Show us your S&W Model 15s and 67s

[TXTad]

Here's a lightly used S&W 15-3 that I've had for about 20 years that I'm finally going to get to the range soon.

I plan to start feeding this revolver a large quantity of loads with various 158gr classic boolits.

I suspect OS OK may approve of this revolver.

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[Stacts]

What a beautiful revolver. Thanks for sharing.

[Winger Ed.]

Flower mound? I haven't been there in a couple years, but back then it was getting pretty crowded.
I'll be there ain't enough room to swing a cat now.

Anyway:
You need to get out there pretty soon.
Ya know, guns get 'lot rot' the same way cars do if you don't drive them.:bigsmyl2:

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Beautiful revolver, TXTad. I don't know about OS OK, but I highly approve! A S&W Mod. 15 is just about the zenith of self defense revolvers. I just bought it's forerunner, a Militay & Police model from about 1948, close to new condition. To improve it you'd add adjustable sights and have a Mod. 15!

DG

[TXTad]

Flower mound? I haven't been there in a couple years, but back then it was getting pretty crowded.
I'll be there ain't enough room to swing a cat now.

Anyway:
You need to get out there pretty soon.
Ya know, guns get 'lot rot' the same way cars do if you don't drive them.:bigsmyl2:

I've been here since I was 11 in 1978. I know it is well past time to get out. I'm working on it, but not in earnest. Once my son is out of high school in a few years, then I'll get gone for sure.

[hc18flyer]

BEAUTIFUL! Love the grips! I bought a 15-5 two years ago, have Thai finger grips on mine. Absolutely love shooting mine! Now I want another, maybe 6" Model 14, or maybe a 36 Chiefs Special! Falling in love with the K-frames! Thanks for sharing, hc18flyer

[Tokarev]

These chambers look mighty strong. Ruger Readhawk-strong.

[Winger Ed.]

I've been here since I was 11 in 1978. I know it is well past time to get out. I'm working on it, but not in earnest. Once my son is out of high school in a few years, then I'll get gone for sure.

Yeah, I lived in Farmers Branch until I retired about 6 years ago.
It's all packed in like sardines in a can now too.

A life long friend lived there and he was always pointing out new apartment complexes being built.
He called them 'Yuppie Ghettos'.

[Larry Gibson]

My old LE service revolver from '74, a S&W M15 w/5" barrel. I've literally put thousands of rounds through it. Used it a few days ago to test the Lee Pistol Rest (with a couple mods I made to it). Put 18 rounds of old (probably as old as the revolver) Remington Target Master WCs in a 1.95" wide x3 .25" vertical group at 50 yards. She still shoots!

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[Txcowboy52]

That is a beautiful piece Tad !! Very nice, come sling some lead amigo!!

[Texas by God]

I drove through Flower Mound the other day on my way to Scheels in The Colony. That’s two insanely crowded cities that I remember as little towns long ago.
Texas will out populate California any minute now.
Beautiful revolver there, Sir. The M15 is my all time favorite S&W handgun. It’s just perfect in every way IMO.


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[curdog]

Thats a beautiful revolver. I have a really nice one but it doesnt have a model number on it. It was made in the 50s, I think it was called a combat masterpiece.
................Curdog

[TXTad]

My old LE service revolver from '74, a S&W M15 w/5" barrel. I've literally put thousands of rounds through it. Used it a few days ago to test the Lee Pistol Rest (with a couple mods I made to it). Put 18 rounds of old (probably as old as the revolver) Remington Target Master WCs in a 1.95" wide x3 .25" vertical group at 50 yards. She still shoots!

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I always like the 5" guns. Sadly, I only have two: a 1989 625 and a 28 that was converted to .44 Magnum. It came with a MagNaPorted 6" barrel. I didn't figure a .44 Mag really needed the ports, so I had it cut to 5". I only load light magnum loads for it.

[TXTad]

I drove through Flower Mound the other day on my way to Scheels in The Colony. That’s two insanely crowded cities that I remember as little towns long ago.
Texas will out populate California any minute now.
Beautiful revolver there, Sir. The M15 is my all time favorite S&W handgun. It’s just perfect in every way IMO.

Thank you!

Yes, Texas is growing. Too fast and not everyone coming here gets it. Sadly.

[TXTad]

That is a beautiful piece Tad !! Very nice, come sling some lead amigo!!

The time is getting closer. I'm almost done with this semester. I then just have a capstone in June and I'm finally done with my undergrad degree after only 38 years.

[TXTad]

Yeah, I lived in Farmers Branch until I retired about 6 years ago.
It's all packed in like sardines in a can now too.

A life long friend lived there and he was always pointing out new apartment complexes being built.
He called them 'Yuppie Ghettos'.

That they are!

Do you know Bob Rhoads? He's a long time friend who I haven't seen in a while, but he lives in Farmers Branch. He's an avid, maybe even rabid, hunter.

[TXTad]

Thank you!

Hogues and VZ both fit me very well.

The larger factory S&W stocks are just way too blocky, while the smaller ones are not made for human hands.

[murf205]

TXTad, that's a sock drawer gun if I ever saw one. I lost mine to a car thief along with a 73 Cutlass and you just reminded me of why I need another one!

[Der Gebirgsjager]

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Here's mine. Altamont grips.


DG

[TXTad]

TXTad, that's a sock drawer gun if I ever saw one. I lost mine to a car thief along with a 73 Cutlass and you just reminded me of why I need another one!

It sure is! I have a few like this, including a 1958 Colt Official Police that I believe has never been fired since it left the factory. I'll fix that soon.

[TXTad]

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Here's mine. Altamont grips.


DG

That's a very nice one!

Any idea what year it was made?

[murf205]

I have a pretty bad S&W habit and a friend who is an enabler.312951312952 He sold me this Model 10 pencil barrel that was and still is un turned ans a 33-1 38S&W that WAS un turned but I just had to shoot it. The path to accuracy is a story in itself.

[TXTad]

I have a pretty bad S&W habit and a friend who is an enabler.312951312952 He sold me this Model 10 pencil barrel that was and still is un turned ans a 33-1 38S&W that WAS un turned but I just had to shoot it. The path to accuracy is a story in itself.

Those are very nice! I need a friend like that!

I have a well used one that is similar. I always kick myself for not grabbing every cheap cop trade-in M&P that I could have for $180 or so back in the 90s and early 2000s. They just weren't interesting to me at the time, now I love them. I'm still avid about my 44s and 45s, but I've got a new appreciation for my .35s.

I also do not believe in preserving any of them in unfired condition, unless of course they are something like one that was presented to a president or something like that. Otherwise, if it's a tool in a box, it should at least occasionally get to go to the range. I have a 1958 Colt Official Police that seems to have never been fired as well as a 1977 66-1 that is essentially still NIB. Both are going to go to the range soon.

I've discussed the shoot vs preserve dilemma with some folks on some other forums and the general consensus is to shoot them because if you don't, the next person probably will. Why preserve it for someone you don't even know and may not like? In the case of my Colt, it might make $200 difference in the value. I did pay a bit more of a premium for the 66-1, but the difference in value is still not enough to dissuade me from shooting it. I am not going to wear out either of them, but they are going to get to at least go to the range occasionally.

[rintinglen]

Oh my, I bought a bunch of Model 15's back in the late 80's. Both the LAPD and The LASO traded in theirs on new Beretta 92's. Consequently, there were over 12,000 dumped on the market locally. You could buy them for 99-169 dollars, depending on condition. I made a deal on 6 mid condition guns for 119 each and gradually sold them off at 150.00 each. I ought to have kept one for myself, but I had magnumitis then and didn't need a lowly .38. We get old too soon and wise too late.

[murf205]

"I feel your pain". I bought model 15's from a place in Mississippi called Charles L Price Enterprises and they were LEO trade in. $140 plus free shipping for 3 or more. The good old days. Like Glen, I had to have magnums at that time also.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

That's a very nice one!

Any idea what year it was made?

Truth is that I have two of them very much alike including the grips. First, SN # K8627xx is 1969. # 26K28xx is 1978-'79.

Can't argue at all that a 5" or 6" barrel is better for carrying around in the woods or hunting. But I've always gravitated toward the 4" for casual or concealed carry. Not to say that the longer barrels can't be carried concealed, as I knew a fellow once who carried his 6" Smith in a vertical shoulder holster when off duty. So did Dirty Harry with his .44 Mag. :D Thinking about it, I still have 2 1/2", 4" and 6" S&W Mod. 19s and two 4" Mod. 66s. All magnums, so they don't really count in this conversation. I have one 6" Mod. 14, and a 6" Taurus Mod. 96 which was purchased to provide cheap practice for the 14. The Mod. 19s are essentially a K-Frame with the ability to carry and shoot .357 mags., so I guess they could apply if loaded with .38s.

I see that you also like Colts. I've got a 4" Official Police, circa 1968-69, and a 6" Trooper Mk. III. Sold off some very nice Colts last year when I had to finance a new water well. :sad:


DG

[tazman]

I have a 15-3 with a 4 inch barrel. It is a great shooter and wears Pachmeyer grips.
Depending on the ammunition, it shoots right with my Target Masterpiece.

[TXTad]

Truth is that I have two of them very much alike including the grips. First, SN # K8627xx is 1969. # 26K28xx is 1978-'79.

Can't argue at all that a 5" or 6" barrel is better for carrying around in the woods or hunting. But I've always gravitated toward the 4" for casual or concealed carry. Not to say that the longer barrels can't be carried concealed, as I knew a fellow once who carried his 6" Smith in a vertical shoulder holster when off duty. So did Dirty Harry with his .44 Mag. :D Thinking about it, I still have 2 1/2", 4" and 6" S&W Mod. 19s and two 4" Mod. 66s. All magnums, so they don't really count in this conversation. I have one 6" Mod. 14, and a 6" Taurus Mod. 96 which was purchased to provide cheap practice for the 14. The Mod. 19s are essentially a K-Frame with the ability to carry and shoot .357 mags., so I guess they could apply if loaded with .38s.

I see that you also like Colts. I've got a 4" Official Police, circa 1968-69, and a 6" Trooper Mk. III. Sold off some very nice Colts last year when I had to finance a new water well. :sad:

DG

I also have a Trooper, circa about 1964 I believe. It's been fired extensively, but it's still in very good shape. It had the Colt target grips on it, which are just too blocky for human hands. I replaced them with a simple set of rubber Hogue's since the choices for it are limited.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

I also replaced the issue grips on the MK. III. I got some combat-type wood grips made in the Philippines.

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I always get asked if my name is Roscoe. No--private joke dating back to the old gangster movies when guys like James Cagney referred to their revolvers as a roscoe. That is this gun's name.


Here's some other revolvers, K-frame .38s in my accumulation for your viewing pleasure:

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Mod. 10, Mod. 15, Mod. 67 Two M&P (pre Mod. 10) police associated revolvers

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Mod. 66 If I had to choose just one, this would likely be it.

DG

[TXTad]

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Mod. 66 If I had to choose just one, this would likely be it.

DG

Those are all very nice guns. I'd have to agree on the 66. Those are all nice, but the 66 is probably the most flexible of the bunch.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

I have seen a couple of 6" Mod. 66s, but never a 5". I don't know if they made them in 5". The 2 1/2" Model 66s were fairly common.

DG

[murf205]

I also replaced the issue grips on the MK. III. I got some combat-type wood grips made in the Philippines.

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I always get asked if my name is Roscoe. No--private joke dating back to the old gangster movies when guys like James Cagney referred to their revolvers as a roscoe. That is this gun's name.


Here's some other revolvers, K-frame .38s in my accumulation for your viewing pleasure:

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Mod. 10, Mod. 15, Mod. 67 Two M&P (pre Mod. 10) police associated revolvers

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Mod. 66 If I had to choose just one, this would likely be it.

DG

Who made those Philippine grips on your Colt? Did they fit very well when you got them? I am in need of some for a K and N frame Smith but the originals are very expensive.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

I wish I could help you with this, but I bought them on e-bay about 35 years ago, and don't remember. Since then I've purchased other foreign made grips, mostly satisfactory, but poorly fitting in other cases. Now days Thailand seems to be making a lot of replacement grips. If the grips are unsatisfactory you have to return them to Thailand....and that's a big bother. I'd buy American if possible. Custom U.S. grips are usually expensive.

DG

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Actually, thinking about it, the last perhaps 8 pairs of grips I've purchased have been from Altamont. The two M&P Police revolvers-- the top one above the one with pearl grips are Altamont.

DG

[35 Whelen]

Very nice OP!

I lucked into a nice Model 15 on Gunbroker three years ago for about $350. It's a great shooter.

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[Der Gebirgsjager]

I do not believe you'll find one that nice for $350 any more! Beautiful revolver you have there.

DG

[murf205]

Actually, thinking about it, the last perhaps 8 pairs of grips I've purchased have been from Altamont. The two M&P Police revolvers-- the top one above the one with pearl grips are Altamont.

DG

You're absolutely correct about the hassle of sending them back. I would rather bite the bullet and get it right the first time. I have a model 19 that is in need of some new stocks and I bought a pair of Herretts non custom targets off Gunbroker but the fit is nowhere as good as factory. It deserves better. Not to bash Herretts because I have a pair on a mod 24 that fit like factory.313041313040

[TXTad]

(Discussion about Herrett stocks...)
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That is a nice looking pair of grips!

I love all my old S&W revolvers, but I have never understood why they kept putting such horrible stocks on them. The small ones aren't enough, and the target stocks are just too darn blocky. Hogue rubber grips fit me very well, but their looks are simply not astounding and they're just not "nice" enough for some guns. Their wood ones are slightly different and don't fit me as well. VZ makes some nice ones right now, but they're a little expensive.

[45DUDE]

I shoot a 4 screw no dash 15 and a 15-2 made in '65.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

It is a mystery why they continued using blocky and skinny stocks. But, an entire industry grew up around replacing them!

DG

[El Bibliotecario]

I was disappointed the X Files never did an episode exposing that S&W factory grips were designed by extraterrestrials.

[TXTad]

I was disappointed the X Files never did an episode exposing that S&W factory grips were designed by extraterrestrials.

:-D

I have often said that they were not designed for human hands!

[murf205]

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The old "coke" bottle stocks fit me better than anything but you can buy a used car for what they go for. I talked with Herretts and they said their Detective model stocks are very close to the old cokes.

[ddixie884]

A very nice bunch of wheel guns. Thanx for sharing..........

[Gastero]

I purchased my model 15-3 brand new in 1976 from a place in Miami called Tamiami
Gun Shop. I still have the gun and its the most accurate handgun I have ever own. Have shot about 15,000 rounds of mostly my cast 148 wadcutters with 3 grains of bullseye. Enjoy yours.

[John Guedry]

Love my model 15!

[TXTad]

I purchased my model 15-3 brand new in 1976 from a place in Miami called Tamiami
Gun Shop. I still have the gun and its the most accurate handgun I have ever own. Have shot about 15,000 rounds of mostly my cast 148 wadcutters with 3 grains of bullseye. Enjoy yours.

I'll never get that many through this one, but it will probably see a lot of wadcutters and standard level 158gr SWCs.

[Char-Gar]

1957 Vintage

[shooting on a shoestring]

Oh my.
Some pretty 15’s in this thread.
Let me contribute a pic:

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[TXTad]

Oh my.
Some pretty 15’s in this thread.
Let me contribute a pic:

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Very nice. Is that a nickel 15 or a 67?

[shooting on a shoestring]

Aww ya caught me.
Yep it’s a 67 no dash.

[TXTad]

Aww ya caught me.
Yep it’s a 67 no dash.

That's fine. It belongs here!

I've been wanting to get something in nickel, but I haven't found anything in the shape I want yet.

Years ago I passed on a nickel pair in the used counter that looked brand new. It was a 19 and a 586. They weren't expensive, but I passed, I think in favor of a stupid Kimber. I've been kicking myself for 20 years now.

[Rapier]

The 15s are nice guns, folks tend to push them too hard, rather than buy a 19. I sold my 15s and bought 19s, which I still have. I use them for a sidearm when rifle hunting. A 162 RCBS over a stout load of H-110 and 205 M primers.

[LAH]

I like the KFrame 38s.

[Frank V]

Those K frame .38s are special, thanks all for sharing.

[Texas by God]

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My wife’s M67 and my daughter’s M15.
My daughter put Hogue grips on hers.
Perfect size, perfect shootability, and a big enough cartridge go hand in hand.


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[TXTad]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230501/a5cff89066bcc7c9ecb09029363894d6.jpeg
My wife’s M67 and my daughter’s M15.
My daughter put Hogue grips on hers.
Perfect size, perfect shootability, and a big enough cartridge go hand in hand.

That is a very nice pair of revolvers!

What kind of holsters are those?

[Texas by God]

Those are Hunter 1100 holsters. I like them for general use here on the farm. I found these on ebay.
I was fortunate to find the engraved one for my wife’s revolver- most that I find look more like the bottom one!


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[TXTad]

Those are Hunter 1100 holsters. I like them for general use here on the farm. I found these on ebay.
I was fortunate to find the engraved one for my wife’s revolver- most that I find look more like the bottom one!

That's what I thought, but the engraved one threw me off.

I accidentally discovered these recently. I had purchased a used holster probably 15 or more years ago and then never looked at it until recently when I realized it's a very good holster. I bought another new one because they're very reasonably priced.

[Jtarm]

The lack of a Model 15 in my safe is disturbing.

[TXTad]

The lack of a Model 15 in my safe is disturbing.

I agree. :-)

[Rodfac]

Beautiful piece Tx...obviously well tended to through the years. Rod

[engineer401]

The 15s are nice guns, folks tend to push them too hard, rather than buy a 19. I sold my 15s and bought 19s, which I still have. I use them for a sidearm when rifle hunting. A 162 RCBS over a stout load of H-110 and 205 M primers.

I once had a 15 and a 19 but had to sell them to help pay through a divorce. I always shot the 19 better. I don't know why other than the 19 has the right weight and feel for me. I was able to get a 14 last year and recently found a nickel plated 19 so I'm happy again. Like before, I shoot the 19 better.

[TXTad]

It is a mystery why they continued using blocky and skinny stocks. But, an entire industry grew up around replacing them!

DG

Yep. All of my S&Ws will eventually have aftermarket stocks.

[TXTad]

I did it again...got another 15-3 from a life-long collector. This one has a 17K serial number which dates it to 1977. My other 15-3 is from closer to the end of the 15-3 production and seems to have a -4 cylinder with a gas ring. This one has has no gas ring on the cylinder, so I guess I'll find out if it really is susceptible to fouling.

It has a few handling marks, including a chip on the left stock, and came with no box, but it seems to have not been fired since it left the factory.
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[Green Frog]

Once again this forum needs a “LIKE” button, TXTad. You got a real sweetheart there and those combat grips are “the icing on the cake!” Congratulations.
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[TXTad]

Once again this forum needs a “LIKE” button, TXTad. You got a real sweetheart there and those combat grips are “the icing on the cake!” Congratulations.
Froggie

Thank you Froggie!

Sadly, no factory S&W grip works all that well for me. I love the classic looks, but not the function. I have switched the other 15-3 that started this thread to VZ grips after the Hogues started to separate at the glue line. VZ grips fit me very well, as do the Hogues. I think I have a set of lamo-camo Hogues somewhere that may go on this newer (to me) 15-3.

[JoeJames]

My S&W Model 15-3 and my S&W Model 67 no-dash. The 67 has a set of Pachmayr Professional grips on it now.
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[TXTad]

My S&W Model 15-3 and my S&W Model 67 no-dash. The 67 has a set of Pachmayr Professional grips on it now.
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That is a very nice pair of revolvers!

I think I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a 67. I have two 66-1s now, a 4" and a 6", so a 67 would fit right in.

[JoeJames]

That is a very nice pair of revolvers!

I think I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a 67. I have two 66-1s now, a 4" and a 6", so a 67 would fit right in.I got the 67 no-dash a couple of years after I got the 15. I have thought about selling the 15, because I have found that I shoot the 67 an awful lot more.

[TXTad]

I got the 67 no-dash a couple of years after I got the 15. I have thought about selling the 15, because I have found that I shoot the 67 an awful lot more.

Any particular reason for that?

[Green Frog]

Thank you Froggie!

Sadly, no factory S&W grip works all that well for me. I love the classic looks, but not the function. I have switched the other 15-3 that started this thread to VZ grips after the Hogues started to separate at the glue line. VZ grips fit me very well, as do the Hogues. I think I have a set of lamo-camo Hogues somewhere that may go on this newer (to me) 15-3.

I thought those factory issued smooth combat grips with finger grooves were the cat’s meow, and from the prices they’re bringing, apparently others do as well. Ultimately though, I discovered the Thai grips (via eBay) that look pretty similar but also cover the back strap.
Froggie

[TXTad]

I thought those factory issued smooth combat grips with finger grooves were the cat’s meow, and from the prices they’re bringing, apparently others do as well. Ultimately though, I discovered the Thai grips (via eBay) that look pretty similar but also cover the back strap.
Froggie

The caveat is that I've never had a gun with the S&W finger grooved combat grips, and with the prices as they are now, I probably never will. For my hands, I like the grips that do not cover the backstrap. There used to be a Pachmayr that didn't, but I think they no longer make that particular model. I was hoping to get a set for a model 1970s 10 that I have to keep the period look.

[JoeJames]

Any particular reason for that?

Pure D hillbilly laziness in general. I do not worry about cleaning a Model 67 as much as I do the Model 15. A little dab of Bluemagic metal polish cream now and then is all I need for the 67, but I worry about the 15. Both shoot quite accurately with my cast boolits, and like most Smiths, over the years the triggers have honed themselves down to very nice trigger pulls.

[Rich/WIS]

Midway has a full selection of Pachmayr grips listed in stock. The professional model has the open backstrap, have them on my M15.

[Green Frog]

The caveat is that I've never had a gun with the S&W finger grooved combat grips, and with the prices as they are now, I probably never will. For my hands, I like the grips that do not cover the backstrap. There used to be a Pachmayr that didn't, but I think they no longer make that particular model. I was hoping to get a set for a model 1970s 10 that I have to keep the period look.

???? The grips on the revolver in your first picture appear to be the smooth finger groove combat grips of which I spoke. Do you still have them? Do they feel right in your hand? I’m so confused! :veryconfu
Froggie

[TXTad]

Midway has a full selection of Pachmayr grips listed in stock. The professional model has the open backstrap, have them on my M15.

Excellent! Thank you for that info. I'll try them out.

I saw that there was the professional model, but literally nobody has decent photos, or descriptions, of Pachmayr grips on their websites any more. I feel like there used be a standalone Pachmayr website that used to describe all the details of the grips, including the open backstrap where applicable, but now that the grips are just an afterthought on the Lyman site, there's not details and no decent photos.

[TXTad]

???? The grips on the revolver in your first picture appear to be the smooth finger groove combat grips of which I spoke. Do you still have them? Do they feel right in your hand? I’m so confused! :veryconfu
Froggie

That is a set of Hogue finger groove stocks in cocobola.

[LAH]

Mine.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/h244/Creekerpics/Firearms/SW%2067-1/.highres/20150124_161643.jpg

[TXTad]

Mine.
https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/h244/Creekerpics/Firearms/SW%2067-1/.highres/20150124_161643.jpg

We definitely need a Like button on this forum!

What is your load?

[TXTad]

I also wish we could rename threads and change this one to "Show us your S&W Model 15s and 67s".

[No_1]

I also wish we could rename threads and change this one to "Show us your S&W Model 15s and 67s".

We can.

Rob

[TXTad]

We can.

Rob

Thank you Rob!

[No_1]

You are welcome! This is a great thread BTW…

Rob

[Jtarm]

Dammit, that’s about are about the only K-frame I don’t have a copy of. I’ll have to fix that.

My brother lives in Flower Mound.

I’m in Benbrook, and it’s getting too crowded for me. If I weren’t near retirement, or could persuade the wife to downsize (ha!), I’d be outta here.

[TXTad]

Dammit, that’s about are about the only K-frame I don’t have a copy of. I’ll have to fix that.

My brother lives in Flower Mound.

I’m in Benbrook, and it’s getting too crowded for me. If I weren’t near retirement, or could persuade the wife to downsize (ha!), I’d be outta here.

I didn't know how fond I am of my Model 15 until I started this thread. I have now added a second. I also never thought at all about the Model 67, but now I'm looking for one of those as well. I should have bought one back in the day when they were cheap, but that train left the station a long time ago.

I've always thought of myself as a .44 and .45 guy, but lately I've found a new love for .38s and .357s.

And you're right, it is much too crowded around here. As soon as my son is out of high school in a few years, I'm going to try to escape.

[Rodfac]

Here's one of mine, Tx...this M-67-1 has the Louisville KY Police shield on the left side...with a butter smooth DA trigger and Smith's usual superb SA, it's one of my favorites. I especially like the 'pencil' bbl. as opposed to the heavy one on my M-66. The grips, BTW, are Altamont's version of Roper Targets done in walnut. For moderate loads, I find they're very comfortable. I found this one in excellent condition in a small town pawn shop for $600 six months ago.

One of two "Best loads" to date is Lyman's 358091 WC, cast from ACWW's and sized to 0.358" with 3.5 gr of Bullseye. If I'm having a good 'eyes' day, it'll do less than 2" at 25 yds from a rested position. I've chrono'd this combination at 744 fps.

The other is Lyman's SWC 358156 GC, but without the GC, which does equally well with 4.0 gr of Bullseye at a chrono'd 846 fps. DA, from 12 yds with a modified Weaver Stance, I've kept many a cylinder full under 3/4"...a ragged hole. This is my favored load for its accuracy, smack and ease of loading with a speed loader.
Best regards, Rod

https://i.postimg.cc/D0NwSsNy/S-W-M-67-Ropers.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QKp3PBsR)

[TXTad]

Here's one of mine, Tx...this M-67-1 has the Louisville KY Police shield on the left side...with a butter smooth DA trigger and Smith's usual superb SA, it's one of my favorites. I especially like the 'pencil' bbl. as opposed to the heavy one on my M-66. The grips, BTW, are Altamont's version of Roper Targets done in walnut. For moderate loads, I find they're very comfortable. I found this one in excellent condition in a small town pawn shop for $600 six months ago.

One of two "Best loads" to date is Lyman's 358091 WC, cast from ACWW's and sized to 0.358" with 3.5 gr of Bullseye. If I'm having a good 'eyes' day, it'll do less than 2" at 25 yds from a rested position. I've chrono'd this combination at 744 fps.

The other is Lyman's SWC 358156 GC, but without the GC, which does equally well with 4.0 gr of Bullseye at a chrono'd 846 fps. DA, from 12 yds with a modified Weaver Stance, I've kept many a cylinder full under 3/4"...a ragged hole. This is my favored load for its accuracy, smack and ease of loading with a speed loader.
Best regards, Rod

https://i.postimg.cc/D0NwSsNy/S-W-M-67-Ropers.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QKp3PBsR)

That was a good find for that price! I am definitely on the hunt for a 67 now, but I suspect I won't find that nice of a deal.

I've been loading up a bunch of commercial WCs lately, cast and plated, over only 3.0gr of Bullseye. Mostly to "get rid" of them since I've also acquired several different new to me WC molds from the swap forum here.

I should definitely try stepping it up a bit. I am confident that a WC at 846 fps will solve a lot more problems that some people with magnumitis might admit!

[Frank V]

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You are welcome! This is a great thread BTW…

Rob
Yes it is Rob, thank you.
No mod 15 in my safe either.:-x

[shooting on a shoestring]

Rodfac, those Altamonts do look great on your slick little 67-1. Sorry for Louisville but glad for you.

TXTad, I’m in hearty agreement that a 38 wadcutter at about 850-900 fps is a great problem solver.

These old K-frames are as good as it gets for a revolver that can be both a tool and a toy. Sort of like the old farm dog that’s wagging with the kids in the backyard but turns to fangs when the uninvited show up.

[LAH]

We definitely need a Like button on this forum!

What is your load?

In the speed-loaders are the Saeco-Redding 028 bullets, 147 grain RN designed for the 38 Super. It is a very accurate bullet. The charge was 3.0 grains of Promo.

[TXTad]

I finally recently joined the 67 club with a 67-1 that I didn't realize was cut for moon clips until after I "won" the GunBroker auction. I haven't gotten any yet, but I think I'll give them a try. Meanwhile, it worked fine without them.

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I also recently got another 15-3 that seems unfired, or nearly so, and a pretty nice no-dash 67 from the first year or two and has the stainless rear sight. No pictures yet...

[Frank V]

Had to come back for another look!
Some nice revolvers, thank everyone for sharing.

[nockhunter]

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My M67, and my M60. The M67 is my house gun and the M60 is my outdoors gun. Both fun to shoot, and the wife and daughter can handle the M67 easily.

Mike