I wonder how many of us may have shot the 38 special as their first center-fire revolver . . .I did as a teenager.
So lets show off some you may be proud of and why you like this particular revolver.
The model 64 on the left has a slick double action and because it does - this makes for some smooth shooting and despite the more powerful handguns I own, this snub nose is one I have confidence in.
As to the Colt, well it is a 357 magnum, of course 38 specials can also be used in this heavy Colt snub - but it doesn't have the smooth action of the model-64.
Model 1902 First Change. 6 1/2" barrel. I like it because it is the finest original example I have ever found and it has hand fitted internals like a fine watch and absolute joy to shoot once or twice a year. The razor blade sights are hard to see but it is dead on with factory spec. wad-cutters at 25 yds. They really knew how to make them way back when.
Well since we're talking pristine examples.......well this one sure isn't. I couldn't resist buying this gun because even though it has absolutely no finish it fells as tight as a new gun. It shoots wonderfully too. Then the same compulsion forced me to buy the Nickel gun. It's far from perfect but original and un-molested. I guess I have a soft spot for neglected Smiths.
1955 Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police (4" Barrel) -
My least expensive gun, but close to being my favorite revolver!
I love its' classic looks and excellent handling in both single and double action.
This gun belonged to a good friend, a man who owned a small store in a remote settlement deep in the Blue Ridge. It was his store gun under his cash register. Now gun play was a way of life in those parts, 4 men were gunned down in an ambush on the front porch of his store. He had shot at a guy stealing in his store, he showed me the bullet-hole in the wall. He shook his head and told me he didn't lead the thief enough, when he was running for the door. When my friend passed I bought his Combat Masterpiece from his widow - he was a combat veteran of the Philippines in WW-2; one of the greatest generation.
I love my old Texan slapjack. Carried as a rookie back in the late 60's. Slapjck pocket sewen into the uniform pants behind the right thigh. That is "old school" impact weapon for sure.
Here are a few that I like. A 15-3 and luckily I have the box. A 67 no dash that is of course the 15 in stainless. Also a 14-2 that's a great shooter, and somehow that 19-3 got in the picture. Oh well she's a nice one and only gets 38's fed to her so maybe she's ok to be in the picture.
There are a lot of nice guns here. My first center-fire to shoot was my Granddad's BO a S&W 32 Special from 1917. I do like the 38 special as is still powerful enough for self defense and very accurate. Just a lot of fun. So here are some of my favorites.
S&W 36-7
Model 60
S&W 1905 4th change from 1918-19
and these two Colt Official Police of 1947 (Nickel) and 1936
Yep, I've always liked fixed sights too and the Model 10 snub is just right. This one was finished challenged, so I thought I'd see what a custom pinto 10 would look like........indeed, I like it (it's one of a kind).....
The Officers Model went to the Brits during the summer of 1940, converted to .380 MkII (.38 S&W), slightly counter bored and got a butt swivel. It shoots and ejects Specials just fine. The M&P Target from the 1930's suffered a slight barrel bulge, this was corrected by counter boring to .400 for about an inch. It too holds its own. I'll spare you the Victory Models this thread.
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