Model 12 ?
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Erich
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A Model 10 would be the next best thing.
Bullet Bob
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Erich nailed it, tucked it in and put it to bed. The model 12 is almost exactly the same as a "skinny barrel" model 10.
FPrice
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Tell Kevin I would be willing to sell him a "model" which he could use for more Model 12 holsters.
popeye
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Depending on condition of gun you may want to save this gun from holster wear and carry something else. They are getting tougher to find an almost collector status. 12 - thru 3 had frames thinner than standard K frame. Starting with 12 - 4 frame thickness went to standard. Whatever model you have it won't effect holster fit, if you really want to carry it. I've had 12 - 2's and 3's
Maybe?? No maybe here.
Fastlane.- Put it back in the box. I have three 2" 12s and I carry the 2" Mod. 10 (that is for sale in the classifieds) because the 12s are "My Precious"--As in "Lord of the Rings". IMHO, the best revolvers Smith EVER made. And they have made a lot of great guns.----Tom
Fastlane.- Put it back in the box. I have three 2" 12s and I carry the 2" Mod. 10 (that is for sale in the classifieds) because the 12s are "My Precious"--As in "Lord of the Rings". IMHO, the best revolvers Smith EVER made. And they have made a lot of great guns.----Tom
Jim Watson
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Gee, folks,
Should I put my M12 in the back of the safe?
Will it be worth enough to retire on when Social Security goes bust or must my heirs wait for me to die for it to have appreciated enough to matter? Or will the BATmen confiscate it out of the lockup along with the rest of the guns under the Hillary administration?
Guns are too much fun to shoot to save as an investment, except maybe if they are both rare and old. But I don't have anything that old, my 1888 Smiths and 1899 Winchester are fine shooters.
Should I put my M12 in the back of the safe?
Will it be worth enough to retire on when Social Security goes bust or must my heirs wait for me to die for it to have appreciated enough to matter? Or will the BATmen confiscate it out of the lockup along with the rest of the guns under the Hillary administration?
Guns are too much fun to shoot to save as an investment, except maybe if they are both rare and old. But I don't have anything that old, my 1888 Smiths and 1899 Winchester are fine shooters.
Tamara
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It's just an alloy-frame K that seems to have had the frame blackened with a magik marker; it ain't like it's a Triple Lock or anything...
FPrice
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Fastlane...
"Maybe I should keep it as a collectors item."
Ahhh, I'd shoot it a little bit but I wouldn't make it my daily carry gun.
"Maybe I should keep it as a collectors item."
Ahhh, I'd shoot it a little bit but I wouldn't make it my daily carry gun.
Gordon
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Mdel 12's are questionable about + power ammo , at least the earlier thinner frames. I HAVE SEEN cracked frames and loose crane pivot holes on some over the years. They are fun though!
Tamara
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I just keep Remington target wadcutters in my Model 12. I figure they're not likely to hurt the gun should I drag it out to plink, and, in the unlikely event that I decide to tote the thing, I reckon they'd sting a mite...
Thanks all for posting. What I am going to do is put the model 12 back in the safe and purchase a model 19 to carry. Maybe I can carry something more than Remington target loads in it. Would hate to just sting someone if I had to use it.
I do not stand corrected
I said "IMHO" the best revolvers Smith EVER made. And humble it might be but I have more Smiths than I care to count including many non 12s than I would not part with. Still feel like the 12s are great guns, and correct, not made for a steady diet of +P. Probably no better or worse than any other alloy frame Smith. NOTE: I am trying to sell a Mod 19 in the classifieds. Bet a Mod 12 would not have lasted ONE day at same price and condition. -- Okay, my name is Tom and I am a Smith M&P junkie. I love the Mod 10 too!! But I shoot the crud out of them. You should see my truck gun.
Had to revise on the "sting" issue. "They" say the full wad cutter is a pretty fair defense load. Maybe, actually, probably. But your "as new" 12 will shoot all the modern .38 Special HP loads you can stuff through it with no problem. Sure as heck not limited to 148 WC. Not suggesting you do, just more of MHO.--Regard, Tom Soutter
I said "IMHO" the best revolvers Smith EVER made. And humble it might be but I have more Smiths than I care to count including many non 12s than I would not part with. Still feel like the 12s are great guns, and correct, not made for a steady diet of +P. Probably no better or worse than any other alloy frame Smith. NOTE: I am trying to sell a Mod 19 in the classifieds. Bet a Mod 12 would not have lasted ONE day at same price and condition. -- Okay, my name is Tom and I am a Smith M&P junkie. I love the Mod 10 too!! But I shoot the crud out of them. You should see my truck gun.
Had to revise on the "sting" issue. "They" say the full wad cutter is a pretty fair defense load. Maybe, actually, probably. But your "as new" 12 will shoot all the modern .38 Special HP loads you can stuff through it with no problem. Sure as heck not limited to 148 WC. Not suggesting you do, just more of MHO.--Regard, Tom Soutter
CMcDermott
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Have him fit the holster very tightly to the frame of the Model 10, and it should be okay for your Model 12. Up until S&W changed to match the other K-frames in 1984 with the 12-4 engineering revision, Model 12's frames were about 1/16 of an inch (0.080") thinner than the steel K-frame guns, and take slightly different stocks to fit correctly. Your gun purchased in 1976 would probably be a 12-3 or earlier, and would have the thinner frame.
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