The S&W M15-3 (K38, Combat Masterpiece, or whatever you wish to call them) used by the USAF came with target hammers and target triggers. The K38 I found at the gunshow back in Dec came with semi target hammer and service trigger. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted it to look like what I carried. So that journey started.
Looked on line for the target hammer and trigger and they sure are proud of them. I was at a point that I was just going to leave it as is. Well a few weeks ago I found the hammer and trigger for sale on GB at a price I couldn't resist, and jumped on them. So I need to find a local gunsmith to change them out for me.
Top picture shows the loose target hammer and target trigger with the gun.
Bottom picture is my service weapons collection thus far, just need to find the Beretta M9 Commercial and that itch will be scratched. AR15 (M16A2 645 facsimile) AR15 (M16 604 facsimile) with the S&W 15-3.
Then I'll go down a new road in adding to my collection. Looking at military black powder rifles now.
S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
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Mike
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Re: S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
You should make targets with the old parts vs. the new ones. If it improves I might try that. My pistol seems to do the best with Federal 158 gr. leads.
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Re: S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
Great idea, I just might do that, be interesting to see if anything changes. Is this what you are using Federal 158 gr Lead Round Nose rounds?steelbuttplate wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:23 pm You should make targets with the old parts vs. the new ones. If it improves I might try that. My pistol seems to do the best with Federal 158 gr. leads.
https://www.academy.com/p/american-eagl ... -50-rounds
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Re: S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
Yep, I shoot those and other Federal that has a semi WC 158, both do very well in a K 38.ffuries wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:18 pmGreat idea, I just might do that, be interesting to see if anything changes. Is this what you are using Federal 158 gr Lead Round Nose rounds?steelbuttplate wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:23 pm You should make targets with the old parts vs. the new ones. If it improves I might try that. My pistol seems to do the best with Federal 158 gr. leads.
https://www.academy.com/p/american-eagl ... -50-rounds
" There are two kinds of people, the good people and the ones that aggravate the hell out of the good people"
Re: S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
Good deal, I'll definitely have to look into them.steelbuttplate wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:16 pmYep, I shoot those and other Federal that has a semi WC 158, both do very well in a K 38.ffuries wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:18 pmGreat idea, I just might do that, be interesting to see if anything changes. Is this what you are using Federal 158 gr Lead Round Nose rounds?steelbuttplate wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:23 pm You should make targets with the old parts vs. the new ones. If it improves I might try that. My pistol seems to do the best with Federal 158 gr. leads.
https://www.academy.com/p/american-eagl ... -50-rounds
Mike
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Re: S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
I guess that those pieces kind of date your service era. If I did the same thing, I would need to be looking for cap and ball revolvers.
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Re: S&W K38 Trigger/Hammer
LOL....My oldest, being the smart ass he is, had this to say when I aquired it. "Dad how does it feel to know they were still using cowboy guns when you first came in." I've got a smart ass shit head for a kid, I tell you!
Mike
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