Just picked this guy up yesterday. Today I put 50 rounds of 125 grain 38 special and 25 rounds of 138 grain 357. No complaints grips are nice with good grain and overall the fit and finish is excellent also the sights seem to be well regulated.

So I figured I'd show off mine as well. 2.25" Wiley Clapp with an Altamont grip and Osage orange panels from LS grips. Currently running some Federal Hydra Shok deep 38+p. JM Custom Kydex holster, Esee Izula and Speed Beez loaders. Currently using an old Crossbreed loader carrier until I make my own for 11 o'clock iwb

Is there a crimson trace laser grip for it? I'm having trouble finding something.

Smith and Weston performance center 327 eight shot 357 Magnum. My current carry.

Saw this on Xitter and while I've always wanted a 649 (a full steel 357 j frame), the sights are that terrible U-notch with front blade. Maybe I can fit grips like this to another external hammer J-frame with a better sighting system. Listen, I know these pocket revolvers are "point and shoot" type guns, but I want a hammer and decent sights. I just do.

All that said, any idea where I can find the grips like the ones on the upper wheely boy? Any information on them is greatly appreciated.

My 340pd got ran through the washer, so I’m going to have to strip it down. I was planning to install a plug next time I pulled the side plate, and apparently that time is now. I couldn’t really find any comparisons between The different options. Does it matter which one, or just pick something random?

Everybody knows the colt python is one of the most collectible revolvers for numerous reason. Everyone has also told me, including my father and grandpa, to put it in the safe and never fire it. My grandpa got it a few years back. He never fired it, never used or carried it, and it just sits in the safe. I told him I was going to buy myself one soon but then he went and pulled it out and said I could have it for Christmas if I wanted.

This will be my first pistol. I am about to leave home and move to a new city and want a piece for safety and the cool factor is there with this weapon ofc.

Should I keep this puppy in the safe and never fire it? Should I just purchase myself another gun for carry and self defense purposes???

I will say I don't really intend on selling this gun unless times get tough. I'm the type of guy who likes to use and fire my guns and then pass them down when I die.
I also intended on sending it to a gun smith and having my families name etched on it; bad idea?

advice for a novice revolver/ gun owner is much appreciated thanks!

First revolver, excited to learn on this!

Ruger Sp101 357 paired with a Kramer Pocket Holster and Speer Gold Dot 135gr 357 Magnum Short Barrel ammo with a Tuff Double Quick Strip Pouch w/15 rds.

For those who have shot them, which one feels the most uncomfortable when shooting standard rounds for five shots from both?

S&W model 500, 57 oz, with a 3.5 in barrel

Or

S&W model 340, 12 oz, with a 1.88 in barrel

I've haven't shot either but a friend of mine used to have a 340 and he gave it up because the Magnum loads hurt way too much.

I’m pretty new to revolvers, I’ve shot some bigger calibers in the past but never owned one. I carry a Glock 19 daily but the idea of having something light, simple and easy to put in my pocket to run to the store is pretty appealing.

I’ve poked around a little bit and I’m seeing a lot of folks liking SW 442 airweights and Ruger lcr’s in .38. Are there better options I’m not considering? What’s the general consensus between the two? Is it worth spending the extra couple bucks on the j frame over the Ruger?

I realize there are some limitations in capacity and reloading speed between the revolver and my semi-autos, I’m not trying to kid myself. I’m just looking for a little input from the guys who know more than me. Thank you in advance!

Edit: I didn’t clarify I think I’m looking for hammerless options based on my needs. I don’t know much though, so if I’m wrong tell me.

In your opinion, what are the best snub noses on the market?

I’m have my mind set on a 1851 navy reproduction but need help finding a good brand. Can any of you help me?

I'm looking for a spring type 44 speedloader, the two that I find the best things about are the comp 1 and the sl variant replicas.

I see a ton of people talking about how amazing the sl variant is, but is in worth the extra money and 20 buck shipping over the comp, or would it be worth finding an extended knob for the comp/try to make one for it if they don't exist?

This probably wouldn't be for carry or competition.

These are so much fun

TL;DR: has anyone had issues with hard primers in Black Hills .32 H&R 85 grain XTP?

I bought an expensive case of Black Hills .32 H&R magnum 85 grain XTP, planning to make it my primary carry.

I’d had no light strikes with 150 rounds of Federal .32 Long or H&R Magnum, but was having trigger return issues, cylinder contacting the forcing cone, and typical absolutely shit S&W quality. I sent my gun to a very well regarded J-frame gunsmith to fix the issues, and asked him to install an extended Cylinder and Slide firing pin.

He sent it back, and my case of Black Hills had arrived in the meantime. I tried 100 rounds of Black Hills and had 50% light strikes. He had trimmed the hammer spring. I sent the gun back to him to replace it with an OEM hammer spring. The gun now light strikes about one round every cylinder.

Sorry for the novel, but I just wanted to give all the pertinent data: do you think this is an ammo issue? The gun now has a factory hammer spring AND extended firing pin, but it still light striking 1/6 rounds. I’m waiting on other ammo to see if it is just the Black Hills, but would love to know if other people have had issues with hard primers from Black Hills in this chambering.

I’m new to carrying J-frames, and this has been a massive disappointment as the gun shoots and carries very well— and the ammo has great ballistics. Now I don’t trust the gun or the ammo, both of which are quite expensive.

Thanks!

My first revolver, and I’m loving it. I’ve only been hearing positive things about the 2020 run of Pythons, how do they stack up against other wheelguns on the market?