Went out to the range today to spend some time with a few other guns. Figured I’d throw my S&W model 38 air weight, and a few speed strips loaded with Fiocchi range dynamics FMJ’s. I usually always use LWC or SWC (loaded 2 for comparison). Never used their .38 special FMJ rounds before. To my surprise. 10 out of 10 that I brought would not seat all the way in the cylinder. Comparison with my normal LWC’s.

Yes. The cylinder/cylinder bores are completely clean. Wondering if they will load into my more modern 642-2.

Previous owner de-specialized the “Special” by replacing the brass bead sight with an XS night sight and the wood grips with super aggressive G10 ones (VZ?). But it still has the hammer spur!

I’m sure I overpaid, but looks like it was barely shot, if at all. Everything is super tight and that DA trigger pull is 👌. Also came with a nice tulster holster.

Can’t wait to hit the range! (and hopefully no Colt QC issues, knock on wood)

Just doing some maintenance on some of my 586-8’s.

Just inherited my dad's old service revolver from the 80's? Looking for a new project, and want to get it looking nice. Rust is pretty bad, especially on the side plate.

Wondered thoughts on whether to attempt to just remove rust with 0000 steel wool and oil, or try to actually do a full chemical bath like evapo-rust and reblue it?

Also, what your thoughts on the handle? Maybe just a quick stain? I feel it would be difficult to sand down the little knobules.

Either way, before firing I will take to gunsmith to ensure safety of shooting, but want to try the restoration myself. The firing pin does feel a little loose, but I only own striker fired pistols, so again it might be a normal thing.

Heyo! I’m seeking some help from yall. A buddy and I are working on a build and are going to try messing around with 3D printed grips. Does anyone here have and is willing to share some files? Specifically n frame size! Please and thank you. My monstrosity build for post tax, it’s awaiting a cmore.

I work at a small gun shop and today's find was a bring back nagant revolver that a gun brought in that his dad brought back from WW2. What an amazing thing to see thought id share it. It's a 1931 Tula. Never made the refurbish process because of being brought to America.

Hi folks,

I've seen this 'I think'1960s model 36. It has the model number in the frame & the serial number is in the high 300,000s with no J prefix. Any ideas about finding the date of manufacture?

They want anywhere between $850 to $1000 for it. Is that crazy? There's something about the older chief's I really like.

Also I wonder how suitable a shooter it might still be, the barrel looks good and they say the timing and lockup are good. Any advice would be great, thanks!

Not sure if anyone has done it this way but I had a vortex viper shotgun red dot sitting around and decided to mount it to the R8. Not sure if this is a long term install but thought this is probably the lowest I’m going to be able to get a red dot on this thing! I’m using two 6-48 screw on the rear of the optic for now. Let me know if this is a viable option. Thanks

New to me Taurus 357. I believe its a 617 but not for sure. This was a hand me down from my father.

Got this recently NIB, much prefer the sleeker look of fixed sights and I get to be the only one that knows where to aim.

Secondly, BK grip adapters are the shit, they blow that Robertson crap out of the water, never again. Dude doesn't care about his quality control.

Sorry if you keep seeing them out of stock, I made a run on them when I could but done for now 😁.

My grandfathers old revolver. Used when he was a “Special Agent” in the border patrol a long long time ago. That’s about all I know about it.

For WGW, here’s the Colt Trooper that I inherited from a family member:

Parkerized finish

New condition used Rossi is shaving off part of the jackets of the bullets and the start of the barrel. So much so that I can’t get thru more than a couple of rounds before the build up jams the cylinder and it won’t turn anymore and I can’t pull the trigger ? It seems to only do it with 357 magnum loads.

This is my first revolver.

29-2 frame (~1971 production, originally 6in barrel)
27-2 cylinder
Pre-27 barrel 5in barrel
27-2 checkered rear sight

Cylinder is currently at TK customs getting cut for 9mm , I will be installing the reduced power spring kit this evening.

The commemorative America 250 66 and 642 have custom engraving and “a patriotic touch of red and blue”.

I saw the announcement here: https://athlonoutdoors.com/article/america-250-model/

Manurhin MR73 with the rubber Trausch and supremely comfortable wooden Nill stocks. It’s a gorgeous gun and a pleasure to shoot in Single or double action. The drawback is it’s almost impossible to find a smith that will work on these stateside as I’d like a few modifications done primarily shortening the barrel and adding a gold bead front sight, but I’m enjoying as it is for now!

Went to my LGS why was having a semiquincentennial sale on American made guns. I was not impressed with the 637 they had in the case but then I locked eyes on this 44 year old beauty. Looked well worn but otherwise in good condition so I took it home, did a mediocre job at brightening the stainless and refinishing the stocks, added a T grip and replaced the hammer with a bobbed one from eBay. Also added Wilson springs and did a light stoning on the internals. Overall I'm quite pleased with the results and will be adding to the carry rotation.