Recent content by ClemBert

Hey, thanks! Very comprehensive list you've made. :D

Curious to know where you could find a list of gun parts that are common between the two, obviously the grip frame but what about things like screws, springs, clock works, sights, etc. The old model Blackhawk had the three screws and no transfer bar mechanism unlike the new model so I would...

I tried to call "the nice lady" at the Ruger records department 603-865-2424. Instead of the nice lady answering you get a recording that states the records department is no longer accepting phone calls with serial number inquiries. I guess Ruger decided they can pay the nice lady's salary by...

If one forgets to lock the base pin (cylinder pin) via the base pin retaining pin (turned all the way clockwise) then you risk bending it. Typically this happens when ramming in a ball with it not locked in place. I've seen plenty of folks upset that they bent their base pin but realize it is...

I went with a Howell (R&D) conversion cylinder. Kirst makes one too. The only thing needed is just the conversion cylinder...you can keep your plunger, loading lever, etc in place if you like. Or, get a Belt Mountain base pin if you want to steamline the look...your choice...

I've had David do some work for me also...he's a great guy, easy to work with and the end product is awesome....Highly recommend him.

The Ruger Old Army is probably the "best" percussion revolver ever built and shooting it as a cap-n-ball revolver with black powder is a blast. However, on occassion, it's fun to have preloaded .45 Colt black powder cartridges ready to shoot and putting them through a ROA is also fun. A while...

No, not left field...maybe center field. Anyhow, the Howell (R&D) .45 Colt conversion cylinder for the 1858 has canted chambers on only the 6 shot design. The reason for this is without canting the chambers the rims of the .45 Colt cartridges interfere with each other as there isn't enough...

Kewl! Love the gold on the cylinder. Here's a pic of mine converted and a couple of test firing pics...

From my research it seemed to me that the Howell (R&D) was a little simpler to install because you don't have to worry about how the cylinder installs whereas on the Kirst design you do. Specifically, the Kirst system's backplate has a "flat" on it and you have to make sure you install the...

This lil' bugger was clearly part of a larger group of those vile critters that destroy so much property around the country every year. One down...how many more to go? Probably around 50 lbs. He and his cohorts had their fun for a couple of nights before I came across the destruction. I...

I use both GOEX FFFg and Triple7 FFF granulations. Both work great but the Triple7 is sensitive to compression so more thought has to be put into the ball loading process. 30 to 35 grains by volume is a typical load for me with a lubricated felt wad and a 0.457 RB on top.

Bottom line....does it matter? Both carbon steel and SS are STRONG ENOUGH. Unless you are planning on trying to do something that goes beyond what the manufacturer recommends (like using it in place of a hammer) both types of steel are good enough for government work. I think the difference...

+1 Bud's Gunshop Cabelas

Here's a couple of mine. Colt AR-15 Sporter Match HBAR Colt AR-15 A2 HBAR Sporter