Recent content by El Juero

Dave Blake was also my first gun shop. used to sight in rifles for him as well. Brought back old memories.

That's pretty good.

Good catch

And she looks like she's sad because of it.

Thanks to all and I think I have found a key. Ruger did respond back in an email that they no longer have keys available. Also, Ruger did offer to replace the frame for about $300 to go with a safety-less style. It seems a problematic for me to do that with a revolver that is already custom...

I would agree if you are reloading. if you don't reload (and I do) then it is a hard sell for the 44 special. The 357 magnum and the ability to use a myriad of factory cartridges could be better.

Thank you JPG.

How can I message you to arrange for one?

Does anyone have a key they will part with, or know where one can be obtained for the Ruger Flattop that was made in 2005 with the internal lock under the grip? I have purchased one but it did not come with a key.

There is some confusion here on tool marks and forensic use of attempting to detemine whether a bullet was fired from a particular firearm. The first thing to consider is that tool marks do not "match" a bullet to a partcular firearm no more than fingerprints match. There is a forensic analysis...

I am new to this forum but an older handgunner. I was in my LGS and found a real gem. This is a 2005 Ruger flattop in 357 mag. Somebody sent it to Bowen and had it converted with all the bells and whistles to .44 special. Got it at a steal as the LGS thought it was a Lipseys special run. It...