Such beautiful S&W's

I bought my model 29-6 in the 90's when I first heard rumors that they would be discontinued. It came with the Hogue Monogrips but I ordered the Hogue Hardwood Model in Goncalo Alves Wood and installed the medallions myself. It amazes me how accurate it is at longer distances at the range. I really love this gun loaded with 10g of Unique and a 240-250g SWC.

VMC said:

...It amazes me how accurate it is at longer distances at the range...

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Many of us will appreciate if share the load; brass, powder, primer and exact type of bullet. Also, group and muzzle velocity if you had a chance to measure it.

I've got... some. Here are some pics of a few of them: 1. 19-3. 2. New Model #3, .44 Russian. 3. 27-1. 4. 25-5. 5. 29-2.

Onty said:

Many of us will appreciate if share the load; brass, powder, primer and exact type of bullet. Also, group and muzzle velocity if you had a chance to measure it.

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I mostly use Starline 44Mag Brass, Unique powder, Winchester Large Pistol Primer for standard or Magnum, .429 Cast lead bullet 240g Simi Wadcutters from Tenn Valley Bullets of which I bought a large supply a few years ago when they were much cheaper. 10 grains of Unique gives about 1000fps with this bullet. I did not measure groups on paper but mostly shoot 8 inch metal disk targets, bowling pins and any reactive targets outdoors 50 to 75 yards is pretty far for me. More often from a rest as I get older.

Onty said:

The weight is the reason why I will sell S&W 686-3. I wish 686 has the same barrel profile as 66. I was even considering getting one 66, 6", but after finding problems with rear end of the barrel (cracks), decided to go with get Security Six. Friend tried to convince me to go with M14, but I wanted strong, reliable, stainless 357 Magnum, with reasonable weight, and in that respect, there is nothing better than Security Six.

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Onty,

Food for thought.

1. There was at least one version of the S&W Model 686 with the standard reinforced ejector rod. I am not near my references but when I get a chance I will get you more details.

2. A competent gunsmith should be able to machine the offending lug off and give you what you want.

3. The S&W Model 686 with a 4” barrel weighs the same as a S&W Model 27 with a 6” barrel.

Kevin

.38 Special said:

I'd hate to miss an opportunity to repost my 1950 Military.

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They are special aren’t they?





Kevin

Here's mine ..... oops sorry don't own a S&w

I DO like S&W revolvers.

Couple photogenic 19s-

Onty said:

The weight is the reason why I will sell S&W 686-3. I wish 686 has the same barrel profile as 66. I was even considering getting one 66, 6", but after finding problems with rear end of the barrel (cracks), decided to go with get Security Six. Friend tried to convince me to go with M14, but I wanted strong, reliable, stainless 357 Magnum, with reasonable weight, and in that respect, there is nothing better than Security Six.

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The new 66's don't have the forcing cone issues that the early models supposedly did. I am curious if you're getting a 6" security six to replace a 686 are you really getting a lighter handgun? If you decide to part with that 686 PM me.

I like SS and prefer N-frames. The M610 is my favorite.

You guys have some nice looking revolvers!

mcb said:

S&W revolvers should have full under lugs and round butts. The partial under lug and square grips are not attractive and unfluted cylinder down right fugly. Moonclips rule!

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I will agree with you. As far a grip shape I'm fine with either. Those look comfortable but I can't quite make out the logo.

doubleh said:

I will agree with you. As far a grip shape I'm fine with either. Those look comfortable but I can't quite make out the logo.

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The grips are Hogue's Round Butt Rubber Monogrip.

https://www.hogueinc.com/grips/grip.../s-w-n-round-butt-rubber-monogrip-black-black

Love the tapered barrels. One of the reasons I love my Model 15 so much. They really help the balance. Beautiful.44’s. Wish my 629 Deluxe 3” had a tapered barrel.

I've got a few, love S&W's. These are my "over 40's"

And my .357's

and a .22 Magnum

This was a re-imported .445 rechambered to .45 Colt. I converted it to .45 ACP (for convenience) and did a few modifications and custom grips.

You guys are killing me. Now I have to find a nice revolver after years of autos only....this site always costs me money.

Custom S&W M&P 3" .38 Special

Pardon the Ruger in the middle.....

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Here is the original of that revolver, the S&W Model 1950, 45 ACP, Target Revolver.

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This was the first Target Model S&W put into production in 45 ACP. Prior to this Model if a shooter wanted an ACP target revolver it was a custom built revolver either from S&W or a gunsmith.

It would have made the ideal revolver for LE if produced in with a 4” barrel but only a very few were made. When I wanted one, I had to build my own. S&W eventually got around to offering it in stainless as the 45 ACP Mountain Gun. Here is an image of my Foothill Revolver and the Mountain Gun.

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They are both round buts, I made a pair of RB/SB stocks for them to see which I preferred.

Kevin

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S&W revolvers without the full underlug have never been attractive to me, but last two blue and stainless 4" are look good.

Rockrivr1 said:

Pardon the Ruger in the middle.....

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Nice collection.

bangswitch said:

I've got a few, love S&W's. These are my "over 40's"
And my .357's
and a .22 Magnum

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Pinned barrels. Great collection!
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357smallbore said:

True Classics from S&W. Model 624 in 44 Special, both are from 1985. Love the quality, love the reliability and most of all they look good and shoot great.

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"True classics ..."

Sure enough!

Had a stainless with pinned barrel, recessed chambers, and adjustable sights. Weapon more accurate than my hand-gunning ability. Getting old, so I passed mine off to a younger generation. Letting the younger folk benefit from what I've put back. Younger generations can't afford these, what with prices going berserk. Too, one cannot today buy this sort of quality work (pinned barrels, recessed chambers, ...). I've had my life, so now enjoy watching younger crews have fun, have the "real deal" in weaponry. Also dispersing my put-back ammo. Young folk can't afford these stupid prices.
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