Recent content by KRuger

A friend of mine has 2 .22LR single sixes that went through a house fire. Wooden grips were burnt off; but aluminum grip frames were not damaged. Both revolvers went to a gunsmith for checking and cleaning. Both are in his shooting arsenal today. KR

Memory is definitely a flawed instrument anymore; but was there not a John Amber No. 1?

While I identify the fictional town of "Dryside" as home when on the web; I live about 120-130 miles north of Wenatchee and 1 mile south of the 49th parallel. KR

Good to see another from the nw of the northwest. Welcome aboard from the dryside. KR

When the New Vaquero came out there were several accounts on here of folks who converted it to 5 shot calibers that were larger than 44 or 45. I've always wondered why no one made a 5 shot 44Mag on the midsize frame and also what happened to those conversions actually made. It seems we don't...

Welcome. Washington seems to be coming more prominent here. You'll find a lot of the folks here like Ruger fans and "all things Ruger". KRuger

Its no shame to be a "rookie" on this site. I've enjoyed my education. KR

Welcome!! From the dry side. You sound like you've been here for years. KRuger

Pantherclass2004, Mostly I agree with you; but in this case the Ruger/Marlin 1894 is as nice as many others have reported. I am impressed with the wood/metal fit and the smoothness and solidity of the action. KRuger

Friday night I acquired the second new rifle I've ever owned in my life. Although I have more than two rifles; most have been traded for or picked up at auction or purchased used from a local gun store. My first rifle was Marlin .22 bolt action that I sold greeting cards to win. This was 65...

Don't know what you think of Gunbroker; but this one doesn't seem to be drawing interest. KRuger https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1012744564

Hondo44, Did you also flattop and nickle plate that super single six? I admire the way you make those guns truly yours. KRuger

It sounds like everyone who has actually dealt with them says the same thing; they have integrity, their work and service are competent and they ARE slow. I've never dealt with them; but I'm going to watch their auctions more closely. Maybe I'll be the blind hog that finds the acorn. KRuger

Welcome, Its good to hear from another from the Pacific Northwest. I claim that area, too; but the Pacific is a long way off. I think you will enjoy this site. KRuger

Very nice. Your talent and skills are enviable. I'm glad you and the gun found each other. KRuger