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Post by savit260 on Nov 16, 2019 10:38:55 GMT -5
Been giving some serious thought to picking up a 454 Alaskan Snubbie. Thinking it might be a fun double action that could share ammo with my 45 Colt single actions, and also load up some mid-range(Ruger only type) 454 Casull rounds without having to worry about the hot stuff finding its way into the 45 Colt single actions.
If anybody is willing to share their thoughts and experiences what's the Alaskan I'd love to hear it.
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Post by savit260 on Nov 13, 2019 9:15:22 GMT -5
Is there some reason you can't roll crimp 45 ACP brass with a 45 AR crimp die when used with moon clips in a revolver like a 625 or 1917?
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Post by savit260 on Oct 29, 2019 12:10:20 GMT -5
I have never seen a stock FA with grip panels like that. Iād suspect that they are aftermarket. Did I miss something? The box and label doesn't specify special grips(special grips box is unchecked) so this one would have likely come with standard laminated grips. I've never seen a factory freedom arms with fancy Walnut grips like that.
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Post by savit260 on Oct 10, 2019 17:38:58 GMT -5
That's a great-looking front sight!
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Post by savit260 on Sept 28, 2019 8:11:13 GMT -5
After reading Mr. Bradshaw's writings on deep seating, I just load to "Special" OAL in Magnum brass and never worry about the crud ring.
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Post by savit260 on Sept 27, 2019 17:27:36 GMT -5
Simply rugged sourdough pancake with the addition of the inside out straps makes a big single action disappear under a t-shirt. I tried a bunch of different holsters over the years and nothing works better for me at concealing a large gun. Most iwb holsters I've encountered seem to favor positioning the belt attachment right over the cylinder which is the fattest part of the gun, causing printing issues. The simply rugged positions the attachment straps fore-and-aft of the gun for a slimmer profile and far less prone to printing. A nice side effect of this arrangement is that it pulls the butt of the gun nice and tight to your body also reducing printing.
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Post by savit260 on Sept 26, 2019 14:17:39 GMT -5
Personally, I still love the 357 Magnum and always have, but then again I'm kind of a simpleton š I enjoy reading about and occasionally shooting some of the more exotic calibers although in my own stable there's nothing more exotic than 41 magnum or 45 Colt. I often ponder the thought of 480 Ruger, 500 jrh, 10 mm Magnum, 327 mag etc, and come back around asking myself what will these do that my 357, 41, 44,45's don't do?? As someone who shoots primarily paper for entertainment, the more basic calibers suit me just fine I guess. Every now and then I go back and read Skeeter's ode to the 357, smile to myself and know that I'm in good company š
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Post by savit260 on Sept 25, 2019 19:41:40 GMT -5
Just seeing this now. Someone got an excellent deal on that one!
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Post by savit260 on Aug 10, 2019 14:30:47 GMT -5
I won't touch "Best" but I will say that I've been extremely pleased with mine. It will routinely put multiple shots through a ragged hole, double action, off hand/unsupported, at 25'. I'll go so far as to say it's my "Best" L frame ! (ok, so it's my ONLY L frame.... take that for what it's worth)
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Post by savit260 on Jul 31, 2019 16:36:39 GMT -5
Also add into the mix that all Bisley models have steel grip frames regardless of frame size, blue or stainless. There are no aluminum grip framed Bisley's.
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Post by savit260 on Jul 17, 2019 15:33:41 GMT -5
These two get the nod from me. A Tyler New Vaquero in .357/9mm convertible or a Harton 44 Mag if more horsepower is desired. Both ride in Simply Rugged's carried IWB. Nothing conceals a revolver better for me. For a lever action , a 357 Marlin with Ranger Point Precision peep sight
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Post by savit260 on Apr 18, 2019 20:15:12 GMT -5
Seems to me to be a good entry level single action. With a low street price it's the perfect opportunity for someone to get their feet wet with a single action revolver that might otherwise be looking at a Heritage or some other budget single action. The newcomer that starts with an entry level Ruger will likely stay with the brand and buy upscale Rugers down the road. Sounds like smart marketing, and a way to build brand loyalty to me.
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Post by savit260 on Apr 3, 2019 19:24:58 GMT -5
My 1894c has a RPP receiver mount aperture sight on it. Great product and good company to deal with. I originally had a cloverleaf style aperture and it just didn't work with my nearsighted eyes and glasses. They generously swapped out the cloverleaf for a standard aperture sight at no charge. Easy to adjust and did not need to change the factory front sight. Very pleased with the product.
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Post by savit260 on Mar 22, 2019 19:21:57 GMT -5
I've not found anything yet that can conceal a large revolver better than the Simply Rugged Sourdough with the "inside out straps" My 5 1/2" Redhawk and 5" 627 V-Comp the disappear under a t-shirt when carried iwb, and I'm just an average sized guy. They are all day comfortable.
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Post by savit260 on Mar 4, 2019 14:04:36 GMT -5
Thanks! I did a little bit of research before I got this one in found that they did a small run of high polish RedHawks in the mid-90s. This one came with the original shipping carton with the G prefix in the model number that indicates it's a factory finish. When I first saw it in the used case at the LGS, I figured someone had just gone nuts with a tube of Flitz on it. My 5 1/2 inch Redhawk ia blue, with fake ivory grips. I think I like yours even better. That sure is pretty too!
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