View Full Version : Any K-Frame love, here?
RepeatDefender
09-01-11, 11:26
Hi folks, I'm a big fan of S&W autoloaders, specifically the M&P series. But when I had the chance to trade for this S&W K-Frame Model 15-3, I jumped on it. It's the only revolver I own...for now. I've only had it out to the range a single time, but it really is a joy to shoot. The trigger is so smooth in DA and in SA all you have to do is think about pulling the trigger and it breaks (I exaggerate a bit here, but it is light and smooth, as well).
I've shot it with both FMJ and some +P defense loads. Just put in an order for several hundred "FBI Load" hollowpoints. I can't wait to get some more range time in with this old girl.
Here's the porn (I know she's not wearing an original finish or grips, but that doesn't bother me as a shooter, or non-collector):
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/TheyHateMe/Guns/15-3-2.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/TheyHateMe/Guns/15-3-4.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/TheyHateMe/Guns/15-3-3.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/TheyHateMe/Guns/15-3-1.jpg
I donīt shoot revolvers very often anymore, but occasionally I take this model 19-4 to the range and fire a couple of rounds to stay proficient with wheelguns. The grips are made by "Nill Griffe (Grips)" from Germany. They feel really good and I think they also look very nice on a blued revolver. K-Frames are my favorite revolvers. They have the perfect size and balance in my opinion.
http://i30.servimg.com/u/f30/11/50/35/28/19nill11.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=175&u=11503528)
http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/11/50/35/28/sw19110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=215&u=11503528)
It looks rather shiny in the first pic, but it has the standard deep blue finish. The second picture is closer to how it looks in reality.
woodandsteel
09-01-11, 12:26
I donīt shoot revolvers very often anymore, but occasionally I take this model 19-4 to the range and fire a couple of rounds to stay proficient with wheelguns. The grips are made by "Nill Griffe (Grips)" from Germany. They feel really good and I think they also look very nice on a blued revolver. K-Frames are my favorite revolvers. They have the perfect size and balance in my opinion.
http://i30.servimg.com/u/f30/11/50/35/28/19nill11.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=175&u=11503528)
http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/11/50/35/28/sw19110.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=215&u=11503528)
It looks rather shiny in the first pic, but it has the standard deep blue finish. The second picture is closer to how it looks in reality.
Beautiful Model 19! I still need one for my collection.
I have a Model 66 no-dash that I will post pictures of, as soon as I figure out why my camera won't download to my computer.
I'm a sucker for K Frames.
titsonritz
09-01-11, 12:47
I grew up shooting a 6" model 19 and a 3" model 66. I dig the K-frame.
Beat Trash
09-01-11, 12:55
I'm old enough to remember when almost every LEO had a K-frame in their holster.
I still have a couple in the back of the safe. I used to own a factory 3" model 66. The ex got it in the divorce.
I'd love to see S&W bring back the Model 66's.
Something about a 4" model 19, and a 2.5" model 66, to me, they're classics.
grew up with wheel guns and you will not find a more inherently accurate production gun in a centerfire caliber than a smith and wesson revolver!
Most of mine will group about as tight at 50 yards as most autos do at 25.
no worries about routine spring replacments or trouble shooting bad magazines.
these guns are very underappreciated by todays modern shooter.
they were the gold standard of defensive guns for nearly a century.
another bouns is you can usually buy them cheap- my last smith model 10 ( a 4 inch skinny barrel) was bought for 165 bucks. It will hold a 5 inch group at 50 yards hand held.
Nice revolver...I was issued one when I started with the PD 22 years ago. Then we changed to Glock 17, now Glock 22's and 23's, and we now allow 1911's, which is what I run now...
I'd like to have another K-frame again as I only have a 640 J-frame...
RepeatDefender:
I'm from Georgia too. Love my Ks, 15 and 10HB:
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/15_-9.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/15_-8.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/1011_2.jpg
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/1011_6.jpg
Also a couple of shorties, 66 and 10:
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/66_009.jpg
The first handgun I ever owned was a 4" bull-barreled Model 10 with "Police Department, Lincoln Nebraska" stamped in the backstrap. I used it to send a lot of bullfrogs to their greater reward with 148-grain wadcutters over 3 grains of Bullseye.
These days my only K-frame is an 8 3/8" Model 17. It shoots honest 1" groups at 25 yards off the bench. On days when I think I'm getting good, it reminds me how far I have to go.
Okie John
RepeatDefender
09-01-11, 15:56
Awesome revolvers guys! I'm loving the pics and the sentiments expressed here.
I never thought I could love a revolver till I took the plunge with this S&W 15-3. I've owned a few revolvers (Taurus 66 and 85, S&W BG38), but nothing compares to this older K-Frame.
I truly appreciate why they called it the "Combat Masterpiece". I think my next revolver will be a Model 19, so I can get into the magnum realm.
Also a couple of shorties, 66 and 10:
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/66_009.jpg[/QUOTE]
I have always wanted a 2.5" Model 66...I don't know why, but I know I want one.
I think my next revolver will be a Model 19, so I can get into the magnum realm.
.38 Special to .357 Magnum isn't that much of a jump. Get a Model 29 if you really want to feel the difference.
Okie John
I have always wanted a 2.5" Model 66...I don't know why, but I know I want one.
Because they're freakin' MANLY.
Okie John
RepeatDefender
09-01-11, 16:46
.38 Special to .357 Magnum isn't that much of a jump. Get a Model 29 if you really want to feel the difference.
Okie John
I know it's not much of a jump, but I'm not sure if I want to step into the .44 magnum just yet. Maybe on down the road.
I still have a couple in the back of the safe. I used to own a factory 3" model 66. The ex got it in the divorce.
3" model 66...ouch, that had to hurt.
I like several of the K-frames. My favorite is probably my reworked 4" model 64, which with 148gr HBWC, is a real shooter.
I know it's not much of a jump, but I'm not sure if I want to step into the .44 magnum just yet. Maybe on down the road.
Load it down to 45 ACP ballistics. Eminently satisfying. Accurate enough for rabbits but clobbers deer, too.
Okie John
I have always wanted a 2.5" Model 66...I don't know why, but I know I want one.
I'll tell you why I finally broke down and paid the asking price (too much) for a 2.5" 66. Ever since I saw the Clint Eastwood movie, "The Gauntlet", I wanted one. Clint's alcoholic, burned out cop character carried one of those. I wanted it more than the Dirty Harry's model 29.
A really nice K frame is a joy to shoot. Art in Steel.
Yeah Im a big fan of the K frame revos too.
Here's a model 64-1 that's been tricked out by a local smith.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/Hershel_Van/64-2.jpg Bead blasted finish and Ahrends stocks.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/Hershel_Van/64.jpg Numbered and chamfered charge holes.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d172/Hershel_Van/64-3.jpg Crane detent ball lock.
I've been shooting IDPA with semis for about 5 years and this year switched to SSR with this gun. Learning how to run this thing quickly for gaming has been an uphill, but helluva lot of fun, battle!
J's, K's and L's are great. N's are just a bit too big for my hand and the X is just cartoonish.
I'll tell you why I finally broke down and paid the asking price (too much) for a 2.5" 66. Ever since I saw the Clint Eastwood movie, "The Gauntlet", I wanted one. Clint's alcoholic, burned out cop character carried one of those. I wanted it more than the Dirty Harry's model 29. Just a little trivia here,but if you look closely,especially the scene where Eastwood was in the phone booth,you'll notice that the revo was a square butt.
Back in the day a lot of people ordered the 2 1/2 inch bbls from S&W and installed them on their original 4 inch guns.However, S&W did make some(not sure how many,but very few) of these 2 1/2 inchers with the square rather than the round butt.
I believe I am correct that the one in the movie was Eastwood's personal revolver and was an original square butt.
There was also a televised interview with Roy Rogers several years before his death,concerning carry rights,and he showed a 2 1/2 inch Mod 66 that he said was his favorite carry gun for personal defense.
I prefer the round butt on this model and that's what I have,but an original factory 2 1/2 inch square butt will bring a lot of bucks.
The majority of my early police career was with K frame Smiths,and I love all the K's. I found the L frames to be a little more robust and a little better with magnum loads.I carried a customed tuned Mod.586 for several years with one Sheriff Dept,however for most use the K's do just fine. Great classic guns.
One of my favorite K's, a 3" 66.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/66-3.jpg
One of my favorite K's, a 3" 66.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/66-3.jpg
Wow. That is nice.
Love for the K-frame I have done so many over the years this is a small sample.http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/66%20f-comp/PB180742.jpg
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/66%20f-comp/swm66bluepolish2.jpg
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/66%20f-comp/PB180741.jpg
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/MODEL%2019%20SMITH/100_2833.jpg
cigardad,your 66 is the bomb!
Mr.Smith I always admire your work that you display here.It makes me lustful.:cool: I especially like the two toned,bobbed Mod.19.
Used to have a 3" 65. Sold it, stupidly. K-frames have been calling to me ever since.
Like this one -- a used airweight 12-2, for $300:
http://www.vaguntrader.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/182589/Smith_and_Wesson_Model_12_2_Ai#Post182589
Thanks for the comments. I like the 3 inchers as the ejector rod will clear fired .357 mag cases.
This is my wife's nightstand gun. 3" 64.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/cigardad/_DSC0707.jpg
Very poor cell phone photo of Mod.19-2 that I've had for 40 years.Wife was practicing when she took these.Obviously,more practice is in order.Will try to get some better K frame pics up.
This one has NP3 throughout and gold bead front sight.
This is my wife's nightstand gun. 3" 64.
Nice. I'd like a 3" 64.
Does that one have DAO internals, or just a bobbed hammer?
I have always wanted a 2.5" Model 66...I don't know why, but I know I want one.
Same here. I really want to get my hands on one in nice shape.
Nice. I'd like a 3" 64.
Does that one have DAO internals, or just a bobbed hammer?
DAO internals.
HeadHunter
09-02-11, 22:05
I really enjoy shooting them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yT2jHHKnG4
My 66 will be my gun for the upcoming IDPA World Championship.
Lost River
09-02-11, 22:14
I figured Beat Trash may enjoy this one:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/021A.jpg
RepeatDefender
09-02-11, 23:32
I figured Beat Trash may enjoy this one:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/021A.jpg
Now that is SEXY! I'd love to have one of my own...
I'm old enough to remember when almost every LEO had a K-frame in their holster.
I still have a couple in the back of the safe. I used to own a factory 3" model 66. The ex got it in the divorce.
I'd love to see S&W bring back the Model 66's.
Something about a 4" model 19, and a 2.5" model 66, to me, they're classics.
I'm old enough to remember carrying one (or two) as a LEO (Now I carry a Glock 22) When my department retired the M-10's and 64's we were carrying they let us buy our last issued one. Mine (M-64 with a 4" bull barrel) is in the vault with a old 5 screw K-22 masterpiece (6") and a K-38 that was set up from the S&W as a S/A only (also a 6") I had a M-64 round butt snub that was traded in when I got a 686. I also have a retired Delaware SP M64 that got turned into a PPC gun. Lots of fun with that one.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/hillmillenia/SmithandWessons001.jpg
A little something for everybody...;)
Here is a fresh new picture of my 15-3. This thing shoots so well, my Glock and 1911 is getting lonely.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s299/bucksarge/mine2.jpg
Another Combat Masterpiece whore here:no:
Wow. That is nice.
+1 for the 3" 66. It's the best of the breed IMO. Here's mine, which now wears boot grips and is insanely concealable compared to most of my flat guns.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/Glocktogo/CIMG0109.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/Glocktogo/CIMG0108.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/Glocktogo/CIMG0106.jpg
Rob Haught
09-27-11, 08:12
My first issue duty gun was a 4" M19. I was only one of a couple students in my Academy class with an autoloader (1911) so Im dating myself a little and all of us trained with the academy S&W"s. Ive owned a gaggle of K frames since then. My favorite by far. I credit Ken Hackathorn for my interest and ability in revolver shooting. We still occaisionally have a revolver day at the range. We have a whole new generation of shooters who have never experienced them and are losing out on half the fun. I would say my two favorites are my 3" 66 and 3" 13
My first issue duty gun was a 4" M19. I was only one of a couple students in my Academy class with an autoloader (1911) so Im dating myself a little and all of us trained with the academy S&W"s. Ive owned a gaggle of K frames since then. My favorite by far. I credit Ken Hackathorn for my interest and ability in revolver shooting. We still occaisionally have a revolver day at the range. We have a whole new generation of shooters who have never experienced them and are losing out on half the fun. I would say my two favorites are my 3" 66 and 3" 13
I love revolver and am going to see you in Oct. with Ken.
You can run my gear i will bring some to share.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/GREY%20625/100_1575.jpg
Here is my only K frame but I love it!
It's a great shooter.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/giantseabass/Guns/v3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/giantseabass/Guns/v2.jpg
Way before I was hired, my agency issued 4" Model 19s. We keep one at the port for "familiarization" I guess. It has the smoothest trigger in the world. I'm going to find a way to be able to shoot the damn thing. :D
txf15crewchief
10-25-11, 22:17
I've only recently begun shooting revolvers having come into a 6" 1986 686 back in May. Decided that a K-frame might be a nice addition to my collection led me toward finding a nice 4" 1971 19-3 earlier this month. I'm already in love with it and has one, if not the nicest double action triggers I've ever used.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/hillmillenia/SmithandWessons001.jpg
A little something for everybody...;)
Except for a K-Frame.
Just picked up this 10-5 yesterday. The trigger is very smooth and it locks up tight. Cant wait to try her out tomorrow.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/killerchase2000/SW10-5.jpg
Just picked up this 10-5 yesterday. The trigger is very smooth and it locks up tight. Cant wait to try her out tomorrow.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/killerchase2000/SW10-5.jpg
I'm betting you'll shoot little tiny groups.
These sure do....
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m602/JakeandDad/MPFamily.jpg
The guy I picked it up from said it was very accurate. I have been wanting a model 10 or 64 (same but stainless right?) for a while. I feel they are a fantastic woods and defense handgun. I had a model 15 that was really nice but it always seemed like the rear sight would eventually drift a little.
I love the K-frame's smooth action but I could never get the trigger reach I wanted. I always ended up with an offset grip just to get the first joint of my finger on the trigger. This was with a round butt and service stocks. Shooting with a two-handed grip, it wasn't a problem. SHO was a real pain in terms of getting consistency.
I liked the size of the Detective Special/Police Positive Special family better but I never got along with Colt's idea of a DA pull. If Smith could make a .38+P D-frame sized gun, 3 to 4-inch barrel, 6 round capacity, I'd get three of them pronto. Sadly, that's not going to happen given what it costs to make a round gun.
J-frames on the other hand, fit me well.
I'll tell you why I finally broke down and paid the asking price (too much) for a 2.5" 66. Ever since I saw the Clint Eastwood movie, "The Gauntlet", I wanted one. Clint's alcoholic, burned out cop character carried one of those. I wanted it more than the Dirty Harry's model 29.
I have a great soft spot for the 2.5 and 3" barreled S&W model 19/66's, this one I consider a great prize as it was liberated from rabidly anti-gun south Australian forces, it was virtually unused by the Aussie police agency that procured it in 2005....pictured wearing to different sets of stocks, Hogue Bantam, and Eagle secret service...
Suwannee Tim
10-28-11, 21:44
Egads! I don't have any K frames! How could that happen! Bad planning I guess! I'm going to fix that pretty soon, I'm going to buy a Model 19, a nice old one. Got most everything but a K frame, Js, Ns, Rugers, couple of Colts but that's no excuse. Last K I had was a Model 66 which I wore out. The top strap was cut half way through by the cylinder / barrel flame. I loaned it to a buddy's widow who needed protection from a crazy ex-boyfriend. She shot the bastard with it after he smashed his way into her apartment. Didn't kill him, paralyzed him from the waist down. The NYPD got it and of course neither she nor I ever saw it again. We counted ourselves lucky neither of us was prosecuted or sued. My father had a Registered Combat Magnum and after he died I inherited it. It had previously belonged to Bill Jordan who in a moment of weakness sold it to my father. I sold it back to Jordan as he wanted it back pretty bad. Part of the deal was I got to spend a couple of days with him in Texas. Well worth the loss of a valuable revolver.
Here are a couple of K's, a 14-3, and a 17-2. The 17 is a bit rough cosmetically, and the cylinder hand had been installed incorrectly by the previous owner, so there's some firing pin dings in the back of the cylinder, but after some tlc it shoots great. Still, I'm always on the look out for a nicer replacement for it. The Masterpieces are the epitome of what a target gun should be, amazing single action trigger, wonderful sights and 100x more accurate than the clutz pulling the trigger, my favorite guns for spending a day plinking in the field.
txf15crewchief
12-01-11, 00:22
Here's the aforementioned Model 19-3
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w67/icyaquarius86/IMAG0940.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w67/icyaquarius86/IMAG0716.jpg
I'd love to own a Combat Masterpiece someday in addition to a Model 36 Chief's Special, and a 586.
Lost River
12-16-11, 17:43
...........Oooops
Lost River
12-16-11, 17:45
Pre Model 18 with Diamonds:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/0062.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/IV_Troop/kframes002.jpg
Long live the K frame!
I started my career with a K frame 31 years ago. A model 66 I was allowed to buy when I retired from that first agency.
I bought my first K in 1977 from a police supply store for $164.
That first is a model 15 that is still in the box with the Magna grips and a set of the original Goncalo Alves target grips I paid a few dollars extra for. They don't have the speed loader cut out on them!
The original receipt is in the box too.
My daughter has been trying to take that 66 and put it in a shadow box with a badge and pictures of me wearing it in 1980 standing in front of my brand new PD '80 Dodge Fury II with two red gumballs and a siren on the overhead bar.....
It's not ready for that yet!
I'm looking for a 2" model 15, blue....
Alpha Sierra
01-01-12, 21:09
This thread delivers.
I too am a huge fan of K frames.
Currently this is what I have on hand:
10-5
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp290/JRossy/guns/DSC01380.jpg
65-5
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp290/JRossy/guns/DSC01167.jpg
64-5
http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp290/JRossy/guns/DSC00322.jpg
Love for the K-frame I have done so many over the years this is a small sample.http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/66%20f-comp/PB180742.jpg
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/66%20f-comp/swm66bluepolish2.jpg
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/66%20f-comp/PB180741.jpg
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/SuperiorFirearms/MODEL%2019%20SMITH/100_2833.jpg
BEAUTIFUL!!! especially the K Comp.
Here are a few Ks (and a couple of Ls)
http://www.zewp.com/dump/photo/swsnubs042tr5ey.jpg
More Ks...pre model K22s, & 617s
http://www.zewp.com/dump/photo/k22s2011_014.JPG
My first issue duty gun was a 4" M19. I was only one of a couple students in my Academy class with an autoloader (1911) so Im dating myself a little and all of us trained with the academy S&W"s. Ive owned a gaggle of K frames since then. My favorite by far. I credit Ken Hackathorn for my interest and ability in revolver shooting. We still occasionally have a revolver day at the range. We have a whole new generation of shooters who have never experienced them and are losing out on half the fun.
Thanks for doing that. I talk to young people all the time that have never even fired a revolver. It's a shame. They seem to think they have no place in defensive use. They're quite wrong.
As I've said before, there were many times in a room full of off duty cops, I was the only one carrying, with my "inadequate" little Airweight, because the tactical gurus I was working with left their 1911's, Hi Powers, .357's, etc., in the car, because it was a pain to carry, when they were "just out having a beer", at a wedding, etc.
Except for a K-Frame.
Oops! yeah guess I am missing the model 19 here...guess this was the J-L-& N SS pic...I'll have to find the darned thing...:sarcastic:
Model 66-3
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab126/firmadocs/SWModel66-3.jpg
My first duty gun was a K Frame (model 66). Recently I had occasion to shoot one again - at length; 30 years ago I was a proficient double action shooter - but not any more.
PriseDeFer
01-20-12, 12:30
Yes, my heart has been pierced by a K frame, but, alas, she belongs to another and my love burns as a sad and single flame.
Why Santa brought this to my son and not me I will never know.
https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10865&d=1327084117
RepeatDefender
01-23-12, 17:40
^ Nice! Someone must have been very "good" in 2011! :D
A buddy of mine sold this to me for $225. He didn't like the fact that the nickle was starting to come off around the grip. I told him that is just going to happen on a 50+ year old gun but he insisted on getting rid of it. :D
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m54/nfe6848m/Post2.jpg
Good score on that Mod.15.I love snubs.
ArizonaLawman
02-06-12, 13:04
Really guys? What kind of low down, dirty, no good, egg suckin', chicken stealin', commie dog doesn't love the K Frame?
I cut my teeth as a baby cop with a 5" Model 10 pencil barrel at the Academy.
The day I graduated, I strapped on a Model 19 which I carried until we went to Glock in 1991.
I still shoot, train, compete with, and carry a K Frame pretty often.
They are, to my mind, the finest example of a fighting wheelgun EVER.
Really guys? What kind of low down, dirty, no good, egg suckin', chicken stealin', commie dog doesn't love the K Frame?
I cut my teeth as a baby cop with a 5" Model 10 pencil barrel at the Academy.
The day I graduated, I strapped on a Model 19 which I carried until we went to Glock in 1991.
I still shoot, train, compete with, and carry a K Frame pretty often.
They are, to my mind, the finest example of a fighting wheelgun EVER.
Yup.
I played around with N frames, L frames, a Python, a Diamondback, and Rugers, but my best shooting was always with a good K.
I just wish I still had the eyesight I had in those days, when the X ring at 50 looked as big as a loaf of bread.....
blasternank
02-07-12, 08:30
I had a 686+ 7 shot in 357 that I used for bowling pin shoots. It was a great gun. I had a Wichita slab put on it for weight. I loved that gun. I wish I had it today but I went with the 8 shot 627's N frame when they came out.
Gotta love K's. Scored a 66-2 about a year ago and it is quickly becoming my favorite for beating up in the local buds in IDPA. Though some do hand me my hat along with other things...
I kinda like the K frame Smiths. Here are a few of my three inch and two, two and one half inch guns. I have a couple of four and six inch K frames also.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/akviper/100_2855.jpg
I just picked up a used 65-7 for cheap the other day. It was a security company gun and had factory night sights drilled into the frame which I thought was pretty cool. The sights are at about 70%; I also checked with Trijicon who will replace them when the time comes for $108. BTW, the trigger is smooth as butter; every thing I've read about S&W triggers is true.
I got bit by the revolver bug this year and it's my third in the last month! I also picked up a Ruger GP100 (a tank) and a Taurus 85CHULT (a handful) and I plan on picking up a S&W 642 as an on-duty backup.
I actually enjoy shooting my revolvers more than my semi-autos. I never thought I'd say that...
http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/AMC58/Firearms/SW65-7003.jpg
Scotter260
03-13-12, 11:11
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z352/Scotter260/AKpair.jpg
My 65-1 and K22 Combat Masterpiece.
I just picked up a used 65-7 for cheap the other day. It was a security company gun and had factory night sights drilled into the frame which I thought was pretty cool. The sights are at about 70%; I also checked with Trijicon who will replace them when the time comes for $108.
If you think it's a keeper, consider having the front sight milled off and a dovetail cut. Then you can replace the sight yourself easily, and you'll have more options. I've seen several guns setup that way, and have been thinking about getting a couple of mine done.
One of the orange dot/night sight combo front's like Ameriglo does would be the Cat's ass.
PriseDeFer
03-15-12, 18:05
AMC29: That is a tough looking gun. I would leave her just as she is, she's bred for the alley and shows it.
AMC29: That is a tough looking gun. I would leave her just as she is, she's bred for the alley and shows it.
"Bred for the alley"?
I think I just threw up in my mouth.....
Yeah, when the night sights go dim, who cares?
I kinda like the K frame Smiths. Here are a few of my three inch and two, two and one half inch guns. I have a couple of four and six inch K frames also.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/akviper/100_2855.jpg
What kind of grips are on your "I" frame?
I bought my first K frame in 1970 and still have this 6 in m-19. One of my carry favorites today is a m-64 2 in with a factory double action only modification--spurless hammer and altered action.
I have been trying to decide what new gun to get with my tax return, I was thinking about a 45acp revolver, but man these K's are beautiful. I will have to see what I can get the best deal on.
It's a strange thing...
My favorite wheel to run is my 6" chromed colt python. Hands down. I have one.
I have 2 K frames. And like them almost as much as my laser beam colt.
My pre k(6") and 16(2") are strange birds. They get better the more I run them.
Guess which ones see more rounds?
It's a strange thing...
My favorite wheel to run is my 6" chromed colt python. Hands down. I have one.
You chromed a Python???
I have 2 K frames. And like them almost as much as my laser beam colt.
My pre k(6") and 16(2") are strange birds. They get better the more I run them.
You have a 2" Model 16????
Guess which ones see more rounds?
Off hand, I'd guess none of them......
Wait... let me pull my foot out of my mouth and your sword from my stomach.
As far as the python goes:
Nickle. Thought they chromed in the seventies, and I didnt do it, factory ordered. This was my fathers and it means more to me than any other weapon.
Yes I have a 2" 16. I have 2 airweights with the same barel. And NO, the 16 is NOT factory.
And the smiths see much more time, but since I'm not the ultimate superninjawheelgun master Mr. Miciulek would be jealous of that you obviously are I bow to you greatness.
Compuvette
04-07-12, 10:53
I also have a soft spot for classic K-frames. I've got an addiction to the 2.5" 19/66's. I've got seven of the darn things (three 19 blue, thee 66, and a 19 nickel).
Here's an early pic of some of the collection:
http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr193/compuvette/IMG_20110623_211552.jpg
Left upper is a 19-3 with Sambar Stag grips and a Tyler-T, left lower is a 19-4 with Ahrends, upper right is a 64-2 2" with Ahrends, lower right is a 66-2 also with Ahrends, middle is a 37.
Canonshooter
04-11-12, 12:45
http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/66-16.jpg
I purchased this one new in 1992 - a Model 66-3 with a 3-inch barrel, manufactured in June of the same year. I purchased the S&W combat stocks at the same time, and had the pinned red-ramp front sight changed out for a post style sight - which renders a crisp sight picture.
When I saw it in the showcase 20 years ago, I had no intention of buying it because I already owned (and had owned) quite a few S&W revolvers. But as soon as I picked this one up and give it a look-over, it caught my attention; cylinder timing is perfect, the cylinder locks up tight with the hammer cocked, and there is zero play in the yolk. It is the best timed, tightest S&W revolver I had ever seen - straight from the factory. It has proven exceptionally accurate with the few rounds of 125 grain JHP .357 rounds I have put through it.
It's still a safe queen - hasn't been fired in 18 years and has never been carried, but it still gives me goose pimples every time I pull it out of the safe to admire it.
That 3 inch 66 is beautiful :D. I have a 4 inch 66, a 4 inch 19, and 2 inch 10. They all see some range time, my wife uses the 10 as her house gun. Love the K-frame.
As,I believe,Clint Smith said.."wheel guns are real guns". I presently own only 1 revolver, a Ruger 2.25" SP101 357 I purchased new last year. GREAT gun, but I do wish still had my old duty gun... an S&W Model 64 3" RB . I had it bead-blasted,charge holes chamfered....then SOLD it when I switched to a(free) Glock 19. I MISS that Smith. NO dopey lock, super accurate...i:mad:I'M GETTING MISTY-EYED!
Beat Trash
05-23-12, 20:36
The picture of the 3" model 66 pains me. I also bought one in around 1991-92? Great gun.
My ex-wife grew attached to this gun and ended up with it when we were divorced last year.
Don't miss the ex-wife. Really miss the 3" model 66!
19-4s. Love those K frames!!
http://www.coberly.org/images/S&W_19-4.jpg
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