Recent content by eocoolj

Hello: Can anyone recommend a magazine that focuses primarily on classic firearms, say from the 1880s through the 1980s when plastic started to take over? I'm envisioning something that would cover the collectible hunting, self defense, and military guns from the blued steel and walnut era...

Good morning all. I bought my first revolver a little over a month ago, a S&W 10-6 that i am very happy with. At that time, they also had a model 36 snub nose with a pretty decent amount of holster wear for $225. I have kind of been kicking myself for not buying it too, ands i was certain if i...

You guys will probably be stunned to hear that they also had a blued j frame in similar condition for the same price. The k frame was more what i wanted. I'm considering checking to see if they still have it but I'm pretty sure it went quick.

I assume the grips detract from the value, is that correct? I am assuming they are period after-market grips? They are actually kind of cool, there is just enough material removed from the left grip to give you a bit of a thumb-rest. My plan is to put some well-worn magna grips with a tyler...

It is most definitely a .38 special. I was commenting that I was looking for a .357 but I ended up settling on this model 10 due to the great price. Will not be attempting any .357s. Hot .38s on the other hand, are a different story.

I took it to the range on saturday to put a box of ammo through it and it shoots beautifully, both single and double action. I was really surprised how easy it was to keep on target in DA. Very soft recoil with FMJ plinking ammo. I'm really happy with it.

Wow I havent been on here for a couple weeks, surprising to see this thread still going. Click here to see what my decision was. Thank you all for your help.

I finally took the plunge and bought my first revolver. In the end price ended up being a big factor. I had been looking for .357 revolvers or possibly a 9mm autoloader, with a budget of roughly $500-700. I walked into a gun shop and saw this sitting in the rack, S&W Model 10-6, made in 1968...

Thanks for all the replies. I may have given the wrong impression here, this is my first handgun, not my first gun. Handguns are kind of a pain to get in new jersey so i went with long guns first. Very familiar with gun safety, etc. I am not really considering a .38/44 for concealed carry...

As far as the guns being obsolete, keep in mind that other than the size, I was seriously considering buying a 60 year old S&W Heavy Duty just because I like it. I am huge fan of walnut and blued steel. Hammer059, the glock is out of the question for the above reasons, but the sp101 I actually...

Hello all: Considering purchasing my first handgun and I want input on what to buy. For a long time I was strongly leaning towards a 1911, but I have recently come to the realization that if I am ever able to carry a gun in the future, I would not be comfortable with the "cocked and locked"...

Is anyone familiar enough with the history of these guns to know exactly what conditions these nazi proof ones were produced under? I am of Polish heritage, and the reason I dont want a Nazi proof marked gun is I am envisioning the Germans essentially turning all the Polish factory workers into...

Thanks for the info all, sounds like it will probably be out of my price range. FYI tark I have found the Nazi marked ones to be by-far the most common, and thats not really what I want to buy.

Hello All: I have become very interested in the Radom VIS handgun recently, and have begun looking for one. I have thus far been unable to find a pre-WWII, non-Nazi proof marked one, and I'm looking for some insight from you guys of exactly how much these guns are worth in good condition...

I wasn't sure where to put this, but figured the NFA guys would know best... I was reading this recent post on the firearm blog about how some muzzle brakes result in a much louder shooting experience for the shooter and/or those around him. The question is, has anyone ever built a device...