Happiness is a Nickel No Lock Smith & Wesson Snub
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colt1903
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I am jealous for one more day. My Nickle 40 arrives tomorrow.
Shade00
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Beautiful! I've got a nickel 3" 36 on the way. Can't wait!
rainbowbob
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Oh!..Oh...Oh, my!
Now I need a cigerette!
I have wanted a Model 40 since I shot my buddy's old blue one. But that nickel is purdy! And those photos are fantastic!
When was it made? Are those the original stocks? Where can I get one?
Now I need a cigerette!
I have wanted a Model 40 since I shot my buddy's old blue one. But that nickel is purdy! And those photos are fantastic!
When was it made? Are those the original stocks? Where can I get one?
rgs1975
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rainbow,
It was made in 2008. The grips are Ajax Ivory Polymer that I had to trim down on the inside with a dremel to get to fit.
It was made in 2008. The grips are Ajax Ivory Polymer that I had to trim down on the inside with a dremel to get to fit.
.38 Special
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You take good pitchers, mate. And your model is very photogenic.
I'm learning not to mind the lock. I've got one of the .44 Specials in nickel, and the lock no longer bothers me much. I mean, I wish it wasn't there, but I can live with it. Modern realities, I guess. And the fact that I'm in California, which makes it nearly impossible to bop down to the local gunshop and pick up a nice used pre-lock big bore.
Anyway, I'm rambling. Nice gun. I already decided I don't really need one, but this is making me think about it again.
I'm learning not to mind the lock. I've got one of the .44 Specials in nickel, and the lock no longer bothers me much. I mean, I wish it wasn't there, but I can live with it. Modern realities, I guess. And the fact that I'm in California, which makes it nearly impossible to bop down to the local gunshop and pick up a nice used pre-lock big bore.
Anyway, I'm rambling. Nice gun. I already decided I don't really need one, but this is making me think about it again.
rainbowbob
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A no-lock made in 2008? Is that the only smith revolver made without the lock? Is that because of the grip safety?
rgs1975
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A no-lock made in 2008?
Yup, that's right. This gun is a current production model.
Is that the only smith revolver made without the lock?
Yessir, sho iz.
Is that because of the grip safety?
I do believe you are correct sir!
Yup, that's right. This gun is a current production model.
Is that the only smith revolver made without the lock?
Yessir, sho iz.
Is that because of the grip safety?
I do believe you are correct sir!
rainbowbob
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Cool! I want one. I guess all I need now is the budget allocation.
bflobill_69
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That gun is too pretty to fire...
...OK Maybe not
Bflobill_69
...OK Maybe not
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rgs1975
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Wife just took this pic of the holster on my belt. Very comfortable rig.
Shade00
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I have wanted a Model 40 for a while... just don't know if I can cough up the funds with all of the other purchases. Great gun, and the holster looks great!
rgs1975
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Damn dude when did you instal the listening devices in my house? Haha!
What you didn't hear was her saying back to me, "Wha? You've GOT to be kidding me right?"
Sun195
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You shouldn't even be allowed to post pictures like that...
colt1903
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My jealously period is over:
lanternlad1
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Very nice gun. Not as nice as my Colt Cobra Nickel, but very nice. Seriously, I love Smith Centennials, but I like the Cobra/Detective Special for the six round capacity. I just wish Smith would do it on the Centennials too.
Seriously, I love Smith Centennials, but I like the Cobra/Detective Special for the six round capacity. I just wish Smith would do it on the Centennials too.JNewell
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Both the blued and nickle are just unbelievably nice. I don't know what part of the factory they're coming out of, maybe the Time Machine Division? The ones I've handled could easily be from the 1950s.
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rgs1975
Very nice; the entire ensemble of nickel, ivory, and the Tyler T-Grip adapter gives it a truly vintage look. Thanks for sharing your pix with us.
Very nice; the entire ensemble of nickel, ivory, and the Tyler T-Grip adapter gives it a truly vintage look. Thanks for sharing your pix with us.
Brass Rain
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rgs, that is a fantastic looking gun. Going to name her?
rgs1975
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Congrats Colt1903 !!! What do you think of it up close and personal?
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Heya rgs1975,
Due to your strong previous endorsement and helpful answers to my questions regarding this product I am currently saving up for one also, but won't order it until Mid-July or so. Nice to see bee-utiful pics of yours though, adds even more fuel to my fire. The matching mini-mag was a nice touch also.
When I emailed my dealer about its availability He was impressed with them too, and he deals with alot of nice much more expensive guns.
Am I nuts for wanting the Blue one? Your chromes look fantastic, but that bluing looks deep and lustrous (I usually go for the expensive ones too, but that color case just is not doing it for me.).
For all the other owners for accessories for this model would I be able to use holsters made for another centennial? i.e. 642? The 40-1 is not bringing up alot of returns. Also where do I get my hands on one of those grip inserts (Not the Ajax panels but that part in front of the grips, I have heard them referred to as tyler-T's? Not sure if those are them though, if you know what I mean.)? Both of you slapped them right on, but I have never handled a gun with them on there, recommended?
Thanks!
RFB
Due to your strong previous endorsement and helpful answers to my questions regarding this product I am currently saving up for one also, but won't order it until Mid-July or so. Nice to see bee-utiful pics of yours though, adds even more fuel to my fire. The matching mini-mag was a nice touch also.
When I emailed my dealer about its availability He was impressed with them too, and he deals with alot of nice much more expensive guns.
Am I nuts for wanting the Blue one? Your chromes look fantastic, but that bluing looks deep and lustrous (I usually go for the expensive ones too, but that color case just is not doing it for me.).
For all the other owners for accessories for this model would I be able to use holsters made for another centennial? i.e. 642? The 40-1 is not bringing up alot of returns. Also where do I get my hands on one of those grip inserts (Not the Ajax panels but that part in front of the grips, I have heard them referred to as tyler-T's? Not sure if those are them though, if you know what I mean.)? Both of you slapped them right on, but I have never handled a gun with them on there, recommended?
Thanks!
RFB
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