Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 19, 2018 16:11:33 GMT -5
Zane is a grip guru. His work is outstanding. I am looking forward to seeing these installed. I really like the color.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 15, 2018 9:51:09 GMT -5
T.M.I.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 14, 2018 16:50:53 GMT -5
I am really happy now with my stock Lipsey's Special 45 Convertible Flat Top. Now that I have my Bowen rear sight, green fiber front sight, SBH hammer, Wilson 19# spring set, Merino Rams Horn grips from Zane at LSCG and Belt Mountain Keith style base pin.
Ruger does make a nice stock single action 45.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 8, 2018 8:43:28 GMT -5
I wonder, on average, how many times each day someone mentions Elmer's name? Just musings from an old "curmudgeon" over a third cup of coffee, killing a minute between feeding stock and starting paperwork.
Hope you all have a successful, safe and blessed day.
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Post by Steve on Mar 7, 2018 8:25:05 GMT -5
Workin on my 3rd cup, and they are big cups. Heading out to feed the stock on a chilly morning here. 38 right now. My brain is running slow this morning, TC pictures?
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Post by Steve on Mar 6, 2018 12:27:31 GMT -5
Yep, Ruger could easily do better. The factory laminated grips have potential but the fit is awful. I need to find a decent set of grips for my Flattop 44... I had the same need for my Flattop 45 convertible. I solved my problem with a gorgeous set of Merino Ram's horn grips from Zane at LSCG. Even the Ultra Ivory Eagle grips that it came with were a terrible fit. Not Eagle grips fault, just the factory grip frames are not consistent.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 5, 2018 9:29:52 GMT -5
In keeping with the spirit of high jacking the "Hi Jack Thread"
Ever get to wondering where some of the old sayings, like "wrench a shoulder" come from. I learned one this past weekend. The saying "light a shuck out of here" comes from the old practice of lighting an old corn cob to see your way in the dark. Many people called a empty corn cob a "corn shuck". Hence the term, "light a shuck to get out of here" shortened to "light a shuck outa here".
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 4, 2018 16:02:14 GMT -5
Had an Elmer Keith success story early this morning. For the past two weeks I have been stalking a very smart and wary raccoon. He has been declaring war on my tile roof lookin for a place to burrow in for a safe dry den. Every time I hear him and get out to settle this he beats feet up an old oak at the edge of the pasture. This morning I was up long before sun up enjoying my coffee and listening to an old Louis L’Amour Sackett novel. Just as it was coming on daylight my nemesis poked his head out and climbed out to sit in the crook of that giant old oak. I had just enough light to light up the green fiber front sight of my 45 Colt Flat-top. I settled the argument with a 285 grain Keith shaped chunk of lead. I paced the distance from my coffee cup to the tree at 52 paces and the shot caught him just under the snout, out the back of his head and on into the old oak. I am pretty sure the old oak will be okay. He was no trophy as he maybe weighed in at 10 pounds and it is no 600 yard Elmer Keith shot, but it was sure a smile worthy moment. Have a great Sunday afternoon and thanks for letting me share my fun.
Steve.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 2, 2018 7:40:53 GMT -5
Thanks to all, I ordered a SHH hammer and a Wilson Combat spring kit from Larry at Midway and it should be here later today. I am going to install them, but I am really liking the profile of the Bisley hammer. So way to go guys, you have successfully pushed me into spending again for a Bisley hammer set up. As usual though, if you have a single action question, this is the place to quench your thirst for knowledge. Thank you.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 2, 2018 7:37:10 GMT -5
Adding a bisley hammer is well worth the time to preform the surgery. May I ask, what front sight blade is that?
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 1, 2018 9:37:12 GMT -5
I knew a young Irish lassie once named patience. Her name was, she was not.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 1, 2018 9:34:21 GMT -5
M R Purdy
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Post by Steve on Mar 1, 2018 9:18:43 GMT -5
Is there any difference between the Super Blackhawk and the Super Blackhawk Hunter hammers. Midway has the SBH Hunter in stock at a reasonable price. And as long as I am replacing parts I am looking at the Wilson Combat Spring kit. 19# hammer and 30 oz. trigger springs?
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 1, 2018 8:35:03 GMT -5
I am almost completely pleased with my new 45 Colt. It is a Lipsey's 45 Colt / 45 ACP 4 5/8's stainless steel mid size flat top. I replaced the rear sight with a Bowen back country shallow V and the front sight blade with a Hi-Viz green fiber. I had Zane at LSCG make a set of gorgeous ram's horn grips that are slimmed to feel like gunfighter style grips. I have a load worked out for a 285 grain Keith style Montana Bullet Works hard cast at just over 1,000 fps that hit dead on POA at 50 yards which works great for everyday ranch carry. Now I am considering the way I have to reach for the hammer. I have small hands and I need a lower hammer spur. I would appreciate any suggestions. My preference would be a drop in solution. Thanks.
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Mar 1, 2018 8:21:23 GMT -5
Good Luck with the bean counter sir!
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