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Post by 2 Dogs on Jan 22, 2018 1:13:04 GMT -5
Oh, so we’re gettin’ teknical here...
Ok then your dimpled recessed HOLE should be about as deep as the little Allen screw is wide...
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Post by Burnston on Jan 22, 2018 9:29:49 GMT -5
"First, it helps if you let us know if you are talking about a "grip frame" or a "main frame". When you say Super Blackhawk frame, almost everybody thinks of the dragoon style grip frame with the square back trigger guard but in your report I believe you are discussing the "main frame"instead. So if that is the case, I will say that a 44 magnum on a XR3 grip frame starts getting pretty lively in the recoil department. With 300 grain bullets you start getting whacked in the knuckles. However, even more, if I am reading between the lines correctly, it is the ACTION of the New Model you didn't care for. Anyway, maybe you can clarify...."- I'm referring to the SBH mainframe equipped with an XR3 style grip frame, as featured on Ruger's 50th Anniversary .44 Mag model- Jeff Quinn cleared that up for me in his review of that particular pistol dated for April 2006. "You have your own bailing wire. You even have your own rawhide. I ain't sure I am grasping this problem at all..." - You and me both "Let's talk about that Micro sight screw on that old Flattop guys. Keith wrote about the Flattop not having enough support in the mortise for the Micro rear as it was elevated. It's an easy mistake to make. And it could be a painful one. Thank goodness for guys like Rob Barnes! We can all learn from this one. Ruger has had some issues getting the right front sight to match the rear on various sixguns over the years. Sometimes you just need to change the front sight or go to a different bullet weight. But PLEASE, if you are in doubt, ask us!"
- I think you were right with your initial assessment over the phone; this pistol is in need of a taller front sight. That'll go on the project list. "At this point Ben, I have a question for YOU... did you let yourself get so distracted you forgot to check the muzzle for a lube star? Did you look down the barrel buddy? What did you see?"- I absolutely got distracted............ - I did not check the muzzle of the .44, nor did I pull the base-pin and check the barrel; though the 1911 had a nice little star there at the end. "A single stage press can be adjusted so it seats and crimps in a single step. But it takes some adjusting and that means trial and error. It helps if you make up a "dummy" and keep it if you will be using more than one style of bullet. Life is not right with no RCBS single stage press about but for high volume sixgun work you might outta start up a turret press fund or even better a Dillon press fund. Yup, they cost as much as a sixgun but the savings in time is far worth it. Besides, they can sometimes be found at a bargain. I'm sure with all the eyes and ears we have on here we might be able to locate one."
- I'm always interested in a progressive press, but I am still learning how to use the single stage. I find the mistakes I make on the single stage would only magnify if made on the progressive, but it has been on my mind and is definitely a future ambition. The challenge will be finding one that will use the dies I already have. hgfjhdgjgdjgfd
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Post by bigmuddy on Jan 22, 2018 20:11:48 GMT -5
I have the 50th Flattop .44M, I was under the impression that the grip size is the same except for the location pin. By the looks you “new” pistola, you have some work to do. Good luck The 50th Anniversary has the SBH frame but dropped the Dragoon size grip frame and replaced it with the XR3 (or Red?) I do not recall which of the two smaller frames replaced the Dragoon grip for that particular model, but the smaller grip on the larger frame wasn't ideal for me, which is why I prefer the OM, with it's smaller frame to match the XR3 grip. The OM 44 magnum (FT's) "main frame" is not smaller than the Supers, New Models, etc. The 44 Mags are all on the large frame. Dan
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Post by GunHawk on Feb 2, 2018 13:18:31 GMT -5
As always I'm amazed at the wealth of information here. Brad
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Post by contender on Feb 3, 2018 10:24:30 GMT -5
A lot of good info above,, along with some fun stuff.
I can only add a little here.
I have a cheap, harbor freight,, rolling magnet pick-up tool. I'd try like the dickens to find that original screw. I'm sure the one Robb sent works,,, but judging by the serial number,,, a marked screw like that is a harder find. To me,, it'd be worth the cost of the magnet tool. I've used mine to help others find many small items. I've never had to find any of my gun parts with it,,,, yet,,,,!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Feb 3, 2018 11:04:20 GMT -5
A lot of good info above,, along with some fun stuff. I can only add a little here. I have a cheap, harbor freight,, rolling magnet pick-up tool. I'd try like the dickens to find that original screw. I'm sure the one Robb sent works,,, but judging by the serial number,,, a marked screw like that is a harder find. To me,, it'd be worth the cost of the magnet tool. I've used mine to help others find many small items. I've never had to find any of my gun parts with it,,,, yet,,,,! My advice was along those lines Tyrone. I basically told him if he had to pull up all the grass he really needed to try to find that damn screw. Funny thing, we can fix alot of stuff guys do but some stuff just can't replaced.
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Post by contender on Feb 3, 2018 22:33:14 GMT -5
I agree. I was just offering a way to try & find that dern screw. I know I hang onto all of them I can find. (Which isn't many.)
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Post by Burnston on Feb 4, 2018 19:00:10 GMT -5
A lot of good info above,, along with some fun stuff. I can only add a little here. I have a cheap, harbor freight,, rolling magnet pick-up tool. I'd try like the dickens to find that original screw. I'm sure the one Robb sent works,,, but judging by the serial number,,, a marked screw like that is a harder find. To me,, it'd be worth the cost of the magnet tool. I've used mine to help others find many small items. I've never had to find any of my gun parts with it,,,, yet,,,,! My advice was along those lines Tyrone. I basically told him if he had to pull up all the grass he really needed to try to find that damn screw. Funny thing, we can fix alot of stuff guys do but some stuff just can't replaced. I've been out on my hands and knees every day to no avail. They have a HR magnet tool on the way at Home Depot, should be in tomorrow. Hopefully success is eminent.
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Post by 2 Dogs on Feb 4, 2018 23:19:28 GMT -5
You might outta say a prayer over this little brother...
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Post by contender on Feb 5, 2018 11:33:14 GMT -5
Let us know if you get lucky & find the screw. By being on hands & knees,, you may have pushed it down into the dirt too much to be picked up by a magnet.
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Shakey
.327 Meteor
Central Arkansas
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Post by Shakey on Feb 5, 2018 15:27:41 GMT -5
You don't by any chance have a friend with a metal detector do you?
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jd
.30 Stingray
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Post by jd on Feb 5, 2018 15:56:37 GMT -5
If your Blackhawk is shooting too low (resulting in trying to raise the rear sight too far and losing the screw....) you need a SHORTER front sight, not a taller one!!!! You can shorten the front sight easily with the careful use of a good file and a little touch-up blue.
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lah
.30 Stingray
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Post by lah on Feb 5, 2018 23:11:07 GMT -5
Feel your pain.
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