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    The Puzzling Redhawk .357 8-round

    I am curious as to how he was a "major inhibitor" ODS
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    The Puzzling Redhawk .357 8-round

    Why? Because, W.B. Ruger is no longer around to tell them how stupid some of their ideas are ! ODS
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    GP-100 cracked forcing cone

    I wonder if the Blue GP 100's have the same issues ? ODS
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    Old Army essentials and info

    "what are the necessary things I need to have on hand for care and feeding?" Time !! I love the look, balance, and natural pointability of the cap&ball revolvers. Had some of them years back and finally let them go. They were a lot of fun. But I found them too time consuming for the amount of...
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    Maybe it is advancing years, nostalgia or who knows what

    WestTex, All your symptoms, and subsequent thoughts and actions pertaining to this subject are perfectly normal. Don't worry, you will be just fine. Have been thinking and doing the same myself for better than fifty years, and at age 70, I have no regrets. ODS
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    General use load...

    Jim Luke says..... "these little wadcutters work fantastic" BINGO !!!! Yes they do! .38 special... .357mag... .41 mag... .44special... .44mag... .45lc... .38-55... .444M .45-70 etc. Just about ANY straight case, revolver or rifle, is a wonderful utility piece with the...
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    advice on which 45LC....

    Handle all the different models that you can get your hands on. The one that feels like the "most" natural extension of your arm and hand would be a good place to start. You will know "it just feels right" ODS P.S. Just remember...... I did say it would be a "good place to start" you will...
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    New (to me) OM Blackhawk

    To me, The Plum color just makes it all the better! Very Nice Find. ODS
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    Old Army, blasphemed

    My Aunt Sally had a cat that was almost that ugly.... but, not quite. ODS
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    Altamont Grips..... Fit?

    Well, I don't have a PHD in the lost wax investment cast process, but I have a fairly good idea of how it works. What you said above would certainly make sense as to why there is a problem. If the grip frames are not all to the same dimension, then no mass produced grips are gonna fit them all...
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    22 mag for self defense?

    SOUND WISDOM !!!!!!!! ODS
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    Altamont Grips..... Fit?

    Thank you, one and all for your thoughts and sharing your experiences with the subject. It is appreciated................. ODS
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