Can we start a handgun and long gun picture threads?

[BigAl52]

Some of my toys. I cant take pics worth a darn.

Just realized something, my wife may have a point, maybe I do have a problem considering that this isnt even all of my firearms but even just these is alot of pics.

How do you like the 627 8 shot 357 Bill. I looked real hard at one not long ago

[Bill.68]

You know I say all of my guns are my favorite at one time or anothet but as far as a handgun thats just fun and easy to shoot and is really accurate over a wide range of loads it would have to be that 627.
Yeah its a PC model but we all know the the S&W Performance Center doeasnt mean what it used to mean, noe its just a stamp.

However, this 627 I think was fitted up by the last real gunsmith S&W had working there, maybe on his last few days there. Its about as smooth an action as Ive ever felt, I mean its nice. And then Ive read forym posys about other peoples 627's and they had horror stories about this or that. Me? I would trade this thing for nothing, its mine. And 8 rounds of 357mag? Yeah!
Not being hyperbolic but its probably my favorite revolver. Its only detriment is the round butt, not my preference but with the conversion grips I made for it its fine. Interchangeable front sight is simple, just push a plunger and rock it out same as the DX and Classic I think.
The double action is just right down scarey light and smoothe as butter and the single action break is like the proverbial glass rod, absolutely zero creep and I added a different overtravel stop rod and tuned it for just the right amount of overtravel, to me its dang near perfection.
Ive always liked the big ol N frames and this one, while exceptional, is no exception.
I bought the gun used and apparently got a steal on it because I didnt know much about them. Ive seen them go for a pretty good amount of money, certainly more than I paid so to me that makes the gun even better.

[DsGrouse]

Just realized something, my wife may have a point, maybe I do have a problem considering that this isnt even all of my firearms but even just these is alot of pics.

Where did you get those grips?

[Bill.68]

Just realized something, my wife may have a point, maybe I do have a problem considering that this isnt even all of my firearms but even just these is alot of pics.

Where did you get those grips?

I made the grips. Somewhat of a hobby of mine. I made these as well.




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A few more maybe




And one more, among many more

[markiver54]

Very nice!

[BigAl52]

Nice work Bill. Those look really good. Smith and Wessons just don’t look right without the wood grips

[Hatchdog]

Nice work Bill, especially the gloss set on the Dan Wesson.

[Bill.68]

Hatchdog, which ones? The Koa or the macassar ebony? Its funny, the set on the redhawk and the set on the two-tone DW Silverback are actually from the same piece of wood, just a different type of finish.

BigAl52, agree 100%, I couldnt have it any other way.

Markiver, thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

I actually have a few other sets going right now. Jist need time to finish them.

[markiver54]

I'd love to attempt making a set for my 686 but I don't have a clue how to even start.

[Vaquero]

Nice work Bill. Thanks for sharing.

Hey Mark I've thought about trying to make a set for my Heritage with the birdshead grip.
The back side is smooth so may be a good one for me to practice on.

RP

[Bill.68]

That would a great candidate for a first attempt. So much easier for a SA type gun. DA's are a bit more complex, and the frame to grip fit is everything to me.

[markiver54]

Nice work Bill. Thanks for sharing.

Hey Mark I've thought about trying to make a set for my Heritage with the birdshead grip.
The back side is smooth so may be a good one for me to practice on.

RP

Give it a try! I think I'll research it a bit. Would be a good winter project.

[Bill.68]

Vaquero, if I can answer any questions for you Ill sure help. I may not have the answer but Ill have a good lie.
Seriously, SA grips should be well within your skills. All it takes is a bit of patience and desire. Buy yourself a nice piece of walnut, its really easy to work and takes just about any finish great. I have grip screw escutcheons I can send you, nice brass escutcheons look fantastic against walnut.

[Vaquero]

Thanks Bill, I appreciate that.
Work slows during the cooler months great for little projects, and/or adventures.
I'm going to strip and refinish the Rossi 45 colt soon also as the other came out quite nice I think.

RP

[Hatchdog]

Hatchdog, which ones? The Koa or the macassar ebony? Its funny, the set on the redhawk and the set on the two-tone DW Silverback are actually from the same piece of wood, just a different type of finish.

BigAl52, agree 100%, I couldnt have it any other way.

Markiver, thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

I actually have a few other sets going right now. Jist need time to finish them.

The DW Silverback. I really like the vertical stripping in the wood.

[Travlin]

Vaquaro, check for a pm re wood for grips.

[DsGrouse]

I made the grips. Somewhat of a hobby of mine. I made these as well.

I love those grips. Thank you. Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy these last few days.

[Ratchet]

Golden Boy .22 lr and Ruger MkIII

[Ratchet]

Well, that pic didn’t come out very good.

[Vaquero]

Yep, sometimes when one is resized it screws up.
I've had it had on here a few times and yes it is aggravating to say the least.
Couple of nice firearms any way. Thanks for sharing.

RP