Show off your K-38's!!

[waco]

Here's mine. Smith 14-2 target masterpiece
Made in 1968. Super slick action and trigger. Loves the NOE version of Lyman's 358477 over 5 grains of Unique, or 3.2 grains of Titegroup. Sized to .358 and lubed with BAC.
Let's see your .38 target gun!
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[brotherdarrell]

I am not much for mutual admiration societies but for this I will make an exception.

This is my 14-1. A couple of years ago I had some credit at the local gun store. The owner asked my if I wanted a Model 14. I said yes, what is a model 14?.
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It is completely humbling to shoot this revolver, I am not worthy.

Darrell

[waco]

I kinda feel the same way Darrell.

[TCFAN]

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx200/TCintheOzarks/Cast%20Boolits/DSCN8242-1.jpg (http://s755.photobucket.com/user/TCintheOzarks/media/Cast%20Boolits/DSCN8242-1.jpg.html)

14-6 bought new in the late 1990's

[fouronesix]

Yep, 14s are very nice revolvers. They were (in a modified form) the No. 1 platform for most serious competitive PPC shoots back in the day. Up until recently had a pre-14 and a 14-3. The 14-3 was in nearly unfired condition but it was not quite as accurate as the pre-14 so on the sale block it went. The only one I have now is this 1955 pre-14.

[Harry O]

My son likes to fill the air with 9mm cases in one of his high capacity semi-autos. They all usually land somewhere on the paper. Every once in a while, I hand him one of my K-38's and have him shoot it single-action. His groups are usually tighter than mine. Then he hands it back and says, "That's no fun. You can't miss with it."

I have two of them. Both are equally accurate even thought they were built about a dozen years apart.

[Green Frog]

If you want a lot of K-38/Mod 14 eye candy, take a look at this thread over on the S&W Forum;

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-hand-ejectors-1896-1961/136787-informal-pictorial-essay-k-38-masterpiece-model-14-variations.html

I've had to wipe the drool off my screen repeatedly. :coffee com

Froggie

[Char-Gar]

I have not been without a K-38 in over 40 years. As that would suggest I have had quite a few. The only one I have left, was purchased new me by me in 1980. It is a scary accurate handgun.

[cbrick]

Those are nice, one thing Char-Gar is as good at as he is making the wood is firearm photography. Getting a picture of a firearm to turn out really, really well is kinda tough but not for him. I've got boolit pictures down pretty well but guns are tough.

Rick

[WallyM3]

No dash:

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Had a single action in the 1970s.

[Char-Gar]

Rick...I just go out on the screened in back porch and lean the handgun against the plastic pumpkin and take a pic with a cheap camera. Not much to it. Most of the time, the flash does not even kick in.

[waco]

rick...i just go out on the screened in back porch and lean the handgun against the plastic pumpkin and take a pic with a cheap camera. Not much to it. Most of the time, the flash does not even kick in.

ha!!!!!

[ebner glocken]

I have a couple of 4" ones that are not pretty to look at. Pretty is as pretty does, scary accurate. I'm sure Jerry will be in to blow us away with some pics.

Ebner

[Salmoneye]

Here is one that my Sister inherited from Dad...It is a 14-4 from 1977...
The grips are Magna 'style' that I did out of Ash for her...
She has the original grips, box, and paperwork...

http://i42.tinypic.com/8yasxu.jpg

[philthephlier]

Not a K-38 but an unusual Distinguished Combat Magnum, a 586 with a 6" Python barrel. Most accurate handgun I have ever owned.88074

[Green Frog]

I have had a long running love affair with the S&W K-frame Targets. I have a couple here that have been favorites. Top; a 1950 vintage K-38. Bottom; a 1948 Vintage K-22. Everybody should have one of each! :D

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Froggie :mrgreen:

[Scharfschuetze]

My Model 14. A tried, true and accurate revolver. Seems like it's always been around and waiting to go to the range or to the field.

[azrednek]

This is my 14 no dash. Got it in trade in pathetic and neglected shape but the interior was well oiled. No exterior pits but spots of freckling and a finger print on the back strap. Rifling is sharp and no rust inside the barrel or cylinder. Guy I traded with said it was left to him by his Grandfather and hadn't been fired for at least 20 years. I had the Model 14 re-finished, gunsmith strip clean and oil and I installed after-market grips. I got the original grips but haven't got around to giving them the TLC they need. At the range despite its awful appearance it shoots on par with my 38/44.

Pawn shop only offered the previous owner 85 and he wanted a deer rifle in exchange. I gave up a sportorized K98 8MM Mauser for it. The Mauser would be better described as chopped. The original WW2 German and Nazi markings had all been over stamped with a checkerboard type stamp. Israeli I suspect as it had a Star of David stamped on the receiver. All original with the exception of the chopped short stock and removal of the handguard. I gave about 35 - 45bucks for the Mauser about 25 years ago.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/dnisbet/P1010075-Copy3_zps41e1a138.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/dnisbet/media/P1010075-Copy3_zps41e1a138.jpg.html)

[NoZombies]

Well, this one is pretty early, roughly 1915. it predates the heavy barrels, but has target sights and is very accurate:

http://iownguns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/target-1.jpg

It was a pawn shop rescue a few years ago, and I take it to the range every few months or so. It keeps up with much newer target guns in the accuracy department, and has a pretty serious cool factor.

[9.3X62AL]

I have a K-22 (Model 617 x 6") and a K-32 (Model 16-4 x 6") on staff, but haven't had a K-38 Masterpiece Target for 20+ years. I should remedy that oversight.....I really should. For now, a Colt Officer's Model Target x 6" (c. 1949) does good work on paper and varmints, so I'm not exactly laboring in a deprived state here. But a Model 14 of some sort would be welcome, if the tariff wasn't excessive. The prices tagged on the few I saw at the August 2013 Reno gun show surpassed ridiculous.

[onceabull]

9.3x---------: I,and some friends, are setting out to make sure you get to choose from a goodly selection of value-priced Model 14s this coming April... Onceabull (I passed up a nice one by my standards,in order to afford the 38/44 Outdoorsman a few weeks ago.)..

[9.3X62AL]

IdaBull, I thought you might rise to that presentation. :) Will there be a Fort Boise Show in April, or will a differing site/name/promoter be on board to make it happen?

I am still mourning my failure to snap up that Model 31 x 4", so adding a Model 14 to that wish list might be a mite decadent. It's a minor vice, though. I have a few Value Priced Items consigned locally, some have actually sold and if they don't get turned by February I'll pull them off and bring them to Boise, and kick in some table money. Check for PM, sir.

[Dale53]

In the SW Ohio area, PPC was quite popular some years ago. In fact, my home town Police Department were National Champions in PPC. I did some competing with the officers from several local departments. Some of the serious shooters had custom PPC guns made up with heavy barrels, etc.. Money was tight for me with a growing family so I had to "make do" with a new Model 14 bought at a good price from a good friend who had won the gun in a regional match. I added a Bomar Rib (self installed) to add a bit of forward weight and I had a "poor man's PPC revolver". It was quite competitive and I still have it - lots of fond memories:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj80/Dale53/DalesPistolsRevolvers5Selects-0258.jpg (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/Dale53/media/DalesPistolsRevolvers5Selects-0258.jpg.html)

The grips are custom grips by Rainey/Thompson.

Off the Ransom Rest it will group well under 1" at 25 yards with good match wadcutters. I cherish it!

Dale53

[9.3X62AL]

You guys will end up costing me money. I know this.

[edwin41]

this is my model 14-4 .
when i was searching for a k frame mod 14 i found out that it was not an easy handgun to find here in holland.
there are many here , but they seem to be forgotten due to the automatic pistols , and the ones that show up are in bad shape.
this one i imported from belgium , and when i got this one it was in a like new condition , not or rarely used.

[felix]

Not a K-38 but a K-9185422Mag. Full target from Smith, 1974, including plastic front sight insert. Less than 50 rounds. Cell phone picture. ... felix

[waco]

Not a K-38 but a K-9185422Mag. Full target from Smith, 1974, including plastic front sight insert. Less than 50 rounds. Cell phone picture. ... felix

1974 was a good year! (year of birth!)