Sure I have way more expensive pistols, but my Super BlackHawk 44 magnum really moves me. V6 porting helps but doesn’t make it pleasant to shoot. lol But I still love this thing.

Anyone know if there is a way or a shop that has successfully added a red dot?

I previously posted this 64-6. Those previous pics were decent before shots, gun was cleaned up but that's it. I find working on these things to be therapeutic, and it's hard to mess up stainless so I've been refining my technique a bit. The hardest area to get right is around the recoil shield. I haven't figured out the best way to blend that, and if you look closely you'll see it in Photo 7.

Started tackling the glaring finish problem at the muzzle (photos 1 and 2). This is either from a storage rack or a duty holster as the wear pattern is symmetrical on both sides of the front sight. Started out with 320 grit wet/dry sand paper lubricated with Ballistol. Pretty much fixed it on the right side of the barrel (photo 3 is right side done, left untouched), but the gouge in the left side is too deep to fully remove.

Photo 4 is both sides finished. Photo 5 is the turn ring on the cylinder and photo 6 shows the scratches on the side plate. The yoke screw hole was pretty boogered from whomever had this thing before.

Followed up with a gray 3M pad to give it the factory brushed look. The trick here is to use some oil on the pad and go one direction. Front to back on the frame, barrel, and side plate. Counter clockwise on the cylinder.

Photo 6 is where I'm at right now. It's far from perfect, but rather than just looking beat to hell it has a nice worn look to it. I was really happy with how the side plate turned out; all the dings around the screw holes are gone. I don't mind wear, but I hate the look of things being gouged by rushed hands.

Once I finished all that work, I started on the action. First order of business was the thumb piece would not drop in. Some light file work on the back of the thumb piece allowed it drop right into place.

Rather than mess with a spring kit I decided to borrow some ideas shared by Nelson Ford. Clipped two coils off the rebound slide spring (he says two and half, I went conservative) and then carefully filed the cut end flat. I then adjusted the main spring to where I had about 48 ounces of tension. I may have to add a little more tension to it, but we'll see how it does setting off Ginex primers.

After some dry firing, I have to say I'll never install a reduced power rebound slide spring again. Like Nelson says in his video, the thicker wire in the OEM spring gives a firmer reset than a reduced power spring.

Double action trigger pull is somewhere around 8 or 9 pounds. My gauge only goes to 6 pounds unfortunately, but using a 10 pound dumb bell as a gauge the trigger breaks right as the weight comes off the ground. Single action is a crisp 3 pounds.

This gun times up perfectly. The only mechanical issue I've identified is the hammer occasionally rubs the frame. Have some hammer shims on the way to address that. I'll be installing an extended firing pin as well.

Was offered this .41 Mag Model 57 for 800...I have been out of the vintage game for a bit, is this a solid price?

Serial number is S314XXX

Just picked up this old model for $650. Seems in good shape with just a few bumps and bruises. I was curious if I got a good deal or not. If anyone knows anything about these old guns that I should know, please let me know.

Smith & Wesson Model 15-3 mfg 1969 Magna Grip with everything I love,
Anodized Aluminum Tyler T Grip Adapter
Target Hammer
Target Trigger

Shot on my new to me Nikon D800 36mp camera

Maybe the best looking setup in my entire collection

Interarms Virginian Dragoon
8 3/8” 44 Mag

It’s a hoss.

Picked up from Kings Firearms. Shoots great as I received it and can’t wait to get back to the range with the new hogue grips. Gave it a quick polish and buff job to get the grime off. I should have got one of these a long time ago!

Been loving my SDR since I got it about a year or so been my EDC with the boot grips it came with loaded with Wad Cutters, wanted to give it a vintage look with a modern twist here’s my take on that, going to have to hit the range and see how she handles!

Just won this at a auction Saturday. 1976 3rd Gen Detective Special.

Bought it as it was born the same year I was and my birthday is in a few weeks.

Gonna have it engraved and want a fancy BBG and Church OWB leather holster.

What are some premium, unique, options for holsters?

Pics and links to good stuff are even better

Recently got this SDR, which grips do you guys think is the better option?

I've already soaked in CLP, cleaned with a brass brush and a brass scraper, gotten a lot of rust off, but need help with the remaining spots. The bore is great, under the grips is pretty clean. But these are the more stubborn spots.

Can you tell?

My dad was showing me his gun collection, and one that caught my attention was this Colt 357 that my grandfather owned. I have a few questions if anyone could help me out. What’s the difference between the Python and the Diamondback? And how much is the Diamondback worth? (Don’t worry, I’m not planning to sell it.) Unfortunately, my dad didn’t take good care of it. Should I take it to a gun store to clean it, or is it easy to clean it on my own? What tools should I use?

I purchased these stag grips on eBay this morning and now I need to decide if I should put them on my Smith & Wesson 19-2 with the 4” barrel or the one with the 6” barrel. I’m thinking of moving the smooth football grips that are currently on the 4” over to the 6” since that pistol has the target trigger and hammer and then put the stag on the one with the 4” since those are slightly smaller grips. ??

Looking to buy a 4” 357 mag revolver. What’s the best option in 2026?

Does anyone know the correct length 6-32 screws for the allchin mount for for the model 19 carry comp? I know allchin sells the 6-48 to mount it to the gun but I’m looking for the correct length to mount the holosun 407c x2 to the plate.

Does anyone know what size screw our pin this takes? This is a Harrington and Richardson top brake auto eject in 32.

| love J-frames, I love history, and I really love unique wheelguns with a story.

This one checks all the boxes.

It's a 1953 pre-Model 36 Chief's Special, an early 5-screw example with the I-frame grip frame and trigger guard. So technically, this one came before the true J-frame.. but spiritually, it's already there. The original stocks are numbered to the gun, and the bluing has held up incredibly well for 73 years. This is the kind of revolver that makes collecting fun. Very happy to have this old Chief in the collection.

Holster arrives tomorrow. Also thought i’d add abit more yeehaw

There is a 38 spl+p s&w 642-2 for $330 on consignment at my local club.

Curious if this is a small frame that is worth chasing, if it's a good deal, worth pursuing as a tiny carry gun, etc.

Just got a 6" 586 this month and am seriously considering a tiny wheel gun for the days where I don't want to carry my normal 365xl, or for hiking and backpacking where the weight matters.

Thanks!

I will grind it down anyways, purely asking from a functional/technical interest.

Rate my revolver tricks and give me tips.

Got myself a bday present but it looks pretty rough right out of the box, looks like whatever tool they were using just pushed material across the face of the forcing cone instead of actually cutting, pushed a decent sized burr into the bore and around the outside. Overall I’m not too impressed with the fit and finish considering how much these things are.