My new S&W K22 Masterpiece
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robctwo
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I like the Ahrends retro combat. I buy them unfinished and then put the tung oil finish on myself.
Moradillo on a 14-3
Cocobolo on an 18-3
Goncalo alves on a 27-2
Walnut on a 25-7
Cocobolo on a 25 Classic
Moradillo on a 14-3
Cocobolo on an 18-3
Goncalo alves on a 27-2
Walnut on a 25-7
Cocobolo on a 25 Classic
ryanrichmond
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Well I wasn't sure, pig. That's why I asked
CraigC
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Personally, I would've gone the extra mile and had it redone in a bright blue finish by a nationally recognized refinisher like Ford's or Accurate Plating & Weaponry, rather than matte by the local guy.
"Personally, I would've gone the extra mile and had it redone in a bright blue finish by a nationally recognized refinisher like Ford's or Accurate Plating & Weaponry, rather than matte by the local guy. "
If you are going to put big bucks into it, you might as well just go ahead and buy a pristine one in the first place. The money would be close to the same.
I think you are doing it the right way.
If you are going to put big bucks into it, you might as well just go ahead and buy a pristine one in the first place. The money would be close to the same.
I think you are doing it the right way.
ryanrichmond
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CraigC
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I disagree 100%. A good K-22 is worth saving and a properly done refinish will be better than anything S&W has produced in years. It will cost about the same, all told, as buying a better original. However, it will be even better than NIB and cost less than a NIB example. If money is an issue, I'd rather leave it alone for a few years and enjoy it as is, saving my money for a proper refinish. Once it's bead blasted, that's as good as it will ever be.......ever.
Just think about it before your gunsmith puts it in the blast cabinet.
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Ghost Tracker
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There's a reason why they're called a "Masterpiece". I really don't care how the finish ends-up.
That gun's a S-H-O-O-T-E-R, congratulations!
That gun's a S-H-O-O-T-E-R, congratulations!
ryanrichmond
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I emailed Rick (Gunsmith) again 3 days ago and he just got back to me saying he'd have it done within the next 2 weeks. yay!
I'll post before and after pictures when I get it back. Thanks, guys.
I'll post before and after pictures when I get it back. Thanks, guys.
rromeo
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I would not worry about anything. Rick is a solid guy, and I trust him completely.
ryanrichmond
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I got my gun back. It looks good.
I'll have to post some photos later when I get some uploaded
I'll have to post some photos later when I get some uploaded
boykinlp
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Look forward to seeing your pictures.
Bellevance
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Post some pictures when you can. I wouldn't have refinished it, but to each his own.
You write, "...but I'd just assume it not look like this." You mean, "I'd just as soon it not look like this." It's an idiomatic expression.
You write, "...but I'd just assume it not look like this." You mean, "I'd just as soon it not look like this." It's an idiomatic expression.
ryanrichmond
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So here are the before
And the after
You can still see where it was pitted under the finish
And the after
You can still see where it was pitted under the finish
Rem.222
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I like it. Now enjoy!!!
Guillermo
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turned out good
Nice job
Nice job
oldfool
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mandatory range report is now REQUIRED posting/reading
me, I would bet on "insanely accurate", as seller told you
me, I would bet on "insanely accurate", as seller told you
RalphTomaccio
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I guess I'm going to be the only one to go against the stream here, but I don't think the person who worked on your firearm did you any favors at any price. This is only my opinion, but it looks "odd". I think I would have rather kept the gun in its original condition after seeing these results.
Are YOU happy with it? As that's the only thing that truly matters.
Are YOU happy with it? As that's the only thing that truly matters.
CraigC
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You're not the only one. I hope it was cheap because it appears as though he did zero prep work. Just blasted and blued it.
Although most S&W guys believe this I'm not convinced older is better my late 70s Mod 27 had fewer machining marks under grips then my ca. 1961 K-frame. That was very good price for that .22 "tank". I suspect other then using improper clearing supplies (like the dreaded aluminum rods) it's virtually impossible to wear that gun out. The K-framed .22 are my least favorite .22 revolvers from S&W due to their large size and weight. I do not understand why but large for caliber S&W revolvers seem to be all the rage among collectors while small ones get no respect at all.
Guillermo
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PabloJ,
It is always good to read what you have to say.
I find it fascinating that you don't like K frame .22s and consider them large.
My thoughts are the opposite. The J frame .22s, while are smaller, generally have less desirable trigger pulls. The grips are usually not as comfortable.
In fact, it is my opinion that the K-frame is superior to the J in every way except concealability.
That is why they make different guns!!!
It is always good to read what you have to say.
I find it fascinating that you don't like K frame .22s and consider them large.
My thoughts are the opposite. The J frame .22s, while are smaller, generally have less desirable trigger pulls. The grips are usually not as comfortable.
In fact, it is my opinion that the K-frame is superior to the J in every way except concealability.
That is why they make different guns!!!
CraigC
Sixgun Nut
Agreed, with one caveat, the later model full lug 17's and 617's are indeed too heavy for their chamberings. Then again, I don't really like full lugs on anything. It's the only thing that keeps me from paying the high tariff for the contemporary model 16.
Guillermo
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I concur
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