S&W Revolver Thread

[JaegerOne]

I had thought they were all switched over to 10-8s before then. Fill me in on what I'm missing as I'm certainly not an expert on these.

I have a 10-7 3" barrel mfg. in 1979.

[Stickman]

I have a 10-7 3" barrel mfg. in 1979.

Odd, when you look at the dates of mfg, that shouldn't be legit, but again, I'm certainly not an expert and am just going off the published lists of years. Post up a pic of it when you get a chance. Thanks!



ETA a new pic for the page.

[JaegerOne]

Odd, when you look at the dates of mfg, that shouldn't be legit, but again, I'm certainly not an expert and am just going off the published lists of years. Post up a pic of it when you get a chance. Thanks!



ETA a new pic for the page.

Go to the S&W Forum to get mfg. dates of all S&W revolvers.

[Hulkstr8]

Kain already nailed it, but yes, the reason we want to wax under the grips of steel pistols is to prevent rust. While this might not be an issue for guys who have weapons living in a climate controlled safe, for cops who are out in the weather, especially with the rain in the PNW, wax is there because it needs extra protection in areas which aren't wiped down or can't dry easily.

So, should I just apply some of my snowboard wax to the frame under the grips? Semi-autos too?

None of my guns live in a safe haha.

[Stickman]

So, should I just apply some of my snowboard wax to the frame under the grips? Semi-autos too?

None of my guns live in a safe haha.

On the PD we always used carnuba wax, now with Glocks it really doesn't matter and I think it is a lost secret.

[Kain]

On the PD we always used carnuba wax, now with Glocks it really doesn't matter and I think it is a lost secret.

I think lost art is true. I know I have used grease under grips and on grip screws of some of my more traditional semi autos. Not that a Glock won't rust.

Actually would honestly interested in how they used to do PM back in the day. Love me some revolvers and running them, my glocks just do it better.

[SeriousStudent]

This is the wax I use, and it works very well.

https://www.amazon.com/Picreator-PCR.../dp/B0012S1XBO

It just takes a very small amount. I also use it on knives.

[Kain]

This is the wax I use, and it works very well.

https://www.amazon.com/Picreator-PCR.../dp/B0012S1XBO

It just takes a very small amount. I also use it on knives.

Shiiiiittttt. I didn't even think bout my shivs.
Thank you.

[JaegerOne]

Been using Johnson's Paste Wax for a long time.

[Joe R.]

A wee bit off topic but waxing MP5 mags keeps them from rusting as well. Another trick from back in the old days.