S&W Model 14 info?

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woad_yurt
October 9, 2009, 10:24 AM
Hi. Does anyone here know the changes of the Model 14 regarding the dash-number significances? For example, I know a 64-3 is MIM-less but some of the later 64-4s aren't and all 64-5s use some MIM parts.

I'm looking to get a 6" Model 14; what are the quality changes I should know? For the Model 14, what dash number signifies the introduction of MIM* parts or other cost-cutting moves? Thank you.

* This stuff I want to avoid the most.
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DickM
October 9, 2009, 11:24 AM
I don't believe that's true with regard to the Model 64s. The 64-5 was introduced in 1988, but MIM parts weren't used until 1997. The 64-6 came along in 1998, so all -6s have some MIM parts, but only the very end of the production of -5s had them.

With regard to the Model 14, MIM parts were apparently added to the end of the 14-6 production, so some -6s have them, and all 14-7s (introduced 1997) do as well.

All of the above from SCSW.
BlindJustice
October 9, 2009, 02:47 PM
Ask on the S&W Forum... easiest

Randall
Iggy
October 9, 2009, 03:52 PM
Try here.

http://www.handloads.com/misc/Smith.Model.Changes.asp
bhp9mm
October 9, 2009, 05:07 PM
1997 14-7 change to frame design cylinder stop stud eliminated eliminate serrated tangs change to mim hammer with floating firing pin at the end of the 14-6 it was just the mim trigger that was added then on the 14-7 they went all mim
Black_Talon
October 9, 2009, 09:54 PM
1997 14-7 change to frame design cylinder stop stud eliminated eliminate serrated tangs change to mim hammer with floating firing pin at the end of the 14-6 it was just the mim trigger that was added then on the 14-7 they went all mim

Is there an online resource for this latest info? The "handloads.com" chart stops at -4.
Ron James
October 9, 2009, 10:04 PM
And in MOHO. The mim problem is a non problem. NASCAR uses mim parts, Air Force newest fighter ,the F35 uses mim parts, and so on and so on. I feel the worrying about Mim parts is worrying about a non issue. Just my opinion and like belly buttons every one has one. I also own around 15 S&W's.
bhp9mm
October 9, 2009, 10:44 PM
not sure if its online i got this info from the smith and wesson standard catalog 3rd edition also u can find out alot about them on smith and wesson fourm
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