[Cuda66]

Also known as the Model 12-2.

I've wanted a snub K-frame for a carry option for a while; I was at the MWCA gun show in St Paul yesterday, and just happened to stumble across this beaut...





I'm trying to decide now if it's TOO nice for carry; there's barely a turn line, and I'd rate the finish at a conservative 95% ...but, then again, I'm not in it very deep at all, so...we'll see how she shoots.

One major caveat about the M12's--these are not rated for +P loads; it's not one of the really early models with an aluminum cylinder, and I'm fairly confident that a cylinder to try and then just carrying them won't likely destroy the gun. Still and all, I picked up some standard pressure Gold Dots..but upon further reflection, I think I might just get some 158 SWC's at a moderate velocity, and call it good.

 

[Nacho Man]

Nice, I had a M10 snub round butt. It was my first S&W. I traded it, but regret not keeping it. First intention was to carry too, but the finish was so nice I didn't want to mess it up. I should have sold it to my brother or dad to keep it in the family. The trigger on dbl action was on point, and smooth.

 

[HowardMan]

very nice. one of these days when i get a hold of this "extra" money i keep hearing about, ill pick up a nice smith revolver.

 

[KTXdm9]

Wow, great looking snubbie. I never have that kind of luck at gun shows, which is why I rarely go to one.

 

[jmichna]

Beautiful revolver, congrats on the find.

 

[DevJames]

Thats a pretty piece.

Joe Friday approves.

 

[Snaphook]

Nice Cuda, congrats. You're turning into the JoeOU1 of wheelies.

 

[evilspringer]

Very nice Cuda!

Congrats!!

 

[JoeOU1]

Congrats! It looks to be in great shape.

 

[1lowlife]

Goddammit stop with the revolver threads....:evil:

 

[DevJames]

SHUT UP AMD GO BUY A RUGER BEARCAT

 

[Cuda66]

Who, me?

Because I want one--in .32 H&R...

 

[DevJames]

Sure. I think someone offers .327 Fed mag conversions too.

 

[Yoopermike]

Almost makes me re kindle my lusting for a chiefs special 36.

 

[Cuda66]

You mean like this one, Yooper?



And there's a .327 Single Seven for sale on Armslist here in MN...I'm considering it...

 

[Yoopermike]

You mean like this one, Yooper?



And there's a .327 Single Seven for sale on Armslist here in MN...I'm considering it...

You're not helping any Then again, I could go the other route and got for an sp101 but there is just something about a 36.....

 

[DevJames]

Can't really argue either of those options. I need an old blued 36 to but my SP isnt going anywhere.

 

[Cuda66]

Get the 36.

Hands down.

 

[Yoopermike]

OK so whats the differences in the 36 over the m12 other than the frame size?

 

[Cuda66]

OK so whats the differences in the 36 over the m12 other than the frame size?

The 36 is a J-frame; 5-shot cylinder.

The 12 is a K-frame; 6 shot cylinder, slightly larger.

I'm going to take them both to the range tomorrow, I'll try and get a shot of the two of them.

Other differences: the K frame will have a much better trigger...