Recent content by Ed333

I am thinking maybe 3 more Vaqueros might be a fun way to go, that would get me through a 24 plate per turn falling plate match, and for steel challenge, I could have a friend re-load my first SAA for the fifth and final. :) :) And that way I could work in a Bisley. If I sold my dusty F...

Having googled the term, I think you may be right. If well fitted, would this be a value enhancement? The metal to metal fit is perfect, and the fit of the faux ivory grips is very good. I assume there is no concern for strength, but I intend to shoot only .38 specials in any event, hand...

I recently acquired a Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt, after owning a S&W Governor for several years. I got hooked on reloading the round, really enjoy it, but don't enjoy shooting the Governor all that much, the grip configuration and trigger seem odd to me. I have owned a lot of Smiths over the...

I just acquired a 4.5" barrel blue NMB in .357 Mag., with brass grip frame and faux ivory birdshead grips (with no emblem). Serial number of 36-494** would indicate a 1984 build date. I cannot find any reference to this configuration in the Blue Book...can anyone tell me what it is I have...

Will the hks 25-5 speedloader work on a Redhawk in 45LC?

Took my (new to me) old Vaquero 7.5" plow share to a plates match this morning, fired the first line of 6 with the Vaquero, then switched over to my S&W Governor for the rest, with the permission of the RO. Trigger is really slick! Made me start shooting the Governor single action, much more...

Well, I am back from the shop with the bigger selection, with an Old Vaquero, 7.5" barrel, plow share faux ivory grips, bright stainless steel, in hand. I found the New Model Blackhawk Bisley had a shorter length of pull, which jammed my knuckle right up against the trigger guard, and the old...

I can relate to the trigger guard/knuckle rap comment, been there and done that, with arthritis in that middle finger. I will just have to go to the shop with more selection, handle them all, take a deep breath and hope I get lucky...If I make the wrong choice and don't overpay, I shouldn't get...

Until I can get my hands on several to compare, that will be hard to do. I was mostly wondering if there was anything to the advice to go with the Bisley gripped model, to accommodate hand size, and conversely, if the Birds Head grips would be uncomfortable/hard to control for longer hands. If...

Although I have been long familiar with Ruger rimfires, not so much with centerfire revolvers, especially not single action. However, a while back I acquired a S&W Governor on a whim, and have become totally enamored of the 45 Colt round. Recently a friend brought his stainless engraved...

Yank, what has been your experience with how many casings fit in a medium flat rate box, for : 9mm; 38 special; and .45 acp? thanks, Ed

Which leads to another question, is there any harm in filling up 10/22 mags a week or two in advance, and leaving them fully loaded? I remember similar threads on 1911 forum, where the consensus seemed to be that compression alone did not lead to weak springs, that it takes many cycles of...

I think I agree with you. And when I use the indoor range, it is heated... :)

A new 10/22 owner, I took my new (to me) Target rifle out today and sighted it in, good fun. However it was cold, and refilling my two magazines got a bit stiff and clumsy. Any recommendations for well-functioning mags to increase capacity, or well-functioning loader gadgets, or just get a few...

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