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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 20, 2009 20:27:18 GMT -5
I prefer screwing my sights into the barrel. Not only does it eliminate messy soldering, but also permits alternate sights to be used: -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 20, 2009 20:27:49 GMT -5
And here’s the gun in final form: I’ll take better photos of it at the range this weekend. Unfortunately, these pictures don’t do Cary Chapman’s grips justice. Range report to follow…. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by maxcactus on Oct 20, 2009 20:37:16 GMT -5
Just flipping outstanding, Lee!! Extremely interesting and valuable thread. I think we all learned a lot and have a much greater appreciation for our already cherished pistol/revolversmiths. It's not many men who can say they built their own gun, let alone a premium specimen like that.
I'm sure it was a tremendous amount of work to photograph and document it all. Again, immense thanks from all of us for sharing your custom revolver project with us!!
Max.
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Post by rigby on Oct 20, 2009 20:48:20 GMT -5
Incredible Lee, came out great. Thanks again for taking the time and showing us this truly amazing process.
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Post by Charger Fan on Oct 21, 2009 12:47:47 GMT -5
FANTASTIC!! That turned out excellent Lee, thanks for documenting this build for us. I know I've got a much better appreciation today, for all the intricate details involved in manufacturing those pieces. That one's a real beauty & definitely something to be proud of. Now you've got me wondering about how many race car parts you've made in that shop...hmm? ;D
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 21, 2009 15:17:32 GMT -5
Now you've got me wondering about how many race car parts you've made in that shop...hmm? ;D Funny you should mention that.....I've got a little motor project going right now. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2009 10:18:17 GMT -5
PERFECT! Exactly how I would want a Old Model 44 spl to look. Want to sell it? Seriously I have always wanted a project gun that well documented.
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Post by avidreader on Oct 22, 2009 10:27:01 GMT -5
I want to be among the group to let you know how much we appreciate the effort and work that went into this documentation and how much I personally have learned about the intricate details of machinists work and knowledge it takes to pull something like this off.
Thanks Lee
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Post by Lee Martin on Oct 22, 2009 14:38:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the offer, but this ones a keeper (at least I hope it is....haven't shot it yet). -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by bloodhound on Oct 22, 2009 15:00:01 GMT -5
I'M SURE YOU AND YOUR DAD ARE OLD HANDS AT THIS....YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY.....THOUGH I KNOW IT'S NOT.....GREAT JOB LEE....TURNED OUT GREAT......
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Post by jonilynn on Oct 22, 2009 15:18:56 GMT -5
That's a fabulous looking revolver. Great work, congrats.
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Post by wickerbill on Oct 22, 2009 16:12:49 GMT -5
With the pictures of all the equipment Lee and his father have and documentation of what it takes to do a custom gum. It's a wonder these smiths do out project gun a cheep as they do. This is a lot of work guy. Thanks Lee for the treat. It was very informative. Bill
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Post by papa on Oct 22, 2009 16:26:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the Journey Lee, that was better than the History channel and the Discovery channel combined!!
I said it before, your living our dream dude, thanks again!! ;D
Papa
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 2, 2009 9:41:30 GMT -5
Finally got the 44 Special to the range. Here's a better photo of the gun: Initial loads were 7.0 of Green Dot and 14.5 of 2400 (both under a 250 grain Keith): I sight all of my revolvers at 50 yards. Here's the best group I got at that range off the bench: Just under 2". -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 2, 2009 10:05:55 GMT -5
Nice gun Lee! Good shooting too! Is it the picture or do I see evidence of a little yaw in the bullet?
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