Recent content by thegiantmidget

The shops around these rual parts want $45.00 and $40.00, respectively. A guy I know just got his ffl, though, and while I've made it no secret that I expect free transfers, he plans on charging the general public $20.00. There's a guy just over the state line that does them for $7.00! Does me...

Hello, ladies and gentleman. I recently purchased an Egyptian Hakim in 8MM off of Gunbroker. (May have been in a bidding war with one or two of the folks on this forum - until I bit the bullet and paid the 'buy it now' price.) Anyhow, I thought it'd be a fun shooter. The bore looks solid, so it...

I got one. I have no idea where the 'trigger spring' they sent me goes. Too big to actually go into the trigger assembly, so far as I can see. The hammer strut springs help smooth it out a little, but not so much to really make a difference. Perhaps if you get the right trigger spring (pretty...

There classic is a good learning experience, but if I could do it again, I'd have started with a single stage. I recently upgraded if you're interested in a Lee single stage, I'll quote you a kind price.

They're both excellent if used within their inherit limitations, but I feel they serve different purposes. The LCR is an exceptional carry piece. As a do-it-all handgun, give me the 3 1/16" .357 SP101. I wouldn't pocket an SP101. Too much heft for my liking, but IWB or OWB, I never feel...

I want one. How much?

The Speed's round butt seems to be more well suited to CC. Doesn't print so badly.

As has been mentioned : Service : Fixed sights, square butt Security : Adjustable sights, square butt Speed : Fixed, round butt Other than that, the Speed seems to command a higher price tag. There are quite a few odd-ball examples that keep collectors pretty busy, but any of these revolvers...

$475 is more than I would pay for used blued Liberty example but in my neck of the woods, used guns can be had pretty cheaply if you scan the Pawn Shops carefully. I'd say that's about $100.00 higher than I would consider paying for a blued 6" unless it were new, and about $50-$75 higher than I...

Makes me wonder... Where are the owners of these sweet little customs? I want to hear from you!

Sounds like a redneck tune up to me.

I am seriously considering this. I would love to hear from some folks with actual experience with these conversions. Safety is my primary concern. Functionality and accuracy are secondary.

That's exactly what I want to happen! Was the cylinder you obtained from S&W designed for 9X19? My concern is that the 9MM bullet will be rattling down the chamber of a converted .357 cylinder. I have a lead on a cylinder for $100.00 or so, but it is a .357. Hypothetically, could Pinnacle or...

I'm not looking for a conversion, persay. I want to keep everything on the gun as - is. What I want is a cylinder machined from scratch, or reamed(?) from an existing spare .357 cylinder.

I've really fallen in love with my 3" SP-101 .357 Magnum. It's my go everywhere - do everything gun. I would pay handsomly for a 9MM cylinder if anybody knows of a smith who machines them. My local guy can fit it after the fact, I would assume. A convertible, with Ruger's easy take down, is...