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OIF2
04-09-2011, 11:39 PM
Bought a nice, 5" M&P .38 today...first one (revolver) in awhile. Been on a Browning Hi Power kick lately and, I'm ashamed to say, have neglected the revolver side of things. This one is a gorgeous, in-the-box, K-frame long-action post-war transition gun with the one-line address. It's probably 98-to 99%, with just a tiny rub-mark on the edge of the right muzzle (probably from sitting in the box). Stocks are flawless high-horn magnas. This is a nice one, found in an awesome gunshop in the middle of nowhere. Price ($580.00 out-the-door) wasn't bad, either. I'm happy with this one-I've been looking for a flawless 40's or early 50's 5" K-Frame for awhile. I think I found it. Give me 2-3 weeks for the pick-up and photos.
Bob
jim fox
04-10-2011, 12:40 AM
Sounds like a really sweet catch. I presume it was this revolver that was giving you problems in reaching for the mag. release button? :D :D

Looking forward to pictures.

(Do you mind sharing the location of this "awesome" gunshop? Or is it like Honey Hole Trout pools, kept secret from even the closest blood relative?:D :D)
OIF2
04-10-2011, 02:44 AM
Hi Jim
Mid South Guns in Wagram, NC. One of the best gunshops I've ever been in. Prices are not stupid, either.
Bob
StrawHat
04-15-2011, 11:35 AM
The 5" K frames from that era are some of the finest shooting revolvers around. The long action is kind to most shooters.

I have a 38 Special M&P and a 32 WCF M&P both with 5" barrels.
OIF2
04-15-2011, 12:44 PM
Let's see some pix of those 5" Ks...love the 5" barrel length.
Bob
StrawHat
04-19-2011, 11:04 AM
Let's see some pix of those 5" Ks...love the 5" barrel length.
Bob

Here you go Bob,

My M&P in 38 Special.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc194/StrawHat/SWMP38Special002.jpg


And my M&P cut for the 32 WCF.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc194/StrawHat/SWMP32WCF003.jpg

Another odd one, M&P, 32 WCF but 6 1/2" barrel

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc194/StrawHat/PopsSW32WCF002.jpg

These are the wrong grips for the age of the revolver. I want a more appropriate set but getting to the shows is not on my schedule for a while.
OIF2
04-21-2011, 04:59 AM
Very nice, and thanks for the photos.
Bob
StrawHat
04-21-2011, 10:33 AM
Very nice, and thanks for the photos.
Bob


Por nada.
rjrivero
04-21-2011, 05:43 PM
K-Frames are great guns. I'm drooling a little bit over here!!