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    S&W 617 failure to fire.

    I agree. All of the full underlugged revolvers are wasted on me. The added weight does nothing to help me. Much prefer the tapered barrel. But, there is a reason there is more than one horse in each race. Kevin
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    .380 ACP

    To answer your question, yes, there is often a significant difference in powder charges between lead and jacketed data. Lead is a much softer metal and self lubricating, although additional lube is often needed. Best to start low and work up. Powder coated bullets are becoming a thing. They...
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    Relining a Barrel - Do a Junk Barrel First?

    A good machinist should be able to hit it first time. Same for a talented amateur. Are you using a piloted drill bit? That will help a lot. I made my own piloted bit and put an extender on it to allow me to drill full depth. What are you using to turn the bit? How are you handling the...
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    Major virtue of a revolver

    I have been shooting for 6 decades, handguns for 5. Most of that time revolvers, nearly exclusively. Can I shoot a self loader? Yes. Can I clear a malfunction in a self loader without having to think about it? No. Will I carry a self loader for my edc? No. Why? Because I am not...
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    Major virtue of a revolver

    I was taught, and taught others, to dump the brass on the ground, reload and get back to what you were doing. Kevin
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    Another interesting S&W a 58-1 .41 Mag

    Pat Riot, That is a nice start. Now go find the original! Kevin
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    Another interesting S&W a 58-1 .41 Mag

    Chip made it home. It may have been dramatic but I doubt he was sorry he won. And I would bet his wife and kids weren’t too upset he came home. Kevin
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    Modified Smith & Wesson Target Grips

    Some of us did these modification when folks were pitching away wood to put crappy rubber grips on the revolvers. In other words, they were not worth beans. But, if I need to modify them today, you can thank me for making yours worth a nickel more! The two reasons those old stocks are...
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    Another interesting S&W a 58-1 .41 Mag

    At least that is one of the ways it used to be done. I have no idea what the factory does now. Kevin
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    I Like Grip Adapters

    I like them, a lot. I have adapters from Tyler T Grip, Mershon, Pachmyar, B K and the two styles from S&W. A few more, And in case I buy a revolver without a grip adapter. And, I am not one who necessarily cares what size they are. I place them on the revolver and if they don’t feel...
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    Modified Smith & Wesson Target Grips

    You do nice work. I have done similar but never bothered to complete the work. I stopped after cutting them even with the bottom of the grip frame and removing all the wood that did not fit my hand. I did two sets and had them on my competition revolvers. One pair now resides on a Model...
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    Another interesting S&W a 58-1 .41 Mag

    Here are four for you to look at and dream. All 45 ACP, all some flavor of the Model 1917. Kevin
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    Buffalo Guns - Butcher's Crossing Film

    The introduction of cattle into the “West” and the associated diseases that accompanied and spread to the Bison, certainly had a factor in the death of the Bison herds. Kevin
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    Bessie plays in the snow.

    So, how many hours does it take to build that one rifle? 100 hours? Is your time worth $7.00 an hour? Mine sure is NOT! Kevin
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    Bessie plays in the snow.

    Do it sooner, rather than later. I had the same thought. My best friend for 60 years was an excellent builder. I had barrel, stock, lock and all the small bits. My best friend of 60 years, passed away just before Christmas, 2023. I am still shocked. Yes, I can build one but not the same...
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    Hammer thong or button strap?

    If you have a holster that is so worn out or poorly constructed that it allows the cylinder to turn, it is time to buy a proper holster. Kevin
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    Hammer thong or button strap?

    A properly built Threepersons does not need additional retention features. The welt pushing against the frame is sufficient. With an El Paso, the choice is yours. I would opt for the strap, but would like it a bit longer. Much like what Lawrence built for Elmer Keith. But that is because I...
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    10mm or .45 ACP?

    Quite familiar with the Model 1950, both the Target and the Army Models and the Model 1955. Just thought it a rather piece to be modifying. Kevin
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    Controversial Question! Good Shooter vs. Bad Shooter

    Easy, learn all you can about that one and collect all the variations. If you were to only collect the S&W M&P revolver, you would have a sizable collection and do a lot of research. Kevin
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    Controversial Question! Good Shooter vs. Bad Shooter

    Lots of good thoughts in this reply. I hear of a carry gun “rotation”. I hear that they mix pistols and revolvers, and maybe other handguns. Get one, learn it, and be content. The money spent on different handguns and holsters, would be much better spent on ammunition and range time. Kevin
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