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Posted: 9/6/2024 6:18:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146284/20230627_095450_jpg-3314725.JPG The 10, 586 and 686 are pre locks. 686 is a no dash, no M. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By rod727: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By rod727: 586 in nickel pre lock with proper goncalo grips is hard to beat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/134638/805808BB-593D-48FB-8219-1AC728CD70CE_jpe-3314391.JPG That's a beautiful revolver. I've got a 686 no dash and would love a 586 in nickel or blue. Looking hard for a 3". Those grips really make the gun. Some of my favorites. I have its 686 cousin in 6” version here they are back to back obviously 586 is carbon steel and 686 is stainless https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/134638/3B4FE603-2F6B-4979-8F67-9A4158088AF1_jpe-3314399.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146284/20230627_095450_jpg-3314725.JPG The 10, 586 and 686 are pre locks. 686 is a no dash, no M. Wow! That's a collection anybody would be proud of! Cool! |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 6:20:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kcolg30: Ruger Security Six is what makes my nipples hard.  They're very nice guns. I have a 4" blued and a 6" stainless. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 7:02:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000001400_jpg-3314797.JPG Those grips are amazing. What are they? |
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Posted: 9/6/2024 7:06:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: Wow! That's a collection anybody would be proud of! Cool! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By rod727: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By rod727: 586 in nickel pre lock with proper goncalo grips is hard to beat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/134638/805808BB-593D-48FB-8219-1AC728CD70CE_jpe-3314391.JPG That's a beautiful revolver. I've got a 686 no dash and would love a 586 in nickel or blue. Looking hard for a 3". Those grips really make the gun. Some of my favorites. I have its 686 cousin in 6” version here they are back to back obviously 586 is carbon steel and 686 is stainless https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/134638/3B4FE603-2F6B-4979-8F67-9A4158088AF1_jpe-3314399.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146284/20230627_095450_jpg-3314725.JPG The 10, 586 and 686 are pre locks. 686 is a no dash, no M. Wow! That's a collection anybody would be proud of! Cool! The .500 was cheaper than the 686. Got it in trade, for a rifle I had $730 in. Came with 60 or 70 rounds of factory ammo, from Fusion to 700 grain Underwood. I want one of the little .22/32s but the ones in worthwhile condition are bringing fuck you money. |
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Posted: 9/6/2024 7:11:43 PM EDT
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This thread needs moar Pythons...
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TN, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 7:42:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DmacRTCo: I’ve got more .357 revolvers than I know what to do with anymore. A king cobra, original Python,686,Ruger Gp and an engraved Taylor and company but I think one of my favorites because it’s just so obscure is the Great western .357 Atomic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/351019/352B0DF8-5CF0-434B-BEC8-261E44F6792F-2097758.jpg I just picked up one of those. I had no idea what it was. I thought it might be a Pietta Great Western 2 because the serial number starts with GW but it seemed far older and there were no other markings on the frame. Plus the barrel had been replaced at some point with an actual Colt .357 barrel. The thing that finally gave it away was the frame color "Plum". After a ton of research, I found some web pages talking about the "Great Western Arms co." and pictures of some of them matched mine exactly with that Plum coloring. I have parts on order for it from Numrich but the parts are from J.P. Sauer who manufactured the guns in Germany after GWA went out of business and imported them under the "Hawes" name. I can only wonder if mine was a .357 ATOMIC before the barrel was replaced. All I could find about mine is that it's probably one of the last revolvers made by GWA before they closed their doors |
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Posted: 9/6/2024 7:56:44 PM EDT
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Some of my 357’s:
       
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QC, CAN
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Posted: 9/6/2024 8:07:42 PM EDT
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Love my 1977 6” Royal Blue Colt Python.
Best DA trigger pull goes to the Dan Wesson 44 Magnum. Biggest smile on your face is the S&W 460 XVR. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 8:08:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: The .500 was cheaper than the 686. Got it in trade, for a rifle I had $730 in. Came with 60 or 70 rounds of factory ammo, from Fusion to 700 grain Underwood. I want one of the little .22/32s but the ones in worthwhile condition are bringing fuck you money. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By shack357: Originally Posted By rod727: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By rod727: 586 in nickel pre lock with proper goncalo grips is hard to beat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/134638/805808BB-593D-48FB-8219-1AC728CD70CE_jpe-3314391.JPG That's a beautiful revolver. I've got a 686 no dash and would love a 586 in nickel or blue. Looking hard for a 3". Those grips really make the gun. Some of my favorites. I have its 686 cousin in 6” version here they are back to back obviously 586 is carbon steel and 686 is stainless https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/134638/3B4FE603-2F6B-4979-8F67-9A4158088AF1_jpe-3314399.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146284/20230627_095450_jpg-3314725.JPG The 10, 586 and 686 are pre locks. 686 is a no dash, no M. Wow! That's a collection anybody would be proud of! Cool! The .500 was cheaper than the 686. Got it in trade, for a rifle I had $730 in. Came with 60 or 70 rounds of factory ammo, from Fusion to 700 grain Underwood. I want one of the little .22/32s but the ones in worthwhile condition are bringing fuck you money. Yes, pre-locks are getting up there. Especially the L frames. I gave up on getting a nice S&W .22, they are BUCKS! 700g is crazy! 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 8:09:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By warp_foo: This thread needs moar Pythons... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/148913/pythons-3287519.jpg Beautiful. Dang, I need to get a 4" Python. |
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Posted: 9/6/2024 9:04:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: Those grips are amazing. What are they? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By 03RN: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1000001400_jpg-3314797.JPG Those grips are amazing. What are they? Maple ahrends I refinished Before  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 9:10:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt1860: They never should have stopped making grips like that. My old 66-1: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77166/IMG_4097-3239339.jpg By far my favorite pistol, snubbie 66, loved them. What I am hoping to find, if they were ever made is a 629 3 inch, just for my pocket for snakes with .44 special snake shot. Yes a 66 would get it done but there are some over 6’er’s in South Texas that give me the Willie’s and want to be a bit further away pattern wise. Mark |
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Posted: 9/6/2024 9:19:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/6/2024 9:26:40 PM EDT
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 9:27:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI actually like the look of those weird Chiappas, but i also like the way the Cybertruck looks, too.  |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 9:39:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HammerHammer: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/367057/IMG_1034-3314699.jpg This Model 66 “Combat Magnum” has been my first choice whenever I’m venturing out into the swamps/woods. It’s a smooth shooter and it packs enough punch for any swamp critter I might come across out there. I really like the look of that revover. My only .357 is the Dollar General version by Charter Arms. It's more of a lighter built .357, so I'm skeered to run any full house loads through it. .38 +P is as high as i load it with.  Target Bulldog (not my pic) 
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Posted: 9/6/2024 9:48:21 PM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/6/2024 10:58:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ManiacRat: Have some Smiths also. But my latest https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/73718/IMG_1048_jpeg-3314454.JPG The grip seems awkwardly long on the MC. I much prefer the standard Hogue rubber grip |
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Posted: 9/6/2024 11:16:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2024 12:15:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lord_Grey_Boots: If I ever come across a round butt 3" K or L frame I'll buy it. All mine a square butt. I passed on a 3" Model 13 recently, just too pricey. Besides, have a 3" Model 65, shown here with a rather rare 3" Model 632 in .32H&R Mag.  Attached File |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2024 1:05:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Evil_Ed: It's clearly a 3 screw, so don't fret about figuring that out. If it was a 4 screw there would be another screw at the top of the sideplate (clearly not there); if it were a 5 screw it'd have those 4, and then another one going through the top of the trigger guard into the gun. Are you sure it says 22-2 and not 28-2? The 22 was also an N frame but it had a different configuration and fired 45ACP via moon clips...your photos don't show a 22, hence why I'm asking... The serial number of record would be located on the bottom flat of the frame where the grips go over it. That "S" number might be the serial, might not - I don't remember when S&W went to marking the serial under the yoke as well as there, but the numbers/letters on the bottom of the grip frame are the official location of them. It'd also say on the box...however if that is the serial number, S29x,xxx would be late 67 or early 1968 manufacture. 28-2s were made from 1961 to 1982 or so. I don't know what you mean by "MnC"? The 58462 and U J markings are internal lot/box/manufacturing codes and not really important for dating it. Edit - the last 5 or so years have seen old N frame prices go kind of nuts. They (Model 28s) used to be $3-$500 guns all day long...Smith made a metric fuckton of them and a lot of them found their way into duty holsters, so they got beaten up. But, in the last few years, good condition ones have had their prices nearly double. If you don't have the box, I'd say maybe $650-$750, maybe 800 to someone who just must have one? My LGS has one in better condition than yours (grips are better, not beat up/wore, blueing is in nicer condition) for $799 and I bet I could haggle them down some on it. They had one in a few weeks ago for $599 and someone beat me to it Some local markets may be different of course...28-2s are pretty common. 28-1s are very rare. 28-3s from 1982-onwards to the end of their run un 1986 lost the pin/recessed barrel/cylinder and some of the other "classic" cues, so they're not in as much demand...I think you are right its 28-2 and the MnC I am not sure about but that's what it looks like but probably doesn't matter. thank you for all the info, I don't know anything about S&W other than they make nice revolvers but have always wondered about my dad's old revolver, I also got a 32 police positive that he let me shoot as a kid but that one I did sell to a buddy of mine. I appreciate all the help and hope I didn't screw up the post. thanks guys! |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 12:06:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 13maddog: I think you are right its 28-2 and the MnC I am not sure about but that's what it looks like but probably doesn't matter. thank you for all the info, I don't know anything about S&W other than they make nice revolvers but have always wondered about my dad's old revolver, I also got a 32 police positive that he let me shoot as a kid but that one I did sell to a buddy of mine. I appreciate all the help and hope I didn't screw up the post. thanks guys! No, I mean, what does "MnC" mean? Is it an acronym for something? Is it actually engraved "MnC" on the frame of the gun? Can you take a photo of it? And don't settle for the first photo...please take multiple that aren't all shakey or out of focus or in shadow, and select the best one  The days of using rolls of film and being limited to only a couple of pictures because it was expensive to take are long gone...
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2024 3:39:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Maple ahrends I refinished Before https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/original_d47a32e6-3bd9-4397-a1fe-7c76c2f-3315220.JPG What a difference! They remind me of a desert burl handle I have on a custom knife. Almost looks like Tiger eye stone. |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 4:43:29 PM EDT
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I would take a 357 mag all day every day
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Posted: 9/7/2024 4:48:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: Beautiful. Dang, I need to get a 4" Python. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: Originally Posted By warp_foo: This thread needs moar Pythons... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/148913/pythons-3287519.jpg Beautiful. Dang, I need to get a 4" Python. I've always been partial to 3" revolvers. I also have a Ruger GP100 Talo in 3". My 586 and Colt King Cobra (older model, not current) are 4", however. I should probably do a family portrait for this thread... m |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 4:50:16 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2024 5:08:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dropdbombnow: The original, premier, S&W 357 Magnum the Model 27, high polish, pinned and recessed, circa about 1972. https://images.guns.com/prod/2021/12/06/58-MODEL%2027-2-N479726-1.jpg A friend had one back in the 80s, great balance, snap shooting laser |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 5:17:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2024 5:24:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2024 5:33:43 PM EDT
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Mine is tree-fiddy-seben but tomatoe tomahto.
 Attached Filebut just in case I ever need to blow someone's lungs out, I've got a mighty 9mm cylinder as well. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2024 5:42:17 PM EDT
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Dan Wesson .357 6 in barrel, my first revolver, first handgun. $150.00 and still shooting. |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 6:00:25 PM EDT
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TUN
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Posted: 9/7/2024 6:05:47 PM EDT
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I love 357.
so easy to load for. Crazy versatile. |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 6:09:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: A 19 snubbie is on my short list. Yours look great.  They have some major improvements, no flat spot on forcing cone and a crane lock that make them superior to the old design. |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 6:22:40 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2024 6:28:49 PM EDT
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Love them.
I have an N Frame Smith .357 that I am trying to sell. It is not as popular as I was expecting. I guess that wheel guns are not as appealing to the general shooting populace. |
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Posted: 9/7/2024 9:26:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bud: Love them. I have an N Frame Smith .357 that I am trying to sell. It is not as popular as I was expecting. I guess that wheel guns are not as appealing to the general shooting populace. What kind, what barrel length I'm on the lookout for a reasonably priced N frame that I can take out instead of beating up my dad's 28...
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Posted: 9/7/2024 9:43:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2024 9:55:03 PM EDT
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 Attached FileRuger NM Vaquero Convertible worked over by Tyler Gun Works. Grips by Chig’s.  Attached FileNo 5” love? Magna Port custom M28 with a 5” M27 barrel and action job. Grips might be Altamont’s? |
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