[twoblink]

Not that I can find ANYTHING on the S&W page :cuss: :banghead:

Trying to show my girl what a ladysmith with a nice handle looks like for her to consider...

But can't find it on their website.. gave up, figured asking THR is faster..

S&W, if you are reading, your website is PATHETIC.

If you click firearms, nothing shows up... it took me a while to figure things out, and then I couldn't find one model vs the next...

[AR-10]

There are several varieties of Lady Smiths.

what are you looking for?

Show her a nice Taurus.:D


http://www.taurususa.com/imagesMain/H_85TBCPRL.jpg

[AR-10]

O.K.

Here you go.


http://www.smith-wesson.com/products/firearms/images/small/162414.jpg

You can tell by looking at the pictures that the Taurus will fit her hand better.

The Smith is teeny tiny.:D

[Hkmp5sd]

The 3913LS

http://www.gunsamerica.com/upload/976273158-1.jpg

[AR-10]

This is the Revolver Forum.:neener:





http://pictures.auctionarms.com/7124191731/ACF26D.JPG





http://www.gunbroker.com/pixhost/2003-02-23/Bigborerange.com_1046039741_Smith___Wesson_36LS.jpg

[Kahr carrier]

Nice STAG GRIPS on that 60 .COOL.:D What brand are they???:confused:

[Hkmp5sd]

This is the Revolver Forum.

In that case, why don't you tell her to buy a Taurus instead?? :)

[Tamara]

Poor twoblink's only been in Taiwan a couple of months, and he's already calling grips "handles". We need to organize an extraction.

twoblink, are there any open spaces near your crib big enough to use for an LZ?

[AR-10]

Hkmp5sd,

I thought my first post was a subtle hint.;)

Unfortunately, he is looking on the Smith website. The second, itty bitty photo I posted is the current model off their site. I have one just like it chambered for .357 Magnum.

The other two Smiths are listed on auction arms. They are chambered for .38 Special. Just showing him that there are various models to look at. I found one on auction Arms from the early 1900's, so they have been at it for a while.

As you know, the LS designation is not limited to revolvers, but then...This is the Revolver forum. :D

[hawk0484]

My Christmas present from my hubby was like the one in the tiny picture posted by AR-10. You can do a search on the S&W website for the model #. I really like the grip on this gun---no pinky dangling and it is smooth and easy to draw. It is my carry gun. I shoot .38's from it in a very tight group, less accurately with .357's, as the recoil is mcuh stronger. It is a well-balanced gun, and asthetically pleasing to my eye, since I like the looks of stainless steel and wood.

[twoblink]

Tamara..

"handles" is the street-term for something sexy with curves... yes??

I could of course say, anybody have pictures of a Lady Smith with a nice Cocobolo part #43? But how sexy is that?? :D

[Hkmp5sd]

Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between a Lady Smith and the normal S&W offering?

[Tamara]

"Grips" or "stocks" would have been acceptable.

Next thing you know, you're going to start calling magazines "clips". ;)

Handles are on pots...

[Mike Irwin]

And of course we have the ORIGINAL LadySmith...

Get out your wallet if you want one of these in decent condition, though...

http://www.horstheld.com/4854.jpg

[hawk0484]

"Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between a Lady Smith and the normal S&W offering?"

The basic difference is in the grips...model 60 has Hogue, model 60LS has Dymondwood (whatever that means---it looks like Rosewood). I think the LS also has a fancier box (whoopee). I chose the LS because it was cheaper than buying the 60 + replacing the grips.

[hawk0484]

"And of course we have the ORIGINAL LadySmith..."

My father-in-law gave me an old .22 cal LadySmith that belonged to his stepmother. It is silverplate with engraving and mother of pearl grips, a truly gorgeous gun. If I can take the time to figure out how to post a picture, I'll take one and post it.

Becky

[hawk0484]

Here is a picture (I hope) of the .22 cal LadySmith I mentioned in my previous post.

[Hkmp5sd]

hawk0484,

That is one nice looking handgun!

[Mike Irwin]

Oh Becky....

Oh dear oh dear...

OK. There's a SMALL problem with your gun...

The knob on the cylinder lock pin is missing, but that's minor.

It also looks as if one of the frame screws is missing, but it's hard to tell.

Neither is a really big deal.

Now, the interesting stuff...

From the grip shape it appears to be a Second model, made between 1906 and 1910. The serial number should be between 4576 and 13950.

It's not silver plated, but nickle plated. It was offered both in nickle and blue.

Mother of pearl grips on these guns are pretty uncommon, but were a factory option.

What has me intrigued, though, is the engraving.

It's VERY tough to tell anything about the engraving from the photographs, there's too much light scattering.

However, I will mention that IF it is S&W factory engraving by one of the "first quality" engravers working at the factory prior to WW I, say such as Oscar Young, you could have a SERIOUSLY valuable handgun on your hands.

A decent condition M-frame can bring upwards of $1,250 or more.

One in decent engraving with first water factory engraving could, under the right conditions, add a zero to the end of the above number.

You really need to have this gun evaluated by qualified S&W historian who knows the guns and engraving from this period.

If you'd like, I can put you in touch with someone who should be able to point you in the right direction.

[Skunkabilly]

Next thing you know, you're going to start calling magazines "clips".

He does!! I wanted to give him a tactical nuggie when he kept saying 'clip' (when not talking about M1 Garands or Bofors cannons) but didn't want to be rude since he did buy me a drink :D

[twoblink]

Yep! I'll admit that sarnfoo! I said "clips" in place of magazines!

PING! = clips..

I personally think the Lady Smith is the best gun that S&W makes..

[Mastrogiacomo]

The BEST gun S&W makes is a snub nose Lady Smith? Damn, you're brave!:what: What do your hands say when you fire off one of these babies? No pain, no gain?

[twoblink]

Hmm..

Last time I fired a Lady Smith, 38Spl's in SWC's... Cut out the 10 ring without difficulty..

Full house loads? Well... That's a different story... pass me the gloves!

[Mastrogiacomo]

I admit it's a beautiful looking gun, but if I need to fire the weapon -- I don't want it to hurt me more than the guy I'm shooting at.:evil: The hard wooden grips, while absolutely beautiful, are very painful on the hands -- but maybe you're different. If you get some good shooting gloves it'd probably help reduce the discomfort some but then you'd need to carry them with you in case you ever wanted to fire it. I'd look at something more practice myself. Perhaps you're just a colletor of beautiful looking guns?:D

[hawk0484]

I'm like twoblink...shoot 38's very well from mine, placing them in the 10 range regularly. I shoot the .357's less accurately, as the recoil is stout. However, when I go to the range, I shoot at least 15 rounds of .357, since that is what I carry. Stings my palm just a little...guess I'm just a tough old bird.

I also have an older model 85 Taurus that I keep in the bedside table. I also take it to the range and shoot it regularly. The LadySmith's trigger action is much smoother. Plus, she's gorgeous!

Becky

[Mastrogiacomo]

They are great to look at, no question about it, but not very lady- like to my hands. You are one tough bird I guess.:D

[twoblink]

Try some 38Spl's SWC's. They should be sweet, and cutting the X out is not too difficult. Again, the best gun in the S&W lineup I think..

I have a Ruger SP101, and it is not quite as accurate, but accurate enough; but with fullhouse loads, it more then stings the hands!!

I got Hogue grips on it now, and life is good..

[Mastrogiacomo]

I actually think the S&W 686 is a great looking gun. I'd love to pick it up at some point. I especially love the grip on it. Of course, I'd shoot my .38 ammo through that. I hurt my left hand through years of working for my father and the martial art syle: Arnis. Painful on my joints so recoil is a big factor when I consider a gun. I'm right handed but I want to get used to shooting both dominant and weak -- and God knows now my left is weak or at the very least achy. My Berettas are very gentle but the 442 is a real bitch. I think the weight and grip of the 686 with the reduced ammo will be ideal. :)

[Poohgyrr]

The M65LS is REALLY nice. K frame absorbs the recoil much better than the J frame (unless you really enjoy recoil) and is generally much easier to hit with. With .38's it is a peach. I have Pachy compacs on ours (I bought it for me, but she likes it ;)..) right now, and we're ordering a set of Ahrends for it soon.

Better yet, get one or two of each.

And also check out that 3913, either LS or any of the others. The 3913 series are really, really nice (for an autoloader).

[cslinger]

Here is mine. Yes mine.

http://www.hunting-pictures.com/members/cslinger/Gun%20Inventory%20Sept%202002%20010.jpg

Chris as in Christopher.:)

[Tamara]

The hard wooden grips, while absolutely beautiful, are very painful on the hands -- but maybe you're different. If you get some good shooting gloves it'd probably help reduce the discomfort some but then you'd need to carry them with you in case you ever wanted to fire it. I'd look at something more practice myself. Perhaps you're just a colletor of beautiful looking guns?:D

On a .38?!?

These "hard wooden grips" are not at all "painful to the hands", and they're on a snubnosed .44 Magnum... ;)

(PS: Don't own any shooting gloves either.)

[Mike Irwin]

Different people, different grips, different hands, Tams.

I can fire my 042 with hot loads without too much discomfort in my right hand.

Out of my left, though, it quickly becomes very painful. I broke my left thumb pretty badly many many years ago and almost no small revolver fits my left hand well.

[Tamara]

I know, I know... It was just her repeated use of "you" instead of "I", the blanket dismissal of wood grips as "impractical", and the implication that anyone with wood grips on a revo doesn't shoot them. (Personally, I think anyone with neoprene grips on a revo doesn't carry them... ;) )

FWIW, I broke my right (shooting hand) thumb in '99 badly (needed re-setting, too... OUCH!) and my right radius and ulna at the wrist in '00. Motorcycles can be dangerous to the body human! ;)

[AR-10]

My M60LS is just like cslinger's. I don't mind shooting .357 loads with the wooden grips on it. One of these days I will find a set of wooden grips that don't leave room for the pinky finger. The grips on it are nice, but a little more compact would be good. Like the grips on that blued .38 on page one.

Nice .44 Tamara. I sure wish I could run across a used one without the adjustable sights.

[hawk0484]

AR-10, I bought a set of wooden grips from Eagle Grips that don't have the pinky grip. I bought them for a Taurus model 85. That gun will fit into a jeans pocket well and nothing shows. The grip on my LadySmith pokes out of the top of my jeans pocket just a smidge (OK in cargo pants).

Check out Eagle Grips under their "secret service" models for the no-pinky ones.

Becky

[cslinger]

Personally I don't think .357 is all that bad at all out of my little lady. The grips are a bit slippery so the recoil can move your hand around on the grip a bit but other than that I would say my 60LS soaks up recoil better then our heavier/beefier Ruger SP101. That is my perception anyway. I am not all that recoil sensitive up to .44 maggie so take that for what it is worth.

Tamara,

Do you own any guns that are not awesome. I mean you gotta have a basic little Ruger or little Phoenix or something somewhere. My God woman You are going to drive me to poverty with your P7 now this beauty pops up. I may have to get an injunction filed so you can not bring any of your guns or pictures of your guns within 100' of my sightline.

That CRKT is very nice looking. I love CRKTs stuff. Is the grip as it came or was it something you added later. I really like it.

Chris:D

[Mastrogiacomo]

I never said people shouldn't shoot out of a .38. I said it's too painful for ME, particularly with wooden grips, which is why I add Two blink is a better woman than I am and if she comfortable practicing with them -- power to her. I think a gun should not only look good, but feel good to use. Some people are not affected by recoil. I am given the years of working for my father and the injuries I've had in martial arts. OR it could be that I'm too much of a wuss to use a .38, especially with the hard handles, which is why I changed my grip -- and now am looking to buy at 686 when I've got the money saved up. That said, I may buy the Sig P220 first and then come by for the 686...:D

[Brian Williams]

Not mine but wish it was (stole it from Thefiringline)
http://users.infoconex.com/zombie/65c.jpg

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1000701

http://users.infoconex.com/zombie/65d.jpg
http://users.infoconex.com/zombie/bunch12.jpg


here is the thread http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=119101&highlight=ladysmith

[twoblink]

Twoblink = a Man... Mastrogiacomo.. a man who is trying to practice some Gunkata with his airsoft :D

That said, I think Cslinger and I talked about it, both of us feel that the Lady Smith is probably the best gun that S&W makes.

The 357's were too hot out of my Ruger SP101 2", but after I changed the grips to a Hogue, they were ok.

[cslinger]

I love the Ladysmith line both in looks and performance. I would sooner buy a K frame ladysmith then a new 686.

I like the triggers on them and they feel good in my smaller hands. Awesome guns.

Besides, having a Ladysmith gives ya something to talk about as long as you are comfortable enough with your manliness and can take the good natured ribbing from your friends.

[Tamara]

Plus a 65LS is almost a dead-ringer for a certain other 3" round-butt K-frame with a shrouded ejector... ;)

[twoblink]

If having a 357Mag in your hand isn't manly, I don't know what is!!

Most I know who give a guy a hard time about the lady smith, usually want one after they shoot it.

[tex_n_cal]

<--------needs to start carving on the 10" abalone shell in the garage & makes grips for a fancy pistol.:D