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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 25, 2024 18:19:43 GMT -5
What this country needs is a lot MORE “ol’ time Texans.” Like Ted. Which Ted? |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 25, 2024 20:16:40 GMT -5
I have not made the decision. The seller does not posses a FFL so I have to investigate how a transfer would be handled. You hand him money and he hands you the gun. If you are worried, make out a bill of sale with his driver license number. Nobody else's business. A buddy of mine’s dad passed away…. Decades of being an FFL. Had a self recorded “accidental burning” of his books to be handed off to the assholes at the ATF if they came asking. |
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Post by Silver on Oct 26, 2024 0:21:44 GMT -5
Wish I was as sure, John. Just as bad money drives out good money, bad politics seems to be having its way with good politics. Oops! I sad POLITICS. Mea culpa. Shame on you!  |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 26, 2024 18:20:20 GMT -5
Now I am hankering for one of the new Henry revolvers in .357 magnum. About the same price new as a Ruger three Screw Blackhawk. I handled one in our town gun store and liked it. They had the hammer tied down so I could not try the trigger. They did not want that pin scratch on the cylinder from dry firing. The size and weight are right for me. Smaller and lighter than A S&W N Frame or the Ruger GP. Larger than a K Frame. Looks to me similar to a Colt Trooper. The finish is excellent. No shard edges. Nice use of brass on the frame. Should handle Magnum loads fine. I would likely load .38 Special +P or a standard pressure magnum. I have a .44 magnum Ruger for heavier duty. Reviews have indicated they shoot well within my ability for grouping. I am a fair to good shot but no Expert. I sure would like to try the trigger but have to buy one to find out. They offer it with a Bird's Head grip or a long slender design like an old Colt.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 26, 2024 18:25:04 GMT -5
Now I am hankering for one of the new Henry revolvers in .357 magnum. About the same price new as a Ruger three Screw Blackhawk. I handled one in our town gun store and liked it. They had the hammer tied down so I could not try the trigger. They did not want that pin scratch on the cylinder from dry firing. The size and weight are right for me. Smaller and lighter than A S&W N Frame or the Ruger GP. Larger than a K Frame. Looks to me similar to a Colt Trooper. The finish is excellent. No shard edges. Nice use of brass on the frame. Should handle Magnum loads fine. I would likely load .38 Special +P or a standard pressure magnum. I have a .44 magnum Ruger for heavier duty. Reviews have indicated they shoot well within my ability for grouping. I am a fair to good shot but no Expert. I sure would like to try the trigger but have to buy one to find out. They offer it with a Bird's Head grip or a long slender design like an old Colt. I did not know Henry made revolvers, but I have heard from many that the action on the rifles is pretty sweet. I doubt that you could go wrong... I like the owner, of Henry, the guy sounds like a solid person that backs up his products. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 26, 2024 18:26:52 GMT -5
Now I am hankering for one of the new Henry revolvers in .357 magnum. About the same price new as a Ruger three Screw Blackhawk. I handled one in our town gun store and liked it. They had the hammer tied down so I could not try the trigger. They did not want that pin scratch on the cylinder from dry firing. The size and weight are right for me. Smaller and lighter than A S&W N Frame or the Ruger GP. Larger than a K Frame. Looks to me similar to a Colt Trooper. The finish is excellent. No shard edges. Nice use of brass on the frame. Should handle Magnum loads fine. I would likely load .38 Special +P or a standard pressure magnum. I have a .44 magnum Ruger for heavier duty. Reviews have indicated they shoot well within my ability for grouping. I am a fair to good shot but no Expert. I sure would like to try the trigger but have to buy one to find out. They offer it with a Bird's Head grip or a long slender design like an old Colt. I did not know Henry made revolvers, but I have heard from many that the action on the rifles is pretty sweet. I doubt that you could go wrong... I like the owner, of Henry, the guy sounds like a solid person that backs up his products. Mine is smooth and slick. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 26, 2024 19:46:37 GMT -5
I did not know Henry made revolvers, but I have heard from many that the action on the rifles is pretty sweet. I doubt that you could go wrong... I like the owner, of Henry, the guy sounds like a solid person that backs up his products. Mine is smooth and slick. 😵 |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 27, 2024 10:35:25 GMT -5
I did not know Henry made revolvers, but I have heard from many that the action on the rifles is pretty sweet. I doubt that you could go wrong... I like the owner, of Henry, the guy sounds like a solid person that backs up his products. Mine is smooth and slick. If I understand correctly you have one of these Henry .357s? Please share your experiences with it. I am somewhat serious about one of these. They have the right weight and size for me. |
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Post by urbino on Oct 27, 2024 11:04:19 GMT -5
Mine is smooth and slick. If I understand correctly you have one of these Henry .357s? Please share your experiences with it. I am somewhat serious about one of these. They have the right weight and size for me. I have one of their rifles (in .22 magnum). |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 27, 2024 13:37:15 GMT -5
Sweet!
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 27, 2024 15:29:20 GMT -5
On a gun discussion site I posted some complementary remarks about Imperato and his management style.. I’ll be darned if he didn’t contact me by email to thank me for what I had written. He then sent me a ton of Henry stuff. I feel I need to buy a Henry just to support the guy.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 27, 2024 17:59:04 GMT -5
On a gun discussion site I posted some complementary remarks about Imperato and his management style.. I’ll be darned if he didn’t contact me by email to thank me for what I had written. He then sent me a ton of Henry stuff. I feel I need to buy a Henry just to support the guy. I am giving serious thought to their revolver. I have read reviews but would love to hear from someone who owns one. It certainly is a handsome gun piece. I have toyed with getting another autoloader but I so much prefer revolvers. As for the capacity limitation. I will then have three .38s and one .44. That is a lot to carry but if the situation requires it I could manage. Probably need suspenders to keep the gun belt up where it needs to be.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 27, 2024 20:54:52 GMT -5
On a gun discussion site I posted some complementary remarks about Imperato and his management style.. I’ll be darned if he didn’t contact me by email to thank me for what I had written. He then sent me a ton of Henry stuff. I feel I need to buy a Henry just to support the guy. I am giving serious thought to their revolver. I have read reviews but would love to hear from someone who owns one. It certainly is a handsome gun piece. I have toyed with getting another autoloader but I so much prefer revolvers. As for the capacity limitation. I will then have three .38s and one .44. That is a lot to carry but if the situation requires it I could manage. Probably need suspenders to keep the gun belt up where it needs to be. I need suspenders to keep my pants where they need to be. I used to have a butt. 😕 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 27, 2024 22:07:49 GMT -5
On a gun discussion site I posted some complementary remarks about Imperato and his management style.. I’ll be darned if he didn’t contact me by email to thank me for what I had written. He then sent me a ton of Henry stuff. I feel I need to buy a Henry just to support the guy. I am giving serious thought to their revolver. I have read reviews but would love to hear from someone who owns one. It certainly is a handsome gun piece. I have toyed with getting another autoloader but I so much prefer revolvers. As for the capacity limitation. I will then have three .38s and one .44. That is a lot to carry but if the situation requires it I could manage. Probably need suspenders to keep the gun belt up where it needs to be. I haven't shot my 357 yet. Every time I go to shoot it I get sidetracked. That 3 inch Rossi is real popular. I hear great things about the Henry. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2024 9:19:29 GMT -5
I would NOT buy a gun from a dealer that did not allow trying the trigger.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 28, 2024 11:55:14 GMT -5
I would NOT buy a gun from a dealer that did not allow trying the trigger. I have not encountered this before. As I mentioned they do not want the cylinder scratched. Too many people want to look at it and try it with no intention of purchasing. I believe their decision is in error. Keep a model for trying the DA and sell a new piece to the customer untested. The variation from one to another should be minor if insignificant. I feel safe somewhat in being able to adapt to the trigger pull without testing it. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2024 12:35:37 GMT -5
Assumptions about two triggers on the same make, and model revolver will be the same or so close as not to be significant are often overly optimistic. I have found that triggers on.L-frame Smith & Wessons vary quite a bit. It is seldom in the single action mode, but very often observed in double action.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 28, 2024 14:26:25 GMT -5
I would NOT buy a gun from a dealer that did not allow trying the trigger. I have not encountered this before. As I mentioned they do not want the cylinder scratched. Too many people want to look at it and try it with no intention of purchasing. I believe their decision is in error. Keep a model for trying the DA and sell a new piece to the customer untested. The variation from one to another should be minor if insignificant. I feel safe somewhat in being able to adapt to the trigger pull without testing it. Remove the cylinder then try the trigger. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2024 15:18:29 GMT -5
I don’t know how the Henry cylinder comes out but I’m betting those guys would just laugh at you if you suggested it. Not easy to remove most cylinders and without the cylinder intact testing the trigger will tell you nothing.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 28, 2024 15:23:02 GMT -5
I guess if I buy one and the trigger is not within my standards something can be done about it later? I am sure a competent gun smith would be pleased to work on one of these new revolvers for the experience. Or, Henry might take it back for refining some. Or, I could just get used to it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 28, 2024 15:37:28 GMT -5
I don’t know how the Henry cylinder comes out but I’m betting those guys would just laugh at you if you suggested it. Not easy to remove most cylinders and without the cylinder intact testing the trigger will tell you nothing. It flips out to the side like any double action. It might not tell you everything, but it would give you a good indication of what to expect. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2024 16:18:29 GMT -5
I was not referring to OPENING the cylinder. You said REMOVING. That’s different. Most revolvers out of the box can be improved A LOT with a good action job. I’ve done a lot of them on S&W and Ruger revolvers. Colt’s system is too convoluted for me to work on and so I don’t. Can’’t be made to match Smiths anyway. I think almost anyone could learn to do these.The rules: Go SLOW and DO NOT remove metal. Just polish with great care. Changing out some springs can also help.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 28, 2024 16:22:23 GMT -5
I was not referring to OPENING the cylinder. You said REMOVING. That’s different. Most revolvers out of the box can be improved A LOT with a good action job. I’ve done a lot of them on S&W and Ruger revolvers. Colt’s system is too convoluted for me to work on and so I don’t. Can’’t be made to match Smiths anyway. I think almost anyone could learn to do these.The rules: Go SLOW and DO NOT remove metal. Just polish with great care. Changing out some springs can also help. Well, I don't see that it would make much difference on the trigger. I know that it's been easy to remove the cylinder on the double action revolvers I have owned. Maybe not something the shop would approve of. |
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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2024 17:37:52 GMT -5
The main weight and smoothness issue for DA revolvers is moving the cylinder.
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Post by instymp on Oct 28, 2024 17:47:15 GMT -5
Was going to say Cruz but don't want to get political.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 28, 2024 20:05:48 GMT -5
The main weight and smoothness issue for DA revolvers is moving the cylinder. Well, yeah. It sure is not dropping the hammer. I like your suggestion about polishing up by myself. I am not one to change springs. I have a set of gunsmith screw drivers. So, I ought to be able to open it up with marring, scratching or deforming the heads. |
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Post by don on Nov 3, 2024 12:05:24 GMT -5
On the hunt for the very scarce snub variant of the Safety Hammerless.  |
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Post by toshtego on Nov 3, 2024 12:14:12 GMT -5
On the hunt for the very scarce snub variant of the Safety Hammerless. Not only have I never seen one I had no idea they were even made. |
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Post by don on Nov 3, 2024 13:44:46 GMT -5
I was also unaware of these until I bought my first two Safety Hammerless models recently. The Victorian styling appeals to me.
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Post by driftingfate on Nov 4, 2024 11:37:13 GMT -5
On the hunt for the very scarce snub variant of the Safety Hammerless. Cool pieces of history, but that little .38 S&W (note: not .38 Special) pill is barely moving, still, Col. Rex Applegate carried one and he knew a thing or two about being a dangerous man. I agree - love the vintage look and would love to have one in the collection. |
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