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  1. Old_Grouch

    Unable to get 03 FFL renewal form, who has solved this?

    The only one I can find is a draft. is a draft with a revision date of xx/xx/xxx. It looks like they're in the process of revising it. If that's the case it should be completed sometime between tomorrow and the 34th of Junetober.
  2. Old_Grouch

    S&W 686 trigger/hammer issue?

    Don't send it in right off. This would be like taking a vehicle that isn't performing right in for warranty work before determining that the air filter isn't clogged. If you're not comfortable removing the side plate and having a look inside try this: Take the grips off and hose the insides...
  3. Old_Grouch

    They Don't Call it a Masterpiece for No Reason...

    The Model 15 holds a special place in my heart. It was the first handgun I was formally trained on, carried daily, and competed with (USAF Security Police 1970s) A year or so ago I purchased one configured as the one I carried; target hammer, trigger, and target grips. It is unfired and the S&W...
  4. Old_Grouch

    No Moon Clips

    My truck and my jeep have wheels. None of my guns do though. My revolvers have cylinders.
  5. Old_Grouch

    Which gun gets wolff spring kit?

    I'm not either. I don't think I can mentally process the beep of the shot timer in the time it takes him to put 6 rounds on target.
  6. Old_Grouch

    Are 44 Revolvers Dying?

    I understand your point but, according to S&W, the heaviest of them (the 10.5" barrel Performance Center model) weighs a mere 79.6 ounces. I was considering it but I can't find an ankle or pocket holster for one so I'll just stick with my 642.
  7. Old_Grouch

    Are 44 Revolvers Dying?

    So, by your reasoning, the classic N frame .44 magnum is oversized for the caliber as well. The model 69 is an L-Frame .44 Magnum. Smaller and lighter than a 29/629 of the same barrel length. "exactly the amount of gun you need. No more, No less."
  8. Old_Grouch

    44mag or 10mm for Wilderness Defense?

    I'm sure most are aware I'm a dyed-in-the-wool revolver fan but, given those two options, I'd choose the 10mm if there was a chance of a bear or moose encounter. My only reasoning for choosing the 10 over the .44 is capacity. About the only time I favor "spray and pray" over marksmanship is when...
  9. Old_Grouch

    Are 44 Revolvers Dying?

    Exactly. Isn't that a bit like saying "well, yeah, a bowling ball is easier to lift than a wrecking ball only because it weighs less"? I genuinely don't get the point of your statement. I agree. Nothing in my post disputes that.
  10. Old_Grouch

    Are 44 Revolvers Dying?

    I think popularity is waning for the .44, particularly the .44 Remington Magnum. People who want a powerful, but pleasant to shoot, more easily controlled big-bore are finding the .45 Colt superior. For those who need, or just want, absolute power there are several calibers to top the .44. .454...
  11. Old_Grouch

    Heavy 1911 hammer spring?

    ^^^^^This^^^^^^^ Even if it isn't a flat bottom try changing the firing pin stop for one with a larger radius. (i.e. one tailored to a 9mm gun rather than a .45) It will reduce force needed to retract the slide but have no effect at all on hammer strike force or reduce chambering velocity/force...
  12. Old_Grouch

    You've Come a Long Way, Baby...

    Well, with one recent, notable exception.
  13. Old_Grouch

    10-5 trigger stuck in frame

    Colt makes revolvers? Oh, wait. That's right. I remember those days. :D
  14. Old_Grouch

    10-5 trigger stuck in frame

    What you've pictured, and are referring to, is not the bolt, it's the cylinder stop. The bolt is a different part.
  15. Old_Grouch

    Which gun gets wolff spring kit?

    First, and most important, do not "adjust" the strain screw. It is not an adjustment screw. One of the advantages of a S&W over other designs is that the trigger pull can be lightened without affecting the hammer strike force. Replace the rebound spring with a lighter rated one or trim the stock...
  16. Old_Grouch

    Gunbroker seller not responding

    Once you have the gun in hand make sure your feedback to the seller reflects that. Sellers and buyers both have 90 days to leave feedback. I'd suggest leaving any negative feedback on the 89th day to lessen the chance of him leaving retaliatory negative for you. Be cautious about withholding...
  17. Old_Grouch

    Infirmities? Auto vs. Revolver

    All excellent reasons; particularly #3.
  18. Old_Grouch

    Scheels Sporting Goods

    We have both Sheels and Cabela's here in SD. Both have their niche. If you're looking for a store whose primary focus is outdoor sports Sheels is a pretty good place for equipment for just about every sport. If you're looking for a store whose primary product line is ridiculously overpriced...
  19. Old_Grouch

    Forged, Cast & MIM. What's better and why

    With regard to cast vs forged I think it depends more on the quality of the part rather than the process. I'd trust a cast frame from Ruger as much as I would a forged one from anyone else. I'd trust it a lot more than a forged one from some questionable source. Here's my reasoning: Buck...
  20. Old_Grouch

    Infirmities? Auto vs. Revolver

    I have a unique issue which allows me to fire a DA revolver faster than most autos. I have nerve damage in my hand that hinders my ability to extend my trigger finger. Flexion (pulling the trigger) is not affected but extending the finger to allow trigger reset is slow and, after a few rounds...
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