raven5
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Post by raven5 on Mar 26, 2011 9:59:54 GMT -5
Been looking into the specs of FA guns as of late. Noticed a few things like they once used (or still do on some models??) Millett sights. I didn't know that. I've heard of the removable/replaceable forcing cone but that's it. No pics or details. So what else is there to know? When did they go to the model 83 designation for all the calibers? Was that around 1997? You guys that own a few dozen of these things   got some info or pics to share? Ax?? Saving my lunch money and maybe I'll own one someday. |
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 11:02:43 GMT -5
Never saw Millett but the sights on the Silhouette FAs have changed throught the years. You'll see Bomar, ISGW, and something else on the current versions. There are other changes. The two grip frames I sent to Scott Kolar had significantly different hammer spring attachments. The forcing cone thing is detectable from the outside by a hole in the frame on the right side just under the barrel.. Pictures? You think I have pictures?  Where is Ken O'Neill? ;D |
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Post by bigbores on Mar 26, 2011 11:43:17 GMT -5
I have some with screw-in firing pins other without, and Ive seen some with what looks like a pinned barrel, and I a friend has one of first which came with a buffed mirror like finish.
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raven5
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Post by raven5 on Mar 26, 2011 12:22:40 GMT -5
Come on Ax. I know you have a published photo book at Barnes & Noble or something....
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 12:44:47 GMT -5
Okay... Somewhat dated but....  |
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greygt
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Post by greygt on Mar 26, 2011 13:40:56 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 13:58:55 GMT -5
Yup! Just like FA makes them!  You wouldn't be trying to bait me into posting pics with the Scott Kolar burl mesquite and Reeder corian grips would you? |
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raven5
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Post by raven5 on Mar 26, 2011 14:30:35 GMT -5
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Post by cottonstalk on Mar 26, 2011 15:24:18 GMT -5
That's one impressive collection.Do you have a favorite of the bunch or is it tit for tat?
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 16:54:44 GMT -5
We call it a "set" Better question might be which one did I shoot last. That would be the 9 inch 357 that isn't in the family photo... |
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 16:58:57 GMT -5
Scott Kolar fixed the rubber gripped family members.   |
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 17:00:47 GMT -5
Gary Reeder fixed the rubber gripped 9 inch 357 that didn't make the family photo..  |
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 17:02:38 GMT -5
The 10 inch 44 that didn't make the family photo didn't need grip help since it is a Premier Grade FA.  |
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dmize
.401 Bobcat
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Post by dmize on Mar 26, 2011 17:36:14 GMT -5
GOOD GOD Axe.......................
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 26, 2011 18:34:56 GMT -5
So is anybody thinking that Axe must be a fool for a FA? I'd have to reply that is a fact!  |
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got some info or pics to share? Ax??
Where is Ken O'Neill? ;D
