Glad I didn't sell this S&W

**American1776** · January 8th, 2015, 02:11 PM

A few weeks ago I posted that I was considering selling my Smith & Wesson M&P Hand Ejector 38spl (98%+ condition, serial # dates it to 1928) for a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan in 454 casull. I got a lot of responses, all of you politely telling me to keep the vintage S&W.

I'm very grateful for the advice, and I'm glad you guys slapped the sense into me. Thank you for talking me out of selling this little gem.

Here's a photo of my last range session with this piece of history. 8 yards, 12 shots, all fired in double action.

This one is a keeper.

**Bang** · January 8th, 2015, 02:23 PM

That .38 is toast, as evidenced by the extremely wild and therefor dangerous errant print at 3 o'clock. I see we live near each other. I too am in Somewhere, Pa. I would be willing to rescue you and take charge of it lest you blow yourself up.

**American1776** · January 8th, 2015, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Bang

That .38 is toast, as evidenced by the extremely wild and therefor dangerous errant print at 3 o'clock. I see we live near each other. I too am in Somewhere, Pa. I would be willing to rescue you and take charge of it lest you blow yourself up.

LOL. I'd say that 3 o'clock round is probably due to those small grips. Great for carry, not much to hold onto when shooting it.

Believe it or not, when I put the revolver in 'full lockup' (trigger held back), the cylinder has a WELDED TO FRAME feel. ZERO wiggle in any direction. Amazing.