tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post341771488043220173..comments2024-03-24T03:03:25.128-04:00Comments on mike-istan: Just In Time For The Big ShowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-86796144250685581542008-08-24T14:44:00.000-04:002008-08-24T14:44:00.000-04:00One of S&W's best, wish I had one.I'll...One of S&W's best, wish I had one.<BR/><BR/>I'll throw in, I think a lot of the 'has to be worked on to be reliable' comes from magazines that aren't quite up to snuff. I've fired a number of 1911's, US and Argentine, and the only thing one of them needed(Argentine) to fire hollowpoints was polishing the ramp a touch; the US-made pistols shot everything except semi-wadcutters <I>providing the magazines were good</I>. <BR/><BR/>For that matter, had a chance to shoot a Hi-Power that, with the factory mag, would NOT feed hollowpoints; with good-quality aftermarket mags, it ate everything they guy tried in it.<BR/><BR/>Which is beside the point of admiring that fine revolver.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-34194053790097235922008-08-19T20:37:00.000-04:002008-08-19T20:37:00.000-04:00Nice gun there Mike!Nice gun there Mike!Xavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036652456691021642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-72904513714091342162008-08-04T12:09:00.000-04:002008-08-04T12:09:00.000-04:00Good choice, Mike.Save the 1911 purchase for a bet...Good choice, Mike.<BR/>Save the 1911 purchase for a better selection of pistol. No need to buy new. I got a nice Kimber TLE-II for $500. Or the Springfield Mil-Spec new, etc.<BR/><BR/>Everyone needs a genuine K-frame Smith before an also-ran brand 1911.<BR/><BR/> -EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-39496183583625915912008-08-01T09:25:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:25:00.000-04:00I had a new High Standard 1911 Crusader. The very ...I had a new High Standard 1911 Crusader. The very gun you were looking at. For about 2 weeks. On nearly every other shot the slide would not return full and needed a little shove before it would shoot again. Despite cleaning & grease & oil and nearly 500 rounds nothing changed. I can accept some breaking in but this was beyond the pale. So I tok it back and traded for a 16 year old Springfield 1911 Compact. Got a slightly loose grip screw bushing but that can be corrected. Love that gun. Even if every now and again it tosses a casing right back at my forehead. That said, however, my summer carry is a S&W Airweight 640 .38 spl +P. In my pocket every place legal without any concern it isn't enough. I'll carry the Springer or big slider when I can wear a shirt or coat to cover it. Until then nothing at all wrong with a snubnose wheelie. You made a good choice.midnight riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18438029111428393889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-36077314343912107272008-07-31T22:07:00.000-04:002008-07-31T22:07:00.000-04:00Very good buy!My first was a 1911 that needed work...Very good buy!<BR/>My first was a 1911 that needed work. After $$$ I loved it. I fell for the range rats advice of " go Kimber" an' paid $1100 and change for a pistol that has 'never' not went bang when I've asked it, reloads, cheap shit, whatever.<BR/>BUT, when I went to plop down for a Springer last month, there she was! Under glass, pretty as a Siren. S&W, 686, [I know, lawyer switch], but I blew off the .45 and brought her home. 2,000 rounds later she put's in the 10 ring, every time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-66796516671675499702008-07-31T11:07:00.000-04:002008-07-31T11:07:00.000-04:00Hubba-hubba!My first pistol was a Springfield 1911...Hubba-hubba!<BR/><BR/>My first pistol was a Springfield 1911 GI - bought without ever holding it, because, well, I wanted a 1911, and the pusher happened to have one the day I walked in. I'd actually put in my application for a pistol permit the day before and would end up waiting almost twelve weeks to bring that puppy home.<BR/><BR/>I love it dearly - the design and ergonomics are so incredibly simple yet amazingly elegant. I can comfortably shoot it all afternoon without complaint.<BR/><BR/>The second one I brought home was a wheelgun - a S&W 28-2 "Highway Patrolman" in .357. Now that is fine art - I have never handled a weapon with such immediate ... perfection. It fits the hand beautifully, points without thinking about it...<BR/><BR/>Last night I brought home a S&W 21-4 "Classic" in .44SPL. I don't care for the round-butt grips (my paws are too big for 'em), but the replacement combats are already on the way.<BR/><BR/>There is a certain romance to a wheelgun, no question about it.<BR/><BR/>And I already know what my next two are - a Keltec P3-AT and a Ruger 22/45. Just have to set aside the money...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-51793678389038630232008-07-31T09:25:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:25:00.000-04:00beautiful!beautiful!redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12631873754575187093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-31625322091255131972008-07-30T22:52:00.000-04:002008-07-30T22:52:00.000-04:00I feel your umm... feelings. I've had my sig...I feel your umm... feelings. I've had my sights on a 1911 for a hundred years (or 97 years in this case) but my next firearm is going to be a S&W 340PD.<BR/><BR/>I just hope I never have to answer to JMB for this.Shawn McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157949874657099666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-31242894336799667492008-07-30T19:24:00.000-04:002008-07-30T19:24:00.000-04:00I regard the M19 as the pinnacle of Smith and Wess...I regard the M19 as the pinnacle of Smith and Wesson revolvercraft. It was a six-holer that was as smooth as the M15, but with the more practical .357 chambering. Not diminutive, but relatively concealable. I have yet to find one that hasn't obviously done decades of daily service as a carry gun. Looks like you found something special. Congrats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-19558675314395812782008-07-30T19:06:00.000-04:002008-07-30T19:06:00.000-04:00I truly loved my Mod.19. But I had to sell it afte...I truly loved my Mod.19. But I had to sell it after I spent $$ on fixing it after I killed it.<BR/><BR/>That was the 3rd revolver that I killed...Lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281676558516912247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-60281654885321316572008-07-30T17:16:00.000-04:002008-07-30T17:16:00.000-04:00Some years ago I had a 19-2 of my own. It was a s...Some years ago I had a 19-2 of my own. It was a sweety... '<BR/><BR/>Yours looks good!Carteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468700184940877315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-48559283804819165052008-07-30T15:07:00.000-04:002008-07-30T15:07:00.000-04:00That's a beauty, and they're not making 'em like t...That's a beauty, and they're not making 'em like that anymore!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-85816626092951141232008-07-30T14:25:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:25:00.000-04:00Mssrs. Smith & Wesson sure as hell knew what t...Mssrs. Smith & Wesson sure as hell knew what they were doing, eh?<BR/><BR/>My <A HREF="http://stuckinmassachusetts.blogspot.com/2007/07/friday-gun-pr0n_20.html" REL="nofollow">Model 19</A> is one revision older than yours. It's my favorite .357 Magnum (and the <B>Ruger</B> Security Six was my first firearm!)<BR/><BR/>Many happy shooting days ahead, Mike. <BR/><BR/>Great score!Jay Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085873775096542015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-324449678922584622008-07-30T14:07:00.000-04:002008-07-30T14:07:00.000-04:00That is what they call a serious fighting revolver...That is what they call a serious fighting revolver around these parts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-80416238642236602362008-07-30T13:53:00.000-04:002008-07-30T13:53:00.000-04:00I've already got $629 down on a Kimber Custom ...I've already got $629 down on a Kimber Custom Target II 1911 in 10mm. I gotta get that first. Then my gun guy shows me a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum with an 8-shot cylinder that felt real good in my hand. It was $900, but I want the Kimber first. That S&W will be my next gun. Fo' sho'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-7428967870287250172008-07-30T13:10:00.000-04:002008-07-30T13:10:00.000-04:00I think the K frame Smith is up there with the 191...I think the K frame Smith is up there with the 1911 in the quintessentially American gun pantheon. I think everyone should own both. I chose to buy the 1911 first, but I certainly can't fault you on the beautiful wheelgun. Both of them tend to lead to aha moments when you pick them up and find that they point naturally and feel great in the hand.zeeke42https://www.blogger.com/profile/13782810414231954138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-30512319215617888592008-07-30T12:47:00.001-04:002008-07-30T12:47:00.001-04:00I suffer from the same indecision from time to tim...I suffer from the same indecision from time to time but have found that if I buy both of them, the problem is solved.<BR/><BR/>I have both the Kimber 1911 and the S&W Security Six in .357 magnum and love them both.<BR/><BR/>Lately my fetish has moved to the cowboy style single actions and lever guns. I've even gone so far as to buy a fine leather holster FIRST. This then forces me to go out and buy the gun.<BR/><BR/>I have a problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-87035649534198673682008-07-30T12:47:00.000-04:002008-07-30T12:47:00.000-04:00Model 19-6 Distinguished Combat Magnum. And a rea...Model 19-6 Distinguished Combat Magnum. And a real nice one too. Here is Tam's "Sunday Smith" post about the Model 19 in General.<BR/><BR/>http://cosmolineandrust.blogspot.com/2008/01/sunday-smith-29-model-19-5-1988.htmlMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591653189783332797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244112741307446818.post-21659523487951897572008-07-30T12:19:00.000-04:002008-07-30T12:19:00.000-04:00What model is that?What model is that?Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01119645829480810524noreply@blogger.com