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    In need of a black base pin for my New Model Bearcat

    I'm in need of a black base pin for my New Model Bearcat. When re-assembling after cleaning, I had trouble inserting the base pin and noticed it was bent. Therefore, I'm in need of a replacement. I've checked with Numrich and Midway and was unable to find one. Does anyone know of another place...
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    Mark II and III Grips, Interchangeable?

    I found a beautiful pair of Mark III grips online and was told by the seller that they may be interchangeable with my Mark II. Are they?
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    Security Six Barrel Exchange?

    Many thanks for the expert advise..from the bluegrassstate
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    Security Six Barrel Exchange?

    I recently purchased a stainless Ruger Security Six with a 4" barrel..When doing a search, I found a 2" stainless barrel for the same handgun. Since I'm not a gunsmith, is it possible to have one replace the 4" barrel with the 2" ? Thanks from the bluegrassstate
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    WTB: 1 pc compact rubber grips w/o inserts

    looking for the one (1) piece rubber factory original GP 100 grips, without the inserts, for the compact, fixed sight models. I have the inserts. Just looking for the rubber portion. Would be great if I could find several. But, would be happy with just one. Any forum member having want I'm...
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    From Forged Steel to MIM parts..When did this start?

    thanks for all the informative responses...I too have not had any problems with the function of my GP100 or SP101 with MIM parts..The only problem is with two (2) piece custom aftermarket grips...They fit perfectly on my newer SP101 and GP100 with MIM parts..however, there is a gap between the...
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    From Forged Steel to MIM parts..When did this start?

    CraigC:Not sure which parts in addition to the triggers and hammers... hittman: I know it's been awhile, just would like to know exactly how many years back it started or with which serial numbers...Also, did the SP101 and GP100 start using the MIM parts at the same time? from the bluegrassstate
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    From Forged Steel to MIM parts..When did this start?

    Curious to know exactly when Ruger replaced forged steel parts with MIM parts, especially on the SP101 and GP100....some two piece aftermarket grips fit perfectly on the models with MIM parts...however, there is a slight gap between the two panels in the front below the trigger guard when...
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    SOLD - Carbines - Marlin Camp Carbine 9mm W/Box

    What is the barrel length of the Rossi? thanks from the bluegrassstate
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    SP101 GRIPS FOR SALE

    Can you make similar shaped grips for the GP100 as well as the SP101 ?? thanks from the bluegrassstate
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    Two (2) Different Sized Ruger Birdshead Grips?

    I traded a slightly used Taurus PT1911, with case, manual & three factory original Taurus magazines, plus $20.00.....the asking price for the Ruger Sheriff's model was $495.00, plus 6% sales tax...I had approximately $400 invested in the Taurus so I think I got a good deal...thanks from the...
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    Two (2) Different Sized Ruger Birdshead Grips?

    I recently visited my local gun shop. To my surprise, they had not one but two hard to find glossy stainless steel Ruger Birdshead Vaquero's in 45LC...A sheriff's model with a 3-1/2" bbl and another with what looked to be a 4-5/8" barrel..Both had imitation ivory grips, but the grips on the...
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