Ever since I saw the movie Johnny Dangerously, I've wanted an 88 Magnum. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you really need to see this film.
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Johnny_Dangerously
As the IMFDB states, the movie gun was a Colt New Service revolver in 45 Colt. Well, I didn't have a Colt to build on, but a few years back I did come across a Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 with lots of holster wear and a bad barrel. I bought it with the intention of building a custom revolver with the frame.
Fast forward to the near present.
Wild West Guns, maker of the fantastic Alaskan Guide Gun, openned up a full service sales and gunsmithing store in Las Vegas. After having them do some minor gunsmihing for me, I took the plunge and brought my project revolver to them. Working with Tim, one of their gunsmiths, we came up with this:
(Yes, I know that isn't a completely accurate quote!)
This is a range toy.
How does it shoot? Well so far, I've only been able to test shoot it mid way though the build. At that time, it could hold a 2" group at 50 yards from a bench rest with 357 Magnum Blazer 158gr JHP. Recoil is insignificant. Range attention is high. Fun factor is high. It is surprisingly easy to hold it one handed while firing and 2 handed is a dream. The ammo in the picture is Buffalo Bore 180gr, which I hope to test soon.
This revolver has prompted me to return to reloading.
http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Johnny_Dangerously
As the IMFDB states, the movie gun was a Colt New Service revolver in 45 Colt. Well, I didn't have a Colt to build on, but a few years back I did come across a Smith & Wesson Model 28-2 with lots of holster wear and a bad barrel. I bought it with the intention of building a custom revolver with the frame.
Fast forward to the near present.
Wild West Guns, maker of the fantastic Alaskan Guide Gun, openned up a full service sales and gunsmithing store in Las Vegas. After having them do some minor gunsmihing for me, I took the plunge and brought my project revolver to them. Working with Tim, one of their gunsmiths, we came up with this:
(Yes, I know that isn't a completely accurate quote!)
This is a range toy.
How does it shoot? Well so far, I've only been able to test shoot it mid way though the build. At that time, it could hold a 2" group at 50 yards from a bench rest with 357 Magnum Blazer 158gr JHP. Recoil is insignificant. Range attention is high. Fun factor is high. It is surprisingly easy to hold it one handed while firing and 2 handed is a dream. The ammo in the picture is Buffalo Bore 180gr, which I hope to test soon.
This revolver has prompted me to return to reloading.
