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    Identity and Date of Manufacture of S&W Revolvers

    Dear Dog... :D Apparently in 1979, which was a good year.
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    New Colt's Single Action Army .45 Unboxing and first shoot

    Indeed. And less financial pain if you make a mistake. :uhoh:
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    New Colt's Single Action Army .45 Unboxing and first shoot

    Given your apparent experience and the cost of the revolver, I strongly suggest you pick a professional. If you need a practice piece to learn on, buy a used Italian replica.
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    XS sights at 50 yds

    On those sights with a big fat dot... Hold the front sight up with the bottom of the dot even with the top of the rear sight blade. Align the sights with the dot being roughly in the center of the silhouette. Check where the bullets hit and either raise or lower you're aiming point to...
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    XS sights at 50 yds

    Take old-style Colt Detective Special with 2" pencil barrel and stock sights. Load with old fashion 158 gr/780 FPS ammunition. Set up B-27 silhouette target at 100 yards (measured). Align sights with the center of the target's head. The bullets' trajectory will put it on target in...
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    What do you believe is the PRIMARY reason for the push to increase gun control?

    It's about control over others. Those who believe in an all-powerful government are more then uncomfortable with the idea that "lesser people" they propose to control - for their own good of course - have firearms, especially ones that look like military weapons. Their solution is to...
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    1903 Colt Project

    Few 1903/1908 Colt Pocket Model owners know it, but the little pistol had the same front slot and rear dovetail used on it's big brother .45 1911 at the time both were made. Thus sights made for the .45 can be easily modified for the smaller slide. For those who carry the pistol with a...
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    Colt agent light strikes

    The "original" spring is probably used, as I don't believe Colt is making or selling them any more. The aftermarket one is likely new, but of unknown quality. This is a tough decision, but I'd try the latter, and if it didn't work exchange it for the original + $5.00. Shipping shouldn't...
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    Colt agent light strikes

    Which in this little Colt is what should be expected. However do not confuse rotational movement (or lack of same) with back & forth movement. I agree that everything identified so far points toward the mainspring, and I suggest you replace it as a precaution if nothing else. I have no...
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    Colt agent light strikes

    First of all, all of the double action/single action revolvers I'm aware of release the hammer in double action before the hammer reaches the full-cock position. Bending the mainspring in these little guns is usually a mistake, and if the revolver you have came to you second-hand is probably...
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    2017 Buyer's Guide. Handguns

    Since you seem to have considerable influence can we expect an additional 20% discount for forum members????? :evil: :D
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    Is my brass frame Pietta 1858 Remingto a "fantasy gun"?

    Ah.... Well yes it is. All of the Remington-made New Model Army revolvers had iron frames. In the South some approximate copies with brass frames were made because they lacked the manufacturing facilities to make iron ones. These copies came closer to revolvers made by Whitney then the...
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    Uberti Cattleman price opinion

    If the revolver is well used, in time the nickel plate will wear and peal on the front of the cylinder and around the bolt notches. The polished stainless looks much the same, but they're is no finish to degrade. Both can be a pain when shooting in bright sunlight, which is one reason I...
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    Earp Revolvers at College of the Ozarks

    Which is true. (Pardon the pun.) Only two of the revolvers used in what was then called "The Street Fight" didn't occur at or near the O.K. Corral, but it's catchy name" were positively identified and logged into a court record. Both were Colt Frontier Model Single Actions chambered in...
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    should I refinish a parkerized CCW gun?

    Be aware that any holster advertised for the Detective Special or Cobra will also fit your Agent. Gun Shows and shops often have a box(s) filled with used holsters that once held revolvers. If you find something that fits you can almost name your own price. Whatever you pay is likely pure...
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    should I refinish a parkerized CCW gun?

    Colt's aluminum D-frame revolvers have a number of steel components that shouldn't be removed except at the factory. These include the studs (pins) that the trigger and hammer rotate on and are a press fit in the frame. Also the barrel shouldn't be unscrewed without using blocks to support...
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    should I refinish a parkerized CCW gun?

    If you propose to have it Parkerized be absolutely sure the frame is steel, and not aluminum. Otherwise you will have problems.
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    Puma Single Action .22 Revolver

    Got a friend that has 1911 .45 style pistol with a barrel that has a rusted bore. Ask me what it would cost for a new one and I said, "About $125.00 up." He was loath to spend that kind of money so instead picked a supposedly new Colt barrel for $65.00. :what: I pointed out that if it...
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    1905 Smith and Wesson firing pin

    Numrich (https://www.gunpartscorp.com/) often has the part you are looking for, but not where you are looking. :confused: :D Please post the serial number stamped on the butt to help identify when your revolver was made, and I'll see what I can find.
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    Single Action Ruger Question

    In that case you would be better of buying an "old style single action" from one of the Italian makers. As a rule, "fanners" don't wear out, they beat and batter themselves into the ground. The weakest points are the cylinder notches and the frame at the point where the bolt's ball extends...
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