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S&W K22 & K38, both 1947 vintage: ![[Linked Image]](http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/desertoakie/IMG_0905_zpsy9iqf5pv.jpg) Pure class!
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USSR1991: I had to finally look up (Google!) what "MIM" means.
Definitions: Acronym Definition; MIM: Metal Injection Molding: MIM: Mendelian Inheritance in Man: MIM: Man in the Middle: MIM: Multilateral Initiative on Malaria: MIM: Metal ...
I am assuming that the "MIM" you refer to in your post ("Pre-MIM Smith's) has something to do with the Google optional definition "Metal Injection Molding"?
How do I tell which type parts are in prospective Smith & Wesson revolvers I may come across?
Is there a date of manufacture cut/off or start up for me to look for?
Congratulations on the latest acquisition of the K-38 Masterpiece!
I remember as a young policeman trying for 5 years to get to "Expert" class in my departments quarterly qualifications thus allowing me to "trade up" from a Smith & Wesson Model 10 to a Smith & Wesson Model 14 (K-38 Target Masterpiece) there in the early 1970's.
I foolishly turned that fine pistol back in to the department for a Smith & Wesson Model 66 several years later!
I am guessing I put at least 10,000 rounds of quality wadcutter ammunition through that K-38 in quarterly qualifications, practice and some Varmint and Grouse Hunting.
Fine pistol it was - enjoy yours.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy An easy way to tell is the GOOD forged hammer has the firing pin mounted to it. The cast POS (MIM) hammer does not have the firing pin mounted to it (rimfires excepted). Also, on the cast POS (MIM) trigger, it is hollowed out at the rear of it; making it easier to tell if you have a hammerless (think model 642, etc.) gun with cast POS (MIM) or forged metal (not hollowed out at rear). Ever notice that when anyone goes to sell a MIM S&W in the classifieds that they linger a long time before selling? Whereas the forged S&Ws seem to sell immediately, unless they're priced "higher than giraffe pu*sy"!! 
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I have to find my way into DO's will...
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I am jealous! Want a 610 to go with my glock! But i did just pick up a model 29 6.5 inch.
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When I started buying hand guns the wheel gun was king. I have autos but still favor a revolver, here's some of them ![[Linked Image]](http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/wheel-guns.jpg)
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Here's my S&W K-22and K-38. The K-22 has target hammer and target trigger. I just put the target grips back on. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/S&W_a%20pair.JPG)
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USSR1991: I had to finally look up (Google!) what "MIM" means.
Definitions: Acronym Definition; MIM: Metal Injection Molding: MIM: Mendelian Inheritance in Man: MIM: Man in the Middle: MIM: Multilateral Initiative on Malaria: MIM: Metal ...
I am assuming that the "MIM" you refer to in your post ("Pre-MIM Smith's) has something to do with the Google optional definition "Metal Injection Molding"?
How do I tell which type parts are in prospective Smith & Wesson revolvers I may come across?
Is there a date of manufacture cut/off or start up for me to look for? Smith and Wesson has what are called "dash" variations in their model numbers (Model 14, 14-1, 14-2, etc.). If you are looking at a particular model number, just Google it for info, or go to one of the Smith and Wesson Forums and ask questions. The MIM parts started sometime in the 90's as previously mentioned. Don
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When I started buying hand guns the wheel gun was king. I have autos but still favor a revolver, here's some of them Some good wheelgun porn there....can you tell me what the second from top is? Thanks, Tim
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Desertoakie and USSR1991: Thank you both for the direction and information.
I will keep an eye on the resale times for the MIM type Smith & Wessons from now on - I am aware and have been amazed at the lingering and not selling off of the retailers display cases the newish trigger lock Smith & Wesson models!
It is amazing how poorly they sell.
Thanks again for the tips.
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I bought a 15-3 a couple weeks ago. So, yeah.
Not only did I buy a 15-3, I'll also need a holster and grips, so I can help support the revolver after market industry.
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As far as Handguns go I have one 1911 and three single action revolvers. If I were going out and buying a handgun today it would be another single action revolver.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
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Yup...still buying. ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/zDyaeF3.jpg) Dan
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My collection is very heavily semi-autos. That being said I appreciate a good revolver and favor them for field carry.
I have a FA model 97 that is one of my named concealed carry guns here in the PRK.
Have a S&W custom shop 44 Magnum and of course a Colt Python. One of my kids has my S&W model 19 ca. 1960s.
I would love to locate a Colt New Frontier in new or like new condition in .45 cal.
It's horses for courses for me. Self defense is done by my semi-autos like my SIG P229 in .357 SIG.
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Some good wheelgun porn there....can you tell me what the second from top is?
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Tim, Looks to be a 66-2 or 66-3. Don
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Yup...still buying. Dan Did the Prius make it home? Dave
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I bought my Performance Center 627 5" eight four years ago. I don't plan on another centerfire handgun for a while. I would like a pre-lock 4" M63 kit gun though. I have nothing against auto's but quality revolvers have a special attraction to me.
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Yup...still buying. Dan Did the Prius make it home? Dave Yes it did...the Mrs is very happy with it. It actually has a rather roomy feel inside. Comfortable....but I'll stick with my Titan. Dan
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Are people still buying revolvers? It seems some sporting goods retailers don't think so. The local Farm King store which I would guess sells a substantial percentage of guns purchased, locally, has a handful of revolvers in its handgun display where, 15, 20 years ago they would have been more than half of the handguns displayed.
I visited the Gander Mountain store in Peoria yesterday. Their handgun display case is probably 25-30 yards long. I saw a couple of Ruger LCRs, an SP101, maybe a half dozen or ten S&W hammerless hideout revolvers, one S&W Governor, and a half dozen Taurus DAs. The rest of that long display case was filled with self-loaders.
My guess is that handgun hunters, some CCL holders, cowboy shooters and hardcore gun nuts like myself will continue buying wheel guns, but retailers are betting that the 'average' gun buyer wants an auto.
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I've bought a S&W m19-3, a S&W m19-5, and a Dan Wesson m14-2 in the last 2-3 weeks.
I hadn't bought anything in a while and then just went nuts with 357's.
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Some good wheelgun porn there....can you tell me what the second from top is?
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