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Posted: 4/3/2022 9:41:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice, I'd carry that. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My new Bisley Blackhawk .45 colt/acp convertible. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/00CEEF2D-611A-452B-846E-C3CE270DAB5A_jpe-2335993.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/3543B74B-180D-4293-A1AE-D6D1B61E6D2C_jpe-2335994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/23332CBD-DC45-4D63-BE28-321EDF218336_jpe-2335995.JPG Nice, I'd carry that. Thanks man, now I just need to find some decent quality leather. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 9:53:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks man, now I just need to find some decent quality leather. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: My new Bisley Blackhawk .45 colt/acp convertible. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/00CEEF2D-611A-452B-846E-C3CE270DAB5A_jpe-2335993.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/3543B74B-180D-4293-A1AE-D6D1B61E6D2C_jpe-2335994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/23332CBD-DC45-4D63-BE28-321EDF218336_jpe-2335995.JPG Nice, I'd carry that. Thanks man, now I just need to find some decent quality leather. Mernickle has a nice SA holster. If they don't have them in stock Dillon normally does.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 10:22:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My new Bisley Blackhawk .45 colt/acp convertible. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/00CEEF2D-611A-452B-846E-C3CE270DAB5A_jpe-2335993.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/3543B74B-180D-4293-A1AE-D6D1B61E6D2C_jpe-2335994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/23332CBD-DC45-4D63-BE28-321EDF218336_jpe-2335995.JPG She is gorgeous!! Black shark or ray skin would pair well with that. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 10:57:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My new Bisley Blackhawk .45 colt/acp convertible. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/00CEEF2D-611A-452B-846E-C3CE270DAB5A_jpe-2335993.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/3543B74B-180D-4293-A1AE-D6D1B61E6D2C_jpe-2335994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/23332CBD-DC45-4D63-BE28-321EDF218336_jpe-2335995.JPG That’s really cool |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 11:19:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My new Bisley Blackhawk .45 colt/acp convertible. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/00CEEF2D-611A-452B-846E-C3CE270DAB5A_jpe-2335993.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/3543B74B-180D-4293-A1AE-D6D1B61E6D2C_jpe-2335994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/23332CBD-DC45-4D63-BE28-321EDF218336_jpe-2335995.JPG |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 11:39:45 AM EDT
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I only got two.
  
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Posted: 4/3/2022 11:57:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: She is gorgeous!! Black shark or ray skin would pair well with that. Thanks, and that’s actually a great suggestion |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 1:23:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s really cool Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s really cool Quoted: Man that's a good looking gun Appreciate it fellas! |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 1:47:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks, and that’s actually a great suggestion Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: She is gorgeous!! Black shark or ray skin would pair well with that. Thanks, and that’s actually a great suggestion And now I need a shark leather holster to match my boots, dammit. Thanks a lot, Hay_Bale. 
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Posted: 4/3/2022 3:19:49 PM EDT
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I’ve posted it in its own thread, but here it is again:
66-4 It’s a real hoot with the 158 grain hard cast SWCs and 16.0 grains of 296. Which really isn’t all that spicy, big picture.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 3:49:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve posted it in its own thread, but here it is again: 66-4 It’s a real hoot with the 158 grain hard cast SWCs and 16.0 grains of 296. Which really isn’t all that spicy, big picture. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/5EF3533B-BF1A-43AE-ACFF-BAF2CB392164_jpe-2336375.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/D915D446-DAFD-45B3-9E4C-D830ED5B90EE_jpe-2336376.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/0E849605-F375-4307-9B4A-B6E3176BAF74_jpe-2336378.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/62BEED09-C122-489D-8DFD-C2CD9E871509_jpe-2336380.JPG Damn nice gun brother. I missed out on this one @ $700 this week  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 3:57:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I’ve posted it in its own thread, but here it is again: 66-4 It’s a real hoot with the 158 grain hard cast SWCs and 16.0 grains of 296. Which really isn’t all that spicy, big picture. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/5EF3533B-BF1A-43AE-ACFF-BAF2CB392164_jpe-2336375.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/D915D446-DAFD-45B3-9E4C-D830ED5B90EE_jpe-2336376.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/0E849605-F375-4307-9B4A-B6E3176BAF74_jpe-2336378.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/157991/62BEED09-C122-489D-8DFD-C2CD9E871509_jpe-2336380.JPG With those grips, I'm sure it is spicy. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 4:09:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn nice gun brother. I missed out on this one @ $700 this week https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/1F6C3986-6ED7-40D7-8F85-EFB593C9EDCA_jpe-2336428.JPG Ouch! Gunbroker? I'd have snapped that up in an instant at 700 |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 6:30:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My new Bisley Blackhawk .45 colt/acp convertible. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/00CEEF2D-611A-452B-846E-C3CE270DAB5A_jpe-2335993.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/3543B74B-180D-4293-A1AE-D6D1B61E6D2C_jpe-2335994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/23332CBD-DC45-4D63-BE28-321EDF218336_jpe-2335995.JPG 
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Posted: 4/3/2022 6:33:44 PM EDT
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 Attached FilePicked up a Wrangler for my kiddo. She opted for the gray/birds head combo. Neat little gun for $200! |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 7:15:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn nice gun brother. I missed out on this one @ $700 this week https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/1F6C3986-6ED7-40D7-8F85-EFB593C9EDCA_jpe-2336428.JPG @Action45 That sucks. I would’ve bought that for $700 all day. The 66-4 pictured cost me about that. Traded a 6” 28-2 and some cash. I’ll get another 28 some day, but it’ll be a 4”. |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 7:17:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: With those grips, I'm sure it is spicy. @hoss622 Yeah, there are better choices, sure, but dammit does it look good! |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 8:27:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/62064/20220403_183235_jpg-2336651.JPG Picked up a Wrangler for my kiddo. She opted for the gray/birds head combo. Neat little gun for $200! |
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Posted: 4/3/2022 8:30:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Came across a like new .44 Special Flattop Blackhawk yesterday, must resist!! I want one of those |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 8:57:19 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My new Bisley Blackhawk .45 colt/acp convertible. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/00CEEF2D-611A-452B-846E-C3CE270DAB5A_jpe-2335993.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/3543B74B-180D-4293-A1AE-D6D1B61E6D2C_jpe-2335994.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/108967/23332CBD-DC45-4D63-BE28-321EDF218336_jpe-2335995.JPG |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 10:16:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Would a meprolight front work? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/Screenshot_20220320-192329_png-2320644.JPG |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 11:10:34 AM EDT
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Wasn't there a J-frame grip w/ a light?
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Posted: 4/4/2022 11:20:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Didn't work. Tab is way too small. Fortunately JackFirst had the proper sight, it's supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Would a meprolight front work? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/Screenshot_20220320-192329_png-2320644.JPG Glad it's getting worked out |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 11:21:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/4/2022 12:06:19 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I love my days off. Printing be damned. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/433221/IMG_20220404_111716_jpg-2337294.JPG I freaking love those grips |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 3:08:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I freaking love those grips Indeed. Those are fantastic. |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 4:12:29 PM EDT
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Quoted: I freaking love those grips Quoted: Indeed. Those are fantastic. Thanks. They came out really well. Refinishing ahrends gives me angina. Before  Attached FileAfter  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 4:38:03 PM EDT
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Very nice.
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Posted: 4/5/2022 4:30:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2022 5:09:50 PM EDT
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Had to make my own punch to get the remnants of the old pin out. Off to the hardware store to get a #54 drill bit.
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Posted: 4/5/2022 7:00:10 PM EDT
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New front sight is in. VZ grips are atrocious. Front strap is way to pointy, fit is horrible, huge gaps everywhere. Would love to find a set of Ahrends for it. Ordered some Pach compacts and Altamont Altais to try out.
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Posted: 4/5/2022 9:34:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: New front sight is in. VZ grips are atrocious. Front strap is way to pointy, fit is horrible, huge gaps everywhere. Would love to find a set of Ahrends for it. Ordered some Pach compacts and Altamont Altais to try out. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/173129/48BDEF3F-A113-4E34-96E9-72070FCB70A2-2339003.jpg That does look a bit gappy. |
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Posted: 4/5/2022 9:51:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2022 9:56:30 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/62064/20220405_122818_jpg-2338804.JPG I gotta stop going to the gun shop on my lunch hour. 317-3. 317 bros 
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Posted: 4/6/2022 2:53:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/6/2022 2:55:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryGreat photography as always |
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Posted: 4/6/2022 11:29:15 PM EDT
[#37]
Damn you guys and your peer pressure. Ya it says lady smith but she's my lady now
3" 65-5. No doubt I over paid some but they ain't making more and I've wanted a fixed 3" old smith forever now. i need to find the perfect set of combat style grips next is all but this gun is going to get shot a lot guaranteed.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/6/2022 11:37:37 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn you guys and your peer pressure. Ya it says lady smith but she's my lady now 3" 65-5. No doubt I over paid some but they ain't making more and I've wanted a fixed 3" old smith forever now. i need to find the perfect set of combat style grips next is all but this gun is going to get shot a lot guaranteed. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/144765/485D9F66-D09E-45D2-84C6-A60A4C41917B_jpe-2340559.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/144765/D74D4947-8591-4636-B301-7F35C4DF69CF_jpe-2340560.JPG Nice! Local shop had several trade in 64's, a -3 to -8. I passed because the sights were hard to pick up, couldn't I paint the front sight though? The trigger was quite enjoyable, though my only revolver is a .22 so everything's nice in comparison. 
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Posted: 4/7/2022 12:02:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice! Local shop had several trade in 64's, a -3 to -8. I passed because the sights were hard to pick up, couldn't I paint the front sight though? The trigger was quite enjoyable, though my only revolver is a .22 so everything's nice in comparison. There are MANY replacement sights out there. |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 12:07:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice! Local shop had several trade in 64's, a -3 to -8. I passed because the sights were hard to pick up, couldn't I paint the front sight though? The trigger was quite enjoyable, though my only revolver is a .22 so everything's nice in comparison. |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 5:00:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There are MANY replacement sights out there. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nice! Local shop had several trade in 64's, a -3 to -8. I passed because the sights were hard to pick up, couldn't I paint the front sight though? The trigger was quite enjoyable, though my only revolver is a .22 so everything's nice in comparison. There are MANY replacement sights out there. |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 5:02:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat’s really nice. Is it new? Trying to recall if I’ve even seen that posted here before?? |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 8:58:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn you guys and your peer pressure. Ya it says lady smith but she's my lady now 3" 65-5. No doubt I over paid some but they ain't making more and I've wanted a fixed 3" old smith forever now. i need to find the perfect set of combat style grips next is all but this gun is going to get shot a lot guaranteed. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/144765/485D9F66-D09E-45D2-84C6-A60A4C41917B_jpe-2340559.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/144765/D74D4947-8591-4636-B301-7F35C4DF69CF_jpe-2340560.JPG Maaaaan that's nice. Excellent score! |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 9:34:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn you guys and your peer pressure. Ya it says lady smith but she's my lady now 3" 65-5. No doubt I over paid some but they ain't making more and I've wanted a fixed 3" old smith forever now. i need to find the perfect set of combat style grips next is all but this gun is going to get shot a lot guaranteed. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/144765/485D9F66-D09E-45D2-84C6-A60A4C41917B_jpe-2340559.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/144765/D74D4947-8591-4636-B301-7F35C4DF69CF_jpe-2340560.JPG Beautiful Ahrends are unobtainable now or over $200. Those pachymer grips are actually really good too. If I was looking for grips for EDC I'd look at Hogues wood. I really like VZ grips but I found they got me bloody after a few hundred full house loads. Safariland made a synthetic grip that are really good too. Check eBay for "safariland round butt grip." And if course jmcustom aiwb for the holster
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Posted: 4/7/2022 10:00:14 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Beautiful Ahrends are unobtainable now or over $200. Those pachymer grips are actually really good too. If I was looking for grips for EDC I'd look at Hogues wood. I really like VZ grips but I found they got me bloody after a few hundred full house loads. Safariland made a synthetic grip that are really good too. Check eBay for "safariland round butt grip." And if course jmcustom aiwb for the holster |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 12:40:23 PM EDT
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Lately, I’ve been enjoying monitoring some of the auctions on Proxibid. Some surprises on both ends of the final price spectrum as well as seeing some very nice and interesting items on the auction block.
Just monitoring so far.  https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Military-Artifacts/Firearms/Frank-Sinatra-s-Smith-Wesson-Model-19-4-Revolver/lotInformation/67849552#topoflot |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 9:16:51 PM EDT
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Broke the bodyguard
There's a firing pin safety and it's actuated by a lug when the trigger is depressed Lug broke off. Gun jammed up. Out of commission for now as the shaft of the safety floats and can prevent it from firing if it turns to the right position I've sent a email out to smith for a replacement part |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 9:32:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Broke the bodyguard There's a firing pin safety and it's actuated by a lug when the trigger is depressed Lug broke off. Gun jammed up. Out of commission for now as the shaft of the safety floats and can prevent it from firing if it turns to the right position I've sent a email out to smith for a replacement part Well that’s depressing |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 9:32:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not for the fixed sight models there aren't. How tall and wide is the existing sight? Dawson makes pinned fiber optic front sights that go as small as .145" wide X .100" tall: https://dawsonprecision.com/s-w-pinned-fiber-optic-front-sights/ |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 9:55:43 PM EDT
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Didn't take a picture but I installed a lock delete plug on the 317 tonight. Got the gun all back together and realized that I'd left the hammer spring and strut sitting on the table...
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