What do you do if you have N frame target stocks with a tiny flake in the bottom missing? Otherwise mint. I have two like this. I doubt you would notice it on a once over but it is there. It is on the bottom of the butt halves. Is there a tiny filler to apply?
Good question. I've encountered this a few times too. First thing you have to ask yourself is "is it enough significant enough to try to correct?'. If the stocks are 'mint" condition, why not considering doing any work to them. Secondly, Minwax makes a stainable wood filler that I've used on similar issues. You will need to stain it first before using it to fill the spot, because it really doesn't take stain well once dry. Third, if your planning to refinish the stocks anyway, I'd just sand and true-up the bottoms to remove the flake (if it's not too deep) to a fresh smooth bottom..
Well, that can be difficult. You have to first learn why there is a gap. Sometimes the panels are warped or miss shaped. But often enough, the problem is either that the stocks frame recess may not be quite deep enough; or the bottom panel alignment pin hole is too shallow or the pin itself may be a few thousandths too long.. Check those out to see if that's the case. Try fitting the stocks on a different gun to see if the fit better. If so, then is something that can be easily remedied.
Hello Bigswoll58 i got finally the n frame smooth target stocks but there is an ugly scratch on one side. Is it possible to get this scratch out? Greetings from austria
Hey Austrianer8542. Yes it is, especially since its a smooth pair. If its not to deep, you can sand the panel enough to obscure it. Keeping carefully to maintain the shape of the stock. But first try using a hot iron over a wet cloth on the scratch to restore any wood fibers that have been pushed down and not cut. You may need to do this several times. Let tt dry completely then assess it before sanding if needed. if you need to sand it out or at lessen it, start with 600 grit and quickly work up to the desired smoothness. You may not get it all out, and even if it appears that you have, it may still leave a "character" mark when you apply the new finish. I've got a couple like that, and they don't look bad.
Yes Sir. I have a video series of how I recondition mine. I have a 4-part video sequence where actually reconditioned a Taurus 689VR on video. Look in my video list for them. Here are parts 3 & 4. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-htv84iiKNiU.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--eu0y3Ryo0k.html
Hello Big Swoll, do you have any idea of a good source for the correct grip pin for a Model 19-4 revolver? I have need of one for one of my revolvers! Thanks
@@mr2275cur Thanks for getting back to me. I have a pin on the way thank you! One of my Model 19's is a 19-3 with 4" barrel. The bluing is just about the nicest I have ever seen. It has the target trigger & hammer, red ramp & white outline sights. The grips are dead nuts mint except for one ping on the bottom of one side. I hate to refinish them on the one hand but that is the only thing stopping this revolver from being mint. But you know what the purists say about refinishing them. I have even contemplated buying another 19-3 with mint grips to solve the problem. It might be worth it even if I take a little hit on the other 19-3 if I resale it. However I bought a 4" 19-4 to be my shooter already but the grips are different. So I hate to buy another gun just over grips. This 19-3 is one of my deals where I paid big money for a basically perfect gun well according to the description. I liked it so much otherwise I wasn't too bent up about it just a little disappointed. What are your thoughts on that one? Thanks again!
@@kickit59 If you have gun that is that close to mint condition, I wouldn't worry much about the one ping one the grip. That just adds character and dates it to the gun and the period. Remember this, the stocks are date stamped and coincide with the manufacture date of the revolver. So if you change the stocks, you'll kinda adulterate the original authenticity of the gun. If "mint" condition means that much to you, I think you should consider not changing the original stocks.
@@mr2275cur yeah I looked at some of your older videos and I think it is an model 66 but it doesn’t have the pinned barrel as it has the crest on the front side under the cylinder release… the gun is pretty dirty and the wood handle is worn, they’re asking $499 does that sound right to you?
@@derellcaldwell8653 Well, let me answer as best as I can. It sounds like a really great deal for any version of a S&W 66. Now having said that, you need to give the gun a good bench top inspection before buying it. Many times a dirty worn gun is an indication of how the last owner treated it. But dirty doesn't necessarily represent damaged or worn-out. Just inspect it well, and look past the dirty appearance. Remember that stocks can be easily and reasonably replaced. Broken and worn gun parts cannot be. I think $500 is a steal for a VGC model 66, even if it's dirty.
