steve
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Post by steve on Dec 18, 2013 17:11:22 GMT -5
Here are a couple of work in progress pics of the 480 New Vaquero. They haven't fit the S&W rear sight yet. The S&W barrel's shank and underlug have been cut off and re- threaded. Keep in mind, this is a "before" picture, the front of the frame still has to be welded up and re-contoured to match up with the barrel. This is going to be such a little sweetheart when it's done!!   Here are a couple more that were in the shop: This is the 500 maximum that's listed in the rugerforum classifieds. This thing is going to be stunning!! It's going to be just like Whitworth's   This one is a 500 Linebaugh Redhawk that Jack built in 1992. Terry Wallace did the engraving. It's back in the shop getting some stag grips made.  I think I may have posted a pic of this one before, It's one of the neatest revolvers I've seen. A 500 JRH Bisley fitted with a Colt Anaconda Barrel.  |
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Post by magman on Dec 18, 2013 18:26:33 GMT -5
That 500JRH is pretty cool looking.
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Post by cmh on Dec 18, 2013 18:38:41 GMT -5
Steve, I can't wait to see yours finished that gonna be a nice one. What's the recoil on a 500 max like? Biggest I ever shot was a redlined 454 casull in a SRH..... it was eye opening  other than a smith 500 that shot only off the shelf loads. |
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Post by woodwright on Dec 18, 2013 20:55:06 GMT -5
Oh man, I was hoping to see my 500jrh BFR. Its there getting a grip frame extension and Lacewood grips.
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Post by bigbores on Dec 18, 2013 21:13:01 GMT -5
All beautiful, but the wood on that maximum looks incredible!
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Post by jfo4 on Dec 18, 2013 22:35:05 GMT -5
How long is your vaquero barrel going to be?
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steve
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Post by steve on Dec 18, 2013 22:38:20 GMT -5
How long is your vaquero barrel going to be? It should finish out right at 4 5/8". It's first life was 6" model 29 barrel, the re-boring was done in house. The red ramp front sight blade is going to be milled off and replaced with a Baughman ramp blade. |
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Post by tjtraylor on Dec 18, 2013 22:47:00 GMT -5
That 500 jrh is going to be stunning!!!!!! |
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Post by nolongcolt on Dec 19, 2013 1:24:29 GMT -5
All neat guns! Why the New Vaquero frame instead of the larger old model for the .480? I realize the cylinder is the main strength point but seems like the larger frame might hold up a little better over time. Just curious.
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Post by whitworth on Dec 19, 2013 9:05:21 GMT -5
All very nice! Love the Vaquero! The grips on the .500 Max are stunning!
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Post by CraigC on Dec 19, 2013 10:25:48 GMT -5
So has he basically extended the factory XR3 grip frame to more closely resemble the 1860 Army?
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Post by steve on Dec 19, 2013 10:28:34 GMT -5
All neat guns! Why the New Vaquero frame instead of the larger old model for the .480? I realize the cylinder is the main strength point but seems like the larger frame might hold up a little better over time. Just curious. I was in Jack's shop about a year ago, and got to handle a couple of mid frame .480's they were working on them. I like the idea of big power in a tidy little package. My version of a perfect packin' pistol. |
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Post by steve on Dec 19, 2013 10:33:11 GMT -5
So has he basically extended the factory XR3 grip frame to more closely resemble the 1860 Army? Pretty much. I would say it feels like a cross between a 1860 and a Ruger Bisely |
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Post by CraigC on Dec 19, 2013 10:35:27 GMT -5
Sweet! That gives me something else to think about.  |
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Post by whitworth on Dec 19, 2013 10:59:01 GMT -5
Sweet! That gives me something else to think about. I have a revolver in my possesion (belonging to a friend) that has an XR3-RED that has been given the treatment by Huntington and it is a great grip under heavy recoil. I really like it. Haven't handled an XR3 with the treatment yet, though. |
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other than a smith 500 that shot only off the shelf loads. 
