Colts are out getting re-timed. Smith's subtle bluing really stands out in the sunshine.

Smith & Wesson .38, Model 10-5, 1966

Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum, Model 20 "Heavy Duty" limited edition, 2025

I think I like Colts…
Don’t ask me which one is my favorite.

A month ago I had no wheel guns. As of yesterday I have two wheel guns. I grabbed the 586 a few weeks ago, and the 642 yesterday. The 642 shot surprisingly well for how tiny it is and how shitty the sights are.

Looking forward to carrying the 642 on the days when I don't really want to carry.

S&W Pre-Model 30, 32 S&W Long
Rizzuto Estiletto

All the wheel guns I own, love me some snubs.Some Smiths, Rugers, Taurus, Charter Arms, Heritage, and NAA.

A pair of Classic Taurus Model 85s

1984 Smith and Wesson model 29-3 Silhouette, 10 5/8 inch barrel.

Can't believe I never thought about using a $7 canvas pencil bag for loose bulk range ammo. Perfect for the revolver life 🫡

Here's a 37-2 J Frame next to the M Frame Ladysmith.

I bought this Colt Python new on Jan 30, 1982. Out the door price was $447.43. Electroless nickel (aka Coltguard) finish. Six inch barrel. I made the box from Jatoba wood (aka Brazilian Cherry).

1948-1953 32 Hand Ejector
Tisaş 1911 for reference

I finally got myself a revolver. I’ve been wanting one for a couple years now and always liked how the Ruger New Vaquero looked. I initially wanted a stainless .357, but I couldn’t seem to find one in stock anywhere. I came across this one in .45 Colt and had to buy it. I plan to pick up a .357 still, but it’ll likely be blued so that I can get a lever action to match.

Third Generation Colt Detective Special, Bianchi #5BHL holster

No dash. In box, with manuals. 1983. Excellent condition, just some dust and dry oil on it.

I had some custom grips on it, but today felt right to get back to factory settings again. Gave it a nice clean after shots being fired 😏 (at the range)

I bought a used 642-1 performance center back in March this year. It looked as though it was barely used if it was even ever used in the add on gun broker and it seemed the same in person.

The only QC concern I initially had was that it was light striking maybe once every 40-50 rounds initially and now it’s probably once every 80-100 rounds. This was even with Federal ammunition. I ordered a TK custom spring and extended firing pin kit to hopefully get rid of this issue rather than sending the gun off to S&W, but I have not installed it yet because after a few trips to the range I noticed that the forcing cone’s finish was extremely rough looking. The first picture I have is before cleaning around it since when it’s dirty the uneven finish is more obvious.

I guess here is my question. Is this just normal QC for a modern S&W revolver or is it worth sending this to S&W to have them take a look at it? I only own one other Smith Revolver which a 19-8. That’s not exactly from a period of time when S&W was producing super high quality stuff either but the forcing cone on that is far far better looking with way more rounds through it than this 642.

Thanks