Recent content by MalteseHoss

Thanks for the responses. Clean and classic is what I was going for. Kind of like a resto-ride. All the reliability with subtle tweaks but still looking original. I agree about the aluminum grips and may end up changing them for rubber like I had on a Colt 1991. I really would like to find nice...

I’m not part of any other forums and don’t know too many people that would appreciate this so I thought I’d post a couple pictures of my dream gun build. It’s built on a Caspian frame/slide by Innovative Custom Guns. It turned out amazing. I haven’t got to the range yet. It’s a mix of Ed Brown...

Ok I’ll be the Moron that DID have a problem. My first handgun was my GP and to save money practicing, and a dabble in bullseye shooting, I shot many 38specials. And as a newb I didn’t clean it well. The carbon rings in the chambers are about fossilized. Brass brushes, every solvent I could...

Did a cursory cleaning with no change. I haven’t taken this out of the safe much but I really like it. One spot of rust on the hammer but otherwise worthy of my low standards. I might have to reconsider selling it. I’m financing another build so I have to liquidate but this is hard to let go of.

I have a Flatgate Single Six with a somewhat low SN (27xx). It is in nice shape to where it doesn’t look like it’s been shot much. It was not converted but seems like it only has 3 clicks when you cock it. Is this a sign of something being worn or is this typical? I am getting ready to sell it...