Recent content by jdavis

A number of years ago, I was looking for a replacement for the S&W 63 that I had sold a couple of years before. I have a model 17 but I wanted something a bit smaller for my "kit gun". Model 63s were difficult to find back then and a bit pricey even used. I finally ran across this 9 shot Taurus...

Seems as if Delbert is taken a hiatus. Perhaps he will show back up with some photos……………or not🤔

It is nearly impossible to determine definitively if this revolver has been reblued with the hi-polish finish from the photos. The RCA certificate doesn’t state that the gun was a special edition or left the factory with a special finish and in a presentation case. It lacks the provenance to...

Ruger Royal Phoenix with Eagle Grips w/ Ruger medallions Ruger Royal Phoenix with Hogue grips as originally equipped

As much as I do not need another rifle, I would have had to break out the plastic for that one. That is a really beautiful rifle! The walnut is as good or better than I have seen on a standard gun. Congratulations ! You've won the wood lottery!🎉

By chance has this gun had a lot of .38 spl run through it? If so, a carbon ring can form in the chamber at the case mouth of the .38 case. The amount that the .357 cartridge extends beyond the cylinder looks to be just about right for this to be the cause. Those carbon rings can require a good...

If you are able to find the country of manufacture, it should tell you a lot.

For someone seeking their first rifle, I think that you are reaching for pretty unrealistic goals. 500 yard shots taken at game takes a lot of calculation of how your bullet will be affected by wind, terrain, and ballistics for a hit, much less a kill shot. To develop such skill and marksmanship...

The gun could have been nickeled or chromed. Both as well as a blue job require polishing prior to application of the finish. Nickel was the more common in the 50s and 60s. If the metal had been only polished it would have dulled or possibly be showing rust over the years rather than appear as...

Pretty innovative fix, Paul. I haven’t had a problem with my magazines, but it doesn’t get all that cold here in Florida.

I generally buy CCI standard velocity as my primary target ammo. It is reliable and accurate in most of my pistols and rifles. I do use Federal Auto Match in one rifle that shoots best with it. I do not like Federal bulk pack ammo or Remington Thunderbolts and avoid them.

Did you consider contacting the ammo manufacturer? I’m sure that they would want to see the remainder of the ammo and the lot number on the box. Faulty factory ammo isn’t common but does occur and they will want to know about your KaBoom.

Have you ever handled or fired an N-frame .357 S&W? It might make you rethink that statement if you had.