K22 Smith and Wesson

I have a 1967 model 18 like new with the box and papers. Target hammer and trigger. Beautiful gun. Would love to shoot it, but I just can't do it.
 
MR.G...

"Would love to shoot it, but I just can't do it."

Why not? It's not doing anyone any good just sitting there.
 
Why not? It's not doing anyone any good just sitting there.
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I would agree. If it's a value consideration, occasional shooting and maintaining should not affect it too much. I do understand that this is a personal thing though.
I consider myself something of a collector, but I collect guns to shoot, no matter their condition.
 
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My M18 dates to ~1971, which I bought for $325 about 5 years ago.
Around here (MN) they are going for $300-400+ in 95-98% condition.
I think this is one model that people generally buy and keep for good. I know it would be one of the last I would ever part with.

The M617 is from a 1991 run for Ashland Shooting Supply. A few sources list that Ashland ordered about 120 total of some 4" and some 6" M617's. So, there aren't many around. This version is much more desireable to me than the fully lugged M17's and M617's, as I feel they are already muzzle-heavy due to the small bore, and don't need any more forward weight. Plus, it just looks better to me.

:) -Kframe
 
Model 18-4 5 Screw?

I am trying to clarify if the model 18-4 is a 5 Screw model? Or is it a 4 Screw? 3 Screw? I am considering a pre-1981 pinned & recessed 18-4. The downside (if any) of internet shopping is that I cannot personally look at the weapon. So I am relying on what the seller is telling me. Unfortunately he isn't sure either? And lastly, does it matter if it is a 5 or 4 or 3 screw model?

Thanks to anyone out there who might be able to clarify this - Stephen
 
Model numbering came about around 1957, so if it's marked 18-2, it's definitely not a 5 screw.

My guess is that it's a 3 screw, made in the 1970s.
 
I am trying to clarify if the model 18-4 is a 5 Screw model? Or is it a 4 Screw? 3 Screw?
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It is almost certainly a three-screw. According to Roy Jinks in his book History of Smith & Wesson the top side plate screw on the K-frames was eliminated starting 9/7/1955 while the screw in front of the trigger guard was eliminated beginning 12/29/1961. The 18-4 was introduced in 1977.

As far as whether it matters if it has 5, 4, or 3 screws, probably not really. Many of us like earlier guns because we think (rightly or wrongly) that they were made better. But yours should still be within that period when production quality should be perfectly good.
 
Its so funny when people dredge up OLD posts.......

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So many idiots. So little ammo.
 
Roger...

I think people don't look at the dates
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Gee, I look at my date every chance I get...even at 44 she's still hot. :cool:

Oh, wait a minute...you meant the date of the thread...

Yeah, how dare a guy look to find a thread that may relate to his question instead of starting his own thread which might be missed by some knowledgeable folks. The nerve of some people.

:p
 
.22 combat masterpiece

Early in my police career I carried a S&W 15 .38 as a duty gun.

I bought a S&W 18 as a sub caliber trainer gun.

Worked out really well. I'd take both to the range and warm up with the .22 before breaking out the "big gun". And for a while we could shoot at the local Army National Guard armory range, with was indoors and limited to .22 only, and I shot the model 18 a LOT. A 500 rnd brick of Remington golden bullets was only $9 in the olden days.

My model 18 has about the nicest double action trigger of any revolver I've ever fired.
 
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