Recent content by Jonesy814

Nice range report CB. Those model 15's really are nice shooting guns.

I guess the S&W 686 series is my favorite but never could decide which barrel length I like best. Usually I decide on the 3” but sometimes it’s the 2.5”, or the 4”.

Looks great.

I like these bantam sized grips

Do the ones with the heaviest pull weight. Don’t go too light on rebound spring. Do you intend to polish the rebound slide and where iit rides in the frame? If so you can go to a 14 pound rebound spring. If not better go with the heaviest you have. The stock spring is 18#

Thats nice

I managed to get out today to shoot the Shield 45. Wow! I can’t believe how little recoil there was. My buddy had his XD Mod2 subcompact 45 along and even though it’s 5 or 6 ounces heavier, it has a sharper recoil than the Shield.

Even though I have the 3 inch 686 plus pictured above and a 6 shot , 2.5”, 686, I carry a lightweight J frame or a 3 inch model 60 pro

686-6 and 60-15

3 inch 686 plus.

I guess I have been on a holster binge for the past few weeks. I discovered a new source with many reasonable prices. It is Etsy.com It started with me buying a used Shield 45 on Gunbroker. Figured I would need a holster so went online shopping. My search results included some on Etsy. I...

They look like the top has been sanded to give a more rounded appearance. As far as it being a Fitz. I believe that is more of a reference to the style than a claim that it was done by Fitzgerald

I have a thing for L frames. My first S&W, 357 magnum was this no dash 686 Eventually that 1 turned into a few more Since we are discussing 2 of the best models, I would suggest the vintage model 27’s should be included also. This one is a no dash

Here is the Shield 45 I won on Gunbroker Took pictures after a good cleaning. It was filthy when I picked it up. While i was waiting to pick it up I got these.

My buddy has an XD subcompact mod 2 in 45. Its a nice gun. I actually bid on one but it ended up more than I wanted to spend