Recent content by RickH

I've been thinking about some checkered rosewood from Altamont. I believe they are laminate grips but they seem to be pretty well though of on most of the forums. If you get some let us know what you think. It looks like checkered or not checkered are $38. They also have inserts for the...

I just got a 9mm KP94 (manual safety) and plan on having it a long time. I was going to order a few recoil springs and would like to know if there are any other spare parts I should have on hand . I probably won't shoot over 2,000 rounds per year through it. I appreciate the help. Thanks...

Good Morning Yawn, My dealer said he had a few in his safe. When I first called him about a 9mm pistol I asked for the price for a KP95, SR9 and any Ruger P-Series, 9mm, stainless slide, manual safety or decocker-only, models KP89, KP93, KP94 he might have in stock. . He asked me to hold...

Yes, based on the serial numbers of the Ruger website. And it was definitely new, never fired, in the box. In fact, the gun had no-rust paper on the slide, inside a plastic bag with the Ruger logo on it. This was in a plastic box, which was in a cardboard box with the gun information on a...

My dealer wasn't able to get the SR9 331 series after all. I figured it was a long shot. Anyway, since he couldn't get the SR9 in the 331 series I was able to get the new in the box KP94 9mm for $430. Based on the serial no. it was made in 1994, first year of production. And it is definitely...

I was quoted a price of $470 for a new in the box KP94. This is from a reputable Ruger dealer about an hour drive from me. I have not seen the gun but am certain it would really be new in the box. I've ordered a SR9 with a 331-series prefix (for the improved trigger) from this dealer and want...

I got one of the 5" GP100 from Davidson's last run. For me it is the perfect length and my most accurate handgun. Another Ruger fan handled mine and thought I had a trigger job done, then he offered to buy it. The only thing I have done was get the older style GP100 factory rubber grips with...

I sure like the look of the S&W Model 63 with the 3" barrel that is supposed to be out sometime this year. When they re-introduced the Model 63 with the 5" barrel it looked a little too long (to me). But the J-frame with the 3" barrel looks just right. I can almost picture it with some nice...

I was thinking a 4"-5" half-lug barrel with smaller diameter barrel might lighten it up a little, also higher capacity would lighten the cylinder. I guess it would take an engineer to determine how much the overall weight could be reduced, if any.

Thanks to everyone for your replies. Flatgate - I also have a Single-Six which was my first handgun. It is a stainless 5" convertible, I layed it away and made my final payment on my 21st birthday. In a few weeks that will be 30 years ago and it is still going strong. I guess that got me...

I've been waiting for years for Ruger to make the SP101 in .22LR again. I know there are other .22LR revolvers made by S&W, Taurus and Charter Arms but I really like Ruger firearms. I even think the P-series pistols are good looking. If I had my choice, I would want one in stainless steel...

Hello ApplianceJunk and thanks for the post. Can you tell me who made your target? I'd like one of those. Thanks, Rick

Thanks Jimbo, In order to see if we prefer similar grips, could you tell me if you like the old-style GP100 or Super Redhawk wood-insert grips? Or do you like the S&W N-frame (like model 629 .44 Magnum) with Hogue rubber grips? Thanks

I have a Blackhawk Bisley in 45 Colt and really like the gun and caliber. I want a DA revolver and, since I like the 45 Colt, am considering a new Redhawk .45 4". I was able to look at a 44 magnum version at the dealer yesterday. Unfortunately the factory Hogue grip felt awkward (big, fat)...