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Post by dhd on Sept 29, 2016 18:22:34 GMT -5
Having only seen the custom big cylinder single actions in photos, how do the gunsmith's fit the ratchet? Is is just milled down so it is not as "tall" or is it recessed? I've noticed that there is not much room fore and aft of the window when one of those beer cans is fitted.
Silly question, I know, but I'm curious.
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Post by dhd on Sept 22, 2016 0:18:32 GMT -5
I did look at the XS dovetail front sight, but ordered (and received already) a Freedom Arms dovetail. Off to JRH the Vaquero goes late this week. I'll have the grip reduction/modification and a set of walnut grips fitted. The revolver doesn't need anything else really, but may have them recrown and recut the forcing cone. The revolver doesnt have many rounds through it, but the forcing cone (looked at with a Hawkeye) isn't perfect. Not an expensive thing to have done and it will be there anyway.
A not really off topic subject, but it isn't cheap to ship a handgun for work! I have a good friend that is my FFL that could ship it, but don't like asking for favors.
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Post by dhd on Sept 12, 2016 20:37:10 GMT -5
What are you doing about sights? JRH is going to install a dovetail front. I am going to print out the photo of your dovetail sight and probably the dovetail sight referenced above (Dustin Linebaugh) and let them decide. As long as the blade shape is similar to the photos, I will be happy. They may need to widen the rear, but I don't want a set of sights that are thick as a Glock's. I can't see irons quite as well as I could, but I can still see quite well. I don't want or need a chunk fitted between a ravine...
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Post by dhd on Sept 12, 2016 15:55:18 GMT -5
You can do a dovetail on the Vaquero: But I wish I hadn't bothered because I couldn't get along with it. It went right back for a S&W style rear sight and custom front. I agree that done right, it's a great conversion with an elegant result. Today, I would heartily recommend Jack Huntington for this work. His prices are reasonable and you'll get it back a lot quicker than anyone else. He did one for me from a drawing so I'm sure he would probably replicate Stroh's front sight. Good advice there. Just got off the phone to JRH and off the Vaquero is to Sparks NV. Gonna have them do their grip frame mod and fit a set of grips while it's there (turn around should be quick they said). Any other JRH only upgrades that I just gotta have done while it's there? The Vaquero already has the cylinder throats opened up, action job, and free spin pawl installed. Anything else you all would do?
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Post by dhd on Sept 12, 2016 12:38:04 GMT -5
Craig, that is the look and result I am looking for. Maybe/maybe not the S&W rear, but definitely the front! I had to look twice to be sure it was dovetailed. Huntington is one I haven't emailed.
I have to send both grip frames off as soon as I pick up the Blackhawk for the grips. I already ordered 2 Barranti holsters and have 2 more custom molds on their way, so I have some waiting in my future. I just had some neck surgery so having the guns out for work would be perfect right now.
I've read some of the horror stories about wait times on here and have waited for certain rifles for longer than I should have. That said, when you have it in hand the wait no longer matters, much. I know you can't see, but both fingers were crossed......
That might be the problem with the Internet, you can see it, you want to buy it.
I'll email Huntington and see what he has to say.
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Post by dhd on Sept 12, 2016 11:55:52 GMT -5
Clements can't even talk about it until 2017. Got a few other emails floating around and we'll get it done.
I already grooved the Vaquero front sight but still it isn't clear to my eyes. I'll touch it up with some black and see what I can see.
I've gotten used to the wait building rifles, but this single action gig takes the cake. I'll spend money in a heartbeat but what good is spending money when no one will take it? I'll at least get a couple sets of grips fitted on a quick turn around. Bowen is out of stock on their rear sights but I'm on the waiting list their for the Blackhawk.
Luckily, my rifle builder is more of a handgun guy and owns at least half a dozen Freedom Arms (I didn't even feel like counting the Ruger's), so as far as any action work is concerned, I'm well covered there. Maybe he'll feel like tackling the front sights.
Etc, etc, etc. Beautiful guns though. Got to start somewhere.
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Post by dhd on Sept 12, 2016 8:51:20 GMT -5
I knew he was retired but thought he still made his front sight for sale.
I have looked at what adding a S&W rear sight to a Vaquero and it probably isn't worth the cost. I'll probably get a front sight added and call that a day.
I'll send out a few emails today for cost and timeline. There are always a few other things wanted and while the guns are in someone's elses hands anyway, might as well get them done then.
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Post by dhd on Sept 12, 2016 8:23:49 GMT -5
Need to change out sights on 2 Ruger's.
#1 is an OM Vaquero 5.5" 45 Colt in SS. I would like to change to a Stroh, Harton, Clements style front and have a S&W rear added to the topstrap. I really don't care for the plain blade looks on these revolvers and can't see the front blade as well as I could.
#2 is a new Blackhawk 4.62" in 357 Magnum in SS and would like to have a new blade or new complete front sight. I really like the look of the Stroh but I believe Harton and Clements sights look very similar. This one may not be necessary as I can just get the blade added, but do like the way the whole new sight (base and blade) looks.
Does anyone know how long something like this takes?
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