Trooper Joe
New member
Smith and Wesson Model 19-6, 2.5" barrel, Model 19 with new Altmont grips
S&W, Model 36-1, 3" "Chief's Special"
S&W, Model 36-1, 3" "Chief's Special", original box, grips, rubber S&W grips (great find in Florida)
Just got back from Florida and started to really admire some of the guns I found down there.
The model 19 had some real crappy grips on it, no box, etc, but was a great deal at $300. So I had the dealer ship it to my dealer in Michigan. Just installed some Altamont grips on it along with a recent manufactured "Tyler" grip adapter. Sort of reminds me of my detective days in the 70s. Can't wait to shoot it and show it off at the range.
The Chief's Special is one I really have fallen love with. I knew they had made some 3" model 36s, but I am not sure I ever saw one. Got the gun (almost unfired condition), original grips, box and papers [for somewhat more than the Model 19 ]. Bought some original S&W rubber grips (allegedly original) and a set of aftermarket wood grips (shown installed on the gun). The rubber grips are the most comfortable to shoot the gun with (158 grain ammo, non+p of course). It is very accurate and a lot of fun to bring to the range (just got to keep the drools off of the gun.)
Just some thoughts from an old "wheel gun" detective ,
Trooper Joe
PS: My greatest fear is that if I have a stroke or die, my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them.
S&W, Model 36-1, 3" "Chief's Special"
S&W, Model 36-1, 3" "Chief's Special", original box, grips, rubber S&W grips (great find in Florida)
Just got back from Florida and started to really admire some of the guns I found down there.
The model 19 had some real crappy grips on it, no box, etc, but was a great deal at $300. So I had the dealer ship it to my dealer in Michigan. Just installed some Altamont grips on it along with a recent manufactured "Tyler" grip adapter. Sort of reminds me of my detective days in the 70s. Can't wait to shoot it and show it off at the range.
The Chief's Special is one I really have fallen love with. I knew they had made some 3" model 36s, but I am not sure I ever saw one. Got the gun (almost unfired condition), original grips, box and papers [for somewhat more than the Model 19 ]. Bought some original S&W rubber grips (allegedly original) and a set of aftermarket wood grips (shown installed on the gun). The rubber grips are the most comfortable to shoot the gun with (158 grain ammo, non+p of course). It is very accurate and a lot of fun to bring to the range (just got to keep the drools off of the gun.)
Just some thoughts from an old "wheel gun" detective ,
Trooper Joe
PS: My greatest fear is that if I have a stroke or die, my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them.