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If the serial number on that hang tag is correct, 581087, that gun falls into a very large block listed in the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson ending in 1942 with serial number 700000. Best guess would put this gun as being from the late 1930s. Therefore it would be chambered in 38 Special...

I've never seen the commercials. After looking at the website, I do remember seeing these before. NOPE! 🤬 It looks like a gun and will likely get you shot.

A different time and people had different views and values. Back in the day, customizing cheap mil-surps was a popular thing. Look at all the mil-surp rifles that got sporterized.

I may be mistaken but, I believe those are a set of Rogers grips from the 60s-70s and are made of Bakelite. These were quite popular with LEOs back then.

If the serial number starts with a "V", its a victory model. Otherwise its an old Military and Police Model of 1905. In that case the nickel finish may be original. Check the sides of the grip frame and underside of the barrel for a "N" marking indicating a factory nickel finish. Its definitely...

I read a story some years back that said that the P-38s great advantage was the placement of its guns. In conventional fighters of the time, the guns were out on the wings. Pilots of the time had to learn to judge distance and angles to hit enemy planes. The P-38s guns were directly in front of...

There's a story in Memphis right now about a man who shot his girlfriend's dog and threw the body in a ditch. Looks like they're gonna throw the book at him. Probably gonna do some time, but I don't know how much a person can get for this. Info is coming out that he was also physically abusive...

I have problems walking long distances these days and have a handicapped placard. But finding a handicapped parking spot is a challenge in itself. Sometimes I have no choice but to walk a ways. 🤬 One of the things that really pisses me off is all the places that have no guns signs. Once you're...

Never underestimate greed. Its long been rumored that a cure for cancer was found years ago. The drug companies have suppressed it because there's more money in treating it than curing it. True or not? IDK?

I do love chocolate. But not that much! :eek:

I've been shooting and carrying 1911s for a lot of years. All I use for carry or competition is the Wilson 8 rounders. I have a bunch of Ed brown and a few other 8 rounders for range use. I've never had a problem with any of them.

Glad you came through it with a good outcome. I just wouldn't have opened the door and called 911. You should check yard sales and thrift stores for some of those half, quarter sized souvenir bats that some teams used to give away. I have several of them. Perfect size for a good one handed...

I've been retired 11 years now. Generally hit the range about once a month. More if I've got a project going. I've been accumulating guns for most of my life starting at about 12 years old. I have a good sized collection. In retirement, I find I shoot a lot of .22LR. Its cheap, fun and easy on...

Many people make the mistaken assumption that Federal Officers are the best there is. The truth is that Federal LE agencies are plumb full of morons and idiots. Nothing stupid they do surprises me at all. :rolleyes:

When I was in the Army (1972-75) we were issued the M-16A1. I never saw one marked Mattel, but it was long rumored that they made the plastic parts. I do know that many were made by General Motors as I carried a couple of them. Frankly, guns made by a toy company and a car company didn't...

We've discussed FLGRs here before. My opinion is well known. 🤬 But if the OP wants to put one in, its his gun. :rolleyes:

I remember when these first came out. It got lots of write ups in the gun magazines of the time. Interesting concept, but it fell flat on its face. :rolleyes:

As Hays suggested, first thing I'd check is the detent for the safety lever. There should be a positive click when engaged or disengaged. You might also consider where your holster is positioned. Shifting it forward or back just a bit may prevent it from bumping into things as much. However...

Wolff & Colt say factory standard for a 4" Commander 1911 in .45 is 18 lbs. I suspect the Springfield will be the same, but you'd have to ask them to be absolutely sure. A lighter spring will make the slide cycle faster thus causing more wear and battering. Plus it'll throw brass farther away...

I remember some years ago when the antis were pushing "Microstamping". There was actually a lot of study done on the concept. In the end it proved to be technologically, logistically and economically impractical. It just wouldn't work. But like any bad idea, the antis have brought it back...