Cleaning an S&W 317 Cylinder
Just picked up a new $&W 317 for the wife today. We went to the range, and shot around 80 rnds., and it seems like it's gonna be a really nice gun for her. She really likes the light weight, small...
View ArticleIdeas on grips for ruger super redhawk
I just bought a 454 casull in a ruger super redhawk. I really don't like the black houge grip it comes with. Any recommendations would be helpful. Im currently looking at eagle grips
View Article.45 / 410 Revolver?
Okay - was at a gun store last weekend and saw this Taurus revolver that will fire .45 long colt or 410 shells. Anyone have one? Anyone shot one?
View Article686 or a K6/DASA?
I sold a gun to a friend today and want to replace it. I have an itch for a S&W 686 3' OR a Kimber K6. I haven't laid my hands on either and am not familiar with current Smith quality, although I...
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Help identifying an Iver Johnson revolver
Hi all, I inherited this from my dad who inherited it from my grandfather. I'm pretty sure it's chambered in 38 S&W, but I'm wanting to confirm that as well as a manufacture date if possible. I've...
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Help identifying old Iver Johnson
Looking for some info on iver Johnson revolver serial # b13388 5 shot believe 32. Does anyone know manufacture date and is this a 32 sw or 32 acp? Or blackpowder? Thanks for any help.
View ArticleDouble action 44 mag.
In general I am thinking it would be fun to have a wheelgun in .44 mag. The desert eagle in .44 mag is fun, and tends to require hot loads. Most of my wheelguns are Rugers. I am open to S&W, and...
View ArticleColt King Cobra .22 6 inch barrel?
Unicorns, Sasquatch, conservative Democrat? Things rarely seen that "might" exist? Is the 6 inch barrel Colt King Cobra .22LR part of the list? Has anyone handled one? Seen a picture of one? I would...
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Iver Johnson' .38 Top Break
Was curious if anyone could help me identify exactly what year my gun was manufactured? Also what ammo is recommended? And Finally what is the market value of this particular model is. The serial...
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S&W 1917
So I am in a revolver acquiring phase and as I carry them this one caught my eye. It's an old LAPD gun. It looks gorgeous and frankly, I feel it has a history based on some marks and such.
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what is the value of a Ruger 357 magnum 100 7 shot pistol?
I bought this pistol for my older brother as a Christmas present, and the gentleman I bought it from purchased it brand new and only shot it twice. I was wondering what the value of this pistol is? I...
View ArticleKnowledge on the S&W 29
Gentlemen, I am interested in getting a Model 29 with a 8 3/8" barrel. I don't currently have a 44 Magnum and would like to add a nice blued one to the stable. When looking them up, there are many...
View ArticleAnybody have any .475 or .500 Linebaugh or .480 Ruger guns?
What do you think? Fun to shoot? Expense? Source of good but cheap bullets? Or is the whole idea nuts? I shot one of John Linebaugh's .500 guns in Wyoming once. It was fun but I have a hard time...
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First Year of Stainless Steel Super Blackhawk?
Anyone know conclusively when the first SS SBHs were introduced? Trying to help a guy on another forum who bought what he thought was a SS SBH but it looks like a blued version that someone had removed...
View ArticleWhy my wife is awesome. The story of a coveted Bearcat
This all started back in the 90's when my wife and I were newly married. Her parents were ping ponging between Fairbanks AK, where my wife was born and raised; and Western WA. They were trying to...
View ArticleSo my wife wants a gun now
Now my wife isn't a gun person, but with there being a wolverine that visits my property and bears, and puma and such, she wants a gun. I am suggesting a revolver, (she likes the ease of seeing if it...
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Gp100 Match champion front sight?
Bought a gp100 front sight for my… gp100. Turns out it doesn't fit and the dovetail is different than the other gp100s I've seen. I can't seem to find any info on what front sight actually fits this...
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Colt Single Action Revolver Experts Wanted.
I broke my firearm spending fast and bought a beat up single action revolver today. Can Colt Revolver experts tell me what I might have purchased. These are the only two pics I took. It is chambered...
View ArticleS&W "Ultimate Carry" Airweight Revolvers
Looks like Lipsey's and Smith & Wesson partnered together to create a new package for airweight revolvers. The new "ultimate carry" series comes in .32 H&R magnum (6 round capacity) or .38...
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What "makes" a target/competition revolver for you?
For the sake of this thread, we're talking about revolvers you use to shoot paper targets, bowling pins, metallic silhouettes, et al. While handgun hunting and self-defense most certainly are part of...
View ArticleModel 36 refinish
Good morning guys, I am waiting on a response from Ford Customs and Tim Copeland, but I was wondering if anyone else has had their Smith and Wesson refinished. I got a great deal on a no dash model 36,...
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Post pics of your revolvers!
What about a picture thread devoted to the traditional "equalizers"? You know, wheelguns. I'll get us started: Cimarron Lightning in .38 Special Rossi 972 and Taurus 605, both in .357 Magnum. Enfield...
View ArticleRevolvers you wish they made, but they don't ...
Sort of says it all. What wheelguns would you like that simply are not made? I'll get the party started: A double-action, top-break in a relatively common centerfire caliber. (There is a crazy...
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Revolver Bibliography?
What are some of your favorite books that deal exclusively, or at least primarily, with the revolver? Can be anything — history, gunsmithing, self-defense, make/models, military/law enforcement...
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What practices have made you a better revolver shot?
The thread title kind of says it; what practices, drills, disciplines, have made you a better revolver shot? It can be for target shooting, competition, handgun hunting, or whatever. Cheers.
View ArticleColt Python New Blued Version
So, just bought a 4.5 inch off guns.com. I probably got butt-bubblegummed, but it really appealed to me. Has anyone heard anything about the blueing process? I'm pretty sure it wont come close to the...
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What's the story on multi-caliber revolvers?
Saw this Taurus .357 that comes with a 9mm cylinder you can swap in. Any drawbacks to these? Taurus 692 - For Sale - New :: Guns.com This DA/SA revolver features a seven round capacity making it an...
View ArticleMiddle Magnum Match-Off: .41 Magnum vs 10㎜ Auto
Talking about revolvers here: Which of the middle "magnums" (of sorts) is your choice? The venerable .41 Magnum. Introduced in 1964. Impressive ballistics and fine revolvers chambered for said. For...
View ArticleWebley Gunsmiths
This one is backburnered for now.* However, I'll likely eventually find a Webley that suits my fancy and at the right price. Most specimens, however, are going to be around the century mark age-wise....
View ArticleRock Island M200 range report
Picked up an Armscor Rock Island M200 38 Special revolver from BiMart for $210. Bought two boxes of 38 Special ammo while I was at it, Ammo Inc 158gr TMC, and Federal 158gr LRN. The gun is 4" barrel,...
View ArticleWhat "makes" a fighting revolver for you?
Sort of a parallel thread to this one: what "makes" a fighting revolver for you? Make? Caliber? Sights? Grips? Accessories or whatever else? Can take either or both tracks: Selection for a revolver...
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"Snubby Love" Let's see your snubbies
@cigars started a thread in another forum that was turning into a "show your snubbies" and I thought I'd kind of redirect this thought here. Recently I've been gravitating back to revolvers and have...
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Experience with 640 pro?
Have a chance to pick one of for a decent deal. Have a lcr 38 but wanting my first smith. It's quite the drive so I figure I'd ask anyone how the trigger is? Any weird issues? Info on the pro seems...
View ArticleClassic Imperial British Revolvers: the Webley WG Army and Target
I stumbled across this older video this morning. Figured I'd pass it along in case others also find it neato. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tswjqQocbbA
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Can anyone tell me when this pistol was born (year)
I have a book for Winchester but not for Smith. It's a 32 short in pristine condition. The bore looks like it has never been fired, but it has. I have had it for years in the back of one of the safes...
View ArticleThe .38 S&W, the Cartridge Time Forgot?
Various factors let me to think of this old cartridge; a thread here looking for a production date on an older S&W which had me thumbing through a reference work on Smiths, noticing Buffalo Bore...
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Look at this magnificent piece
Guy brings in a gun for me to ship for him. Pulls out a 45 Colt 1897 Colt SAA. 95% maybe better. Magnificent gun. Sold it on gunbroker for $3400. Didnt even want to insure it.
View ArticleAre you a fan of Bisley style grips?
The title of the threads sort of says it; do you like Bisley style grips on your revolvers? If so, what wheelguns of yours are so equipped?
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S&W Ultimate carry J frame
Anyone see these in stores yet or get their hands on them? Can't seem to get a straight answer about if these are out or not, they look pretty awesome.
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