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Post by bobwright on Aug 31, 2023 20:10:54 GMT -5
I want my revolvers pointed nowhere but down range or at the threat when I cock them. Straight up is not safe ,if your finger slips you shoot the roof or the gun goes off at eye level possible blinding you or sending the bullet over the berm and out of the range. If the back of the cases are catching on the recoil shield or loading gate when you cock it, then its time for a gunsmith visit. If there is a threat present, the Single Action is cocked more or less when the muzzle is down somewhere along the arc from holster to gut level. And in a rapid fire follow up situation, the gun is nowhere near vertical, though it is well above the line of sight momentarily. No one seriously considers ammunition that will raise a Single Action to vertical in recoil. It is foolish to carry a full power Magnum cartridge for personal defense. No one with any sense, that is. Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Aug 31, 2023 20:00:47 GMT -5
The whole concept of singleaction firing is that the gun is cocked as the gun is coming DOWN ou of recoil. This adds the gun's weight to add momentum in cocking the hammer. In rapid firing, the gun recoils upward while the thumb catches the hammer spur, then is swing back down cocking the hammer as the gun comes down. When back to level, press the trigger again. Repeat as necessary.
Old cap-and-ball practice was to cock the gun with muzzle near vertical. This to let any fragments of the exploded cap to fall clear, rather than falling down into the action should the gun be cocked with muzzle near horizontal.
Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Aug 11, 2023 8:47:06 GMT -5
In Massachusetts there are two lists any handgun has to be on to be sold. So I can buy any pre 1994 handgun, but "modern" guns have to be on a tested and approved list from the state police which requires mfg submit three samples and pay for destructive drop testing etc. That doesn't guarantee the AG will add it to her list, which is entirely at her whim. Gen 4 glocks were briefly on sale here then she decided she didn't like them. So I can own the S&W performance center Schofield they briefly made, which is what I'm looking for. I can't order any BFR or magnum research guns. And now that S&W pissed them off no new S&W are getting approved, which really chafes my chaps. None of the Ruger distributor specials get approved either. I used to have access to one of the paths for off list guns. There are always ways, but they get expensive. Now I just try to buy standard Rugers and build my own specials. Sheesh. Are you sayin' the photo is an Omnipotent? As I recall the Omnipotent was made to resemble an 1878 DA Colt? But was single action to comply with SASS rules? Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Aug 11, 2023 8:43:01 GMT -5
While I think the Schofield model was the best of the No.3 Smith & Wessons and should have been incorporated into all large frame top breaks, I believe the "Perfected" models to be superior with their side mounted thumb release. I sort of got soured on top break revolvers as a youngster. I saw many of that type that would unlatch under recoil due to worn frame lugs that the latch engaged.
Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Jul 31, 2023 10:07:29 GMT -5
Thanks! Can someone point me to a resource on how to remove and then re-install 1-piece grips? AW, Man! I knew the answer and Craig beat me to it! Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Jul 31, 2023 10:06:38 GMT -5
Thanks! Can someone point me to a resource on how to remove and then re-install 1-piece grips? AW, Man! I knew the answer and Craig beat me to it! Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Jun 29, 2023 17:50:39 GMT -5
For me, its your gun, do what you want to with it. If you want to D&T it go ahead. You might even want to think about mounting a scope on it after doing that. Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Jun 6, 2023 11:18:37 GMT -5
In my opinion, the New Frontier was the ultimate Colt Single Action Army. Ir I may, my .45: Bob Wright I agree, except that a 5.5" 44 Special being peak, because the sights are far enough apart for distance, and the throats from the factory are less of a hinderance than they are on the 45s As for personal everyday carry, I have come to prefer the 4 3/4"~4 5/8" barrel length, so I've never found any real advantage to a 5 1/2" barrel. And when I want extended sight radius, I'll go with the 7 1/2" barrel. I've spent a whole day tromping over cow pastures carrying a 7 1/2" Super Blackhawk in a modified Keith #120 holster on a 3" gun belt with no undue fatigue. (Certainly won't be the case now!) So I've always preferred either 4 3/4" or 7 1/2". But if the 5 1/2" fits your holster, by all means go with it! Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Jun 3, 2023 11:24:19 GMT -5
As for front sights, I've neverr seen the need to replace the factory front sight on the New Frontier, but for a custom SAA I chose the Ruger Blackhawk front sight: Just my druthers....... Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Jun 2, 2023 19:59:35 GMT -5
In my opinion, the New Frontier was the ultimate Colt Single Action Army. Ir I may, my .45: Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on May 31, 2023 8:08:06 GMT -5
Mr. Wright, I am intrigued by your holster. I love the AW Brill design but I must admit the cant is more than I prefer. The first time I put on one of my Barranti Rangers, I thought it was near unusable! This is 100% not the fault of the maker or the designer - just personal preference. That said, the holster has really grown on me as I get used to it. Still I would be interested to try a neutral or more neutral cant Brill holster. Also, your cuffed No. 1 looks great! That cuffed No. 1 was made for a 2 1/2" wide gun belt. I liked it so much that I added a thick strip of thick to the skirt amd made it fit my pants belt, 1 1/2" wide. At left is the No.1 Shuck, next to it is the No.1 Shuck Banded and plain with no stamping: Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on May 31, 2023 7:59:57 GMT -5
A little sad to say, but I don't get ot into the wood, swamps and mountains any more. But when hunting I carried a Super Single Six in small game season, and a Super Blackhawk in deer season.
Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on May 29, 2023 11:31:53 GMT -5
BOB: WELL THOUGHT OUT. MY SHOULDERS ARE SHOT AND SOME CANT MAKES IT EASIER FOR ME TO DRAW. IF I DID USE YOUR DRAW AND COCK METHOD I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CANT I WOULD PREFER. Well, if you can't, cant. Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on May 29, 2023 8:57:50 GMT -5
Neat, but not sure about the rear sight. Bet Fermin could do something about it. May I ask what is wrong with that rear sight? I have a 4 3/4" barreled .45 and have found nothing wrong with it. Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on May 28, 2023 16:41:35 GMT -5
I want to emphasize the holsters shown aare for everyday, self defense carry. For more vigorous use afield, I do have this: Bob Wright
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