Smith and Wesson model 36

[ArchAngelCD]

Mike, I think you are going to like those Uncle Mike's Boot Grips which are on your M36. They are the rubber replicas of wooden Craig Spegel grips which I find help in reducing the felt recoil. They are very controllable IMO.

My M36 came with the original S&W service grips on old. I added a Tyler T grip just to keep them on my revolver.

Here is a photo of my M36:



And a photo of the M36 with a 1948 S&W M&P:

 

[housecat]

I bought a M60 about 1975. Carried it in the woods every day for wild dogs when I cruised timber solo in eastern NC. Its had thousands of rounds through it, mostly JHP and shot (snakes). Tight and as-new today! One of the best buys I ever made at $133 (I think).

You beat me to it. My Model 60 has fired thousands of rounds of standard 38 spls, and I don't know how many wadcutters. It is just as tight today as when I bought it decades ago. I do envy the price you paid for yours since mine was significantly more expensive, but it is still well worth what I paid.

 

[Hondo 60]

I've read a couple remarks saying that the model 36 is not for regular shooting at the range for various reasons related to long term durability.

That is absolute manure!

I personally wouldn't want to shoot hundreds of +p, but an all steel Model 36 is about as durable as they come.