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    Took a Berkeley girl shooting today!

    Outstanding. It does my heart good to see the "change of heart" once they find how enjoyable shooting can be. Gotta love the G44 -- it's even more fun suppressed. . . Paul
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    .460 Rowland and .960 Rowland.

    That's the reason I went with the 460 (to keep from high pressure rounds finding their way into my Les Baer). I have a 1911 and son has an H&K USP. Easy to shoot with decent power (less recoil than my Kahr CM45). . . The 1911 is "softer" shooting v the H&K (considerably heavier). . The H&K...
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    The Combat .22 Semi-Auto

    It works flawlessly with CCI Blazers (I have a case from yrs back). After finding that out, I haven't tried anything else.
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    Which .45ACP for home defense?

    13 rounds, suppressor height night sights, laser/light combo, low noise/flash - all in one package. . . FWIW, Paul
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    The Combat .22 Semi-Auto

    Plinkin' steel yesterday with this Bersa Thunder. It's picky about ammo but easy to shoot for a small pistol. . . The Ruger SR22 and Glock G44 have been 100% reliable with factory 10 rnd mags. The 18 rnd after market G44 mag is reliable when loaded with only 16rnds. The G44 is lightest of...
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    Replaceable insert to take the brunt of forcing cone erosion caused by large charges of ball powders like 296/H110. This might help -- only six posts so a short read . https://www.go2gbo.com/threads/replaceable-forcing-cones.207880/
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    Freedom Arms and others offer Red Dot bases that fit in the rear sight mortis for a real clean install. And yes I also think they are ugly but old eyes trump beauty. Paul
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    Point of above posts - nothing wrong with FAs or 4 shot guns. . JMHO . Paul
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    One more 4 shot FA83 - Jack Huntington 500 JRH conversion on FA83- 5" Octagon bbl 500JR conversion on Field Grade FA83. . . 50 yd target rested on back of pickup tonneau. . . Paul
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    Dick Casull, Wayne Baker Freedom Arms - John Linebaugh, Dick Casull, Ross Siefried started the whole big bore handgun extravaganza
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    My 454 FA83 - early Field Grade. Had the firing pin retrofitted and a 45 Colt cyl added at the same time maybe 10 yrs ago (can't remember). Bought in late 80s or early 90s (pretty sure late 80s). Do remember the price ($900). The most accurate handgun (along with FA97 44 special) I've ever...
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    Early John Linebaugh "4 shot" 475 - not mine but I shot it maybe 10 yrs ago. After shooting, owner told me the load -- a couple of grains over Speer manual with 400gr Jacketed Speer - think he was using data provided by John for cut down 45-70 brass. A handful for sure. . . Paul
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    One of my favorites - 3 1/2" round butt .45 colt "5 shot" M97 with 45 acp aux cyl. . . Absolute delight with 45 acp cyl . With 45 Colt cyl will rugn 320gr FNGC at 1,140 fps . Old sore hands limit the latter. .
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    Sorry, missed the action job.
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    Talk to me: Freedom Arms 83 Premier 454

    Call Freedom Arms and ask them if they still support the forcing cone bushing - I don't think they do. This is an early gun and doesn't have the replaceable firing pin (can be retrofitted for a couple hundred $ incl shipping). The firing pin's are subject to breakage. Don't know what "EXP" is...
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    Up your nose with a rubber Hogue

    If you don't like the finger grooves, they can be removed with a sanding drum on a dremel, belt sander or a sanding block. These were done with a knife sharpening belt sander. I got impatient but if you take your time a much more aesthetic outcome will result. In addition, I rounded the butt...
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    Boone trading company

    Just recently bought a set for my M18. They really fit well both gun and my hand. Was impressed at the "solid" feeling unlike other faux ivory. .
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    Pocket carry.

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    38+p / 357 Mid-size All-Rounder

    Forgot I had this -- some measurements of K and L frames -- might be of interest: . Cylinder diameter – widest part M69 ……. 1.575” M66-8 …… 1.450” M19-3 …… 1.459” Cylinder length M69 ……. 1.670” M66-8 …… 1.670” M19-3 …… 1.677” Top strap width M69 ……. .660” M66-8 …… .665” M19-3 ……...
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    38+p / 357 Mid-size All-Rounder

    Take your pick - left to right 1 7/8" M360 ScTi (Crimson Trace green laser), 3" M60 (Crimson Trace red laser), 2.75" M66-8 (unmodified Hogue Tamers). Obviously, grips can be changed to fit your needs. . . This is a 2.75" L Frame (M69 44 Mag) with modified Hogue Tamers (not a lot of difference...
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