Recent content by Bastogne71

I had the same problem with CCI primers & Magtech ammunition. My 632UC went back to S&W twice and each time they replaced the firing pin without any improvement. Next I tried the extended firing pin from TK Custom but that didn't help either. Desperate, I installed the 8 pound hammer spring that...

My CZ is an older model 452. Shooting 5 shots inside 1/2” at 50 yards is somewhat boring because it’s so easily done. It’s the most accurate 22lr I’ve ever owned. Wish it came with the set trigger.

Neither but that’s because I have a problem with the exposed hammer snagging when I draw the revolver. To answer your question, I’d pick the air weight because it’s easier to carry every day. That said, there’s a stainless steel J frame in my pocket right now.

Sevens is correct that S&W started putting the date on their boxes about 1980 so you have the packing date of your gun. But what can you do if the box is missing or if it’s an older pistol? Smith & Wesson did not keep records of production dates so we must rely on shipping dates - the date and...

S&W did not produce or ship their products in serial number order so dating by number is an educated guess. That said, here are a few with shipping dates: BHS9346 January 92 BHS9468 January 95 (122 digits apart but 3 years apart shipping) BET8960 March 90 BET9323 March 90 My 16-4 works best...

Paul a bit of history, In 1992 S&W suspended production of the M41 when the factory was moved to Maine. Production was resumed at the new facility in 1994 as what we call the “new model” whose safety did not lock the slide when engaged. Your M41 has the older safety with the tab that fits in...

I really liked the S&W combat grips that came on my model 631 (top) so I started putting them on my other J frames like the model 63 on the bottom. Fortunately, this was done before the cost of combat grips went through the roof! The targets are very nice and hand filling of an adult as well.

The cases do not clear the cylinder. However I’ve never had any problems with ejection when using moon clips. New, the Thunder Ranch came with a carry case, several moon clips, a top rail to replace the rear sight, and an under barrel rail for a light, laser, bayonet, etc. I’d keep that in mind...

This is my 32 Regulation Police model of 1953 New I frame 4 screw that left the factory in April 1956. When the 4th side plate screw was deleted, soon after mine was shipped, it became what we call the “Pre model 31”. Except for the square frame, it is identical to the 32 Hand Ejector series we...

My 31-1, serial number H28354 was shipped in October 1970. Hope this helps.

The model 41 is drilled & taped for a Weaver #62 base. I tried to measure the distance from the bottom of the red dot to the top of the barrel on my model 41 but I had a problem because I didn’t want the calipers to scratch up my pistol. My best guess is about 0.2 inches. I hope this helps.

From a cost benefit basis, the CCI-SV is a very good pick. Can you get more accurate 22lr? Yes but a much higher price. Cheaper ammunition can be found but at a cost of accuracy and reliability. Like others, I’ve found it to be a very good ammunition for several of my 22lr rifles and pistols...

My uncle Sam gave me plenty of 22 patches back when I worked for him. I’m still using them today.

It best to only make one change at a time. I’ll most likely try a lighter rebound spring next and see how that goes. In the meantime, Ive got some reloading to finish.

Tuesday evening I installed a 7.5lb hammer spring in my 632 Pro. It really felt light and smooth when I dry fired it. The next morning I’m off to the range to see if it worked. It didn’t. Not a big surprise at all. Back home, I pulled the spring and started to put the original spring back in...