[White Oak S&W]

I just picked up my first S&W Model 629 Classic with a 6 1/2" barrel. I added a set of Hogue grips, because I didn't care for the rubber grips that came stock on the revolver. I'm looking forward to my first range trip.

 

[shooter244]

It's nice to see some members getting creative/artistic with their still life with revolver photos.

 

[Contractorforlife]

 

[Thor]

Looking at all the great pics brought up a question (no pic) Bought a M66 new w/4" barrel. Worked great on the job. Now retired. Local shop had 6" SS barrel so bought it. Original pinned--6" too. When screwing in 6" do threads engage only one location? Tried a large bolt and nut marking each. Tried threading together several times--always the same place. Same for S&W revolvers? Would seem so. Pics show many barrel changes so maybe you know .
Thanks, Thor

 

[Contractorforlife]

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Model 30-1

Looking at all the great pics brought up a question (no pic) Bought a M66 new w/4" barrel. Worked great on the job. Now retired. Local shop had 6" SS barrel so bought it. Original pinned--6" too. When screwing in 6" do threads engage only one location? Tried a large bolt and nut marking each. Tried threading together several times--always the same place. Same for S&W revolvers? Would seem so. Pics show many barrel changes so maybe you know .
Thanks, Thor

that I’m no help with I’m so sorry sounds like you know more about that than me, sorry

 

[41 Charlie]

 

[series guy]

The threads do not always engage the same. Often times the shroud around the barrel needs to have a few thousandths removed on a lathe for the correct fit. Then the barrel may need cut to get the correct barrel/cylinder gap. Not a job for the inexperienced.

 

[The Happy Kaboomer]

25-7 from 1989, 5 in 45LC

 

[SkullAero]

I picked up a nice Model 27 from my neighbor this morning. He said he bought it in the 1970s.

 

[Bones]

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I just picked up my first S&W Model 629 Classic with a 6 1/2" barrel. I added a set of Hogue grips, because I didn't care for the rubber grips that came stock on the revolver. I'm looking forward to my first range trip.

Bought this last winter. Had a trigger job done on it as well shoots lights out. Better than my other model 29's.

 

[StrawHat]

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[StrawHat]

The threads do not always engage the same. Often times the shroud around the barrel needs to have a few thousandths removed on a lathe for the correct fit. Then the barrel may need cut to get the correct barrel/cylinder gap. Not a job for the inexperienced.

And, the ejector rod may need attention after all that because, in effect, you have shortened the barrel.

When I converted my S&W Model 28-2 from 36 caliber to 45 caliber I used a new shorter cylinder. The barrel needed to be set back almost two turns just to meet the cylinder. Of course it needed the full two turns for the front sight to register at 12 O’Clock. I used a file, I don’t recommend that.

Kevin

 

[The Happy Kaboomer]

Old School 38/44 Heavy Duty

 

[Greenhummer1]

Here are my Smith wheel guns plus 1 41.

 

[rlaw2]

Model 64 . One of a few in my collection. Love my S&W revolvers.

 

[41 Charlie]

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Model 64 . One of a few in my collection. Love my S&W revolvers.

Looking very good! Refinished Blue?

 

[M48a1]

Nothing fancy but I like them. The three at the bottom snuck in, not smiths but part of my revolver family

 

[The Happy Kaboomer]

Couple of 28's and a 22

 

[41 Charlie]

 

[StrawHat]

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What rear sight is that?

Kevin