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While reading a thread about custom 1911s being more accurate than "off the rack" 1911s because of tight tolerances and all of that stuff, I got to wondering whether the revolver platform might lend itself to greater accuracy than the 1911 because of the fixed barrel? Of course, there are a few...

I purchased this 1969 Agent from a Pawn / Gun store in Robbins, North Carolina several months ago. It has what appears to be a case number or evidence number and initials carved into the top strap. I occasionally carry this revolver and wonder about its history. A factory letter will tell me...

I had court in Raleigh on Friday morning (as a lawyer, not a defendant :)) but nothing in the afternoon...so I identified several gun shops / pawn shops to check out on my way back to Charlotte. I was hoping to find some older Smith & Wesson or Colt snubbies. Well, I found this 1969 Colt Agent...

A few weeks ago I posted pics of this 1973 Colt Cobra that I purchased on Gunbroker. It was modified to facilitate pocket carry, bobbed hammer, shortened grips, and a white sight insert that I could do without. I took it to the range and found the grip to be horrible. Like most of my other...

I picked up a new revolver this afternoon. It is a Colt Cobra (.38 Special) made in 1973 (not 1970 - that was an error). The previous owner had a gunsmith bob the hammer, cut the grip to fit flush with the bottom of the frame, and added a white sight insert (not crazy about the sight). I have...

The 2009 Smith’s are finally hitting the stores. This evening I picked up the new S&W 438 Bodyguard .38 + P. According to the paperwork…it was born on March 12, 2009. This is the 638 Bodyguard with the 442’s matte black finish. I noticed that it has a stainless barrel like the 642 and the...

This morning I got lucky and found a NIB Marlin 1894c .357 / .38 at the Charlotte, NC gun show. This particular model has been very difficult to find. I put 100 rounds through it this afternoon...good fun. Here are some pictures: Here it is with some Hornady LEVERevolution .357 ammo. The...

It has been a good week. I picked up a 1989 nickel S&W Model 38 on Saturday, and this afternoon found a mid-1970s S&W Model 34-1 (22 lr - square butt). I always carry a snub nose revolver, but it can get expensive to practice with .38 Special. The Model 34 is underpowered for self-defense but...

This is my favorite way to start a weekend…with a new snubnose revolver. Let’s see what is in the box… It is a nickel plated Smith & Wesson Model 38 with the original box, tools and paperwork from 1989. The only thing this needs before it enters the carry rotation is a Tyler...

Has anybody experienced this problem? I probably should have searched before asking...but damn, it just came off. A couple weeks ago I was shooting with the 7 round magazine and had several occurrences of the slide locking back (as if empty) with rounds in the magazine. I stopped shooting and...

I am strongly considering a M&P .40 Compact after having the opportunity to fire it a few weeks ago, but I need a little help. Is anyone here able to post a picture of an M&P Compact with a Glock 19 or 26? I could have made the size comparison at the gun shop...but I just remembered. Does...

I found this S&W Model 638 (No Dash) at a gun shop in Concord, NC a few weeks ago and passed on it….luckily it was still there this afternoon :). It came with no box or papers and a hideous large rubber Pachmayr grip which I immediately replaced with classic stocks and a Tyler T-Grip. According...

I just purchased an unfired Model 37 (1972) and plan to shoot / carry it. As far as lube goes, should I just put a drop down by the hammer or remove the side plate to lightly lube the internals (note, I know not to overlube). Thoughts? Thanks.

I found this new-in-box, unfired (even the tools are unopened) Model 37 at my local gun shop for a great price. It was tagged as being made in 1972, but I think that is a bit older. The serial number is 736JXX (X=omitted numbers). Any help with the date is appreciated. I left my S & W book at...

I am interested in the "classic" S&W Model 36 with case coloring. How well does this finish hold-up? Please post pics of case colored revolvers and share your thoughts. Thanks.

Posted 02 August 2008 10:30 PM I have quite a few J-frames and bought a Model 34 for cheap practice with the trigger pull. This is to share pictures of the great Model 34-2 I purchased this weekend (see below)and also to ask advice. This is my first 22 lr revolver. I bought the gun, gave it a...

I have been experimenting with stocks for the later “generation” Colt Detective Special / Cobra, trying to see what is aesthetically pleasing and functional for concealed carry. The factory wood looks great but prints like a brick. The factory rubber conceals well enough but…well, rubber just...

I just purchased a beautiful 1975 Detective Special. There is an "X" beneath the serial number in the crane area. I see no such marking on any of my other Colts from that year. Any idea what this means?

I saw a nickel plated Colt Cobra this afternoon. The serial number suggested that it was an early / mid-60s gun. The finish was smooth and shiny everywhere except the cylinder which appeared to be matte nickel finish. Note, it did not appear worn...the cylinder looked to be intentionally matte...