Show-N-Tell - The N Frames that You Shoot

[RKmesa]

Sometimes it is the safe queens that get all of the lime light, while the work horses are kept in our holsters and range bags each time we go to the range. Here is the chance to post photos of your favorite vintage N Frame revolver that is always in your hands when you want the best groupings...

Mine's an 8.375" barreled 5-screw 357 that came to me well broke in with lots of holster wear, edge wear on every high point, and some pinpoint pitting on the trigger guard and front sides of the barrel. The checkered rear sight had been replaced with a later grooved sight (no checkering) and a new hole was drilled in the top strap to fit the later front screw placement. Somewhere in its life it was fitted with a target trigger and target hammer with a trigger stop screw in the rear of the trigger. Since coming into my possession, it received a Nelson Ford action job, smoothing of the trigger edges, the inserting of a gold McGivern bead in the front sight and the addition of a 1960's set of smooth presentation target stocks that I traded a 5" 27-2 barrel for.

She is the finest shooting revolver in my stable and everyone who shoots her falls in love with her. So... last week she got a glamour photo shoot opportunity and here she is:













I'm looking forward to seeing your vintage N-Frames range time shooters...

 

[Leatherhead23]

You start the best threads, Richard!


Lemme get my popcorn for this one....

 

[Doc44]

Model 29-2 shipped in 1977. For shooting in a smaller caliber, the 28-2 with Herrett's does nicely. click on the photos for a better look

Bill

 

[bananaman]

I only have 1 that falls in this time frame. It was my 1st G.B. purchase. Similar to many others stories, I was looking for a 27. Couldn't find 1. So, I settled for my 28 no dash from 1960. I don't regret it one bit. The next time I post pics of it, will be with diamond targets on it. The Herretts do feel quite good! Bob

 

[TripleLock]

This one goes to the range every time I do.
Shipped September 1, 1915.

 

[keith44spl]

I carry and shoot this'n purty often,

Sometimes jest for the memories....

http://s420.photobucket.com/user/keith44spl/media/Elk Photo_zpspbxcvc0e.jpg.html



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[WCCPHD]

My N Frame Shooters

N frames are my favorite, despite my small hands and some difficulty shooting them with standard target grips.

As I am still a reserve law enforcement officer, after retiring with over thirty years of full time service, I am required to qualify with all my carry guns, so they are by definition "shooters." I have several other N frames that I hunt with or just shoot for fun. I have a bunch of N's that I don't shoot. Just haven't gotten around to shooting them yet.

First up: Model 25-2 Jovino. Qualified with this in October.





Model 27-2 Nickel. Qualified with .38 +P ammo. It is a joy to shoot.



Model 325 Night Guard. I retired this one when I got the Jovino






This is my deer hunting companion. Pre Model 29, 6.5 inch. I had to pay $425 for this one.



Model 25-6, .45 Colt Mountain Gun. I have used this one to dispatch several wounded deer.





I haven't gotten around to photographing my 3 7/8 inch, 610, 10MM, which I usually shoot with .40 ammo.

I also haven't gotten around to photographing my newest and favorite carry gun and shooter (and perhaps my most valuable gun) the 629-3 Lew Horton Carry Comp (or Mag Comp as they were called both), three inch, compensated barrel with fixed sights. To me this is the best revolver S&W ever produced.

 

[Toyman]

A registered Magnum shipped to Kansas City, MO. P.D. in 1939 refinished how many times ?
I use either 38 special 158 grain round nose or 148 grain wad cutters .

 

[rayb]

this one: 38-44 from 1955.

rayb

 

[bengal fan]

Whenever I go shooting these two are always with me!

38/44 King Super Police

38/44 Prewar Outdoorsman

 

[jsfricks]

I shot this old war horse a few months back and was very impressed.

 

[824tsv]

I have several thousand rounds through this Model 29-2. It's my favourite "shooter" revolver.

 

[1blindref]

Great thread topic Richard. N-frames are my favorite S&W's to collect and shoot. Here are a few of my favorite ones that I like to get dirty.

I love taking this 1917 to the range every now and then. When I shoot it, I always wonder if it saw any action and saved any of our guys butts.

This 4.5" RM was a Kentucky Highway Patrol training gun and out of all of my Smiths it has one of the sweetest triggers. It's been well loved and I'm continuing making it feel that way, but only with 38 specials.

This 1932 38-44 Outdoorsman goes to the range with me when I want to feel good about my shooting ability. It's laser beam accurate and an absolute pleasure to shoot. A set of KB Ropers makes it fit my hands perfectly. She's very close to being a safe queen, but too much fun to shoot to keep her locked up in the safe.

I shoot this pre model 26 in my gun clubs steel plate matches. There's nothing like ringing steel with a 45, and this gun gets it done! I added a set of relieved diamond targets to fill my hands.

This 3.5" 27-2 is my shooter Model 27. It keeps the miles off of my pre 27's. A nice set of targets makes it look and feel just right.

This 3" 625-3 is a blast to shoot and it gets dirty quite often. I've shot it in steel plate matches, and I've used it a few times as a CCW in a R.Grizzle holster.

And of course my wedding / BBQ gun, a 1939 factory nickel 38-44 Heavy Duty with a humpback hammer and jig bone grips in a custom made floral rig crafted by American Gun Leather (05CarbonDRZ). It shoots as good as it looks

 

[BC38]

OK, I'll play.

I believe the correct description (let me know if I'm wrong) would be model of 1950 44 Special (a.k.a. Pre-24) from 1956. It's been cut down from 6" to 4-1/2" but it is one sweet shootin' 44.

This photo was taken at the LGS where I bought it.

 

[series guy]

Like most here I have J, K, L, and N frame revolvers but the N frames hold a special place in my heart. They never fail to make me look good and put a smile on my face.
Here's my old beat up Triple Lock, and a 25-2 converted to .45 Colt.

 

[series guy]

Then there's a few Model 28s and my Stealth Hunter I call Big Ugly.

 

[series guy]

Then a couple more .45 Colts and a .44 Magnum.

 

[Leatherhead23]

Here's a fun shooter...

 

[series guy]

That's gorgeous!

 

[The Gila Bender]

My favs are a reliable old Transition HD, a weathered and worn Transition .44, a spiffy 24-3, and a big ol' 29-5 Classic.