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Post by bradshaw on Dec 29, 2023 7:25:49 GMT -5
Bagby.... next question: is your front sight insert
* solid steel from Ruger?
* solid plastic from Ruger?
* if not from Ruger, from whom?
David Bradshaw
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Bagby
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Post by Bagby on Dec 29, 2023 12:54:14 GMT -5
Bagby.... next question: is your front sight insert * solid steel from Ruger? * solid plastic from Ruger? * if not from Ruger, from whom? David Bradshaw Mr. Bradshaw, that front sight is a Bowen piece. My eyes like it better than the red ramp. |
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shorty500
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Post by shorty500 on Dec 29, 2023 13:26:32 GMT -5
Looks great to me! I always found the redhawk/super redhawk hammer to be very functional but not necessarily attractive in profile
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Post by northerngos on Dec 29, 2023 22:02:55 GMT -5
Man I’d even look at buying another RedHawk if- 1. It had a bisley hammer like that mock up and 2. It had a set of Rob Rowan modified grips like on Greg’s RedHawk . Agreed the hammer looks great! And I hope within the year my number will be up with Rob and I can get the same grips. I have been watching for a set from herretts that I could modify similarly in the meantime. Sounds like that blackstrap makes a big difference in heavy recoiling cartridges in the redhawk! |
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Post by RoninPA on Dec 30, 2023 10:51:41 GMT -5
That hammer does give the Redhawk a distinctive look, I like it.
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Post by bigbore5 on Dec 30, 2023 11:58:42 GMT -5
Okay. Blued 357 Redhawk. CCH frame, Bisley hammer,wide trigger High polish charcoal blue cylinder, 5" ovate barrel A set of the "Bisley" style grips (as shown in another thread) of Koa wood Rechamber to 360DW. Done You forgot the $6K....at least.... Not if I do the work. Talk Ronnie into making the hammers. Tyler for the cch on a prepped frame. Used Redhawk. Barrel blank from Douglas. Less than $2000. |
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Post by rangersedge on Dec 30, 2023 12:55:38 GMT -5
Looks much better! They need c those for Redhawk and BFR.
Does the different shape / weight have any appreciable effect on lock time, ignition, etc.?
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Post by bushog on Dec 30, 2023 14:01:31 GMT -5
You forgot the $6K....at least.... Not if I do the work. Talk Ronnie into making the hammers. Tyler for the cch on a prepped frame. Used Redhawk. Barrel blank from Douglas. Less than $2000. Can’t wait to see it! |
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gregs
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Post by gregs on Dec 30, 2023 17:56:43 GMT -5
That's a better option than I had in mind. I had put parts together for a Redhawk build that was headed to JRH last month and picked up what I thought was a Stainless Steel S&W N Frame Target Hammer to tig to the Redhawk hammer spur.
Turns out in speaking with Jack that the Smith SS hammers are carbon steel and chrome plated. 😔 Jack was talking about tigging buildup and shaping it instead. I do have a spare bisley hammer laying around. This might be a possibility if there isn't too much porosity. It can turn into a gopher mega den once you start up.
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jb500
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Post by jb500 on Jan 2, 2024 17:23:18 GMT -5
Does Douglas still make good barrels? I heard they did through the early 1980's in the rifle world, but heard they went downhill after that. Can anyone elaborate on this if they have adequate knowledge of it? I am not trying to disrespect the author of this thread who acquired an ovate barrel blank through Douglas, as I also like the looks of an ovate barrel. Is Douglas the only one making such barrel blanks? And what is their current reputation? Thanks all.
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 2, 2024 18:16:21 GMT -5
I use Douglas blanks for my guns. They are excellent, but I haven't seen an ovate one offered.
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jban
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Post by jban on Jan 6, 2024 18:56:45 GMT -5
That looks good. About all I can say for the hammers on Ruger double actions is "They're functional". They always looked to me, like someone just cut them out of a piece of steel, with a side grinder. I like my GP's, but I have to overlook the hammer.
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gnappi
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Post by gnappi on Jan 10, 2024 9:10:26 GMT -5
That looks good. About all I can say for the hammers on Ruger double actions is "They're functional". They always looked to me, like someone just cut them out of a piece of steel, with a side grinder. I like my GP's, but I have to overlook the hammer. Agreed, I don't think much if any thought goes into them. My SRH hammer is so rough around the edges if I ever used it much with my thumb my fingerprint would be gone :-) I rarely if ever use a DA revolver single action and then only to get by a high primer, rim issue or other some such so I'm always torn whether or not to bob the hammers on them all. |
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gregs
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Post by gregs on Jan 10, 2024 11:12:01 GMT -5
My 100 hammer was so sharp I ended up putting a 45°bevel on the sides and rear edge for that reason.
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Post by squawberryman on Jan 15, 2024 19:46:45 GMT -5
What's a 100?
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