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Post by x101airborne on Feb 28, 2023 22:51:53 GMT -5
www.gunbroker.com/item/973517628I guess there is hope. There it is with the lock in all it's glory. I thought it would be a cold day in (you know) before we saw any of these, much less a 41 Mag. Let us all pray for the future!
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Post by tentcamper on Feb 28, 2023 23:36:47 GMT -5
Just last month I traded something I rarely used for one of these model 57s. I've had it at the range 1 time and only shot Hornady XTP 210 grain through it but it proved itself on its 1st run an outstanding revolver. Its double action is smooth and single action is crisp. This revolver is ridiculously accurate and I look forward to being able to bench test it. More importantly I'm wanting to handgun hunt coyotes with it. I shoot a lot of 44 magnum and this 41 magnum was a welcome respite from some of the harsher recoil from those 240 grain and heavier slugs. I have recently acquired Starline brass for this 41 and I'll be visiting the local Cabela's for jacketed bullets and will probably source hardcast online. So far I'm quite happy with my new model 57.
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Post by x101airborne on Mar 1, 2023 7:21:27 GMT -5
Excellent news!
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Post by rjm52 on Mar 1, 2023 7:25:30 GMT -5
A couple of years ago I got a great deal on one of the early 4" 57-6s...ended up selling it to a young man I have been mentoring gun wise...loves revolvers and 1911s...not a "plastic" kid... He loved it but had some financial difficulty and sold it... Later I found him a blue worn 6" 1964 57...now he is really happy.
If S&W had removed the IL from their "Classic" series they would sell well over double the guns they now do... And if they dropped the 6" 57-6 and made a 4" for a few years they would get a lot more sales.
Bob
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Post by nickb on Mar 1, 2023 10:09:11 GMT -5
Just last month I traded something I rarely used for one of these model 57s. I've had it at the range 1 time and only shot Hornady XTP 210 grain through it but it proved itself on its 1st run an outstanding revolver. Its double action is smooth and single action is crisp. This revolver is ridiculously accurate and I look forward to being able to bench test it. More importantly I'm wanting to handgun hunt coyotes with it. I shoot a lot of 44 magnum and this 41 magnum was a welcome respite from some of the harsher recoil from those 240 grain and heavier slugs. I have recently acquired Starline brass for this 41 and I'll be visiting the local Cabela's for jacketed bullets and will probably source hardcast online. So far I'm quite happy with my new model 57. How’s the bluing look ? |
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 1, 2023 10:57:39 GMT -5
Most of the "Classic" Line of S&Ws I've looked at have been exceptionally well made. With the exception of one M27 that had an .011" barrel gap.
I bought the Classic M25 45 Colt and very pleased with it. I put on a Tromix Thumb Piece (highly recommend) and you can't even tell it has the safety.
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Post by tentcamper on Mar 1, 2023 13:37:22 GMT -5
How’s the bluing look?
Not as good as others I've seen. Barrel and cylinder are fine but there are minor machining marks on frame that didn't get smoothed out and are slightly visible through blueing. I'll try and post pictures in a day or so.
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Post by rjm52 on Mar 1, 2023 13:57:46 GMT -5
..and DON'T use Hoppe's #9 on it... One of the guys over on the S&W Forums found out the hard way... He later read the instruction manual and there was a section in there warning not to use certain gun cleaners...
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 1, 2023 14:49:46 GMT -5
..and DON'T use Hoppe's #9 on it... One of the guys over on the S&W Forums found out the hard way... He later read the instruction manual and there was a section in there warning not to use certain gun cleaners... ***** What’s the issue? Until I got into the M1 Garand, old time Hoppe’s #9 was my only solvent. Have cleaned many guns with Hoppe’s, later on including Hoppe’s Copper #9. Cleaned bore and chambers on nickel plated guns with Hoppe’s. My first M-29 is blued and has seen years of Hoppe’s. I would challenge any bluing done today to be as durable. I clean nickeled guns with Hoppe’s, but don’t let it sit on the nickel plate. My favorite gun wipe is a good silicone cloth, for all finishes. I’ve had better protection with silicone than oil on salt water. The most aggressive ammonia dopes and other chemistry for dissolving carbon or copper fouling are removed quickly. Jim Stekl of the Bench Rest Hall of Fame and Remington BR cartridge fame made his own ammonia dope.... pass it through, then neutralize. Do not leave it in the bore, not even stainless. David Bradshaw |
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Post by rjm52 on Mar 1, 2023 15:41:46 GMT -5
The Poster on S&W Forums had the blue come off his gun with #9 and some 0000 steel wool... Had been using it on his old S&Ws for decades but after 2000 when S&W started bringing back blue guns they reportedly had to change the formula because of EPA disposal regulations... Funny that never happened with USFAs guns...
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Post by tentcamper on Mar 5, 2023 20:19:53 GMT -5
Just last month I traded something I rarely used for one of these model 57s. I've had it at the range 1 time and only shot Hornady XTP 210 grain through it but it proved itself on its 1st run an outstanding revolver. Its double action is smooth and single action is crisp. This revolver is ridiculously accurate and I look forward to being able to bench test it. More importantly I'm wanting to handgun hunt coyotes with it. I shoot a lot of 44 magnum and this 41 magnum was a welcome respite from some of the harsher recoil from those 240 grain and heavier slugs. I have recently acquired Starline brass for this 41 and I'll be visiting the local Cabela's for jacketed bullets and will probably source hardcast online. So far I'm quite happy with my new model 57. How’s the bluing look? First picture from an article online on the 57. Second is a picture of mine showing the machining marks/blueing. Both exhibit same finish. Attachments:
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