That's a really nice one. I love the beautiful case colors. Turnbull sure does a great job on them.
And you're sure right about your "keeper" she sure sounds like a special lady!- [I've got one, too!]
Enjoy!!
Buckshot Bill
Dave, I'd also agree with this 100%. These Rock Island pistols are reliable as all get out, and you'll smile every time you pull the trigger when you think of what a great buy you made on one.
Buckshot Bill
In regards to my earlier post asking questions of bogus bill-
My apologies to the op, Mr. Bob Wright. I believe I inadvertently "hijacked" his thread, and it was not my intention to do so. It was rude of me to barge into another members' thread and ask questions as I did.
Bob, I enjoy all your...
Bogus Bill, that's a really nice looking revolver. I've always had a weakness for the Thunderer shaped 6 guns. How's that one shoot? I mean, is it as comfortable as a Ruger Vaquero or Blackhawk in your opinion, or what would you compare it to ?
A lot of shooters seem to get one and then remark...
Something else to remember if you ever have to do this again [to any recoil pad] is to put a slight amount of liquid dish soap on the tip and shaft of your screwdriver before shoving it through the rubber pad- that'll keep the rubber pad from being torn up.
BB
That one is a real beauty! It's my understanding that they're only supposed to be fired with jacketed slugs if you re-load for it. [Something about lead bullets "gumming" up the gas system?]
Perhaps forum members with more knowledge about this than me can explain it better.
At any rate, that...