Shubbies

[CPO15]

Well, I'm on my third snub and am committed to mastering it this time. Traded the other three when I decided that I could not shoot them, but I am making some progress with this 638. I do not like the looks of this gun, not the shrouded hammer but rather the matte frame. I want a shiny gun, something I can dress-up with fancy grips and carry on my hip; a real pimp gun.

S&W does not seen to have a stainless or nickel J-frame in .38 on their website, so I guess it means a used gun. Anybody know earlier models may have been offered? And, other than cosmetics, what to check in a used revolver?

Thanks.

[jeepster09]

Ah....I was wondering what a "shubbie" was.

[CPO15]

I really need to proof read on this iPad.......

[gb6491]

Smith still offers the model 36 in nickel:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764518_-1_757768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
...or you can go with a Model 60 in stainless:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764932_-1_757768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
The 640 (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764958_-1_757768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y) and 649 (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764945_-1_757768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y) are also stainless.
While it's bead blasted, I've been well pleased with my older Model 60-9 over the years.
Here's a shot of it with Eagle Secret Service grips.
http://i46.tinypic.com/14wyafp.jpg
I liked the Altmont grips on the Taurus 85 (above) so much that I picked up a set for the model 60:
http://i42.tinypic.com/17wjmw.jpg

THE REVOLVER CHECKOUT: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=57816

Regards,
Greg

[340pd]

I think some mothers mag polish and a lot of hours and it will look like a nickle finish.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=353392

[JFootin]

I think some mothers mag polish and a lot of hours and it will look like a nickle finish.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=353392

Will this work on the aluminum frame of the 638, though?

[CJB]

Shubbie doo wah doo.... wah wah.... its a 50's thing.

[gb6491]

Will this work on the aluminum frame of the 638, though?You can polish aluminum, but if it's anodized (or has some other finish applied) that will have to be removed first. In that case you lose any benefit of the surface treatment.
With that said, check out this 638 :): http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217067
Regards,
Greg

[JFootin]

You can polish aluminum, but if it's anodized (or has some other finish applied) that will have to be removed first. In that case you lose any benefit of the surface treatment.
With that said, check out this 638 :): http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217067
Regards,
Greg

Thanks, Greg. I think I've got some work to do when my 638 comes back from Ahlman's. After all, it has to match my shiny CM9, doesnt it?! :D

[Bawanna]

Thanks, Greg. I think I've got some work to do when my 638 comes back from Ahlman's. After all, it has to match my shiny CM9, doesnt it?! :D

Maybe you should call them and see what they would charge to do it. I bet they got all the right stuff to make short work of it and when it arrives you'd be all done and ready to go.

[JFootin]

Maybe you should call them and see what they would charge to do it. I bet they got all the right stuff to make short work of it and when it arrives you'd be all done and ready to go.

Good idea, Kimosabi! Mike is going to call me after he gets the gun, reads my letter and has a look at it. I'll talk to him about the polish job, then. Boy, that bill is getting larger all the time: Trigger and action job, porting, TIG-welding a small extension on top of the hammer, and the possible addition of a higher mounted rear sight to clear the extension. That polish job would sure set that gun off with the checkered rosewood boot grips I am getting from Altamont...

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Miscellanious%20Guns%20and%20Holsters/SW638Polished.jpg

http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Miscellanious%20Guns%20and%20Holsters/SWModel638RevolverwSpeedLoader.jpg

I'm irresistably drawn to shiny! :2eek:

[340pd]

Think about the porting. It limits the out of pocket shot. Your choice.

[JFootin]

Think about the porting. It limits the out of pocket shot. Your choice.

I won't be doing that (re: pocket shot).

I just passed 2000 posts. Shouldn't it say I'm a 2k member? It still says 1k.