Bluing is very nice, only a couple scuffs one the wooden grips, buddy is a Cop who looks after an old neighbor lady that lives alone, she gave it to him, along with the holster and six rounds of ammo that was in the gun when her husband passed of a heart attack, she said her husband, carried the little revolver as a Los Angeles police detective back in the 50's.
10-4, good deal, Copper Bud gave me what must have been 2K rounds of new primed R-P 45 ACP brass, A box of 1000 Fed-215 primers and a pound of RL-22, and a new box of 7mm 120 gr ballistic tips which I have no use for, plus seeing that cool old S&W, it was a good day.
Thanks Bob, I'll read up on that after dinner, I couldn't help but think how small that revolver was when my buddy told me that was the detectives carry piece, kept thinking, damn, hope he always had backup close.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
That kinds chit is gonna get me in trouble with her, she got a new set of Goodyear Wranglers for her Z71 she never drives because of dry rot cracked sidewalls last Valentines, I'm a romantic fugger ;]
That kinds chit is gonna get me in trouble with her, she got a new set of Goodyear Wranglers for her Z71 she never drives because of dry rot cracked sidewalls last Valentines, I'm a romantic fugger ;]
Put it on top of a box of chocolates and in front of some roses and a bottle of champagne. Win/win.
Originally Posted by Mannlicher
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
Hell yeah, that's a great idea, always figured you were a Casanova too!
I did exactly that with a Kimber Ultra Eclipse a while back. Worked out well....
Originally Posted by Mannlicher
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
I like the Hornady 90 grain hollow base wadcutters over 2 grains of Bullseye in my .32 long revolvers,...very accurate and they'll punch completely through a pine 2X4 and keep going.
The old "I" frame S&W .32's are getting hard to find in good condition, but they're worth having if you can pick one up at a decent price. They're smaller than a J frame and look almost exactly like a scaled down 5" Model 10 when they have a 4.25" barrel.
I've got a couple of them like that and they're a lot of fun.
Nice pair of pistols Bristoe, I may buy that model 30, also betting the hardcast bullets Steelhead mentioned will be descent penetrators too, would be fun building a load to shoot to the sights.
That is a pretty sombitch Steel, S&W did most certainly get the cylinder release right, much better than my Colt, shouldn't have to pull back to release, banging forward has to be quicker.
I can see why, your earlier post is the first I've heard of an I frame, be glad to ask all the store owners about I frames on later visits if you want.
I can see why, your earlier post is the first I've heard of an I frame, be glad to ask all the store owners about I frames on later visits if you want.
With the I-frame being mentioned, just to be clear the 30-1 is a J-frame. The "-1" being the change that switched to the J-frame.
Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense. Robert Frost
These 2, one Smith and one Colt, both .32 longs, are closing in on the 100 year old mark. It's easy to find enough room for both of them and enough wadcutters to keep them shooting for a while in a pair of overalls.
They're just "fun" guns,...something to walk around and plink with. Not much noise,..not much recoil, but they're very accurate and will send a soup can winding.
I'm late to the show on this one, but I'm thinking you would enjoy the little fella. I gave a 3 inch model 30 or 31, I can't remember which to my Dad. I load a bag of Hodgdon lead HBWC's for him to piddle with. About once a year he brings the empties back for me to re build for him.
"The number one problem with America is, a whole lot of people need shot, and nobody is shooting them." -Master Chief Hershel Davis
I put some .32's together with 100 grain Hornady XTP's lately. I've got a bunch around for loading the 7.62X25 so I thought I'd use shoot some of them through the little revolvers. I doubt that they're going fast enough to give much expansion, (I'm hesitant to hot rod these tiny 100 year old revolvers) but at least they look like a nasty load.
I can see why, your earlier post is the first I've heard of an I frame, be glad to ask all the store owners about I frames on later visits if you want.
With the I-frame being mentioned, just to be clear the 30-1 is a J-frame. The "-1" being the change that switched to the J-frame.
NRA LIFE MEMBER GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ESPECIALLY THE SNIPERS! "Suppose you were an idiot And suppose you were a member of Congress... But I repeat myself." -Mark Twain
Just a few years ago, this was the last category of classic S&W revolver that could still be had for a song in really nice condition. This was because the caliber turned most buyers off, so sellers had to ask very low prices to move them. I guess those days are over, if that ad is any indication.
Just a few years ago, this was the last category of classic S&W revolver that could still be had for a song in really nice condition. This was because the caliber turned most buyers off, so sellers had to ask very low prices to move them. I guess those days are over, if that ad is any indication.
It's hard to know where people get the price they ask for things. Personally I wouldn't buy it if it were $250 unless I could sell it. I have no use for a 32long. If I need to use a handgun, I like bigger calibers. i want to make 2 holes not 1. Quicker the target bleeds out the better.
NRA LIFE MEMBER GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ESPECIALLY THE SNIPERS! "Suppose you were an idiot And suppose you were a member of Congress... But I repeat myself." -Mark Twain
Yeah, they're mainly bought as collectables that you can actually take out and shoot. Ballistic bobbles, as they say.
But it's funny, because .32 caliber handguns in that power range were, not all that long ago, considered standard police guns throughout Europe, and not much longer ago they were considered that in the US, too. In Europe, it was the .32 ACP, and in the US the .32 S&W Long.
The 32s work great and make two holes in stuff like grouse, rabbits, and turkeys if you’re like me and feel the need to shoot something with every gun you buy. Thinking I may have to shoot a deer or some pigs with my 32. Of course it’s a “Magnum” so I’m sure it’ll be fine. I’ve got a rough nickel I frame that I need to find a hand for someday too. Guy gave it to me so the price was right
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