Reeder Custom Guns - I loved the little S&W 3913, a real sleeper gem

WB
I loved the little S&W 3913, a real sleeper gem
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 07:58

I never had a S&W auto that was very accurate but I liked the craftsmanship. I favored the 4013 too. I had a couple "Chief Specials" ultra chopped larger platforms too. For a factory gun they rivaled some of the old masters products. They all functioned well, just not target guns. They made them in 9,.40, and .45. Worth searching out.

For a revolver the little J-frame size .357's are good but what a tiger by the tail with full power ammo! For one or two more capacity a K-frame or L-frame platform sure does tame things. A RB M10,13, or 586/686 2" is a good revolver version of what the 1911 Commander is to autos. It fills that niche for wheelgunners. I have a pre-M10 2" but it is a square butt. If you want to carry one look for a RB, you won't be sorry as the grips (truly important on a CCW revolver) options are much greater.

I know CCW masters teach to choose a platform and stay with it. I admit that makes the most sense. But it's not near as fun for a shooter/collector, gun fancier. I actually feel most capable carrying my .44 Special El Diablo custom. I had Rob Leahy make me a special Sourdough rig for it. I've taken some game with it and know that it performs.

Looking at some of my carry revolvers now coats are out - WB, 2024-11-24, 18:45
- I like the 66 grips! (nm) - ChrisG, 2024-11-26, 08:23
  - They need a little fitting work to be perfect. - WB, 2024-11-26, 11:36
- I am thinking of retiring my Star PD after - Gary Reeder, 2024-11-25, 17:20
  - We still have Colleen's PD. It is our cash register gun - Gary Reeder, 2024-11-26, 17:35
  - I had a pristine PD.45 that I let go. But - WB, 2024-11-25, 19:08
    - Prob going to laugh but i might go back to something old - drdougrx, 2024-11-26, 05:25
      - Me too ... - Jim Taylor, 2024-11-26, 05:30
        I loved the little S&W 3913, a real sleeper gem - WB, 2024-11-26, 07:58
        Model 10 Round Butt - Jim Taylor, 2024-11-26, 08:03
        A 2-1/2" M19 or 66 will fetch the better part of $1000 - WB, 2024-11-26, 09:05
        FYI the S&W M12 is a lightweight frame M10 (nm) - WB, 2024-11-26, 09:07
        To go off on a different tangent, I have thought - Gary Reeder, 2024-11-26, 11:33
        Lots written about loading up HP mags to drag - WB, 2024-11-26, 12:52
        I’ve always desired an aluminum framed HP mated to - drdougrx, 2024-11-26, 17:59