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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 15, 2020 18:49:37 GMT -5
Dewayne, that is really nice. Actually, I am drooling...that is one fine piece of hardware.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 15, 2020 18:58:37 GMT -5
I love a fine revolver, and especially the .44 Specials, two of which are just back from Ham Bowen’s magic-palace. My faves, not 44s of course, are pre-lock Smith K-frames of which I have way more than I “need”— as if that has anything to do with it. BTW, weight? My S&W 342 weighs 12-ounces loaded. Of course it’s only 38Sp+P, but still. Another champ is the Ruger Speed Six. By sheer luck managed an action job on my first SS and it came out smoother than any of my worked Smiths, and that’s saying something. Even a blind squirrel...
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Post by toshtego on Oct 16, 2020 10:31:51 GMT -5
Still struggling with the walnut grips on my Redhawk. They are just too wide for my finger(s) to sit the way I want on the trigger. I have never been able to fins a suitable replacement. All the makers are so concerned about recoil in the hand. I am less concerned about recoil than I am with accurate Double Action shooting. So, I will lose the walnut OEM grips and try wrapping with rawhide cord. I knew an old fellow in the Jicaria Apache Nation who did that with his Colt SAA. Worked well for him. It may be unmanageable. I mostly use lowered power magnum cartridges in the 1,100 fps, 240 grain. I have some 240 grain SJWC at about 980 FPS. Buffalo Bore 300 grain 1,600 fps Big Boy loads are probably out for me.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 16, 2020 10:59:11 GMT -5
I bought 4 sets of grips for my 44 spl Blackhawk. The shape of single action grips just doesn't work for me no matter what size. I just bought a set of Hogue Gripper grips. They are great on the Rossi double action and I have high hopes. If they don't work I'll be selling the Blackhawk. I think that the Bisley grips might be better for me, but I will have to try them before I spend any more money.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 16, 2020 11:01:26 GMT -5
Still struggling with the walnut grips on my Redhawk. They are just too wide for my finger(s) to sit the way I want on the trigger. I have never been able to fins a suitable replacement. All the makers are so concerned about recoil in the hand. I am less concerned about recoil than I am with accurate Double Action shooting. So, I will lose the walnut OEM grips and try wrapping with rawhide cord. I knew an old fellow in the Jicaria Apache Nation who did that with his Colt SAA. Worked well for him. It may be unmanageable. I mostly use lowered power magnum cartridges in the 1,100 fps, 240 grain. I have some 240 grain SJWC at about 980 FPS. Buffalo Bore 300 grain 1,600 fps Big Boy loads are probably out for me. The Winchester White Box 240 gr at 1080 fps is a lie. They kick worse than Buffalo Bore hunting loads. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 16, 2020 11:43:50 GMT -5
I think that the Bisley grips might be better for me, but I will have to try them before I spend any more money. The bisley grips on mine make all the difference in the world. My son, who shoots .44mag out of a short bbl Blackhawk, shot my bisley yesterday and is now gonna buy a bisley grip frame for his. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 16, 2020 12:05:04 GMT -5
I think that the Bisley grips might be better for me, but I will have to try them before I spend any more money. The bisley grips on mine make all the difference in the world. My son, who shoots .44mag out of a short bbl Blackhawk, shot my bisley yesterday and is now gonna buy a bisley grip frame for his. The cost of a new grip frame and grips makes me want to just sell it and buy another one. Of course I've had the cylinder blueprinted, done a trigger job and throated the barrel forcing cone, so maybe I should rethink that. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 16, 2020 14:08:05 GMT -5
Still struggling with the walnut grips on my Redhawk. They are just too wide for my finger(s) to sit the way I want on the trigger. I have never been able to fins a suitable replacement. All the makers are so concerned about recoil in the hand. I am less concerned about recoil than I am with accurate Double Action shooting. So, I will lose the walnut OEM grips and try wrapping with rawhide cord. I knew an old fellow in the Jicaria Apache Nation who did that with his Colt SAA. Worked well for him. It may be unmanageable. I mostly use lowered power magnum cartridges in the 1,100 fps, 240 grain. I have some 240 grain SJWC at about 980 FPS. Buffalo Bore 300 grain 1,600 fps Big Boy loads are probably out for me. The Winchester White Box 240 gr at 1080 fps is a lie. They kick worse than Buffalo Bore hunting loads. I mostly use the Remington SJHP load. It is not bad at all. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 16, 2020 14:10:58 GMT -5
I bought 4 sets of grips for my 44 spl Blackhawk. The shape of single action grips just doesn't work for me no matter what size. I just bought a set of Hogue Gripper grips. They are great on the Rossi double action and I have high hopes. If they don't work I'll be selling the Blackhawk. I think that the Bisley grips might be better for me, but I will have to try them before I spend any more money. Back around 1970 I had a Blackhawk and did not like that original grip at all. What worked for me was a walnut aftermarket more in the shape of a Colt Trooper grip. I wish I could remember who made it. I had a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter which is a Bisely Grip and I liked it very much. The Bisely hammer I had trouble with and would not want to depend on it under stress. |
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Post by instymp on Oct 17, 2020 7:49:29 GMT -5
Hogue Mongrips made a S&W of mine better for me.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 17, 2020 10:02:35 GMT -5
Hogue Mongrips made a S&W of mine better for me. I do not like them on the Redhawk. Still too big. |
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Post by lizardonarock on Oct 17, 2020 21:08:25 GMT -5
 Mauser strip clip to make sure you bleed before the enemy does.
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Post by jay on Oct 17, 2020 22:56:49 GMT -5
I thought people were exaggerating about the lack of firearms until I took a look at what was left of my favorite dealer's inventory. This is a large independent shop...and while they have all the usual accessories, they have virtually no shotguns, very few rifles, and the only handguns were very high end single action revolvers.
I suspect people are afraid.
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 17, 2020 23:37:02 GMT -5
I thought people were exaggerating about the lack of firearms until I took a look at what was left of my favorite dealer's inventory. This is a large independent shop...and while they have all the usual accessories, they have virtually no shotguns, very few rifles, and the only handguns were very high end single action revolvers. I suspect people are afraid. You think that's bad, try finding ammo these days |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 17, 2020 23:55:39 GMT -5
I thought people were exaggerating about the lack of firearms until I took a look at what was left of my favorite dealer's inventory. This is a large independent shop...and while they have all the usual accessories, they have virtually no shotguns, very few rifles, and the only handguns were very high end single action revolvers. I suspect people are afraid. A lot of people watch the polling, and are informed by their fears. They would do well to vote, and use that knowledge to influence others at what is at stake instead of being reactionary. |
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Post by instymp on Oct 18, 2020 8:57:53 GMT -5
Hogue Mongrips made a S&W of mine better for me. I do not like them on the Redhawk. Still too big. Mine are big still, but more control, purchase and comfort. To me. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 18, 2020 11:06:21 GMT -5
I do not like them on the Redhawk. Still too big. Mine are big still, but more control, purchase and comfort. To me. Hands vary. I am still searching for what works. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 18, 2020 11:07:25 GMT -5
Mauser strip clip to make sure you bleed before the enemy does. I never had a problem with stripper clips on Mausers or Springfields. |
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 18, 2020 11:26:06 GMT -5
I've been regretting selling a Ruger New Model 357 Magnum Blackhawk many years ago.
Looked at a new one and the price surprised me - $600 - $700!
I paid $125 back in the late 70's.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 18, 2020 13:35:09 GMT -5
For K-frame Smiths I find the perfect grip (for me) is the original Magna with a Tyler T-Grip.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 18, 2020 13:54:28 GMT -5
Here's a family heirloom. My grandfather bought it and carried it when performing his duties as city park district police. Later my dad carried it for the same reason. Then it came to me. It's an early double action by Colt. Became known as the Colt 38 Lightening. All original and still working fine. The Colt model 1877. 166,849 made from 1877 to 1909. Colt's first double action. Carried by John Wesley Harding in .38 and .41, and Doc Holiday in .41. And several others. But the double action mechanism was "intricate and delicate" - prone to failure - which is why Doc Holiday referred to his as the "gunsmiths best friend".   |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 18, 2020 14:16:52 GMT -5
Nice heirloom indeed! J. W. Hardin and ‘Doc Holliday: two wild and crazy guys. And funny, too. At least you laughed at their jokes. Or else.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 18, 2020 17:30:17 GMT -5
Here's a family heirloom. My grandfather bought it and carried it when performing his duties as city park district police. Later my dad carried it for the same reason. Then it came to me. It's an early double action by Colt. Became known as the Colt 38 Lightening. All original and still working fine. The Colt model 1877. 166,849 made from 1877 to 1909. Colt's first double action. Carried by John Wesley Harding in .38 and .41, and Doc Holiday in .41. And several others. But the double action mechanism was "intricate and delicate" - prone to failure - which is why Doc Holiday referred to his as the "gunsmiths best friend". That is lovely, hang on to it. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 18, 2020 17:38:54 GMT -5
Here is a a family heirloom, as represented by a stock photo. From my Grandfather who was a Night Watchman round 1900. I carried it when I was night watchman in 1973. .44 Russian. Surprisingly accurate. Sadly, I sold it in 2010.  The funny part was, back in 1973, ammo was completely unavailable for that gun. I bought eight collector rounds, made by UMC in 1910, from the San Francisco Gun Exchange. I fired two to see if they worked and if I could hit anything with it and left the remaining six in the gun. I worked the midnight watch for a large newspaper printer, "Puck- The Comics Weekly", in a really rough neigborhood. I was in college during the day and worked at night reading mostly between rounds. I felt a lot better with the Smith & Wesson in my back pocket. |
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 18, 2020 18:00:24 GMT -5
toshtegoI'll never part with it. I should get or make a display case for it. It'll go to my oldest son - so he'll be the 4th generation.
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 18, 2020 19:04:54 GMT -5
Should definitely stay in the family. Looks like a 44 Double-Action First Model. If it has a 5” bbl and a groove along the top of the barrel it might be a 44 Double-Action Wesson Favorite of which only about 1000 were made. Chambered in 44 Russian but not THE Russian, which was a different revolver. SN will tell whether it was the “Favorite.”
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 20, 2020 22:34:07 GMT -5
Apologies to Toshtego. I should read more carefully.
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 22, 2020 19:14:15 GMT -5
I was thinking about setting the BFR .44mag up for hunting this year, but it's looking like probably next year. One item on my bucket list is to get an elk with a revolver.
This revolver was a custom build that came from the factory set up for a scope. No iron sights.
I bought a real nice custom front sight and had it drilled-and-tapped and installed, but when I finally found the rear sight I wanted and installed it, the front sight was too tall. I dont trust my eyes for fine work any more, and wanted an expert to help me determine the correct hight, so it went back to the smith to get filed down and re-blued.
I figure anything this fine is worth being patient and cateful with, so Im in no hurry. There is always next year.
My son does all of our reloading (all of my boys and I carry .44mag on the trail and 1911's around town), so we'll have all summer to work up a good load for it before the big hunt we have planned for next October.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 22, 2020 19:24:12 GMT -5
Ya gotta have confidence in your piece or what's the point? I'm sure you have another gun that's ready to gather some meat.
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Post by puffy on Oct 23, 2020 21:25:38 GMT -5
My son saw this on Facebook...Due to the rise in the price of Ammo there will not be a warning shot..Thanks for your understanding.
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