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Thread: S&W Combat Magnum
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March 8th, 2015, 02:00 PM #11
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March 8th, 2015, 02:09 PM #12
Re: S&W Combat Magnum
Any revolver will loosen up quicker if you continuously pound magnums through it. The 686's will do well, but they hold up longer if you shoot mostly .38's through them. When a revolver loosens up it is nothing that can't be fixed. Think of it as a tune-up. Mostly issues with endshake and timing that S&W or any competent gunsmith can fix.
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March 8th, 2015, 02:16 PM #13
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March 8th, 2015, 08:07 PM #14Super Member
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Re: S&W Combat Magnum
Be a shame to not shoot it.
Great guns they are.
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March 9th, 2015, 07:19 PM #15Junior Member
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Re: S&W Combat Magnum
I would add that the light weight magnums would flame cut the top strap, leaving a visible line. If you look at model 327 Smiths, you will observe a stainless guard in this location. I have never seen a top strap cut through, I believe that it can weaken the frame at that location.
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March 9th, 2015, 07:51 PM #16
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flame cutting is self limiting. it will/could cut so much out but then reaches a point where it no longer cuts. early heavy caliber guns came from the factory with a "thumb nail" groove cut into them, so they would not flame cut. later after the advent of decent heat treating, the thumb nail cut was demanded no longer necessary.
the 3 series guns are aluminum, and would cut themselves in half if given the opportunity. the flame guard is required on them.it's only metal, we can out think it....
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March 9th, 2015, 09:49 PM #17
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January 25th, 2016, 05:59 PM #18Member
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Re: S&W Combat Magnum
OMG!
Last night a 19-3 2.5 nib sold on GB for $3,025.00
I am glad I have NOT shot mine. I have the box, papers & tools. Now I just need two big spenders who are willing to go mano a mano for a few rounds of bidding.
You can buy a really nice Python for that amount of money!Last edited by fimore; January 25th, 2016 at 06:05 PM.
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January 25th, 2016, 06:04 PM #19
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That's nuts! I have the same revolver only with factory combat grips no box or papers with very minor and I mean minor wear. The Model 19 has been steadily going up in price for the last 3 years I am confident that I could easily bring $1200.00 for mine due to condition as well as the factory combat grips.
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March 28th, 2016, 05:41 PM #20
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Beautiful gun. I have a 2 1/2" 19-5. While not as desireable as the older pinned n recessed gun, a fantastic revolver none the less. As far as shooting your's. Absolutely. Thats what they were made to do. Jmho
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