Recent content by ramptester

my biggest complaint with the hot loads that I have seen out of both 1911 style and Glock 20 is that the ejector and extractor both beat the crap out of the brass. The rims are frequently gouged when I go to retrieve the brass. It is not an issue with feeding or extraction per se, and as far...

For those of us who thought it was only the custom 1911s in this price range, here you go. This is a fine looking pistol, and I am sure that it can shoot much better than I, but it is a Glock. Wow. Just, wow. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=335589922

Has anyone shot IDPA or IPSC with a 40 barrel in the G20?

223 (5.56X45) and 300 WSM. Both fit in a wide variety of actions and rifle types, both have a wide variety of bullets, both shoot pretty darn flat, can be used in AR platforms (ar15 and ar10, respectively), can be used in target applications from 100 to 1000 yards, and can be found in almost...

It wouldn't be difficult to use a system similar to Dan Wesson's removable shrouds - I think in a gun like this it makes alot of sense. You have a choice between bear protection at 2 to 5 inches, then you can put on a shroud anywhere from 6 to 9 inches for hunting. Several guns in one. The...

That X frame grip is one of the best kept secrects - I have still not seen any in any stocking dealers' shelves. They absorb impact at least 2x as well as the stock hogues. In fact, they might breath new life into the 329pd as well. My main problem with that gun is that the recoil is so...

I have found them to be a great group of people and an excellenct source of knowledge for the collector. It tends to be a site for the more experienced revolver shooters, although newbies do post there. There is a wealth of knowledge regarding collecting and shooting smith products.

Sweating is actually one way to rid the body of lead. "Get the lead out" actually has some merit! Go exercise and sweat a little. Regarding lead on the skin, it is just like the common cold, eventually you are going to rub your eyes or you are going to get some on your shirt and then wipe...

The price is a bit high, considering the gun is not complete. However, it does have the diamond full cut stocks and the 6 inserts. He wants $775 out the door price.

I posted this on the S&W forum today, but I thought I would ask you guys to help me out too. I came across a model 53 no dash at a show this weekend, with the box and all six inserts. It is probably about 98%. However, it does NOT have the original Rem Jet cylinder, but does have the original...

Well, I went ahead and got it. It should be a great gun that will probably stay in the family for a very long time. do you guys suggest getting replacement parts such as springs, etc for these guns now? Here is a pic, the rest are in the revolver pics section. Thanks for all your help.

By the way, the guy is asking $500 flat. Face to face no taxes, etc. The gun has not been shot to my knowledge, but my intention is to use it as a training gun for myself and my son.

Xavier - you're killing me, man. You have access to alot of really cool stuff. By the way - I have enjoyed your blogs on some of your revolvers.

Thanks, fellas.

Does anyone have have an approximate up to date value on a non-pin, but pre-lock model 17 in like new condition, but without box or papers. Length is 6 inches, and the stocks are full size Goncalvos. The blueing is perfect.