Recent content by ShakyJake

Hi 1858 Great post, both entertaining and educational. How about dropping the other shoe so to speak and tell us how your Marine friends did with whom you were shooting. Sounds like a great opportunity to pick up pointers, even if just by watching masters at work. I have recently acquired a...

1858: I thought that would be 1/2" MOA, +or- 1/4" :D:banghead: TaKe CaRe Ted

+1 with Bill B. This is a very popular SASS Shotgun. A great tank of a gun, the grandfather of the 1200 and 12 and 1300. Modern pumps, and that includes the new knock-offs, just don't Ker-junk with the same ominous authority that the ole '97 does. My Model 1300 is almost wimpy by...

Hi SharpsDressedShooter Have to agree that some of the suggestions are more entertaining than you probably imagined. If you are starting with a beater, why not strip it and wax it. TaKe CaRe Ted

Hi Atkarus Thanks for the explanation. The one with the star and initials to show passing a test is what we would call a "Proof Mark" I believe. I surely will be corrected if I am wrong:rolleyes:. Sure does scratch up the revolver differently than we do it over here. Our engraving is a bit more...

mm6mm6 Don't be a spoil sport, this is a rant thread:banghead:, not a rave thread!!!:D If you want to rave about Rugers, go start your own thread.;) TaKe CaRe Ted

Hi Aktarus, Very impressive artillery you have there. Where would you shoot those hand cannons in your area? What are the markings over the cylinder on the KRH. We are waiting, as I am sure I speak for others, for the results of your first trip to the range. My advice on the KRH with the first...

Hi, I have the Mini with the 1 3/8" barrel, I believe, and it has an allen screw that is the prime securer. Check in on www.northamericanarms.com their web site. Wealth of information and their own forum. Good luck. Love mine, especially the .22mag. TaKe CaRe Ted

Hi All, Here are two of my Ruger Speed Six, the closest I have to a grail revolver. She has not disappointed me either. Locks up tight. Does not seem to have been used too much. Ser# puts her at 1980ish. Came with Ruger wood grips and I put the Pac's on for shooting. TaKe CaRe Ted

Hi David You owe your friend a nice dinner. A special friend indeed to think of you before trading it to Gander. Great revolver, greater price with the CT's. Go and enjoy. Have a safe and prosperous New Year TaKe CaRe Ted

Hi Bellzy Good looking Model 19. Dress up the pitting to keep it from spreading. The turn line looks light so it may not have been used much, so begging to be broken in by use with a set of snap caps and some dry fire, and range time. I have the same "problem";) with my newly acquired Ruger...

When I worked for a jet engine company in another life, a tool and die designer once told me the following. Parts have a finite life. Every time you perform an operation you effect its life and tolerances by one operation. I have made it a habit of only dry firing for a reason(not just to...

Hi P-642 I am with you on this one. It might be the most desirable gun going, but if it does not pull at your heart strings, I can not see spending hard earned money and regret it later. Even if the disgretionary fund is available. The model 18 will be available sometime. TaKe CaRe Ted

Wow 6 responses not counting mine in less than 24 hours!! :D. Anybody else with Security/Service/Speed Six variations they would like to share please feel free to contribute. I am sure others and I would like to see your iteration of grip/barrel length/coloring/form of carry for this unique...

Couple more Pics Here are a couple more pictures of the Speed Six as I am slowly unravelling photobucket again. She was apparently birthed about 1980. Will have mostly .38+p due to my arthritc hands. Action is smooth. Hope you enjoy. Thought she deserved the purple velvet. TaKe CaRe Ted