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Ignoarints posted:I have an RIA 1911 GI with novak sights and dovetails done by a gunsmith by the previous owner. The front sight was a little loose and after I messed with it, it is too loose and moves when I fire. What can I do for this? Is blue loctite out of the question? you will probably need to have it looked at by the smith. Either the dovetail is mangled or the FSP is mangled. Here's to hoping it's the latter.
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:.44 mag is pretty extreme. With a .357 you can go crazy with a hot .357 or go tame with a .38 wadcutter. It's just very versatile. But something that many newbies don't know is that when it comes to recoil, the gun can be as important as the caliber. The first time I ever went shooting, I fired both the calibers you mention. The .357 was a Python with a 4" barrel. I found it obnoxiously snappy with .357 (with .38 it was very easy). But I also shot a big rear end S&W .44 and even with my tiny hands, it was nice to shoot. Same day, I shot two .45s -- a Colt Gold Cup and a much smaller 1911 (Commander model?). The Gold Cup was butter. I wanted to throw the little one into a smelter.
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On the topic of .44 magnum-- I have my daddy's Super Blackhawk and it is easily my least favorite gun, ever, to shoot. My dad is a fair bit smaller than me, so I would love to have watched him shoot it. Who knows, perhaps he had some sweet technique. Maybe I should try .44 special loads, or maybe I should get some other wheelgun to scratch the itch. Hey, this inspires questions. What's so Super about this Blackhawk? Is the Redhawk DA, or is there some other difference? Also-- it says new model on it. Is that significant?
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Anyone have any info/opinion on Smith & Wesson's relatively new SD9 and SD40? A friend of mine asked me about them since he's looking at getting one for some reason. I've never seen one so I couldn't tell him anything.
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lilspooky posted:Anyone have any info/opinion on Smith & Wesson's relatively new SD9 and SD40? A friend of mine asked me about them since he's looking at getting one for some reason. I've never seen one so I couldn't tell him anything. They probably work and are a good deal but if he isnt in a rush tell him to save up for something else.
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lilspooky posted:Anyone have any info/opinion on Smith & Wesson's relatively new SD9 and SD40? A friend of mine asked me about them since he's looking at getting one for some reason. I've never seen one so I couldn't tell him anything. As far as I can tell, they're replacing the Sigma (awful gun) and it's pretty much an M&P without interchangeable grips or ambi controls. I think they come standard with a tritium front sight, though.
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Ok cool thanks. I was wondering what made them different from the M&P.
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The Sphinxster posted:Maybe I should try .44 special loads  Also note that single action revolvers were designed to be fired one-handed, letting the recoil roll the gun back & up so your hand doesn't take the brunt of the force. Don't try to death-grip it in an attempt to prevent muzzle rise. Also also yes, Redhawks are DA; Super Blackhawks are SA in .44mag; Regular Blackhawks are .357mag/.45colt/.41mag/etc. I believe "New Model" refers to a gun with the transfer bar system.
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You mean like this? Because this hurts like hell. Thanks again for the video turtles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M2QczsAq1c I'll go back to one handing it. Your advice has been noted and thanks for clearing up the Blackhawk picture!
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Uncle Caveman posted:Yes. Yes you should. Not quite, there are regular model Blackhawks in .44 too. Also there are Supers in other calibers, such as .41 magnum. This goes into details regarding the Super, long story short it is just heavier and beefier then a regular Blackhawk: http://www.gunblast.com/Hamm_SuperBlackhawk1.htm New models were re-designed for the transfer bar as you note. They also unlock the cylinder by opening the loading gate. Old models unlock the cylinder by going to a half cock (just like an old Colt SAA). Sphinxter, read this when you have a chance: http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ayoob101.html It's a pretty solid article on firing big single action revolvers, best I know of online.
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:Also there are Supers in other calibers, such as .41 magnum.  Actually I was surprised and delighted to see the regular Blackhawk is available in .41 mag, .44 spl and .30 carbine.
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:Knowledge. Thanks for the links! Way to live up to the name.
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:http://www.gunblast.com/Hamm_SuperBlackhawk1.htm That's a neat read. I take it the reason the SBH has a non-fluted cylinder is because Keith requested it like that? The existence of "Ruger Only" and not "Super Blackhawk Only" loads implies that all three of Ruger's 44 mag revolvers are capable of firing really hot 44 mag rounds.
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The Sphinxster posted:Thanks for the links! Way to live up to the name. Poke around gunblast, they have a lot of really great write ups on Rugers. Uncle Caveman posted:In the past perhaps, but not currently (according to Ruger's site). They actually make more then what you see there too, they are always making special runs for specific distributors. If someone orders enough they will make just about anything. For example, a 10mm blackhawk: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vi...?Item=221628326 One neat things that I just learned about the blackhawk conversions is that they don't use moonclips. It should have been obvious to me that a single action doesn't need them. I was thinking that a blackhawk with the 9mm cylinder would be a perfect simunition gun. QuarkMartial posted:That's a neat read. I take it the reason the SBH has a non-fluted cylinder is because Keith requested it like that? The existence of "Ruger Only" and not "Super Blackhawk Only" loads implies that all three of Ruger's 44 mag revolvers are capable of firing really hot 44 mag rounds. Un-fluted cylinders will also increase the weight of the gun. More weight was part of the consideration for beefing the gun up. Actually many of those "Ruger Only" loads were later changed to "Ruger and Dan Wesson Only". Dan Wesson made some very strong actions also. Sixgun Strumpet fucked around with this message at Mar 25, 2011 around 00:04 |
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:They actually make more then what you see there too, they are always making special runs for specific distributors. If someone orders enough they will make just about anything. quote:For example, a 10mm blackhawk
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Uncle Caveman posted:Oh that is cooooool Let me tell you a story about the $400 10mm blackhawk I passed on because I was stupid.
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Help! According to the deal thread, natchez has reloading supplies on sale. I'm just starting to reload, and I have some money set aside to buy gear with. I'm specifically looking at the Lyman 1200 pro Tumbler For 42.99, and the RCBS Chargemaster Dispenser and Scale for 279.95. At the very least the chargemaster seems like a drat good deal compared to about 320 elsewhere. Any other items I should grab while I'm ordering? Any compelling reason to not buy the Lyman tumbler? Would one of the other tumblers be more worth the cash? Do I also need the case separator for 20.99? Thanks in advance
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Is there a TFR Hive Mind opinion on the S&W SD9? I have a friend at work (who isn't a gun guy) looking for a simple HD pistol, and this package deal is kinda amazing.
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Drav posted:Is there a TFR Hive Mind opinion on the S&W SD9? I have a friend at work who isn't a gun guy looking for a simple HD pistol, and this package deal is kinda amazing. Scroll up to my post on it, and the following responses. 
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:I was thinking that a blackhawk with the 9mm cylinder would be a perfect simunition gun. The cylinder probably has pretty well-defined chambers, seeing how you can't use moon clips with rimless cartridges in it. Remember that 9mm Simunition rounds have telescoping cases, and firing a Simunition round in a non-Simunition chamber usually results in the casing getting serious jammed in there. Also, you wouldn't get much accuracy or velocity out of the round since you're effectively firing a .30 projectile down a .35 barrel.
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Cyrano4747 posted:The badge on the cap is hard to see, but I'm about 90% sure that's an Estonian Auxiliary Police outfit. If the photo wasn't black and white it would be a kind of pale green in color. "The expert thought it was a Lennuväe Poiste [air cadet] uniform but a guy in our choir who was in the airforce said no, the shoulder epaulets weren't right. They agreed it wasn't a 'Diviisi' uniform as the collar patches were Waffen SS without the SS. So if you look at the hat closer, you see the eagle with a ribbon over top and a long spike or tail which could be the medical symbol so the final opinion was the Ambulance or Medical Corps."
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lilspooky posted:Scroll up to my post on it, and the following responses. oh hey how about that 
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Does $675 seem right for retail on an SA XDm-9 with the 3.8" barrel? That seems high to me. Will gun shops haggle on new firearms prices? I might consider buying online but the transfer fee, plus shipping, plus waiting to start the background check until the firearm arrives at the store doesn't make it seem worth it.
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That does look at little high. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...oducts_id/62172 Free shipping, and don't forget that sales tax can get pretty hefty on big purchases like these if you buy at a local store. How much does your FFL want to charge you?
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Sounds about $100 high. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...oducts_id/62172 Is this for carry, or range fun? If it's for the range, go for the longer-barreled models. If it's for carry, consider something without a gigantic grip. (Maybe this is the model with the short grip and mags with grip extensions?)
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LifeSizePotato posted:That does look at little high. I concur. Buy it from buds and find a tabletop $25-or-less FFL to receive it (buds has an FFL search built in). Doesn't get better than that.
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Here's one of the ones with a compact grip and an included grip extension magazine. http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...oducts_id/72142
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How are they getting 18 and 19 rounds out of flush-fit magazines these days? Better pistol design to fit slightly larger magazines? New spring and follower technology?
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n0tqu1tesane posted:How are they getting 18 and 19 rounds out of flush-fit magazines these days? Better pistol design to fit slightly larger magazines? New spring and follower technology? They are doing wonderful things with space folding these days. 
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Sixgun Strumpet posted:They are doing wonderful things with space folding these days. Well, if you're going to go that route, one would think that TARDIS technology might work a bit better. 
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I forgot about sales tax. They want $50 for a transfer. I'll try and find a different shop. This one is mostly for range fun and home defense when not at the range. It might eventually get carried, but probably not. I guess you're right that it's kind of an oddball in terms of shorter barrel and large grip. I guess I should get the compact with the grip extension. Really makes it a bit of a catchall. But then again, would it be a jack of all trades and a master of none? Maybe I should get the 4.5... decisions... decisions. Thanks for pointing out Bud's! There are so many online retailers, but I can't really tell which ones are great and which ones suck.
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n0tqu1tesane posted:How are they getting 18 and 19 rounds out of flush-fit magazines these days? Better pistol design to fit slightly larger magazines? New spring and follower technology? I think it's mostly improved magazine/follower/spring geometry.
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So, can you use newer XDm magazines with the older XD guns?
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SynMoo posted:would it be a jack of all trades and a master of none? Not really. Have you handled one of the shorter grip models with the grip extension? They feel fine to me. Of course, if you don't plan on carrying it, and compactness isn't really an issue, you might as well have a longer grip and a longer barrel. I don't see a reason to have one without the other.
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I need a price check on my Sig P220. It's a West German model and the frame says it's a 1986 model which are apparently good things. That does mean it's a bit rough though. I don't need the cash, but I really don't enjoy shooting it at all and I have an interested party. I plan to throw in all 5 mags (3 factory, 2 crappy ones from someone else).   Honestly, I spent so little on it that I'm not worried about getting my money back out of it, but I can never argue with a profit. WSYTFR?
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WTFBEES posted:I need a price check on my Sig P220. It's a West German model and the frame says it's a 1986 model which are apparently good things. That does mean it's a bit rough though. I don't need the cash, but I really don't enjoy shooting it at all and I have an interested party. I plan to throw in all 5 mags (3 factory, 2 crappy ones from someone else). Enjoy it, should be fun.
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I like turtles posted:Enjoy it, should be fun. I think the question was: "I have this, someone wants to buy it, how much should I ask for it."
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I like turtles posted:Enjoy it, should be fun. He doesn't??? He wants a rough price because he is trying to offload it to a friend, unless you meant something else.
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Chantilly Say posted:I think the question was: "I have this, someone wants to buy it, how much should I ask for it." Oh, how about that. Assuming it's a profit, if it's a friend, do $50 under similar gunbroker finished auctions. Else price at similar gunbroker finished auctions, be OK to back down to $50 under.
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WTFBEES posted:I need a price check on my Sig P220. It's a West German model and the frame says it's a 1986 model which are apparently good things. That does mean it's a bit rough though. I don't need the cash, but I really don't enjoy shooting it at all and I have an interested party. I plan to throw in all 5 mags (3 factory, 2 crappy ones from someone else). ~550 or so give or take depending on how much you like the guy
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