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Post by mlazarus5388 on Jul 27, 2019 18:20:17 GMT -5
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Post by wheelguns on Jul 27, 2019 18:33:11 GMT -5
Nice gun and great video!
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eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
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Post by eskimo36 on Jul 27, 2019 19:24:52 GMT -5
Very nice gun. It looks like it’s a real shooter. I have a blue #5 500 Linebaugh from Reeder.
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Post by foxtrapper on Jul 28, 2019 6:08:38 GMT -5
Well done!
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Post by Rimfire69 on Jul 28, 2019 7:05:24 GMT -5
Nice report, great shooting.
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Ramar
.30 Stingray
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Post by Ramar on Jul 28, 2019 7:42:23 GMT -5
Nice review, enjoyed it! Just curious, does Gary modify Ruger's Bisley grip frame to make the No. 5 shape? Nice gun, sights, grips. Thanks for posting!
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jimt
.240 Incinerator
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Post by jimt on Jul 28, 2019 7:52:41 GMT -5
This is from garyreederdoeselmerkeith.blogspot.com/:Reeder’s No. 5 is no reworked Colt or Ruger, it’s a total custom gun from the ground up, including the frame, the barrel, the internal parts, even the hammer and trigger. Reeder says, “We have the flat-top frame cast for us down in Houston, it’s much smaller than current Rugers. The dimensions of the gun are the same as the first generation Colt. We ran the old Keith No. 5 grip frame through a computer, and had ours made to its specifications with one exception. Keith had real small hands, so we added 3/8-inch to the bottom of the grip for length so you can get your whole hand around it. We use the same type lockwork as the Ruger three-screw but we make all the parts ourselves. We make the hammer –- wire-cut out of solid steel, same with triggers. We use a Keith-style base pin to preclude any excess play in the cylinder and make sure the base pin stays in place under heavy recoil. Options are full engraving in the style of the Keith guns, round or octagonal barrels, real elephant ivory grips, or Mongolian stag grips -– we’re importing Mongolian stag into the States now. You can have the serial number of your choice and, besides .44 Special, we’ll make the gun in .45 Long Colt and 38-40 as well.” |
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Post by 45dragoon on Jul 28, 2019 8:36:50 GMT -5
Hmmm. . . don't see how "3 screw" type parts fit in a "2 pin" frame! Must be a description of an older #5 mod.
Mike
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 28, 2019 9:56:56 GMT -5
I believe there have been various series of Reeder #5s.
Hope you enjoy your new gun...
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Post by mlazarus5388 on Jul 28, 2019 14:24:17 GMT -5
I think they exhausted the original supply of #5 improved fairly quickly. Now, if memory serves, they modified a Ruger frame for this model. I'll try to shoot it to fatigue using standard 44 magnum loads. I'll report back but it might take a bit, given the quality of these frames...
Thanks for the feedback. This forum is the best resource for information about single action revolvers on the web.
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Ramar
.30 Stingray
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Post by Ramar on Jul 28, 2019 17:43:15 GMT -5
Thanks for your response on the grip frame question, mlazarus5388. Do I understand you're going to try to wear that gun (or yourself) out? Well, you're young. Happy shooting!
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jul 28, 2019 18:20:07 GMT -5
First REEDER gun I've ever liked the looks of, and it shoots good.
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Post by mlazarus5388 on Jul 29, 2019 12:47:53 GMT -5
Thanks for your response on the grip frame question, mlazarus5388. Do I understand you're going to try to wear that gun (or yourself) out? Well, you're young. Happy shooting! I will make every attempt to wear out this revolver. Along with my Dillon press. I suspect my heirs will have to pick up the mantle to finish the job. |
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Ramar
.30 Stingray
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Post by Ramar on Jul 29, 2019 14:00:32 GMT -5
 I like your attitude, mlazarus5388!
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Post by jfs on Jul 29, 2019 14:11:07 GMT -5
Nice gun and great video! |
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I like your attitude, mlazarus5388!