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 01-23-2010, 11:20 PM | #1 | Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charleston, SC, SC Posts: 123 |  Smith and Wesson #36
I recently received a nickel Smith and Wesson model 36 from a family member. It is approximately 30 years old. I'm not sure how much it has been fired. It does not appear in "new" condition and he didn't shoot much so I'm thinking he purchased it used.
Would you advise against shooting +P ammo in it or should it be ok?
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| 01-24-2010, 02:01 AM | #2 | Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas, by God!! Posts: 6,059 |
Your M-36 is pre 1982 as it is pinned and recessed. I do not believe these were "rated" for +P ammo. A steady diet of +P ammo will cause endshake cylinder. The 3" version was somewhat rare. Do not ruin the collecor value of this fine firearm. If you must shoot/carry it, shoot only standard pressure ammo through it. Carrying it with +P's will not make it blow up in your hand. It will withstand a small amount of +P's over a lifetime. __________________
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| 01-24-2010, 02:13 AM | #3 | Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charleston, SC, SC Posts: 123 |
I have others for carry so it will not be in the regular rotation. However, my wife likes revolvers better so I had considered it for her home defense. She has a problem racking the Colt or Kimber. I also have another Ruger revolver but it is much heavier than the Smith.
It is nice to know it is somewhat rare. I will take care of it.
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| 01-24-2010, 03:52 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 1,680 |
Nice looking gun. Just shoot standard ammo through it and preserve its beauty as much as you can. Go out and get another gun for carry or around the house and save that gem from any potential damage. That said. . . definitely shoot it! Nothing feels better than a quality American classic S&W. | |
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| 01-24-2010, 11:05 AM | #5 | mmmmm...... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 9,583 |
Great looking pistol! I have a soft spot for the older Smiths. __________________
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| 01-24-2010, 11:23 AM | #6 | Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,749 |
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| 01-24-2010, 01:13 PM | #7 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 19,190 Liked 5 Times on 5 Posts
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Do you and the gun a favor and shoot standard pressure ammo.
The both of you will be happy. __________________ .
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| 01-24-2010, 11:24 PM | #8 | Outdoor Sportsman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McCordsville, IN. 46055, INDIANA Posts: 1,215 |
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Originally Posted by canebrake
Do you and the gun a favor and shoot standard pressure ammo.
The both of you will be happy.
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| 02-28-2010, 10:48 PM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1 | DOB smith wesson 36 1"
Just bought one at the gun show today for 485.00 in mint cond. never fired.
Model #418950 when you open the cylinder it is stamped mod.36 and
#2314 any info on this would greatly help me. | |
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| 03-01-2010, 12:22 AM | #10 | Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charleston, SC, SC Posts: 123 |
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Originally Posted by ziggy1
Just bought one at the gun show today for 485.00 in mint cond. never fired.
Model #418950 when you open the cylinder it is stamped mod.36 and
#2314 any info on this would greatly help me.
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I will be glad to look but I am away at recurrent flight training in NJ. I won't be home until Saturday night. I will get back to you then. | |
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