New (to me) DA Revolver

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07-31-2021, 08:51 PM
Dave T

New (to me) DA Revolver

After getting a 4" M10-10 a while back I discovered what delightful 38 Specials they are. Consequently, when I ran across a 3" HB/RB M13-3 I wasn't much taken with the idea. I don't need a 357 Magnum, my arthritic hands can't shoot Magnums anymore. But when the guy selling it for a friend said what the friend wanted to get out of it I thought I better reconsider. Long story short, I bought it for a pretty fair price.

Bonus, it came with a pretty clean set of Rogers round butt finger groove plastic grips. I'd like to show you the gun and the grips but the method I've used in the past to post pictures doesn't seem to work now. ?????

Anyway, it had the original factory main spring and rebound slide spring giving it a trigger pull heavier than one would like. So, I put one of the ribbed Wolff Reduced Power springs in and cut 1.5 coils of the rebound spring. Trigger pull is much more manageable. Now to get to the range and see if it sets off my WW Small Pistol Primers. I'll report back.

Dave
08-01-2021, 12:31 AM
Duelist

Both of those are great. Enjoy!
08-01-2021, 01:05 AM
entropy

Can’t wait for report and pics.

That one is at the top of my short list. (Which is NOT as short as my “available funds for guns” list right now...)
08-01-2021, 08:05 AM
JAH 3rd

Model 13 RB/HB 3"

A friend of mine, who at the time was an FBI agent, wore it as his issued sidearm. This was some where in the mid-80s. Thought it was a neat revolver, still do. Funny how paths cross with positive results!
08-01-2021, 09:07 AM
ccmdfd

Sweet!

I wish it hadn't taken me so long in life to learn about the joys of K Frame 38's.

In the past 2 years I've managed to snag a 64-1, 14-2, 19-2, and a newer model 10. Someone has a 15 on GB near me, but I've got other commitments right now.

While the .357 19 is nice, and I only shoot. 38's out of it, the balance and feel of the others is just right. I say the same about. 38 Super in a 1911, and a 226/92FS for 9mm.

Enjoy!
08-01-2021, 09:55 AM
Duelist

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Sweet!

I wish it hadn't taken me so long in life to learn about the joys of K Frame 38's.

In the past 2 years I've managed to snag a 64-1, 14-2, 19-2, and a newer model 10. Someone has a 15 on GB near me, but I've got other commitments right now.

While the .357 19 is nice, and I only shoot. 38's out of it, the balance and feel of the others is just right. I say the same about. 38 Super in a 1911, and a 226/92FS for 9mm.

Enjoy!

A 15 is worth your time.
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08-01-2021, 10:08 AM
SCCY Marshal

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A 15 is worth your time.

I far prefer fixed sight wheelguns to adjustable but this is the gospel. The Combat Masterpiece absolutely earned its name.
08-02-2021, 03:45 PM
jtcarm

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Originally Posted by Dave T

After getting a 4" M10-10 a while back I discovered what delightful 38 Specials they are. Consequently, when I ran across a 3" HB/RB M13-3 I wasn't much taken with the idea. I don't need a 357 Magnum, my arthritic hands can't shoot Magnums anymore. But when the guy selling it for a friend said what the friend wanted to get out of it I thought I better reconsider. Long story short, I bought it for a pretty fair price.

Bonus, it came with a pretty clean set of Rogers round butt finger groove plastic grips. I'd like to show you the gun and the grips but the method I've used in the past to post pictures doesn't seem to work now. ?????

Anyway, it had the original factory main spring and rebound slide spring giving it a trigger pull heavier than one would like. So, I put one of the ribbed Wolff Reduced Power springs in and cut 1.5 coils of the rebound spring. Trigger pull is much more manageable. Now to get to the range and see if it sets off my WW Small Pistol Primers. I'll report back.

Dave

The 3” M-13 is junk. Send it to me for proper disposal.
08-02-2021, 06:38 PM
Stephanie B

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Originally Posted by SCCY Marshal

I far prefer fixed sight wheelguns to adjustable but this is the gospel. The Combat Masterpiece absolutely earned its name.

If I had to have one gun, that (or a 66) would be on the short list.
08-06-2021, 04:59 PM
ccmdfd

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A 15 is worth your time.
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Yeah in the end, just couldn’t turn it down.

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