Tallball
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I have a 44 magnum SAA "replica" made by Sauer and Son(s). It is a good shooter. The cylinder is just a tiny bit loose, but it does not shave lead and is quite accurate. The trigger is the lightest trigger I have ever felt on any firearm.
My FiL has reloaded about 1,000 rounds of 44 special for me over the past couple of years, even though he does not own anything in 44. I though it would be nice to give him this revolver as a Father's Day gift. The only thing is the hair trigger. He has told me that the springs are probably worn or something and that I should replace them before (insert amusing tirade here about my hands blowing off and so forth).
My MiL is willing to pay for some springs, partly because it will make him happy, and partly because she hopes it will be a long project that will keep him busy and out of her hair for a while.
I am in awe of the knowledge and expertise of many of the board members here, so I am asking your advice about which springs should be purchased to keep the old curmudgeon busy refurbishing the old hog leg.
PS: I am not worried that the job will be too challenging for him. He is a retired engineer and very gifted mechanically. He does tons of research before he starts any project, and is incredibly careful with everything he does. He is a perfectionist and a stickler for details. His micrometer will get a heck of a workout.
Here is a gratuitous poor-quality cell phone picture:
My FiL has reloaded about 1,000 rounds of 44 special for me over the past couple of years, even though he does not own anything in 44. I though it would be nice to give him this revolver as a Father's Day gift. The only thing is the hair trigger. He has told me that the springs are probably worn or something and that I should replace them before (insert amusing tirade here about my hands blowing off and so forth).
My MiL is willing to pay for some springs, partly because it will make him happy, and partly because she hopes it will be a long project that will keep him busy and out of her hair for a while.
I am in awe of the knowledge and expertise of many of the board members here, so I am asking your advice about which springs should be purchased to keep the old curmudgeon busy refurbishing the old hog leg.
PS: I am not worried that the job will be too challenging for him. He is a retired engineer and very gifted mechanically. He does tons of research before he starts any project, and is incredibly careful with everything he does. He is a perfectionist and a stickler for details. His micrometer will get a heck of a workout.
Here is a gratuitous poor-quality cell phone picture: