bedrockfred
Blackhawk
:?: hello, does a Montado stainless grip frame have the hammer lock? Thank you.__bedrockfred
montado question?
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bedrockfred
Blackhawk
can someone post a large picture of the montado hammer thumb spur pattern please?
GasGuzzler
Hawkeye
Where is Jim? He likes to post pics like this.
How about this? Got it off Google.
How about this? Got it off Google.
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bedrockfred
Blackhawk
thats what i needed! Thank you!
Hondo44
Hawkeye
The Montado I have does have the internal lock. It's an early issue with the grip frame grooves. Maybe the current issue Monatdos don't have the lock.
Well it did...now it's bypassed:
Grip frame grooves and added SBH grooved trigger:
Well it did...now it's bypassed:
Grip frame grooves and added SBH grooved trigger:
Hondo44
Hawkeye
No worries, we've all been there, done that!
To my knowledge, the stainless grip frames that never got the lock are all XR3-RED size that were already in production when the lock was introduced. Ruger only made grip frame casting moulds with lock accomodation for:
1. the new XR3 size grip frames, both blue and stainless (for the New Vaq and flat top Blackhawks), and
2. new moulds for the blue alloy XR3-RED size grip frames.
To my knowledge, the stainless grip frames that never got the lock are all XR3-RED size that were already in production when the lock was introduced. Ruger only made grip frame casting moulds with lock accomodation for:
1. the new XR3 size grip frames, both blue and stainless (for the New Vaq and flat top Blackhawks), and
2. new moulds for the blue alloy XR3-RED size grip frames.
Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
I have two brand new Montado`s and they have `NO` locks.
I am making grips for the second one now. I got the first one (last one Davisdons had)
about a month ago and had to BO the second. It was Made on 3-22-13 , two weeks after I ordered it and I had it 2 weeks later.
I am making grips for the second one now. I got the first one (last one Davisdons had)
about a month ago and had to BO the second. It was Made on 3-22-13 , two weeks after I ordered it and I had it 2 weeks later.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
I thought that may be the case and glad that's the case.
G2, Ruger was trying to make liars out of both of us! Thx for the update Chuck.
Still the XR3 size? I wonder if the blue New Vaqs are the same.
G2, Ruger was trying to make liars out of both of us! Thx for the update Chuck.
Still the XR3 size? I wonder if the blue New Vaqs are the same.
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bedrockfred
Blackhawk
well lets see your build dates and serial numbers!! mine is 511-00383 test fired 9/29/2010 Stainless , With Grip Frame Lock. smooth front strap, standard ejection rod and montado hammer.__bedrockfred
Hondo44
Hawkeye
Mine is # 510-64004, test fired 6/5/2008. XR3 sixe grip with grooved forestrap.
Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
Mine are....
#512-418XX and #512-427XX , 891 numbers between them.
XR3 frames,no locks,no grooves.
#512-418XX and #512-427XX , 891 numbers between them.
XR3 frames,no locks,no grooves.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
Chuck,
That's beautiful and the grips are stunning! I would really appreciate a photo of the grip frame with grips removed. I'm curious to know if the grip frame is a new casting w/o lock accomodation or if Ruger just makes a new longer spring bracket for the lock frame?
Thanks,
That's beautiful and the grips are stunning! I would really appreciate a photo of the grip frame with grips removed. I'm curious to know if the grip frame is a new casting w/o lock accomodation or if Ruger just makes a new longer spring bracket for the lock frame?
Thanks,
Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
Hondo44 I will get you a picture possibly this afternoon or tomorrow. Have to go to a funeral today. My nephew was killed by a drunk driver last Thursday so the family is pretty tore up. He was driving home from work and three blocks from home when a drunk ran a stop sign and nailed him. Sad!!!
Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
Hondo44 , I had a few extra minutes so here is a picture of that Montado grip frame. There are no markings on the other side either.
I like em better without the lock for sure.
I like em better without the lock for sure.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
Oh Chuck, I'm awfully depressed to hear that. There's nothing to say that can help such a situation. I'll pray for solace and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Sincerely,
REVISED: Oh I see that you posted while I was typing.
Thank you! I see that it's a new casting.
Sincerely,
REVISED: Oh I see that you posted while I was typing.
Thank you! I see that it's a new casting.
GasGuzzler
Hawkeye
Find peace, Chuck. Sorry for your great loss.
Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
Thanks guys, The funeral was yesterday and there were over 300 people there the small chapel was full with people sitting on the floor of the podium and lined up outside standing in the rain. Charlie was loved by many and he never met a single person who he disliked. He was big young man with a heart of gold. He will be missed by all who knew him.
