Recent content by Mountie855

Camp 9 I've had a couple, and they are fun and accurate shooters. The heavier spring eliminates the hot unburned powder particles left-handed shooters experienced on their cheek. S&W 15 & 17 rd 59 series mags work also. Have one left ANIB headed to Gunbroker, just haven't used it and need...

Model 60 I have an early 60 in 38Spl that has seen many thousands of Col. Cooper's favorite snub load, a load which (we didn't know then) is way over today's max published loads. Some of you old timers (like me...) may remember his loads were quite warm. This old 60 isn't quite as tight as...

29, 629 I have owned S&W 29's in 4, 6.5 and 8 3/8 bbls, and 629's in 3, 4, and 6" bbls- none ever broke, even with heavy loads. Switched to Ruger Sbh and Redhawks, no problems there either..keeping Sbh 5.5 and 4" RH- RH 7.5 and S&W Mountain Gun heading to Gunbroker! For my needs the 7.5...

Mossberg 142 Those are excellent rifles, as is its twin in semiauto the 152. I have both versions, I believe in the 142K & 152K versions made in the 50's (?). I started to gather Mossberg 22's, and drifted away from the idea. Likely will sell off most, but maybe not the 152's/142's ! Put a...

Hand Damage Back in Feb I took a header off a set of icy steps...used my shooting hand to break the fall. Few days later developed intense pain at the wrist and heel of my hand- doc says "Bone Bruise"- weeks, months, maybe longer to heal. A friend with severe arthritis in her hands advised...

PM9 Actually, I have them numbered- just wasn't bright enough to pay attention to which mag! I am aware that mags are a lot of the reasons for misfeeds, and just didn't pay enough attention to what was happening. I will pay close attention next trip to the range!

PM9 Following this thread has renewed my interest in my 2003 PM9, which, after 3 trips to the factory, a new slide and barrel, will still occasionally fail to load when dropping the slide on a fresh magazine, especially if it's loaded with 147gr rounds (not sure if Kahr once stated not to use...

Finally put this decision to rest, at least for the 357 version- read in another thread on THR about rimlock occurring when 38 Spl is used. OP feels the length of the magazine allows the 38 Spls to move a bit too far forward. The 44 Mag version likely would have similar problems, though I...

Well, having revisited the safe and handled the Marlin levers, having second thoughts on selling them! Lot of good points have been made in this thread...enough to cause me to proceed slowly! The boltguns have the advantage of simplicity in loading/unloading and cleaning, especially if...

Mossberg 351 There;s one right now on BG starting @ $169; I'd guess it will sell between $200-$250, based on others I've seen for sale. I also have one, not as nice as the one you describe, and likely it will eventually wind up on GB. For a while I was interested in collecting a few...

First, thanks to all fellow THR members for your valuable input! Having read and considered all of the replies, I will keep the Marlins. Leverguns and SA handguns appeal most to me. Likely will add a Ruger K77 to see if I want both; all will (when time permits!) be used mostly for fun...

Considering replacing Marlin SS 1894's in 357 & 44 Mag with the new Ruger SS K77 bolt actions in the same calibers. Seeking opinions on the merits of each. Never fired either of the Marlins, though I did shoot my earlier blued version of the 357 with good results. I love the esthetics of...

Dredd- Had 2 different 223/12 24's- both would pop open with mil 223 ammo. Didn't know at the time, but the recommended cure is to have the leade modified to milspec dimensions. Only downside to the 12ga versions is the weight, and for some reason the stock design seems to accentuate the...

Savage 22 Hornet Right now on Gunbroker there's a 342 Bolt (only) for $135...$200 for a 342 in the condition you describe seems reasonable- haven't seen many in 22 Hornet. Good shooters, doesn't have the strength of a 700, but adequate for the job. Downside is magazines are expensive when...

Papoose Turns a neat rifle into a great utility rifle! Nicely done!