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Is the tenon on the fixed-sight models the same as the adjustable pin-on?

I recently picked up a 3" 64-3 that I plan to run as a BUG. Only problem is my old eyes don't pick up that stainless ramp blade real well. I've replaced FS blades on adjustable-sighted Smiths before, but never a fixed sight gun, so I'm wondering what options may be out there for a higher-visibility blade. The sight is pinned through the rib, so it should be a breeze for a competent smith to replace. I'd like a post/bead blade, a bit thinner than the factory ramp to give more light. Suggestions? Thanks!

If you want a Spartan, better buy one soon. I heard STI is discontinuing it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I run the same rig. Works quite well. You could look around online for one of those NYPD model 64s. J&G sales is a good place to start.

My fingers say about 10.5.

A scoped BUG. Cool!

Don't blame us Yanks! It was the British holding company Tomkins that owned S&W and cut the deal with the Clinton Administration (that's not political comment but fact.) and nearly destroyed the company. The stock dropped like a ton of bricks due to consumer backlash. That's what allowed Saf T Hammer to buy it for around 10% of it's pre-political-deal value. It had nothing to do with being in Massachusetts. When Lear-Siegler sold to Tomkins in the late 80s,, they became the third in a series of holding companies that knew nothing about the firearms industry. Ruger made a bid at that time as well. I was not aware Saf T had sold the company and mandated continued use of the locks. The continued inclusion of the locks makes much more sense now. I had always assumed the stock holders were afraid due to the negative publicity. I saw a comment about a 12.5 lb trigger. First, that's not bad for a stock out of the box revolver if it's smooth & doesn't stack. The Bangor Punta guns of 70s were much worse, IMO. The MIM parts are much more consistent. than those "hand fitted" parts the purists pine away for. A lot of hand fitting is code for loose manufacturing tolerances. Second, there probably is no production DA that will have a satisfactory trigger out of the box. They pretty much all need some tuning,

300-grain @1400 from a .357? You'd better find a new range buddy.

Howdy from south of the Red River!

Been sayin it for years. They could put 7 in the GP as well. They still have to so something with that trigger to get my interest.

You didn't happen to find the Clays online, did you? If so, WHERE???

You can lock the wrists somewhat by tensing your forearms. This naturally tenses the hands somewhat since the forearm muscles controls the hands. That plus a tight grip locks the wrists as much as they can be locked.

I dry fire my DA revolvers one-handed against a white background. No aim point, just practicing trigger control, but it's easy to call shots against the white background. I fully cycle the cylinder 10 times, swapping hands between each for a total of 120 (6-shot revolver)

Welcome!

Pictures?

Apprenty he didn't pass it on to his som, whom I met at a BPCR match years ago.

Arg, Bullseye! I'd have to blow about $3000 on 3 new guns to watch paint dry!!! I used to shoot NRA "hunters" pistol silhouette and small bore rife. I never saw anything resembling a real "hunters" pistol. On the line:-). I've done plenty of long range pistol shooting, and laying back in that Creedmore position looks, well, like seething they wouldn't have allowed on TV back I'm the 50s:-). But like you said, no IHMSA around here. DA shooting is what does it for me these days.

Yes I'm willing to upgrade to say, a performance center gun, not much over $1000. Moon clips look very attractive.I am currently running an M-66,Safariland 568 holster and Comp III SLs. BTW, other guns include a 6" 66-3 and a 4" 24-3 (.44 spl)

I just started IDPA SSR and am already disillusioned. I guess it's better than nothing , but I don't carry, I'm just lookin for a fun revolver competition. I picked IDPA SSR because it didn't require a new gun. But the whole concealed carry thing puts kind of a damper on it for me. So, what else is there; USPA? Steel Challenge (sounds fun but I'd definitely be a one-gun shooter.). ICORE, though I can't find a match anywhere the DFW area. Same with bowling pin. What would equipment needs be? No full-bore race guns, but a 6xx PC revolver would be fine.

Are you saying folks will be dumping their 625s to buy 627s, 929s, etc? If so, sounds like time for me to break open the piggy bank.

S&W 627, 625, M-17 or M-18. The 627 in the 5" PC version, but that may be out of your price range. Ruger Lipsey Flat Top .44 Special or .45 Convertible, though the .45 Colt cylinder would be wasted on me. Bearcat Sheriff's Model Hi-Standard Victor.

Thanks for the info. Yeah, that was decades ago. I only recalled the .41 mag came into play somewhere. What'd they do for bullets before the 10mm? 38/40?

Tropical hardwoods and especially anything in the rosewood family (which includes coco bolo and ebony) are notorious for causing allergic reactions. They're loaded with oils & silica. Gimme good ol domestic hardwoods any day!

I'm having trouble getting the palm of my shooting hand in contact with the grip when drawing. I end up gripping with just the fingers & heel of the hand. Grips don't matter. I'm currently running Hogue JMs on my M66. My draw technique is to start with the thumb & web of the hand over the top strap (high grip) to get my hand oriented on the grip, then roll the rest of the hand over the grip. Should I just draw then set the grip when my hands meet?