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I have a few S&W wheel guns and I enjoy the traditional aspect of them. They're what I'm used to shooting. However, sometimes I wonder about advancements in revolver technology and the seemingly limited variation outside of the same classic models from S&W and Colt and their clones. The...

Looks like this is what the "Smooth" campaign was about. I'm on board, have been waiting for the new Ruglin 1894s to come out and I like SS better than Cerakote. https://www.smith-wesson.com/1854 Edit: just saw the 19 1/4" barrel... That's really longer than I'd want. Still an interesting...

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10mm: A larger and faster round, with similar bullet weight (sometimes heavier if 200gr+ ammo) compared to .40. In average ccw sized guns (say 4" barrel or less), the ballistics can be strikingly similar compared to .40, but generally more penetration and expansion. Also, more RECOIL, and...

Howdy, I was looking into some Bianchi holsters and their firearm drop-down list has me a bit befuddled. Screenshot attached. My initial reaction was that the (medium) reference was redundant, since the K is a medium frame. But, perhaps they are referring to a ‘medium lug’ here, based on...

Has anyone used Breakthrough to clean a black J-frame? I've read about that particular solvent causing issues with some black finishes (Dan Wessons, if I recall correctly). Just want to make sure I don't cause any issues before I clean my M&P 340.

I'm thinking of buying a J-frame to accompany me on fly fishing trips. I'm looking for something light with a fully enclosed hammer as an alternative to a heavier semiautomatic. The M&P 340 has a good front sight, which is a major factor, as I do not like the 442 front sight. It would be...

Little 9mm...

https://www.smith-wesson.com/metal?preselect=true This looks interesting. An aluminum frame, optics ready, compatible with M&P 2.0 holsters, mags, palmswells, etc. They also say it has the 2.0 trigger, but I sure would like to see the Plus trigger in it.

The s/n is 506xxx with a V, but the V is stamped away from the s/n so it does not immediately precede the s/n. I gather that this means that it was around during WW2 but I recall seeing s/ns in the high 470xxx range with owners claiming that they were made in the 1920s. 470xxx to 506xxx is...

Hello, I just got my .44 S&W Model 629 PC yesterday. Everything looks normal except the sound it made when I dry fired it. None of my other revolvers sound like this, they just make 'click' sound. The new 629 makes 'chinkkkk' sound (like a small bell). I generally inspected the gun and...

Hi guys, I have a Smith and Wesson 640 Centennial that I purchased brand new back in 1991. I sent the gun to Smith & Wesson for a maintenance check. After they inspected the gun, they told me that I had expanded chambers and needed the cylinder replaced. They said it was most likely due to...

I’m cutting it off at snubby level for my definition of "pocket pistol," and my 642 may be too large to qualify as that although it can fit in pockets. I don't consider 9mm and larger subcompacts to be true pocket pistols. Pictured: Beretta Tomcat .32 ACP S&W Bodyguard .380 ACP S&W 642 .38...

I found a good Model 13-4 3" .357 magnum at a decent price. Very clean, perfect bore, super-smooth action, just a bit of wear at the muzzle. Doesn't appear to be fired much at all. Here is a quick photo for now:

So, I have a Ruger Wrangler, Talos addition. It's a fun .22 LR plinker for what it is. Although I would love a nicer Ruger .22 LR such as an LCR or a Single Six/Bearcat, or a Smith and Wesson .22 LR revolver, I hesitate to spend that kind of money on a .22 revolver. Especially a single action...

Ever since I read the Lucky Gunner article “Why the Best Snub Nose Caliber is .32,” I’ve been intrigued by the idea of a snub revolver in .32 H&R Magnum. Why didn’t that caliber become more popular? S&W and Taurus used to carry snubs in that caliber, but they’re since discontinued. Used S&W...

I bought a brand new factory S&W mainspring for my Model 29-2, only to realize it doesn't work! The new spring looks near identical to the original spring, apart from it being a little more flat when not installed. I put the new spring in, and the trigger pull weight was off the charts heavy...

I'm a newer firearms user who's read a lot without having done a lot, and I'm looking for advice from people who have some experience (read: actually know what they're doing) on a load I'd like to work up to be useable in both a carbine and an older revolver. I should also mention I'm up in...

I'm on the verge of finally being able to buy my big, modern DA revolver in .45 Colt, something I've been waiting for a long time. Ruger and Smith both make good guns, and this is easily going to be the most expensive gun purchase of my life, maybe the most expensive I'll ever make (unless I...

Why do so many treat the design and manufacture of double-action revos as if they're akin to designing and building space satellites or high tech automobiles? If you really consider a DA revo from a machine design/product engineering standpoint, they're not that big of a deal. Particularly...