BullRunBear
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I am psyched!! I just scored a S&W K-38 Target Masterpiece this morning at our local gun club swap meet. It's from 1954 (thanks to Shade00 for the DOB info) and in excellent condition. The bore is immaculate, it locks up tight, and the finish is about 98% complete, just some minor holster wear around the muzzle. It's the 6" barrel, no underlug, adjustable rear and partridge front sights, and has the square butt. The balance is wonderful. The double action trigger pull is very smooth while the single action trigger feels like the set triggers on my muzzleloaders. I can't wait to get to the range to try it out. Hopefully in the next day or two.
I've wanted a target grade centerfire revolver for a while. I have an early .22 K-17 with the 8 3/8" barrel and target sights which got me going with K frames and careful target shooting. The K-38 feels just as good and I plan to put a LOT of 38 special wadcutters down range in the near future. I'm not the best handgun shot around (vast understatement!) and I'm hoping these K frames will indicate improving target skills. Besides, they just feel great in my hand.
Jeff
PS: I know S&W never used the term 'Target Masterpiece' but it is the common phrasing most people recognize.
I've wanted a target grade centerfire revolver for a while. I have an early .22 K-17 with the 8 3/8" barrel and target sights which got me going with K frames and careful target shooting. The K-38 feels just as good and I plan to put a LOT of 38 special wadcutters down range in the near future. I'm not the best handgun shot around (vast understatement!) and I'm hoping these K frames will indicate improving target skills. Besides, they just feel great in my hand.
Jeff
PS: I know S&W never used the term 'Target Masterpiece' but it is the common phrasing most people recognize.