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Post by kevshell on Oct 11, 2022 16:59:42 GMT -5
A long awaited day has arrived. John sent my 500 Vaquero which will be my primary western carry revolver. I've taken quite a few ideas from others' revolvers here and and asked John to make one for me. I'm definitely happy with this one. The trigger is great. The balance and pointablity is equally good. The order was for: 500 Linebaugh 4 3/4" Octagon Barrel Driftable front sight White embedded in the blade (silver) Rear sight blade Case colored hammer Walnut stocks Fortunately Doc Barranti is sending my crossdraw holster and cartridge slide as well. Stay tuned for a few range pictures later this week.       |
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 11, 2022 17:08:05 GMT -5
Oh my, that's a beautiful gun...
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Post by iwsbull on Oct 11, 2022 17:51:38 GMT -5
Wow that is sweet.
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Post by sixguntech on Oct 11, 2022 18:15:46 GMT -5
Absolutely beautiful revolver! I prefer adjustable sighted guns, for accuracy, but there is nothing prettier, to my eye, than the custom fixed sighted single actions! John and Dustin’s fixed sighted big bores stand alone in graceful lines!
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Post by bigbrowndog on Oct 11, 2022 18:17:17 GMT -5
My avatar 500L is one of my favorite carry guns, and probably my most carried. You’ll enjoy having a gun that can do it all and never be undergunned, enjoy!!!
Trapr
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Post by bushog on Oct 11, 2022 18:26:11 GMT -5
Beautiful revolver! I sure would like to see a few more photos of that rear sight?
How long was the wait?
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Post by leftysixgun on Oct 11, 2022 18:26:59 GMT -5
Very well done!
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Post by lar4570 on Oct 11, 2022 18:53:50 GMT -5
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Post by tdbarton on Oct 11, 2022 19:27:16 GMT -5
I really like that rear sight treatment
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Post by Snyd on Oct 11, 2022 19:35:22 GMT -5
A fabulous Dream Gun for sure!! Congrats!
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Post by steve on Oct 11, 2022 19:35:56 GMT -5
Outstanding!!
Love it!!
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Post by magnum314 on Oct 11, 2022 20:07:12 GMT -5
Whoa! That there is a real head turner! Geesh! You guys kill me on here! I try to keep up with BH's and BFR's...but these customs are just breathtaking! (I have a confession. I am a sinner, for I am currently coveting my neighbor!)
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Post by drycreek on Oct 11, 2022 20:25:17 GMT -5
That’s a great looking rig ! I’m not normally a big fan of fixed sights either but that one will do.
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Post by kevshell on Oct 11, 2022 20:27:41 GMT -5
My avatar 500L is one of my favorite carry guns, and probably my most carried. You’ll enjoy having a gun that can do it all and never be undergunned, enjoy!!! Trapr I'm not going to lie. Your revolver is a lot of what I patterned mine off of. |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Oct 11, 2022 20:56:37 GMT -5
4227, is my go to powder for full power loads, and HS6 for less power. Although the HS6 loads could probably do everything asked of the gun. There isnt much 450-465’s at 1000fps won’t handle, at 50 yards and in. Shooting 400’s at 1180-1200fps, allow taking everything out to 85yds, with a good trajectory. You should be able to better my velocities a bit as mine is a 4”. The accuracy provided by the gun and the power of the big bullet are impressive.
Trapr
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