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scottys1 · July 4, 2014, 09:01 PM

About 15 years ago I picked up a used Monson built model 15 for $150. It had a 2 1/2" barrel and came with its original wood grip and a rubber Pachmayr grip which I much prefer.

Even with the short barrel I found that it was every bit as accurate as my 6" S&W 686+ as long as I did my part and paid proper attention to the sights.

I later bought a 4" barrel which it now wears most of the time.

Trigger feel, both DA and SA is a bit different than my S&W's but is in no way inferior.

I have no problem with the cylinder latch. For me it is very similar in use to an S&W type latch but I am also left handed. It's a matter of using one thumb rather than the other.

July 4, 2014, 09:01 PM	#15
scottys1 Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Posts: 316	About 15 years ago I picked up a used Monson built model 15 for $150. It had a 2 1/2" barrel and came with its original wood grip and a rubber Pachmayr grip which I much prefer. Even with the short barrel I found that it was every bit as accurate as my 6" S&W 686+ as long as I did my part and paid proper attention to the sights. I later bought a 4" barrel which it now wears most of the time. Trigger feel, both DA and SA is a bit different than my S&W's but is in no way inferior. I have no problem with the cylinder latch. For me it is very similar in use to an S&W type latch but I am also left handed. It's a matter of using one thumb rather than the other.