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<blockquote data-quote="ldp4570" data-source="post: 1192826" data-attributes="member: 5168"><p>PT. 2</p><p></p><p>To make the ideal undercover arm, the new Model 19 should be offered optionally with its hammer spur removed. This alteration would make it handle much more cleanly under a coat or shirt, or from a pocket. Sixgunners not acquainted with spurless hammers think that a gun so fitted cannot be easily cocked for single action work, but this is not so. Simply starting the hammer back with a short pull on the trigger brings it under the ball of the thumb, from where it can be cocked in the normal manner.</p><p></p><p>In a conversation with Fred Miller, the S&W sales manager, I suggested the hammer spur alteration and further rounding of the rear sight leaf. Finding it hard to be critical about any other feature of the new Smith, I asked about the possibility of its being brought in stainless steel, as is the tough little Chiefs Special .38. While Fred stated that nothing of the sort is projected at this time, he didnt rule out the possibility, either.</p><p></p><p>Stainless steel is a bear to work. It eats cutting tools for breakfast and tries machinists patience to the limit. Smith & Wesson has licked it, putting the first all-stainless revolver on the market, with demand far outrunning the supply. When they get around to putting out another stainless model, the choice will have to be the Combat Magnum.</p><p></p><p>In the meantime, they have given the lawman and defense shooter the most versatile single gun he could own. And the day of the two gun man isnt as remote as some might believe. I would hate to face a pistolero armed with a holstered, long barreled .357 Magnum that was backed by a concealed 2 ½ Combat Magnum.</p><p></p><p>Smith & Wesson started this Magnum business more than 30 years ago with a long heavy sixshooter that fitted a special purpose. To meet the publics wishes, they shortened it. Then they made it smaller. The buyer was still not satisfied, so they shortened it again. Sorta makes you believe in evolution, doesnt it?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ldp4570, post: 1192826, member: 5168"] PT. 2 To make the ideal undercover arm, the new Model 19 should be offered optionally with its hammer spur removed. This alteration would make it handle much more cleanly under a coat or shirt, or from a pocket. Sixgunners not acquainted with spurless hammers think that a gun so fitted cannot be easily cocked for single action work, but this is not so. Simply starting the hammer back with a short pull on the trigger brings it under the ball of the thumb, from where it can be cocked in the normal manner. In a conversation with Fred Miller, the S&W sales manager, I suggested the hammer spur alteration and further rounding of the rear sight leaf. Finding it hard to be critical about any other feature of the new Smith, I asked about the possibility of its being brought in stainless steel, as is the tough little Chiefs Special .38. While Fred stated that nothing of the sort is projected at this time, he didnt rule out the possibility, either. Stainless steel is a bear to work. It eats cutting tools for breakfast and tries machinists patience to the limit. Smith & Wesson has licked it, putting the first all-stainless revolver on the market, with demand far outrunning the supply. When they get around to putting out another stainless model, the choice will have to be the Combat Magnum. In the meantime, they have given the lawman and defense shooter the most versatile single gun he could own. And the day of the two gun man isnt as remote as some might believe. I would hate to face a pistolero armed with a holstered, long barreled .357 Magnum that was backed by a concealed 2 ½ Combat Magnum. Smith & Wesson started this Magnum business more than 30 years ago with a long heavy sixshooter that fitted a special purpose. To meet the publics wishes, they shortened it. Then they made it smaller. The buyer was still not satisfied, so they shortened it again. Sorta makes you believe in evolution, doesnt it? [/QUOTE]
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