The Snubbie

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(slight meander in the topic)
I'm kind of liking those Badger grips. Which would fit a Colt Magnum Carry as they didn't list that model directly, would it be a D frame?

(done meandering, back on topic)
I'll try to post up a pic or three later today or tomorrow after I dig into the storage.

Some very nice stuff in this thread.
 
His & Hers snubs:
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His: Colt Magnum Carry, stainless .357Mag
Hers: S&W Ladysmith, stainless model 60 .38Special
(got no idea about this dash or no dash stuff with the Smiths, guess I'm off to learn a bit)
 
Too late, meet little Davis ;)
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He's only a little .22Mag, but he's got his mother's color in his grips.

Rumor has it he's going to have an adopted brother in the not too distant future if Uncle Thompson's stock sells.
 
spent the last four hours wandering around the gun show... saw a Colt Magnum Carry for $550. Went looking for a DS, but this beauty was calling to me.

It was at one of the first tables I came to. The old gun show Catch-22; buy right away and miss an opportunity four tables down, or take the chance in waiting to see what else is at the show and lose out. By the time I stopped by the vendor for a second time, someone had put a hold on it until the morning.

At any rate, I like the way it felt and I'll definitely be watching for these in the future!
 
Sorry to hear about that Tom. Been there, done that... more than once unfortunately. :banghead:

I'm hoping to get to a show this weekend, so I'll be sure to keep your misfortune in mind as I peruse the tables.

Ed
 
Your not alone Tom, I've done it too..... many times:( The kids and I are going tomorrow, so your story will be fresh in my mind. Im sorry it didnt work out, you'll get one soon Im sure. Actually, I cant believe it was 550.00. I've never seen one for that on Gunbroker.
 
Good luck at the show Kevin! Looking for anything in particular?

I'll be looking for a 4" stainless King Cobra and/or an older 4" Official Police... That is if I get there. I'm speaking at a men's breakfast in the morning and then working with a couple other guys to process a bunch of deer meat.
 
Well, it didn't happen to me at a gun show but I did just miss a S&W model 36 snubbie that was near perfect at a LGS. I was in the store the other day looking around when I spotted it, but the store was closing early so I told them that I would come back. When I made it back Wednesday it was gone. Then Thursday a customer where I work comes in and tells me about this great find he had come across at a LGS. Well, needless to say, he had the 36.:banghead:

"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"
 
after a day at the range trying out my new 642
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no worries - that little Magnum Carry caught me by surprise (never ever thought I'd see one in person). When I asked the vendor to see it, he said I was the first person he's ever met that actually knew what it was (thank you THR snubbie thread) :D

Another Colt that caught my eye was a 1951 Colt Lightweight Commander chambered in 9mm. Bone stock, used/not abused and marked at $675.

I spent a little bit of time on the Colt Forum before the show and was taken by some pics I saw of a Detective Special that someone worked over to include adding a 3" barrel; it just looked so right. That's why I was so focused on finding a well used DS that I could modify. Tunnel vision sure is bad ;)

But the hunt is almost as much fun as actually getting one!
 
The countdown... just one more day until my new-to-me nickel Colt Cobra and blued Detective Special arrive. I bought them both from Joe Salter www.joesalter.com.

They are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, so I can pick them up on the way home from work. That means I'll get to spend Thanksgiving weekend playing with my new toys :D

Here's a picture of them from Joe Salter's website. They'll be much nicer after some good ole TLC.

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Congrats Ed!! I wish you could do a step by step TLC tutorial. I would love to see what all you do to your D-frames. Maybe one day I can fly out to Texas an watch you!!
 
Kevin,

It's pretty simple really. After doing a function check, I tear them completely down and give everything a real good cleaning. In the case of the nickel Cobra, the nickel will get polished with Simichrome to make it purty.

The bore, chambers, and forcing cone get cleaned to remove any fouling and lead build up. It's amazing how much lead some guns have around the forcing cone. One of these days I'm going to invest in a forcing cone reamer to true up the angle and remove tool marks.

The internal parts get degreased and checked for any burrs or rough edges. I use Arkansas stones and a ceramic polishing stick to clean up anything I find. Then I lube, reassemble and test.

But if you want to come out and watch, you're welcome. Just bring some of your toys and plenty of ammo. All work and no play.... :D
 
One of these days I'm going to invest in a forcing cone reamer to true up the angle and remove tool marks.
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Brownells (www.brownells.com) have a set-up, But be VERY CAREFUL if you ream anything. Polishing out tool marks may be O.K., but don't go any further. They have a guage to check the cone depth, and you don't want too do anything until you check the present depth to determine exactly how far you can go. Often it is necessary to set the barrel back and then cut a new cone. If this is the case it's usually more the a home 'smith is equipped to do.

Also be careful when it comes to "touching up" lockwork. A little too much in the wrong place can have a negative effect on the timing. As a rule-of-thumb some dry firing will burnish off any burrs that migh be causing problems, and is safe too do. Remember. a rough surface that doesn't contact anything doesn't need to be smoothed, and polishing it won't make any difference in the way the action works.
 
Very true Old Fuff. I learned that lesson many years ago when I worked in an engine shop that a little machining goes a long way. It's very easy to remove too much metal and end up with a ruined part. It was a bonus for me that my old boss at the engine shop was also a shooter and part-time gunsmith. He taught me a lot!
 
New to me Colt Cobra

Well, here's the latest addition to my snubbie collection. I've had it for over a week, but just haven't had time to take any pictures until today. I added the Badger grips as soon as I got it home. The nickel isn't perfect, but most of the blemishes have polished out. Still haven't had it to the range yet either. Hopefully tomorrow if it doesn't rain.

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Yeah, that's a really neat rig for the snubbie, but if I'm wearing a jacket or coat, I'm carrying a Colt with a little more "horsey power" than a 2" snub :D
 
BuzzInTx -Is that a Black T finish?

It's beautiful!

You need to check that purdy little thing in over at the 642 Club.

rd
 
I've got a couple snubbies too, and they are all Colts
NIB Nickel Cobra

Magnum Carry .357

Python .357
 
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