Smith 18

[NETim]

Braved the bugs at the range for a few hours of rim fire action yesterday afternoon. The Smith 15-22, the .22/45, the Wilson conv kit for the CQB's and the Smith 18 all went along for the ride.

The more I shoot the little 18 the deeper the love affair grows. There's just something about rolling through that DA action on a steel plate rack. :). I got it as an understudy for the "big guns" but now it's more become the center stage act.

It requires a little more attention maintenance-wise than the utilitarian Ruger 22/45 but what doesn't? (A cinder block requires more attention than does your typical Ruger .22). :)

[ACP230]

Haven't shot mine in a while. Should do something about that.

I got mine as an understudy/DA practice gun too. It works very well in that role.
Would be a fine small game gun too but, for some reason, I have never used it that way.

[1986s4]

I've had a M18 since I was 20. Now I am solidly in middle age. It has put 10's of thousands of rounds down range with great accuracy. Lately been used for steel challenge. I am convinced that my early work with the DA stroke of this revolver is the reason I can do good work with DA/SA autos.

[taadski]

I'm a fan of the Combat Masterpieces too. I own a Model 15 and would love to find a model 18 to pair it with. I agree that you really can't beat a .22 revolver for developing good mechanics. I have a 617 that is probably my favorite handgun and it has likely seen more rounds down range over the years than any other pistol I own. It was an awesome investment.


http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/taadski/Rimfirethread.jpg


Here's an (admittedly poor) pic of the 15 with an older model 63 I bought as a gift for my Dad.


http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/taadski/Lightfighter/IMG00066.jpg


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[David Armstrong]

Another lover of the Mdl 18 here. Had one for over 30 years, and it is still one of my favorites to dig out of the safe for a fun shoot. It has helped dozens of folks, possible hundreds, get their CCW here in Louisiana. Blue's half worn off and the grips are dark but it keeps on shooting!

[walkin' trails]

I've had one sine the mid 80s. I had a trigger job performed in the early 90s. It still shoots great. My kids are starting to grow into it. I started them on my Model 34.