I'm working on that. I think the missus put her camera out of reach...hmmm...wonder what she's trying to tell me?
I promise to have some hopefully decent pics posted soon.
Another Addition to My S&W Family
I made a long delayed trip to my local gun store last week and low and behold, they had not one, but TWO used S&W revolvers. One was a nickle Model 28 4", but it was an aftermarket nickle job and was terrible! I eyed the other, a Model 19, and asked to examine it. She was pinned and recessed and in excellent shape. I went home and mulled it over.
After weighing the pros and cons, I discussed it with my better half and made it mine.
It's a 4" with beautiful target stocks, a serial number which shows it was made in 1970, 98% overall, easy. The double action pull was sweet, and the single action typical S&W.
I really love K frame S&W's. If I could just find one of these in the round butt, 2 1/2" barrel format (the next time I have some disposable cash)...ahhhh, heaven!
After weighing the pros and cons, I discussed it with my better half and made it mine.
It's a 4" with beautiful target stocks, a serial number which shows it was made in 1970, 98% overall, easy. The double action pull was sweet, and the single action typical S&W.
I really love K frame S&W's. If I could just find one of these in the round butt, 2 1/2" barrel format (the next time I have some disposable cash)...ahhhh, heaven!
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I promise to have some hopefully decent pics posted soon.
He shoots, he scores! :thumbsup:It must be contagious... I just bought a 4" blue M19 with a s/n of K4... 99%, rr, w/o, TT, TH, TS and, sadly, the original box
Thanks, Pete. There's just something about a K-frame that's just right. Now, I've gotta keep my eye open for a Model 15 with a 4 inch barrel (did they make a round butt 2 1/2 inch M-15?). Carried one in the USAF where my post dictated it, and shot it in competition in 1979 and 1980. You really don't see many around here.
If you spot one in decent shape and they don't want and arm and a leg for it, holler at me.
If you spot one in decent shape and they don't want and arm and a leg for it, holler at me.
Okay. I think I've got a decent photo of my new to me Model 19. Let's see if I can get it posted here.
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo91/IrishCop/20110818_57.jpg
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo91/IrishCop/20110818_57.jpg
Yeah, Pete. It really is a pretty nice polish on that sixgun. I'm glad it seemed to have spent most of it's time in a drawer or safe.
I was first drawn to the Model 28, but the nickel was an aftermarket job. Even the sights were nickle plated. And it was peeling off.
mg: Shame. A 4 inch Model 28 is a nice working gun.
Okay, Pete. Now, since you brought it up, YOU gotta take the picture.(Better find some way to make this work related, 'cause you're gonna be sick for a long, LONG time!)Since this is Terry's thread that the twerp spammed, how about tying up his monitor with pop-ups of Terry in a red nappy and thigh-boots?
He could pose with his new K-19 (there, we're back on topic)
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Somehow, I get the impression that the producers of "ZARDOZ" did not seek input from the NRA...
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Hope you can get the mental image out of your mind, Charlie. Hell, I shower in the dark so I don't have to look!
mg:And good score on that K-38!
Danke, Ed. Although at 25 feet, I should be able to THROW the bullets and get group about that small
Heck, Bubba, that revolver looks great, the grips are beautiful and the price...well as Ralph Kramden used to say..."HominaHominaHominaHomina!"
Pete, the SCSW shows serial numbers 1-209271 as being manufactured between 1917 and 1946. Early post WW-I is my best guess. You could have it lettered and nail it down.
And I am absolutely GREEN with envy. She looks great! Let us know how it shoots! (And if you got a hat, a whip and a leather coat, you could do the whole Indiana Jones thing!
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Done deal, Pete. Just call my cell. I go back to work next Tuesday, the tenth. You can drop by the S.O.
Beemer, I've owned a couple of Model 66's in my time, but this is my first blue steel version of that platform. Never really put a whole lot of magnums through any of them.
The popular wisdom is that they are NOT made for constant shooting with magnum loads, and I admit that it seems logical. Some say it's only the 125 grainers that cause the problem, that they shoot 158 grain magnums exclusively and have no problems.
Personally, I practice with .38's, and even carry with 158 grain SWCHP's in the +P loading, and save the hot 125 grainers for invading muslim hordes or the zombie apocalypse.
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