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Posted: 12/8/2023 4:53:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ButchA61: I stopped at Cabela's this morning, after I was done with my morning school bus runs (yes, yes, not only am I a retired "Coastie", but I drive a school bus for the county public schools - next year will mark 12 years!) I grabbed a small, storage/carrying case, and a box of Hornady Critical Defense 110gr regular JHP (NOT +P). When I was back home, I loaded the 5 shot cylinder, tossed my S&W 36 in my coat pocket, and took my 82lb Pitbull/Lab mix for a dog walk (yes, I have a CWP here in Virginia). No issues at all...  https://i.imgur.com/GG8c3iw.jpg Congrats on the GB snag. Nice Old School roscoe. |
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Posted: 12/12/2023 6:43:29 PM EDT
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I had one like yours a decade ago and should have kept it
 Now I want another! |
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Posted: 12/24/2023 11:18:10 AM EDT
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I keep telling myself I need a nice old 38 but everytime I go on gb to look I don't see anything that's a bargain and I stop looking for 6 months lol
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Posted: 12/24/2023 11:21:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By polishkebasa: I keep telling myself I need a nice old 38 but everytime I go on gb to look I don't see anything that's a bargain and I stop looking for 6 months lol You'll probably do much better hitting local pawns & gun shops. I stumbled into mine at a local shop for a decent price. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 12/24/2023 11:42:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aimless: I called smith and Wesson and asked if I could shoot +p out of it. The guy I talked to said "sure" He said he wouldn't do it all the time but that you could shoot it some with +p and carry it with +p ammo. Edit I've still only shot and carried standard .38. I did carry it as a back up gun for years but finally bought some newer j frames Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aimless: Originally Posted By ButchA61: Thinking back to my post... My S&W 36 was made in 1972. I seriously doubt I could shoot +P out of it. I wouldn't even want to try! Edit I've still only shot and carried standard .38. I did carry it as a back up gun for years but finally bought some newer j frames In older articles, the writers said that you’ll wear out your hand before wearing out the pistol. |
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Posted: 12/24/2023 12:10:26 PM EDT
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I have my Dad's flat latch Chief's Special in nickle that was his off duty revolver from his time in the NYPD. It is one of the guns I will never ever part with (nor his Model 10 duty gun). I am still kicking myself for lack of foresight because about 15 to 20 years ago the local PD's were transitioning away from revolvers for autos and the local gun emporium was loaded with off duty guns (mostly S&W Model 36's) with asking prices under $100. I should have bought all I could back then, who knew?
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Posted: 2/19/2024 9:21:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/19/2024 9:49:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JWnTN: In older articles, the writers said that you’ll wear out your hand before wearing out the pistol. Exactly. If anyone shoots plus p out of these they fire a partial box then save the last 5-10 to carry. If you do this once a year ( with non plus p practice in between) the gun will run indefinitely |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2024 1:28:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seth_Livzz: My mom purchased this no dash model 36 for my dad in 1971 for $50. Its now my safe queen. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20909/IMG_5687_JPG-3044548.JPG Beautiful! Those grips are worth a good penny, too. |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 1:01:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:27:16 PM EDT
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Just won an auction on a beater model 36. $350 after shipping and tax. Finish condition suggests it was carried a lot. Figured there's no point in a nice one if I'm going to carry it.
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:33:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Couch-Commando: Just won an auction on a beater model 36. $350 after shipping and tax. Finish condition suggests it was carried a lot. Figured there's no point in a nice one if I'm going to carry it. That is my problem, most I run across and buy are in really decent shape and I hate to start beating it up. Last 2 chiefs I bought.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 8:48:10 PM EDT
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Probably my most priced possession. My Dad’s Model 60 purchased in the early 70’s. He carried it everywhere long before IL had CCW. In fact I remember him pulling it on a guy that was trying to steal his watch on the Chicago “EL” when I was probably 7 or so. The only gun I got from his collection, gave it to me a week before he passed. Still have the original box and papers.
 Attached FileA Model 649-2 I picked up a few years ago from a good friend. Was a CPD back-up gun. This one gets carried often.  Attached File |
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NV, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2024 10:06:32 PM EDT
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Smith and Wesson model 60 with John Hurst grips.
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