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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 13, 2016 18:49:31 GMT -5
I'm anxiously awaiting my first 500 so I know the feeling. It's always a good when you open the box for the first time. I like the barrel length, it suits the larger frame well.
Was that a PC order or a regular production model? I'm not up to date with BFRs yet.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 13, 2016 18:38:02 GMT -5
I like the looks of that!
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 13, 2016 12:08:56 GMT -5
This thread piqued my curiosity about putting together my own light weight packing pistol. I took apart a few guns last night and measured the different components. The idea was to start with a 3.75" Birdshead New Vaquero, swap a reshaped aluminum grip frame, and ditch the ERH components. It went from 36.9 oz to 31.2oz and I really like how the lighter gun handles.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 12, 2016 21:35:57 GMT -5
If you buy the same frame size they are usually pretty close. I've had some drop right in and timing was good, others will need some fitting.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 12, 2016 11:02:47 GMT -5
I poked around and haven't found another source.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 11, 2016 19:48:16 GMT -5
I was thinking large framed with that comment but the mid frames are dandy in their own right. I picked up one of the ACP versions when they came out.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 11, 2016 12:38:33 GMT -5
Sent that auction to someone and it sold before they even got a chance!
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 11, 2016 12:29:00 GMT -5
Does anyone know if they plan to make these in 45 Colt?
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 11, 2016 10:31:40 GMT -5
Anyone know the seller? I see it's their first sale.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 11, 2016 10:22:51 GMT -5
I would give one of them the Bird's Head treatment as well, shaves weight and packs very comfortably. The PC allows for one piece grips if that's a consideration.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 10, 2016 20:42:40 GMT -5
I don't have any Colts in my stable and this type of project is exactly what I had in mind. Excellent work on the refinishing! I'm very interested to see the final product.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 10, 2016 20:31:42 GMT -5
I always pull my FA cylinders to use as gauges. I've never found a Ruger or S&W with tighter chambers than FA.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 10, 2016 19:13:41 GMT -5
Congratulations! Nicely done.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 10, 2016 8:03:19 GMT -5
I picked up one of those Talo guns with the intent of converting it to a 5 shot and shedding some weight as well. Would make an excellent platform to try a short cylinder ACP with a Croft inspired design.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Apr 10, 2016 7:58:01 GMT -5
The newer HKs are really nice, I got a chance to shoot my brother's HK45 and it fit like a glove. Nice triggers too, hope you enjoy yours!
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