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Post by CraigC on Mar 3, 2014 9:41:13 GMT -5
Jack told me he does rust bluing in-house.
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Post by Seasons44 on Mar 3, 2014 17:09:54 GMT -5
Wow... I am behind the eightball, absolutely beautiful.
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Post by lostcoyote on Mar 3, 2014 20:20:02 GMT -5
okay, after whits post on his conversion, i am sold..... specimen - center in picture below  ruger SBH 44mag to convert to 500jrh (the BFR on top is already in jacks shop for a barrel cutdown & grip extention) i can see i need to have the conversion, the grip job, and install a #5 base pin what else? oh yeah, i need to have him drill & tap for scope mount cuz my eyes are not as good as they use to be - lol |
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Post by steve on Mar 3, 2014 20:29:22 GMT -5
Instead of drilling and tapping the frame, you could have him re-bore the factory hunter barrel.
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Post by lostcoyote on Mar 3, 2014 20:32:00 GMT -5
i want to get rid of those existing scope mounts - mill em' off.
(too far forward cosmetically & functionally 4 me)
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Post by Seasons44 on Mar 3, 2014 20:45:10 GMT -5
I think Jack could weld up the exiting notches and bring them further back, but your best bet is to give him a call and discuss your desires to have an optic.
Grip frame reshape is a must!
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Post by lostcoyote on Mar 3, 2014 20:48:56 GMT -5
the other option is to:
1. sell this
2. buy a 500jrh thru magnum precision (may be cheaper in the long run)
what do you think?
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Post by seancass on Mar 3, 2014 21:52:00 GMT -5
I think a Hunter in 500JRH would be sweet, but ONLY if you keep it a Hunter, with the ribbed/scoped barrel. Otherwise just pick up some beater blackhawk, no need to waste a Hunter! And like lostcoyote says it'd be a lot cheaper to do a BFR, but it sure won't look as good as this one!
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Post by whitworth on Mar 4, 2014 20:29:15 GMT -5
Whitworth, That is a sweet gun in every way. Very impressed. That Jack is a freak of talent. I would be very proud to own that gun. I am impressed with Jack's work. I am interested in finding out how much more it is to get a best grade from Jack? I have a gun with him, scheduled for a full build currently, and I did not know that. I will have to pass it on to him. Thanks for the pictures! Typically you will spend $5-600 more for best grade as he takes care of the internal details as well. |
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Post by whitworth on Mar 4, 2014 20:32:07 GMT -5
Jack's website is currently being reconstructed from top to bottom -- finally. Jack is offering cut-down .500 Smith & Wesson brass until Starline again ramps up production. That's great! Do you know if he's trimming the rims of brass so it will fit his FA's guns? He is offering both rim diameters. |
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Post by 98redline on Mar 4, 2014 20:34:48 GMT -5
Whit, I have a small bone to pick with that revolver. How can you have such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and still have a stock Ruger rear sight? For goodness sake man, put a Bowen on that beauty.
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Post by bigbores on Mar 4, 2014 20:56:20 GMT -5
That's great! Do you know if he's trimming the rims of brass so it will fit his FA's guns? He is offering both rim diameters. Fantastic! Hate to see the 500JRH fade away just because the brass dried up at the wrong time. P.S. Still upset at MRI for pulling the plug on there 475L and 500JRH, not politically correct but I just keep thinking "fags" |
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Post by whitworth on Mar 4, 2014 21:26:20 GMT -5
Whit, I have a small bone to pick with that revolver. How can you have such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and still have a stock Ruger rear sight? For goodness sake man, put a Bowen on that beauty. Unavailable and on backorder. That is why. I recently took delivery of the one that is on my .45 Colt Bisley and I waited a long time for that one. |
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Post by cmh on Mar 6, 2014 19:10:07 GMT -5
I've come back everyday and looked at the pics of your newest piece...... That is one of the most beautiful revolvers I've ever layed eyes on. Between the high polish blue, the cch, and the grips as well as Jacks work..... WOW!!!!!
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Post by kaytod on Mar 6, 2014 19:50:54 GMT -5
Whit, That is a fine lookin' piece. I recently had a chance to play with a BFR 500 JRH and I'm impressed. Seeing your recent toy, I will have to put one on my bucket list. Ya' have good tastes, Mine wouldn't be much different. Here is what I was shooting Playing with a 410 Keith  |
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