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The cylinder on my 442 has seen better days. After 5 years of carry in an IWB holster its pretty rusted and pitted despite frequent cleanings and attempts to prevent it. I have seen stainless 642 cylinders and cylinder/yoke assemblies on fleabay for around 75 bucks. I wouldn't mind the...

I want to get one of the Wolf T91 12.5 inch uppers, and build it as a pistol, with a pistol brace. I know OAL for a pistol is 26 inches from muzzle to butt. Just mocking things up without the actual upper things seem to be about 26.5 inches. I have seen plenty of T91 12.5 inch SBRs, but I don't...

I'm looking for a period correct police style holster for a Christmas gift for someone. My Uncle in-law inherited a Colt Police Positive chambered for 38 special. It was his grandfather's who was the local Chief of Police during the 1950's-70's. I'm a Smith & Wesson man so I have no idea where...

Does anyone have some examples of how they "store" their go-to rifle at their door? I used to keep my "Farm Gun" propped up in the corner by the back door, ready for quick access when needed to pop a raccoon or coyote at the chicken coop. It could be a semi-auto 22 or single shot 12 gauge...

So the local shop got a nice 686-2 in. 8 3/8 Barrel. Nice combat stocks. aaaand..... Factory milled for scope mounting with the correct factory scope mounts. I know there were only about 1200 of this specific configuration made, and the correct scope mounts are hard to come by. The downsides-...

What in tarnation is this thing? Its up for auction on evilbay...

Here are a few pics from a vintage (85th Anniversary) S&W catalog. Interesting explanation of the MAGNA stock. I wish I could see the rest of the catalog. Its up for auction, along with others, here: https://www.ebth.com/items/10298055-vintage-firearms-catalog-pamphlet-and-record-books I...

I finally got this sweet little 617 no-dash off of lay away. It’s my first Smith and Wesson 22 caliber revolver and I’m impressed! Accuracy is a breeze and popping rocks at 50 yards was a blast. The best part of the deal was that it came with two sets of combats!

First off, I am in no way affiliated with the seller, but I found this impressive collection of vintage firearm sporting, hunting, and miliatry books and thought that some people here may be interested in it: https://www.ebth.com/sales/51954-sporting-and-firearms-book-collection-sale I have...

I'm a total newbie to suppressors and have been exploring the options. I like the idea of not blowing my ears out for the occasional shot at a coyote or groundhog on my farm, and as I get older, any higher powered rifle has become more and more obnoxious even with hearing protection. Cost has...

My local coyote problem has gotten worse and I need ideas for an all weather, knock-around gun. I have been using my CZ 527 carbine in x39 but its just too nice to be tossing on my side by side or going on tractor rides. I want something I can leave on the back porch or in the barn over night...

I have a no dash Model 36. Its your average gun, been carried some, finish is maybe 65-70%. Dated to around 1968. Mechanically its very sound and has a good trigger. Double action is better than my 442 with polishing and Apex kit. No original grips, and my biggest complaint is that its a square...

I stumbled upon a nice collection of vintage Smith and Wesson product catalogs at an estate sale. Its a well kept collection of catalogs from various years spanning from 1940 to the early 2000s. Not one for every year, there are some gaps. Probably 35-40 catalogs in total. All of the catalogs...

I have a Spanish Mauser 308 conversion that I picked up for a project to do a Rhineland Arms 45acp conversion. I have heard and read all of the issues and concerns associated with the 308 conversions. That was part of my reasoning for using this particular example for a 45acp conversion...

Well, I stopped by the local shop again and there it was waiting in the case for me... I have been in the market for a no-lock 642 for several months now and couldn't seem to lay my hands on one. Then comes along the 442 Pro model that is cut for moon clips, has the blackened stainless barrel...

I know a few things about Smith and Wessons, but nothing about bullseye revolvers. I have always been a little enamored with them. Well, one showed up in the used case at the gun shop... I think it is a model 64 but I don't remember. Im pretty sure it was K frame with the heaviest barrel I have...

First off, I'm fairly new to revolvers and know just enough to get me in trouble... Over the past year I have been bitten by the Smith and Wesson bug. 38 Special has become one of my new favorite cartridges and I have been reloading it for a few months now. I have been reloading and casting...

Well the title says it all. I have a model 10-8 that I believe was a police trade in. It's a little worn on the outside but very solid inside. Anyway, I was shooting some new reloads today(158grain wadcutter over 3grs of trail boss) and out of 12 rounds, firing single action, the trigger failed...

I picked up a used Lee 3 hole turret press with manual index and a bunch of dies for pretty cheap. I am getting everything setup and cleaned up and I realize that the case doesn't want to feed into the die straight. Its hits the edge of it. I start disassembling everything to see whats going on...

I picked up a PSA stripped lower for cheap. Got to thinking on what to build and I like the idea of long barreled 6.5 Grendel. The only hiccup I've had so far is choosing a barrel. I want a 22-24 inch barrel. Brownells sells their barrel, made by Satern for $299. With a 6.5 bolt included...