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Uncle Caveman posted:e: i can also show you how to make an indian vest out of a paper grocery bag you hold the paper grocery bag open and say "one indian vest, please" and hand them some smallpox, and then you get a vest 
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So, I just bought a round butt S&W Model 36 for ~$340 OTD. The thing is pretty cool, and I have wanted one for a while. I thought I checked it out pretty good while I was there, but I think I may have messed up a little... First, the  mess-up: It locks up nice and tight in SA, very little cylinder play even when not cocked, and if I squeeze the trigger nice and smooth the cylinder locks up long before the hammer drops on every chamber. However, if I pull the trigger very slowly, it doesn't seem to lock until the hammer is dropping. If I hold the trigger down after the hammer drops, the cylinder is locked up tight. Is this going to kill me?Second, and probably related: The gun has diamond grips on it that match the frame and the original box on it. Underneath the yoke is stamped MOD. 36. Serial is 4974xx. On the yoke though is a different number - 432xx. Also, there is a heart stamp, a "G" stamp, and some other stamp that looks like a question mark or 2. I assume I got shafted and found one with a mismatched cylinder/yoke, eh? I didn't even realize that was a serial, and the whole thing is in such excellent condition that I didn't worry too much - it's probably 95%, has the original box, and the original owner's will executor sold it to the shop. Edit: They also had a 2" Dan Wesson for $250. With a fixed barrel. 
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IuniusBrutus posted:So, I just bought a round butt S&W Model 36 for ~$340 OTD. The yoke and frame should have numbers on it that match, but they aren't the serial number. You did fine there. The serial should be found under the barrel, on the cylinder face, under the extractor (which is nearly impossible to see on a j-frame) and on the butt of the gun. Sounds like you might have a minor timing issue, if you cock the gun slowly until it is fully cocked can you move the cylinder either way at all, until it goes click maybe? It may not be an issue, if pulling the trigger locks it into place that's part of what the safety is doing, as long as it is locked up tight and timed correctly when the trigger is depressed that's what matters. Uncle Caveman posted:Who makes those grips? That style is one of the few finger-grooves that actually works for me on a revolver. No idea, I liked the look of them and they were all of $5 at a gun show. So I bought them. Turns out they are perfect for carry.
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:It may not be an issue, if pulling the trigger locks it into place that's part of what the safety is doing, as long as it is locked up tight and timed correctly when the trigger is depressed that's what matters.
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| # ? May 26, 2012 06:42 |
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:The yoke and frame should have numbers on it that match, but they aren't the serial number. You did fine there. There aren't any serials under the barrel, and none I can see on the cylinder. I'm glad about the yoke number not needing to match - the gun looks utterly unmolested, so I would have been just a bit surprised if it wasn't the original part. If I cock the hammer back to the SA notch, it locks into place. If I slowly squeeze the trigger in DA, the cylinder doesn't lock into place before the hammer drops. With the trigger most of the way depressed, I can turn the cylinder a hair and it locks up. Good? Bad? Eh? FWIW, the reset on the trigger is pretty rough too, if that has anything to do with it. In any case, I have a the revolver bug now, and I really need a N-frame to go with this and my Model 10.
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IuniusBrutus posted:There aren't any serials under the barrel, and none I can see on the cylinder. I'm glad about the yoke number not needing to match - the gun looks utterly unmolested, so I would have been just a bit surprised if it wasn't the original part. Sounds like you are on the edge of having a timing issue there. I would guess if you could take good close up pictures of the extractor star and the hand (which you can do by opening the cylinder, pushing the cylinder release thumb latch forward and cocking the gun) I could confirm that it's just wear. When I have seen that problem in the past it is because the hand that locks in and to one of the notches on the star is worn down just a bit, or the star is worn down just a bit, or both, causing the issue. Replacing the hand might clear up the problem for you. However, if you have tight lockup on each chamber after pulling the trigger you should be just fine to shoot it.
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 I was having issues getting decent pictures of something so small - I need a camera with a macro setting. Pictures probably aren't clear enough, but I tried. Any markings on it are grease/oil - the thing really is immaculate, which is why I'm kinda bummed if it's mechanically wearing down. (click for huge)    Is replacing the cylinder hand something I can do? Or does it need fitting? Are there any reasonable smiths I could have take care of that for me? S&W did a great job on my Grandpa's M10...for a large price.
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| # ? May 27, 2012 01:29 |
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anyone want a project wheelgun? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=289323046 looks like it was in a fire?  
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Here, have some more wheelguns. 
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| # ? May 31, 2012 00:54 |
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IuniusBrutus posted:
I had a Model 19 with an extremely tight cylinder. For less than $100, they replaced the cylinder and crane, hand-fitting everything. It took them a while to do it, but the work was fantastic.
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| # ? May 31, 2012 01:11 |
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Apparently there was a polished-blue Ruger GP100 (a Lipsey's dealer exclusive): Why didn't I ever know about this before, and why does gunblast.com have the only somewhat decent pictures?
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SadWhaleFamily posted:Apparently there was a polished-blue Ruger GP100 (a Lipsey's dealer exclusive): Cabelas had quite a few of them some time back. I manhandled one of them, they are really nice. I suspect they are among the only safe queen gp100s you will ever find.
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:Cabelas had quite a few of them some time back. I manhandled one of them, they are really nice. I suspect they are among the only safe queen gp100s you will ever find. I only wish they came in 6" barrels, too. Although the 5" barrel lengths were pretty awesome too. (I keep believing that the target grey models came in 5" lengths, but that was never true)
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| # ? May 31, 2012 17:07 |
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SadWhaleFamily posted:Apparently there was a polished-blue Ruger GP100 (a Lipsey's dealer exclusive): Holy poo poo that is awesome. Also, anyone have a go-to source for wood SP101 grips that aren't on like 9 month backorder?
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| # ? May 31, 2012 17:13 |
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DJExile posted:Holy poo poo that is awesome. The factory ones with the wood panels, or something like Eagle?
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| # ? May 31, 2012 17:25 |
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Bam, yes those Eagle ones. I was trying to remember them. Thanks 
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| # ? May 31, 2012 17:26 |
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My love/hate relationship with my Redhawk grips continues. The rubber Pachmayr grips are great and comfortable... but they're not wood. As we all know, wood is classy as gently caress. I tossed the Hogues that came with the gun back on there. Hopefully I can swing by the range this weekend and try them out. With Trail Boss they shouldn't be as painful as they are with regular magnum loads.  Old pic, but that's what all three look like at the moment. T-Grip love. ...And I'm pretty sure this was brought about by a rainy afternoon full of Dirty Harry movies. I definitely want a M29 now, though I think I want a snub instead.
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Has anyone bought new T-grips recently? I was looking for info on them, or at least some used ones, and apparently the manufacturer briefly shut down? http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...ping-again.html There's only a handful on ebay at the moment and bids are up to almost $40, with buy it now for ~$55. Ugh. I'm looking for a #1 and a #3R if anyone is aware of a current auction I may have missed. J-frame and round butt Model 10.
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Today I picked up a 4" GP100 that I got off Gunbroker from my FFL. I put 100 rounds through it and the only thing I don't particularly care for is the Hogue finger groove rubber grips. Any suggestions? I'm not too particular about looks, I just don't want finger grooves.
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Craptacular posted:Today I picked up a 4" GP100 that I got off Gunbroker from my FFL. I put 100 rounds through it and the only thing I don't particularly care for is the Hogue finger groove rubber grips. Any suggestions? I'm not too particular about looks, I just don't want finger grooves. You could always get the old factory Ruger rubber grips with rosewood inlay. They're usually under $40. I switched out the Hogue groove grips with them. Here's an eBay Buy It Now listing for $33 shipped. e: If you want to go super classy, Eagle Grips come well-recommended: http://www.eaglegrips.com/guns/Rose...-Super-Red.html SadWhaleFamily fucked around with this message at Jun 3, 2012 around 04:17 |
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death to hogue rubber speaking of ruger wheelgats i have been playing with the new 4.2" SP101 .357s with the fiber front sight and oh my goddddddddd they're adorable as poo poo son
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Gtab posted:death to hogue rubber I really loved the SP101 I had, though it was a snubnose. I'd buy another one if S&W didn't have my heart 
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| # ? Jun 3, 2012 04:18 |
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SadWhaleFamily posted:You could always get the old factory Ruger rubber grips with rosewood inlay. They're usually under $40. I switched out the Hogue groove grips with them. These'll do. Thanks!
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Gtab posted:death to hogue rubber I usually hate Hogue rubber grips, but on the SP101 and GP100 they actually fit my hand pretty well. Yeah, those little SP101s are awesome. In terms of Gp100 grips, just get some of the original wood paneled rubber grips. They look great and they feel surprisingly good. 
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I bought a new wheelgun today  
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n0tqu1tesane posted:I bought a new wheelgun today Nice! Only vaguely related: 
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| # ? Jun 4, 2012 00:19 |
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n0tqu1tesane posted:I bought a new wheelgun today I'm jealous. That's my ideal pocket carry gun.
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| # ? Jun 4, 2012 21:31 |
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QuarkMartial posted:I'm jealous. That's my ideal pocket carry gun. That's exactly why I bought it. I didn't want a hammerless though, and even though it looks a bit derpy with the hunchback, I like it.  There it is with its bigger Model 10 brother.
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n0tqu1tesane posted:That's exactly why I bought it. I didn't want a hammerless though, and even though it looks a bit derpy with the hunchback, I like it. It's a good example of function over form. They do look better with T-Grips. 
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| # ? Jun 4, 2012 21:51 |
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I want T-Grips for both my S&Ws, but I just can't bring myself to mail a $60+ check off somewhere with no idea when I'll ever get the product.
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Ran across this guy the other day while looking for T-grip substitutes or auctions. http://www.bkgrips.com/ I think I'm going to give him a shot. He only has 2 models currently though.
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| # ? Jun 4, 2012 23:10 |
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Is that your 632? at first glance on my phone it looked like you managed to get another turtlehead squib 
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| # ? Jun 5, 2012 00:27 |
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n0tqu1tesane posted:That's exactly why I bought it. Now you just need some Crimson Trace Lasergrips so you can own the night like me and Scott Wagner.  Uncle Caveman posted:Is that your 632? at first glance on my phone it looked like you managed to get another turtlehead squib Yup. To the first part, that is.
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| # ? Jun 5, 2012 00:55 |
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How many of you folks Open Carry?
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Ragitsu posted:How many of you folks Open Carry? Short version: Nobody because it's silly, attracts unnecessary attention and  Longer version: There's really nothing OC does for you that CCW can't, ignoring people OCing at the range, or on duty or hunting.
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Open carry is awful and it's probably best discussed in the general questions thread rather than here, so I won't get into every detail on why it's such a bad idea. Wheelguns! I shot my 632 some more yesterday. The guy to the left of me actually jumped when I started firing it, and a guy 4 lanes over asked what the gently caress I was shooting. .327 is a rude surprise when you're not expecting it 
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| # ? Jun 5, 2012 04:28 |
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I open carry regularly! when I'm working on the farm where no one will a) see the gun or b) give a poo poo if they do so, in conclusion, YAY WHEELGUNS  
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| # ? Jun 5, 2012 10:49 |
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Ragitsu posted:How many of you folks Open Carry? I only open carry when I am hiking in the woods or at a range full of other people with guns. Have never/will never open carry in a regular people live here kind of place.
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DJExile posted:Short version: Nobody because it's silly, attracts unnecessary attention and I'm a bit late to the party, but others have already noted when open carry is a fine idea: when you aren't around a lot of people. I open carry every time I go hiking anywhere that hasn't turned into some sort of yuppie jogging trail. Also, every time I go shooting at any sort of open gravel pit type place.
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I am furiously  ing the tracking page for my incoming 6 inch, full underlug, first year of production, once fired beauty. Box thread incoming!
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