Looking for S&W HE2 ?

indiana_dudley · Post by **indiana_dudley** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 3:54 pm

These guys claim to have some on the way in Nov:

http://www.armchairgunshow.com/preview.htm

No prices etc yet, but they claim they are in great condition.

ID

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 3:57 pm

Wonder if these are law enforcement trade ins? That's how they usually come in from armories...in one huge bunch. Regards. Michaelson

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 5:09 pm

I justh lookedth ath the websthite...I'm drooling too muchth to sthpeak afther theeing those revolvers!!!!!!

indiana_dudley · Post by **indiana_dudley** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 5:14 pm

RonC wrote:I justh lookedth ath the websthite...I'm drooling too muchth to sthpeak afther theeing those revolvers!!!!!!

I understand why it's called <b>armchairgunshow</b> when it has an effect like that

But ain't they lovely....

ID

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 5:53 pm

Sigh.... Why can't I have unlimited piles of cash? Hey, anybody wanna get me a Christmas present?

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Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 6:02 pm

Sure, no problem. As long as you don't want any of those very expensive antique revolvers.

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 6:04 pm

Mishaelson, I pm'ed you about the Triple Lock I found, but after talking with the shop where it's located, I'm not sure it's a good investment. HOWEVER...I found an almost mint condition Brazilian Contract 1937 S&W in Houston that I'm seriously considering buying!!! After seeing the H.E.'s at Olde Town Station, it's just piqued my interest even more! The problem will be if I'm "brave" enough to cut the barrel down to 4"!!!

I just might leave it at its original 5 1/2" length...not really Indy-correct, but period-correct, nonetheless. Oh, how I love those old S&W Hand Ejectors!!!!!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 6:06 pm

Hey, RonC, what should the price range for the Brazillians be? I'm kind of keeping my eyes open in case I find one for a good price....

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RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 6:14 pm

Rick, lately they have been going for $350 to $450, un-modified. PM me, and I can give you a lead on some.

Ron

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:47 pm

I am guessing this one is the .44?

The bottom one I wouldn't even alter. Look at those grips!

Pyroxene

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:49 pm

Pyro, go into the website and select S&W Hand Ejectors, or S&W Military Revolvers...there is a ton of GREAT stuff there!

indiana_dudley · Post by **indiana_dudley** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 6:30 am

RonC wrote:Pyro, go into the website and select S&W Hand Ejectors, or S&W Military Revolvers...there is a ton of GREAT stuff there!

I guess they came in early, I swear those sections were almost empty when I first looked....

They have more HE2's than you can shake a big.... well big gun at......

Oh why we have to have handgun ban over here....sigh......

ID

RonC · Post by **RonC** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:25 am

indiana_dudley, I feel for you, my friend! If you ever make it to Texas, both Pyro and I will make sure you have the opportunity to fire as many rounds out of these big ol' revovlers as your heart desires! The invitation is open at all times.

RonC

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:06 am

I tell you, Ron, the more I look at these big guns with the standard 5.5 in. barrels, I'm to the point of agreeing that cutting them down would almost be a crime. They're just balanced looking at that length. They feel that way too! Regards. Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:10 am

The one I saw in a shop last spring (which I didn't have the money for) felt good with that length. As you said, Michaelson, it was well balanced and didn't need to be shortened. The more I look at them, the less I'm inclined to want to cut down the barrel, too. The only answer would be to purchase a second barrel for the sake of cutting down, and leave the original intact!

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Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:12 am

Heck, I'm to the point of even considering just ordering a custom flapholster to fit the 5.5 in. barrel, and leaving well enough alone.

Regards. Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:16 am

Agreed. After all, the Webley holster should work just fine, right?

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indiana_dudley · Post by **indiana_dudley** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:40 am

RonC wrote:indiana_dudley, I feel for you, my friend! If you ever make it to Texas, both Pyro and I will make sure you have the opportunity to fire as many rounds out of these big ol' revovlers as your heart desires! The invitation is open at all times.

= Me a happy man again.

I appreciate that guys - Cheers,

ID

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 10:41 am

It should......I think the grips are about the same angle....I can check when I go home.

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 11:21 am

Personally, if I were paying for one of those Smith and Wesson beauties, I'd just order up a custom holster from El Paso Saddlery myself. They've made all my other flap holsters, and they're just great! They've been around since the 1870's, so there's some history behind that company too! High regards. Michaelson