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For what do you intend to use this? That makes a difference. I have had, and tried to carry, the 3” barreled revolvers. The only 3” revolvers that carry well for me are the I and J frames. In the N frame, the easiest for me to carry is a 4”. The two cartridges are similar enough to be...

Elmer Keith wrote that if he were restricted to factory ammunition, he would be very happy to use the Remington blackpowder 45 long Colt ammunition. After his death, one of his SAA’s was found loaded with that same ammunition. Kevin

Once you learn how to shoot double action, there is no need for thumb cocking a da revolver. Kevin

Of course, it could be restored. Someone is selling revolver that have the frames cut in two. Finding the correct frame, cut the triggerguard, match it to the frame and weld it in place. Frames are not hardened so that is not an issue. Or find a good welder and it becomes less of an issue...

My thoughts, I wish I had this one when competing in PPC. Kevin

At that point I will partially resize the case and keep screwing in the FL die until the case chambers. Sometimes 3/4 sizing works. Sometimes it has to be FL sizing. It depends on the chamber. Once it fits, back to neck sizing until it doesn’t. Kevin

Generous is being kind. They cut them big to work in the trenches. They must have been anticipating pebbles getting stuck to the ammunition! Glad you understand the neck sizing idea. I am a big fan. I also partial resize instead of FL resize when I can. It adds a few reloads to the case. My...

Diamond Magnas, for any frame, are sought by folks who have bought revolvers of that era, but have other stocks on them. I collect 45 ACP, N frames. You would be surprised at how many come with rubber grips on them! Kevin

If you intend to reload, do NOT full length resize. The chambers on all Enfield are cut generous to allow dirty cartridges to chamber. Once fired, all your cartridges are sized to that chamber. Neck size only. Kevin

In Israel they carried all the self loaders in condition three, chamber empty, hammer down. Upon drawing, the slide was racked, a cartridge was introduced into the chamber and the hammer was cocked. The reason for this, at that time, they were happy to get ANY self loader someone donated or...

If you like it, keep it! Kevin

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Unfortunately, your friend overpaid for that revolver. The grips are worth the most on that package. I have a set of stamps, whose name would you like to see on what firearm? Without ironclad documentation, that name means nothing. And, are we even talking...

Time out! The 55 grain load I mentioned is the Army BLACKPOWDER Load. Elmer was not known for soft loads. Kevin

And the Army needed to reduce the load to 55 grains because of the complaints received using the rifle load in the carbines. Kevin

This revolver intrigues me more than it should. I am not a fan of K frames but my interest is piqued. This information was shared with me by Jim Carter, “…Here are the 6 or 7 (Triple Lock models only) pre war fixed sight frame serial # locations which are also the locations remaining after...

”… I just picked up a Smith and Wesson 357 cant find model number looking for any information…” Some more information could get you better answers. Or images. What is marked on the right side of the barrel? What is marked on the left side of the barrel.? What is the serial number? It looks...

PPC competition uses a black target. Never had a problem. Kevin

I started accumulating firearms about 6 decades ago. I started collecting about 5decades back. I have bought and sold 4 collections and am currently building my last. They are merely firearms, I am but a temporary caretaker. My accumulation gets sold to whoever has the money. My...

I collect them. The image appears to show a well made copy. Kevin

So, revolvers are no good for self defense? Kevin