Airweight Excellence - K Frame Model 12

[mikey357]

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My 13 as worked over by Fink’s (Gunsite Gunsmithy).

Duty action job
Bobed hammer
DAO
Smoothed and rounded trigger
Thinned the stocks to fit the narrow frame

I elected not to refinish because I sometimes like that 50 mission crush look.

They’ve done five revolvers for me and all are exceptional.

Nice Wheelie, nice "Work"--But is it a Model 12 or a Model 13?

[42Willys]

Looks like a 12 Mikey, the barrel and cylinder have that worn steel blueing but the frame maintains the black anodizing of the aluminum frame.

[mikey357]

Looks like a 12 Mikey, the barrel and cylinder have that worn steel blueing but the frame maintains the black anodizing of the aluminum frame.

...kinda' what I thought, too--That nice, "Glossy Black" Anodizing that Gunmakers used to give us...

[MolonLabe416]

Looks like a 12 Mikey, the barrel and cylinder have that worn steel blueing but the frame maintains the black anodizing of the aluminum frame.

Duh, it’s a 12.

[MolonLabe416]

Nice Wheelie, nice "Work"--But is it a Model 12 or a Model 13?

It’s a 12. Fat fingered the post.

[MolonLabe416]

It’s a 12. I fat fingered the post.

[Poconnor]

My name finally came up on Craig Spegel’s List from 2017. I bought two beautiful K Frame m12 narrow frame boot grips in walnut. They feel great.

I really wish the model 12 would receive a modern model 642UC treatmeant.

[Poconnor]

FYI- the model 12 frame cracking is a real thing. I picked up a model 12 with a cracked frame for parts at a LGS for $100. Currently it is my Dry fire revolver.
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[BarryinIN]

I’ve become addicted to Model 12s. Here is what I have now, three 12s and a Pre-12.

FWIW, I weighed them all a few days ago. Empty weights:
12-2 4” RB with grip adapter 21.06 oz
12-1 2” SB w/o grip adapter 19.68
12-2 2” RB with grip adapter 19.37
Pre-12 2” RB (alum cylinder) 14.99

For comparison,
442 with Eagle Secret Svc grips 14.43 oz

And the steel S&W I have that’s closest to the 12s:
15-3 2” SB with grip adapter 30.72 oz

[42Willys]

I’ve become addicted to Model 12s. Here is what I have now, three 12s and a Pre-12.

FWIW, I weighed them all a few days ago. Empty weights:
12-2 4” RB with grip adapter 21.06 oz
12-1 2” SB w/o grip adapter 19.68
12-2 2” RB with grip adapter 19.37
Pre-12 2” RB (alum cylinder) 14.99

For comparison,
442 with Eagle Secret Svc grips 14.43 oz

And the steel S&W I have that’s closest to the 12s:
15-3 2” SB with grip adapter 30.72 oz

Nice set of classic Smiths!