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Post by gator on Dec 3, 2010 1:45:20 GMT
My S&W 696. 3" barrel, .44 Spl. One of S&Ws niftier revolvers. Unfortunately it wasn't a big seller and is no longer in production. Of course today they are highly sought after and sell for twice what they did when they were new. :roll: Other than that, I'm just seeing if I figured out how to post pics....I guess it worked!
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Post by Larry Jordan on Dec 3, 2010 23:58:44 GMT
Is it an L-frame or K-frame? From the cyclinder cutouts, it looks like a 5-shot. Is the firing pin on the hammer (it looks like) or frame mounted? I was considering a .327Mag J-frame, but this could work.
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Post by ShooterMike on Dec 4, 2010 0:06:02 GMT
Nice wheelie! I am a big fan of the .44 Special, especially with hotter handloads. Good choice.
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Post by gator on Dec 4, 2010 1:56:52 GMT
It is a five shot L frame. The one pictured is a 696 ''no dash" and has the firing pin on the hammer. The 696-1 has the pin on the frame. I guess I'm old fashioned, I like revolvers. Here is an N frame .44 Spl, the 624. and a custom .45 ACP snubby. Old school tough.
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Post by draugnor on Dec 4, 2010 9:48:30 GMT
Love the look of that grip.
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Post by gator on Dec 6, 2010 0:42:05 GMT
Thanks!
I like that Tracker. Do the ports help? I've never fired a ported gun.
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Post by chuckinohio on Dec 7, 2010 12:53:34 GMT
That .45 snub is a nice piece.
I never shot a newer one, I had and unfortunately sold a 1917 Colt New Service that was as accurate as I could hold, and I miss her still.
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Post by ShooterMike on Dec 7, 2010 18:13:42 GMT
Damn, that 624 is a beauty. I've been looking to find a good used one for years. But it just hasn't been in the cards...yet. I think this is a good place to show my latest custom "working gun" revolver. This started as a stock Smith&Wesson Model 58, the "heavy M&P" fixed sight .41 Magnum. I bored out and re-chambered the cylinder to .44 Magnum, and fitted an old 1960s vintage extra barrel for a Model 24. Then the 6.5" tube was shortened to 4.5" for holster carry. Here it's shown with a custom holster and speedloader pouches from Mat DelFatti Leather. I love fancy grips on revolvers. But I've never found a pair that were comfortable when firing fast strings from big bore revolvers with hot loads. So I mostly stick with the old Pachmayr "ugly duckling" grips on these beasties.
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Post by gator on Dec 8, 2010 4:53:38 GMT
Wow! That is an awesome 58. Love the thin barrel and dovetailed front sight.
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Post by gator on Dec 10, 2010 0:12:43 GMT
Those "stag" grips are actually elk horn. Available from Patrick "The Executioner" Grashorn. www.grashornsgunworks.com/id3.htmlThey are a lot more affordable than sambar stag! And what the heck, here's another pic. This is my bedside companion, an old 1917 S&W in .45 ACP with Thunder Ranch grips.
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Post by chuckinohio on Dec 10, 2010 0:20:11 GMT
Now thats a hard hitting classic.
Very nice, very very nice. My 1917 wasn't in that good of shape, but it sure did shoot sweet.
I gotta get another some day.
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Post by gator on Dec 12, 2010 4:06:40 GMT
It's actually a 1937 "Brazilian" and was reblued years ago, so I don't feel bad if it gets knocked around a bit. The bore is minty though!
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