Guns & Gun Related Stuff

[steve99f]

I think I've posted this one before but it certainly belongs here. A S & W safety Hammerless chambered for 32 SW. I have a box of 32 SW but haven't worked up the nerve to try it. Seen enough of hospitals this year.

Just noticed it looks like all three 32 S & W's posted have the same grip panels.

Any time I have an oldie like that, or one with any questions at all about its safety or reliability, I take it to a competent gunsmith. Doesn’t cost much to get it inspected and a reply of either “Good to go”, or “I don’t recommend it”.

Ken

Always good advice with an old firearm Ken. Having posted the picture I got the revolver out and examined it a little closer. The firing pin does not show at the recoil shield when the trigger trips the hammer. On these the firing pin is spring loaded in a bushing and not part of the hammer. Wouldn't fire. The cylinder lock up is a little worrying too. I'll tell you what though, the fitting of the cover plate and internal workings show a quality of design and craftsmanship that was common in that time and place and rare to find these days.

[Jacknifeben]

Found these in the basement after my father in law passed. He was a coon hunter/ trapper. The 22,s are Stevens and the blunderbuss is a wall hanger.

[PigStikr]

My wife has a S&W .32 tip barele from WWII that was sent to her Uncle Homer by his parents it is tight and shoots just fine...

[KnifeSlinger#81]

I hadn’t taken my colt out in a while, and can hardly replenish ammo right now, but I’ve really been wanting to go since I got out of my sling.

[WillyCamaro]

I hadn’t taken my colt out in a while, and can hardly replenish ammo right now, but I’ve really been wanting to go since I got out of my sling.


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Sigh,
Beau-ti-ful.

[Colonel26]

Found these in the basement after my father in law passed. He was a coon hunter/ trapper. The 22,s are Stevens and the blunderbuss is a wall hanger.

Awesome. Those are nice.

My wife has a S&W .32 tip barele from WWII that was sent to her Uncle Homer by his parents it is tight and shoots just fine...

That one sounds like a dandy.

I hadn’t taken my colt out in a while, and can hardly replenish ammo right now, but I’ve really been wanting to go since I got out of my sling.

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Very nice. I edc one of two 1911’s myself. Can’t beat a 1911.

[desmobob]

My two Colts... a Combat Elite and a Combat Commander:

[Colonel26]

My two Colts... a Combat Elite and a Combat Commander:

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Nice! I don’t have a Colt. But my edc is a Commander size Ruger. I love the balance and feel of the commander sized 1911.

[desmobob]

Nice! I don’t have a Colt. But my edc is a Commander size Ruger. I love the balance and feel of the commander sized 1911.

Is it a steel or alloy frame? Colt offered both. The original allow frame was simply called the "Commander" while the steel frame version was the "Combat Commander." They later changed the name of the alloy version to "Lightweight Commander" to help eliminate confusion.

[Quick Steel]

Colonel, you are not alone in favoring the Commander size1911s. Their balance is exceptional.

[Colonel26]

Nice! I don’t have a Colt. But my edc is a Commander size Ruger. I love the balance and feel of the commander sized 1911.

Is it a steel or alloy frame? Colt offered both. The original allow frame was simply called the "Commander" while the steel frame version was the "Combat Commander." They later changed the name of the alloy version to "Lightweight Commander" to help eliminate confusion.

Ruger makes both as well. Mine is stainless frame and slide. I prefer than personally. The model is 1911CMD in Ruger terminology.

Colonel, you are not alone in favoring the Commander size1911s. Their balance is exceptional.

I agree.

[KnifeSlinger#81]

Thanks Willy and Wade.

Nice pair of colts desmobob.


The ruger’s are great 1911’s for the money. This ruger was the first handgun I bought, in 2016. 2k rounds so far and I trust it. I got the colt this year and I plan to use it for a custom build in the future. The colt hasn’t given me any problems either but I need to tighten the extractor a bit more.

[desmobob]

Thanks Paul.

My Combat Elite was the basis for a USPSA race gun for a few years. When the closest club stopped holding events, I turned it back to stock. Both of my Colts have some Chip McCormick internals and extended thumb safeties. When I bought my first 1911 I didn't care for it because my thumb went past the safety and it was difficult to snick the pistol off safe. The extended safeties fixed that. Love 'em now.

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

One of my great regrets is not buying a 1911 pattern 20-30 years ago. I have always wanted one. The prices have now simply become ridiculous, and of course, the availability of brands & models to me in California is now very limited. For example, I can no longer get either the Remington or the Colt. I'm down to Armscor (Rock Island, etc), Springfield Armory, Kimber & Sig. There are also some high end & customs (Les Baer, Wilson Combat, Nighthawk), but I would never spend that much!

[Colonel26]

One of my great regrets is not buying a 1911 pattern 20-30 years ago. I have always wanted one. The prices have now simply become ridiculous, and of course, the availability of brands & models to me in California is now very limited. For example, I can no longer get either the Remington or the Colt. I'm down to Armscor (Rock Island, etc), Springfield Armory, Kimber & Sig. There are also some high end & customs (Les Baer, Wilson Combat, Nighthawk), but I would never spend that much!

I may catch some flack for this, but it’s my opinion and my opinion only. I own a Kimber 1911 officer size (actually my wife bought it, but I carry it more than she does). I personally believe they are WAY over priced for what they are. When buying a Kimber you’re paying for all those fancy full page adds in the magazines. I wouldn’t trade my Ruger, which is considerably more affordable for another Kimber.

If you just want one to shoot and play with, you really can’t beat a Rock Island. I know folks who have them, and they just plain run! They aren’t the prettiest, but they’re good dependable guns for a good price. I went to buy one when I got the Ruger but they were out of the Rock Island. YMMV.

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

One of my great regrets is not buying a 1911 pattern 20-30 years ago. I have always wanted one. The prices have now simply become ridiculous, and of course, the availability of brands & models to me in California is now very limited. For example, I can no longer get either the Remington or the Colt. I'm down to Armscor (Rock Island, etc), Springfield Armory, Kimber & Sig. There are also some high end & customs (Les Baer, Wilson Combat, Nighthawk), but I would never spend that much!

I may catch some flack for this, but it’s my opinion and my opinion only. I own a Kimber 1911 officer size (actually my wife bought it, but I carry it more than she does). I personally believe they are WAY over priced for what they are. When buying a Kimber you’re paying for all those fancy full page adds in the magazines. I wouldn’t trade my Ruger, which is considerably more affordable for another Kimber.

If you just want one to shoot and play with, you really can’t beat a Rock Island. I know folks who have them, and they just plain run! They aren’t the prettiest, but they’re good dependable guns for a good price. I went to buy one when I got the Ruger but they were out of the Rock Island. YMMV.

You won't catch any flack from me on the Kimber - I used to occasionally shoot a rental Kimber at my local range and I wasn't particularly impressed. Of course, it was just a rental gun, so it was probably rode hard and put away wet. I also agree on the RIA - if I were to get a 1911, that would probably be the one I would get.

[Colonel26]

Didn’t need it and probably shouldn’t have, but..... My local gun pusher had this little Taurus 942 8 shot revolver for a nifty price and it followed me home. It fairly disappears in my overalls britches pocket, which is where it’ll most likely spend most of its time.

One real neat thing is that the rear sight is milled into the top strap, but it has an insert that is adjustable for windage. I suspect the front sight will get some fluorescent paint real soon. Another thing I thought was cool is that the cylinder is recessed like the older S&W revolvers were. It’s a hoot to shoot.

[Steve Warden]

Cool! I like it!!

[Byrd]

Way to go! .22 revolvers are a hoot to shoot!

[bighomer]

That's neater than skeeter neighbor, long rifle or magnum? x10

[Colonel26]

Thanks fellers.

That's neater than skeeter neighbor, long rifle or magnum? x10

It’s a lr. In theory they make it in magnum, but I don’t know anybody who’s seen one in the flesh.

Way to go! .22 revolvers are a hoot to shoot!

I agree. I haven’t had one in a while. This one will pull knocking around in the field/walking duty, with a steady diet of cans!

[WillyCamaro]

Great lookin pistols mates.
I'm especially partial to your Commander desmo, reminds me of my Sig Molen Labe, ever bit the custom gun that they are (for not custom $).

[PigStikr]

Nice I have an old 9 shot H&R and carried it bunnie hunting in my bibs it loaded now on my dresser

[desmobob]

Great lookin pistols mates.
I'm especially partial to your Commander desmo, reminds me of my Sig Molen Labe, ever bit the custom gun that they are (for not custom $).

Thanks! Funny thing... I had put some carved walnut "Molon Labe" grip panels on the Combat Commander since I took that photo!

I use that pistol a lot with a .22LR conversion kit from Advantage Arms. No need to pick up brass, and it's very economical, especially since ammo got scarce, then more expensive, then even scarcer. I have the AA kit for my Glock as well and I have a CZ Kadet .22LR conversion kit for my CZ-75.

I used to make it a point to pick up a 500-rd. bulk pack of Federal .22LR whenever I was in Walmart. It use to be ten bucks and change. I still have a couple of cases worth. The CZ Cadet and my other .22LR handguns eat them right up but, unfortunately, the AA conversion kits for my Colts and Glock don't like them.

[WillyCamaro]

Great lookin pistols mates.
I'm especially partial to your Commander desmo, reminds me of my Sig Molen Labe, ever bit the custom gun that they are (for not custom $).

Thanks! Funny thing... I had put some carved walnut "Molen Labe" grip panels on the Combat Commander since I took that photo!

I use that pistol a lot with a .22LR conversion kit from Advantage Arms. No need to pick up brass, and it's very economical, especially since ammo got scarce, then more expensive, then even scarcer. I have the AA kit for my Glock as well and I have a CZ Kadet .22LR conversion kit for my CZ-75.

I used to make it a point to pick up a 500-rd. bulk pack of Federal .22LR whenever I was in Walmart. It use to be ten bucks and change. I still have a couple of cases worth. The CZ Cadet and my other .22LR handguns eat them right up but, unfortunately, the AA conversion kits for my Colts and Glock don't like them.

Yup, can't go wrong with that line of thinking mate; 22LR, and pellet guns are it for training/plinking tools. Economical and fun, is the name of the game.


And I know what you mean about external safety, I prefer it much over my cz's (push button, lever down= funky hand angle).
Every gun out there is different, so you need to take your time, and find one that works for you.
Oh, and the glock is just a fun plinker, as is my Sig. CZ is far more dangerous, as in the good stuff.