pre 1950 K frame reloading help
The Smith & Wesson revolvers made before 1936 would have the most concern were these my guns. Sometime in 1935 Smith & Wesson started to heat treat their cylinders. This was when they came out with the 357 magnum and probably had something to do with why they chose this time period to start doing it. Of course as always, technology evolution plays a part also. The point is, those guns prior to this time period did not have heat treated cylinders so I ere on the side of mild. The ones made afterwards should be fine with regular 38 special loads if the guns are in good repair.
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rob, clarkstown , ny,
2014-12-28, 10:50
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- Withoput checking that sounds like they are within current - Rob Leahy, 2014-12-28, 12:02
- pre 1950 K frame reloading help - Bob Hatfield, 2014-12-28, 18:54
- Keep your alloy soft Rob - Miles, 2014-12-29, 01:37
- pre 1950 K frame reloading help - jgt, 2014-12-29, 09:46
- You posted this over on Cast Boolits -
Charles,
2014-12-29, 14:12
- You posted this over on Cast Boolits -
Drago,
2014-12-29, 20:42
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Cherokee,
2014-12-30, 07:34
- Thank you. - Drago, 2014-12-30, 11:03
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Cherokee,
2014-12-30, 07:34
- You posted this over on Cast Boolits -
Drago,
2014-12-29, 20:42