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What is the difference between the regular S&W 36 and the Ladysmith 36? Just got the first and saw the second in another store. The grips are different, but other than that and the lettering, I can't tell how they changed it. What makes the S&W 37 different from the 36? Have J-frames...

I always planned to get a 10mm handgun later, but I see a full sized Springfield Omega in 10mm. Any comments on this? Anything to watch out for? I remember that some 1911's in 10mm had frame issues. Is this easily solved by heavier springs? What price should I be looking at? Thanks.

S&W 36, S/N J74XXX and S&W 13-1, S/N D786XXX Thanks for your help.

I'm considering a couple guns right now. They aren't for any particular use, I have HD, CCW, K-frames, and range guns. One is the S&W 36, serial number 16XXX. The other is a S&W 13-1, serial number 64XXX. What years were these revolvers made? Any caveats to them, anything to look out...

I found a 4" S&W 15-3, the serial number is 16~. When was it made?

I found a used S&W 39-2 with some finish wear for $400. Mechanically it looks okay. I don't love the length to width ratio of the grip, but it isn't terrible. Any experiences with this gun? I understand the 39 series is well known for eating everything. While I know each gun is individual...

What are the differences between the S&W 17 and 18? I think the serial number was 224NXX or 228NXX, when was it made? It was definitely a 18-4 though. It has a 4" barrel. Would there be an mechanical issues with less accuracy than one with a 6" barrel? Or am I merely looking at lost...

I'm not a rifle guy, but have thought about getting started. I had intended to get a .22LR, but then Colt revolvers became availible in my market. So the .22LR got put into the back burner. Now, when picking up my latest, I saw a 1903 Springfield. I don't know much about rifles, but the...

Yes, I know the answer "all of them" but practically speaking, I can only get one at a time. I am looking at: 1.) Colt Woodsman, second generation 2.) Colt Cobra, 1974 manufacture 3.) S&W 17, various with 6" barrels I already have a Buckmark Plus. I have just gotten into revolvers, so...

I found a Colt Woodsman in my area for about $525, serial #115XXX. The bluing around the muzzle is work, but otherwise good. It feels excellent in my hands. From the price I can see it is not first generation. At Proofhouse I see it was made in 1952, but what generation does that make it...

While waiting my turn on Beretta Range Day, I saw a Colt Cobra in the case. It looks interesting, lightweight with excellent trigger - smooth and light but not too much so. The blueing on the cylinder is worn in splotches, but no rust. The timing looks good and so does lock-up. I see that...

So I'm looking at .22LRs to learn rifle with, but I'm thinking it should be fun while still being resonably accurate and hopefully easy to clean. Nice to know that it is me and not the gun that is off, I have enough stuff to clean, and fun just encourages more practice. I was thinking of a...

I happened to be in a gun store that had one in stock - and the Beretta salesman there with his own. It shoots very well. Nice small groups. The grip area is smaller. The shape is not that of the Vertec, but rather that of the Browning HiPower. Good size for all hands. The grips are...

Fortunately or not, something always tempts. Right now it is a Colt Python with a 4" barrel. So I have some questions before I decide. 1.) The serial number is E47xxx, IIRC. When was it made? 2.) Anything I should be aware of? Any problems like the 19-5 crush fit barrels or stuff like...

I notice when reading gun rags that the carry modifications seem to help more in holstering a gun than actually making sure the gun doesn't snag when drawn. I'm not speaking of things like "melt jobs" or rounded/beveled edges. But when you look at carry sights (Novak style), the rounding done...

Okay, we have had the idiot on the range threads, the threads about stupid (not unknowledgeable, but stupid) shoppers, and horror stories about bad gun store workers. Good stories? Ones where the worker took the time to correctly explain things? Not as fun to talk about, but instances...

Finally cleaned out my FN Barracuda and took it to the range. 400 were imported to America recently and they seem unfired (all chambers + barrel clean). They are the only revolver made by FN, apparently for the colonies and such. Size wise, it is very close to the K-frames. So close in...

A local gun store has an oddball revolver, the FN Barracuda in .357 Magnum. It has this funny thing where the yoke & cylinder can be removed with the press of a button, like a Beretta or SIG. The trigger is a bit heavy, but smooth enough. About K-frame size, feels heavier, and points okay...

I really had my heart set on a 4" S&W 19-4 for earlier, but haven't seen one since shortly after Christmas. What is available now is the S&W 66 (no dash) with 4" frame and a 686 (no dash) with the 'M' modification. I thought I remembered something about the stainless steels used in early 66's...

I have a chance to pick one of these up. I already have a S&W 25-2. Anything to say about the quality and accuracy of the Thunder Ranch .44 Special? Would I just be paying for the name? Moon clips aside, are a .44 Special and .45 ACP just too redundant?