14-5 that shipped from the factory on May 22nd, 1992. I've had it since it was new.

Model 14-5

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

They made the -5, then the -6. By golly, they then made the -7 Model 14 full lug....all in 6".

The 4" full lug is my favorite. Probably a few 8 3/8" ones floating around somewhere, but I've never had the opportunity at one. Were the 8 3/8" barrels offered in all three dashes?

Somewhere along the timeline, they changed the SB to a RB during the dash six. Mine came with rubber grips on the dash seven.

 

[SmithNut]

They made the -5, then the -6. By golly, they then made the -7 Model 14 full lug....all in 6".

The 4" full lug is my favorite. Probably a few 8 3/8" ones floating around somewhere, but I've never had the opportunity at one. Were the 8 3/8" barrels offered in all three dashes?

Somewhere along the timeline, they changed the SB to a RB during the dash six. Mine came with rubber grips on the dash seven.

While the 4" models (made for Roper Police Supply) are fantastic, the 6" guns are also great. Here's a photo of a -5 and a -7, separated by a handful of the -6 versions (two SB and 2 RB).

All are great.

 

[dave lehnert]

Howdy,
Trying to find mfg. date for a M-14-6, full lug, 38 Spcl., serial BRY4xxx. Cheers.
Dave

 

[SmithNut]

Howdy,
Trying to find mfg. date for a M-14-6, full lug, 38 Spcl., serial BRY4xxx. Cheers.
Dave

The factory doesn't track manufacturing dates, but they will provide shipping dates.
Call 800-331-0852, hit the prompts to S&W customer service and provide your full serial number to the Customer Service rep and they are happy to provide a ship date, normally the month and year but sometimes also the day.

.............SmithNut

 

[Sevens]

They will also return that information via e-mail request if you don't have luck with the telephone lottery. If it so happens that you have the original box with intact end label, the date is shown in Julian form with the 4 digit code under Spec Ordr headline.

 

[dave lehnert]

Finally snagged a 6" 14-6/ob in great shape, but, with target stocks. Had to fend off 2 rookies at the end of a Gun Broker auction. It's between there & here so no pics. Anyone have a build year range? Is < 3,000 built a sound quantity?
Cheers,
Dave

 

[Moo Moo]

Here is my 14-6 that I bought in 1996. I use it in Service Match which is a bit like PPC and WA1500.