I offered to sell this one to a buddy at what I paid. The Model 18 (bottom) is one that I've been looking for so that is staying. Looking forward to taking it out for a little New Years spin.
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A couple K frames.
A couple K frames.
I encountered a gentleman that was thinning out his collection and I picked up this pair today. They are a Model 18-3 .22 and a Model 15-3 in .38 Spl. Both have been fired but are in mint condition with original grips and boxes. I already own two Model 15's so in a rare exhibit of moderation I offered to sell this one to a buddy at what I paid.
The Model 18 (bottom) is one that I've been looking for so that is staying. Looking forward to taking it out for a little New Years spin.
I offered to sell this one to a buddy at what I paid. The Model 18 (bottom) is one that I've been looking for so that is staying. Looking forward to taking it out for a little New Years spin.
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BrokenolMarine
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Re: A couple K frames.
Good for you, on your acquisition, and your more than fair offer to share your good fortune. I love Smith revolvers, especially K frames.
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Re: A couple K frames.
Very nice, congrats.
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Re: A couple K frames.
Beautiful, Smith sure put a nice finish on them back in the day.
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North Country Gal
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Re: A couple K frames.
I am drooling, here. 
Those are an amazing find, both prime vintage S&W K frames. I very rarely see either in our area, especially an 18. Thanks for sharing.
Those are an amazing find, both prime vintage S&W K frames. I very rarely see either in our area, especially an 18. Thanks for sharing.-
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Re: A couple K frames.
Congratulations on the BUY!!!!.........Both are fantastic guns.............I have the same pair.
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Re: A couple K frames.
Those are two great K frames. They are in great shape too. As stated before, good for you for sharing your good fortune.
I'm with NCG partially on the fact I don't ever see model 18's or 48's around. I have run across the occasional model 15.
Congrats on your nice additions.
I'm with NCG partially on the fact I don't ever see model 18's or 48's around. I have run across the occasional model 15.
Congrats on your nice additions.
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Re: A couple K frames.
It was a raw cold day at our outdoor range today but both revolvers put in a fine performance. The Model 18 did very well with standard velocity CCI but did even better with the several brands of high velocity ammo I tried. My friend who gladly took ownership of the Model 15 was shooting little clusters with his hollow base wadcutters over 231 and also with my cast RCBS 148 wadcutters.
The only problem we encountered is that after an hour or so of shivering the targets simply wouldn't hold still.
The only problem we encountered is that after an hour or so of shivering the targets simply wouldn't hold still.
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North Country Gal
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Re: A couple K frames.
We have those targets around here, too. Maybe I should knit some sweaters for them.
Re: A couple K frames.
Shooting in colder weather isn't the most desirable, but remembering back when I shot in a revolver league that didn't take any days off for weather, that trigger pull really does become a surprise break. Mostly because your trigger finger gets so cold you don't really know how much pressure you're applying.5shot wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:25 pmIt was a raw cold day at our outdoor range today but both revolvers put in a fine performance. The Model 18 did very well with standard velocity CCI but did even better with the several brands of high velocity ammo I tried. My friend who gladly took ownership of the Model 15 was shooting little clusters with his hollow base wadcutters over 231 and also with my cast RCBS 148 wadcutters.
The only problem we encountered is that after an hour or so of shivering the targets simply wouldn't hold still.
I have an old 4" heavy barrel Model 10-6 that I bought from a retired NYC policeman. It's got those shiny sides of the barrel from being in a leather holster most of it's life. Still locks up tight and while I have only shot it a few times, it might be time to bust it out again.