I steadily shot 44 Magnum for alot of years, at least 30, from light gallery to firebreathing loads many of us seem to love to shoot. The three...
I have my first handgun, Ruger Security Six bought in spring 1979. I shot it so much with heavy loads the original 6” barrel was set back the...
Nice macro pics. Here is a pic I took of a hammer sear set I did. Note the swipe is on the sear face. The hammer hooks were cleaned to show...
As mentioned earlier, heavier 44 Special loads come down to determining the guns which will handle the pressures. Modern (1970's and later) S&W...
Mine broke inside the hook, IIRC
hammer hook...First broke while shooting, the second I did a field strip to clean and found the hook fractured
I bought and tried all the factory sight options. Still the black ramp front and Clark square notch rear is my favorite setup. The Redhawk is my...
"As far as strength goes, the main practical difference between the S&W 69, S&W 29/629, and the RH/SRH is the length of the cylinder. The Ruger...
I've owned and shot 6 44 Magnums in 7.5", 6.5". 6" and 5.5" barreled revolvers. Shot a couple 4" guns and shoot some hefty 44 Special 1100-1200...
I have a 7.5" Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk, bought new in 1980. It truly is one of the very last guns I would part with. Tough, extremely...
looks pretty good. Same no box or papers. IF I were to sell it I woildn't take a nickel under $500. Give it a couple more years and add another...
RIP, rcmodel.
Making it heavier would make it closer to an older PPC revolver which had fixed times for courses of fire. A little lighter allows for faster...
I shot the 44 Magnum a great deal for years. I've owned 6 44 Magnums over those years. All are/were very consistent and accurate. In the mix...
Those old BoMar rear sights are frequently referred to as 'Rolo's. The slide bowed may be where the slide was pinched just to the front and...
"As far as the thing about light triggers helping to “get rid of the flinch reaction”. Well, you might want to rethink that idea." Agreed....
A Mil Spec barrel is not a match fit barrel. One may luck out and get a barrel nicely fit. SA has actually been turning those out with...
I've owned and shot a great deal both the 7.5" and 5.5" Redhawks in 44 Magnum. I owned both at the same time and would shoot them alternately....
Okay, what do they chrono out of your gun? That is what I am curious about. Along with what the forcing cones look look after well over a...
I generally use Zerodefect's methods except I relieve the thumb safety paddle up to original GI 1911 rear dimension. I also use a high hold high...
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