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Posted: 6/17/2023 6:53:08 PM EDT
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Model 51 .22 Magnum. Model 34-1 .22 LR
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Posted: 6/17/2023 11:52:21 PM EDT
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 6/18/2023 11:49:59 AM EDT
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Got an itch for a .357mag
I assume I can't go wrong with 4" 627 Pro, correct? Other than getting lucky and finding a deal on a older used gun, I'm going to be looking at ~$800-$1k, yes? |
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Posted: 6/18/2023 12:49:20 PM EDT
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K-Frame is best frame. My 1951 K-22 Masterpiece, 3rd Model. I added the grip adapter.
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Posted: 6/18/2023 12:59:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LordEC911: Got an itch for a .357mag I assume I can't go wrong with 4" 627 Pro, correct? Other than getting lucky and finding a deal on a older used gun, I'm going to be looking at ~$800-$1k, yes? You're not far off on a price range, allowing for great deals and high price range locations that price range can be expanded by $200 on each end. |
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Posted: 6/18/2023 1:05:59 PM EDT
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Forgot about my old Model 12.
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Posted: 6/18/2023 1:23:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LordEC911: Got an itch for a .357mag I assume I can't go wrong with 4" 627 Pro, correct? Other than getting lucky and finding a deal on a older used gun, I'm going to be looking at ~$800-$1k, yes? $900 Then a lot at $1100  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/19/2023 10:56:46 PM EDT
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Do I love pain??? Yes, I do. Otherwise, I would not get a 3" 44 mag revolver...
But sometimes there is too much pain, so I traded my 460V for it! :)  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 6/19/2023 11:05:13 PM EDT
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 Scoped revolvers count, right? |
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Posted: 6/19/2023 11:11:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Samal: Do I love pain??? Yes, I do. Otherwise, I would not get a 3" 44 mag revolver... But sometimes there is too much pain, so I traded my 460V for it! :) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/277406/355307658_6571412629576000_6463418869036-2857597.JPG Looks familiar… 
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Posted: 6/21/2023 12:53:35 PM EDT
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I just can’t wait for revolver month…
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Posted: 6/21/2023 1:08:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MedmanKS: Looks familiar… https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/528302/6D164742-2192-4B83-99CF-1DEA81DBD5AD-2701192.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MedmanKS: Originally Posted By Samal: Do I love pain??? Yes, I do. Otherwise, I would not get a 3" 44 mag revolver... But sometimes there is too much pain, so I traded my 460V for it! :) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/277406/355307658_6571412629576000_6463418869036-2857597.JPG Looks familiar… https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/528302/6D164742-2192-4B83-99CF-1DEA81DBD5AD-2701192.jpg I like those wood grips. Wouldn't mind having something similar for my .500. |
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Posted: 6/23/2023 4:49:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hollowhandle: I just can't wait for revolver month  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/23/2023 5:58:36 PM EDT
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Picked up a trio of nickel Smiths this week.
581 4” 10 HB 3” 49 2” 
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Posted: 6/26/2023 10:17:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: I like those wood grips. Wouldn't mind having something similar for my .500. |
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Posted: 6/26/2023 10:23:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Samal: they are actually terrible! the fit to the frame on the top rear is so bad, it bites into the thumb every shot. it was not just me, saw the same feedback from youtube videos. Altamont grips are on the way Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Samal: Originally Posted By shack357: I like those wood grips. Wouldn't mind having something similar for my .500. |
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Posted: 6/26/2023 10:36:51 AM EDT
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Found some old Rogers Safariland grips like what I had on an old Python years ago. Like shaking hand with an old friend. 3 and 4" Pythons should not come with targets and the gunfighter Altamonts are pretty nice.
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Posted: 6/26/2023 1:35:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Miami_JBT: Current S&W wood grips fit horribly across the board. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Miami_JBT: Originally Posted By Samal: Originally Posted By shack357: I like those wood grips. Wouldn't mind having something similar for my .500. Because they're Altamonts |
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Posted: 6/26/2023 1:42:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Because they're Altamonts Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Originally Posted By Miami_JBT: Originally Posted By Samal: Originally Posted By shack357: I like those wood grips. Wouldn't mind having something similar for my .500. Because they're Altamonts  Attached FileHelps that quality control was better two decades ago. 
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Posted: 6/26/2023 1:46:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Samal: they are actually terrible! the fit to the frame on the top rear is so bad, it bites into the thumb every shot. it was not just me, saw the same feedback from youtube videos. Altamont grips are on the way Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Samal: Originally Posted By shack357: I like those wood grips. Wouldn't mind having something similar for my .500. That sucks. |
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Posted: 6/26/2023 2:01:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Riter]
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Mod 19 I refinished for someone. It was only polished up to 320 grit (didn't have 400, 500 or 600). At least I removed the scratches and most of the pits. Stocks were lightly sanded to remove the laquer and then six coats of TruOil applied. I did not do anything to the trigger or hammer, both of which had rust. The rust was removed and the parts oiled. They're casehardened and I didn't want to remove any surface metal.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 6/26/2023 11:18:13 PM EDT
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After WECGOGing some aluminum stock from Amazon, my fancy race holster finally fits my 8 3/8" barrel S&W 29. ICORE, here I come!
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Posted: 6/28/2023 2:26:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/28/2023 3:16:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Riter: Mod 19 I refinished for someone. It was only polished up to 320 grit (didn't have 400, 500 or 600). At least I removed the scratches and most of the pits. Stocks were lightly sanded to remove the laquer and then six coats of TruOil applied. I did not do anything to the trigger or hammer, both of which had rust. The rust was removed and the parts oiled. They're casehardened and I didn't want to remove any surface metal. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/53/Rev1_jpeg-2864408.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/53/Rev2_jpeg-2864409.JPG Still have to put a red ramp front sight on for the owner. Looks great. Too bad you're not closer, I'd have you do the same to my model 10. |
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Posted: 6/28/2023 3:18:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/30/2023 12:27:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/17/2023 2:31:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/17/2023 2:33:53 PM EDT
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Finally got some stocks for my 44
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Posted: 7/17/2023 10:19:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/17/2023 11:00:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/20/2023 10:53:57 PM EDT
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My most recent acquisition, a 3" S&W 65-2:
 Attached File Attached File Attached FileKeen eyes might notice the recessed cylinder, but the absence of a pinned barrel. Both of those features went away in 1982 with the release of the 65-3. The serial number of 7D7xxxx reveals it was made in 1981, so it was likely they ran out of pinned barrels, and this was one of the first to be built with an unpinned barrel. |
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Posted: 7/23/2023 1:57:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/23/2023 2:08:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/26/2023 4:49:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/26/2023 6:33:21 PM EDT
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 Attached FileMy latest acquisitions, a 1961 6" Model 28 (no dash) Highway Patrolman and a 1999 642-1. |
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Posted: 8/10/2023 8:09:11 PM EDT
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Mid-1920s S&W Model 1905, 4th Change Target model in .38 Special.
 Attached FileI have a 1932-vintage Colt Shooting Master in .38 Special on the way. It's one of 3,500 Shooting Masters built by Colt. Pics forthcoming after I get it, hopefully early next week. |
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Posted: 8/10/2023 9:28:53 PM EDT
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SWEET!
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Posted: 8/11/2023 10:06:35 PM EDT
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Picked up a 66-8 since the Carry Comps are still ridiculously expensive. Needs action work and sights for sure. Got blisters on both index fingers from dry firing, lol. Had these grips and one of Tony's cylinder releases in the spare parts box, so they were installed after I finished the initial detail strip/clean.
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:04:56 PM EDT
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Today after work I picked up my latest acquisition: a 1932 Colt Shooting Master in .38 Special. This is one of 3,500 Shooting Masters built by Colt from 1931 through 1938 and was the most expensive model in their line, at $52.50 (about $1138 today). Of them, 2,500 were chambered in .38 Special. The gun is basically the same as a New Service Target but with a slightly different grip.
Next to my S&W Model 1905, 4th Change Target K-Frame for scale:  Attached FileThe front and rear grip straps are hand checkered. Note the size of the cylinder in comparison with the charge holes, reminiscent of a S&W N-Frame .357  Attached FileI happened to have an old Pachmayr size 6M grip adapter in my stash. IIRC the size 4S is correct for the New Service but this is close enough.  Attached FileI'm not sure if the grips are original since they look brand spanking new and are not serial numbered (I don't know if they should be serial numbered to the gun, however). The bore and chambers are all excellent. Timing and lockup are spot on. The SA trigger is very light with no creep or takeup. The DA pull is very smooth but long and heavy. As a target revolver this was intended to be shot SA anyway. The New Service / Shooting Master (and the smaller Official Police) were rated by Colt to handle the .38-44 High Speed loads intended for the S&W Heavy Duty and Outdoorsman (158 grain bullet at 1,125 FPS). I don't plan to shoot a lot of those but I will definitely give some a try. I can't wait to shoot this next weekend. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:25:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Today after work I picked up my latest acquisition: a 1932 Colt Shooting Master in .38 Special. This is one of 3,500 Shooting Masters built by Colt from 1931 through 1938 and was the most expensive model in their line, at $52.50 (about $1138 today). Of them, 2,500 were chambered in .38 Special. The gun is basically the same as a New Service Target but with a slightly different grip. Next to my S&W Model 1905, 4th Change Target K-Frame for scale: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/shooting-master-vs-k-frame-left_jpg-2919787.JPG The front and rear grip straps are hand checkered. Note the size of the cylinder in comparison with the charge holes, reminiscent of a S&W N-Frame .357 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/cylinder-back-strap_jpg-2919793.JPG I happened to have an old Pachmayr size 6M grip adapter in my stash. IIRC the size 4S is correct for the New Service but this is close enough. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/shooting-master-grip-adapter_jpg-2919795.JPG I'm not sure if the grips are original since they look brand spanking new and are not serial numbered (I don't know if they should be serial numbered to the gun, however). The bore and chambers are all excellent. Timing and lockup are spot on. The SA trigger is very light with no creep or takeup. The DA pull is very smooth but long and heavy. As a target revolver this was intended to be shot SA anyway. The New Service / Shooting Master (and the smaller Official Police) were rated by Colt to handle the .38-44 High Speed loads intended for the S&W Heavy Duty and Outdoorsman (158 grain bullet at 1,125 FPS). I don't plan to shoot a lot of those but I will definitely give some a try. I can't wait to shoot this next weekend. Wow! That's pretty. Wonder if people were shooting 38/44s through these back in the day? |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:27:07 PM EDT
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Been carrying my 629 quite a bit
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:33:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BillythePoet: Wow! That's pretty. Wonder if people were shooting 38/44s through these back in the day? Almost certainly, especially in the New Service .38s that were adopted by several law enforcement agencies, including the US Border Patrol. For that matter, I bet more than a few people shot .38/44s through K-Frames even though they shouldn't have. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 7:50:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Almost certainly, especially in the New Service .38s that were adopted by several law enforcement agencies, including the US Border Patrol. For that matter, I bet more than a few people shot .38/44s through K-Frames even though they shouldn't have. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Originally Posted By BillythePoet: Wow! That's pretty. Wonder if people were shooting 38/44s through these back in the day? Almost certainly, especially in the New Service .38s that were adopted by several law enforcement agencies, including the US Border Patrol. For that matter, I bet more than a few people shot .38/44s through K-Frames even though they shouldn't have. Allegedly, any "numbered" K frame can handle 38/44 and even a light diet of .357mag. At this point in history, there are too many affordable, robust guns floating around to risk damaging a classic though. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 9:43:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Mid-1920s S&W Model 1905, 4th Change Target model in .38 Special. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/m1905-target-left_jpg-2915331.JPG I have a 1932-vintage Colt Shooting Master in .38 Special on the way. It's one of 3,500 Shooting Masters built by Colt. Pics forthcoming after I get it, hopefully early next week. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 9:45:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Today after work I picked up my latest acquisition: a 1932 Colt Shooting Master in .38 Special. This is one of 3,500 Shooting Masters built by Colt from 1931 through 1938 and was the most expensive model in their line, at $52.50 (about $1138 today). Of them, 2,500 were chambered in .38 Special. The gun is basically the same as a New Service Target but with a slightly different grip. Next to my S&W Model 1905, 4th Change Target K-Frame for scale: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/shooting-master-vs-k-frame-left_jpg-2919787.JPG The front and rear grip straps are hand checkered. Note the size of the cylinder in comparison with the charge holes, reminiscent of a S&W N-Frame .357 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/cylinder-back-strap_jpg-2919793.JPG I happened to have an old Pachmayr size 6M grip adapter in my stash. IIRC the size 4S is correct for the New Service but this is close enough. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/shooting-master-grip-adapter_jpg-2919795.JPG I'm not sure if the grips are original since they look brand spanking new and are not serial numbered (I don't know if they should be serial numbered to the gun, however). The bore and chambers are all excellent. Timing and lockup are spot on. The SA trigger is very light with no creep or takeup. The DA pull is very smooth but long and heavy. As a target revolver this was intended to be shot SA anyway. The New Service / Shooting Master (and the smaller Official Police) were rated by Colt to handle the .38-44 High Speed loads intended for the S&W Heavy Duty and Outdoorsman (158 grain bullet at 1,125 FPS). I don't plan to shoot a lot of those but I will definitely give some a try. I can't wait to shoot this next weekend. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 10:56:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chase45: Been carrying my 629 quite a bit https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/161977/20230807_125528-2911707.jpg 
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Posted: 8/19/2023 11:49:02 PM EDT
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Got to try out my Colt Shooting Master for the first time tonight. First 38 shots (yeah, I yanked one):
 Attached FileI also fired some stouter loads: 178 grain Keith on top of 5.3 grains of Unique. The Shooting Master is a large frame revolver perfectly comfortable wiht +P or even .38/44 High Speed loads. Accuracy with these was good, too. While I was there I also ran a bunch of the Keiths through my Model 28-2. I brought it along to see how the Shooting Master compared with an N-Frame since they are roughly comparable. |
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Posted: 8/22/2023 4:17:45 PM EDT
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I just spent about an hour and half talking to Nelson Ford The Gunsmith in Phoenix. If you are like me and geek out about the Golden Era of handgunning, he's an amazing guy. He was showing me guns and pics of people and places from when he got started in the early '80s. I mentioned Fermin Garza and his modern take on King mirror sights, which led to him telling me that he purchased Bob Chow's entire stock of King parts in '82. Nelson said it was about 45lbs of sights and such. That's probably worth a small fortune today. I ended up dropping off my 66-8 for an action job and front sight replacement. I got to finger bang some guns he's completed and impressed is an understatement. Mr. Ford says he's closing shop next summer, so don't delay if you are wanting work done.
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Posted: 8/22/2023 4:28:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Nakanokalronin]
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Webley "WG" in .455 Webley. The cylinder is uncut, it wears the original undamaged grips and it's the original blued finish. It's the exact configuration used in Indiana Jones. It's got a fantastic trigger and is still quite accurate.
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Posted: 8/23/2023 8:11:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dave_Markowitz: Today after work I picked up my latest acquisition: a 1932 Colt Shooting Master in .38 Special. This is one of 3,500 Shooting Masters built by Colt from 1931 through 1938 and was the most expensive model in their line, at $52.50 (about $1138 today). Of them, 2,500 were chambered in .38 Special. The gun is basically the same as a New Service Target but with a slightly different grip. Next to my S&W Model 1905, 4th Change Target K-Frame for scale: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/shooting-master-vs-k-frame-left_jpg-2919787.JPG The front and rear grip straps are hand checkered. Note the size of the cylinder in comparison with the charge holes, reminiscent of a S&W N-Frame .357 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/cylinder-back-strap_jpg-2919793.JPG I happened to have an old Pachmayr size 6M grip adapter in my stash. IIRC the size 4S is correct for the New Service but this is close enough. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54763/shooting-master-grip-adapter_jpg-2919795.JPG I'm not sure if the grips are original since they look brand spanking new and are not serial numbered (I don't know if they should be serial numbered to the gun, however). The bore and chambers are all excellent. Timing and lockup are spot on. The SA trigger is very light with no creep or takeup. The DA pull is very smooth but long and heavy. As a target revolver this was intended to be shot SA anyway. The New Service / Shooting Master (and the smaller Official Police) were rated by Colt to handle the .38-44 High Speed loads intended for the S&W Heavy Duty and Outdoorsman (158 grain bullet at 1,125 FPS). I don't plan to shoot a lot of those but I will definitely give some a try. I can't wait to shoot this next weekend. Very nice classic! The oversize cylinder makes it look like a .22 with nothing else for scale! |
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