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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Thanks!
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Smith and Wesson Model 36 38 Special Square Butt 5 shot serial number J7282XX
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Radagast - Thanks for your time and the dates!
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Here's a pic
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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Hi all, just got my first S & W -38 Special -3" bbl -notch rear sight -model 64-5 -BFV4498 - wood grips with square butt Thanks in advance! Ryan
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    duracoat a revolver

    Thanks for the replies guys! I never really thought they would be collectors or anything, but I just wanted to make sure. I've only bought new guns, and yesterday I picked up my first revolver ( 4" GP100 ), and I'm starting to notice a lot of cool little snubbies with some history that need a...
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    duracoat a revolver

    I've noticed a lot of my local shops have old S&W model 36 and colt cobra snubbies for sale in the $250 range. Most of these look in decent shape but I would like to buy them and make them look better. Would using duracoat on them totally kill their value? I think a semi gloss black or the...
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    best 357/22lr combo revolver???

    Yeah IDPA did change to a 4" limit, but I really don't like over 4" anyway. Thanks for all the tips guys!
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    best 357/22lr combo revolver???

    Much obliged!
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    best 357/22lr combo revolver???

    I know, confusing thread title, didn't know how to word it. I'm looking to buy a revolver. It will be for home defense and occasional IDPA and training classes. I like the GP100 4" best, but I was wondering what would be a 22 revolver very similar to the GP for cheap practice purposes. In...
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    Questions

    Thanks Sam!! I look forward to shooting becoming second nature. Thanks all for the great advice! Ryan
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    Questions

    HK Dan, Yes, the IWB allows for free reholstering, although with it being my first holster (can't carry in NY :mad:) I do have a hard time drawing smoothly and reholstering. I bought it for a Close Quarters Course I'm taking, but I think I'll do as you say and try a new OWB holster for IDPA...
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    Questions

    Thanks a lot for the detailed replies, I feel a lot better about giving this a try now. This is really to get my defensive shooting better, and I'm really fine with last place as long as I shoot safely and in the scope of my abilities for now. Thanks again guys.
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    Questions

    Hi all, I'm getting into IDPA and IPSC shooting this month and had some quick questions. 1. I'm using a RIA Compact 45 with an IWB holster. When I'm told to make my firearm ready, does it go into locked and cocked and into holster? Do all of you using 1911's use the cocked and locked method...
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