bones
.30 Stingray
Posts: 142
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Post by bones on Apr 23, 2019 8:53:00 GMT -5
I posted this in the CCH thread, but thought I would add some pictures here. A birdshead Single Six in 32 H&R. I had the revolver for maybe 12 years in it's original form. I liked it, but wanted it shorter. Well... the bluing was getting thin in a few places, and the factory "CCH" was looking pretty thin and dull as well, so the time seemed right for a little change. Bobby Tyler did the work on this one. I asked him to get the barrel short...between 3-3.5" if possible. He shortened the barrel and fit a dovetailed front sight. Removed the "billboard." Also fit a USFA ejector rod housing. I call it "serpentine," as it has a curve which allows the ejector rod to cam off to the side as it nears the frame, allowing in theory for a longer stroke, and I can remove the base pin with the ejector rod in place. It may have a more official name? He also fit a bisley style hammer and trigger from Power Custom. The trigger pull went from terrible to terrific after he finished all his work. All in all...it turned out just as I'd hoped in terms of proportions. Now to get some sweet LSCG grips on her!    |
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Post by contender on Apr 23, 2019 8:56:43 GMT -5
As usual,,, Bobby turns out some great stuff!
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 23, 2019 8:57:53 GMT -5
Nice... & an Opinel knife to boot  |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 23, 2019 9:10:42 GMT -5
so, I like the idea of the dove tail sights... I've done a couple dovetail front sights... on a polished stainless gun, & brass sights from Lone Wolf, on a pair of cartridge converted 51 Navies... but how does one file down the dovetail base on a steel sight, that is installed into a blued & finished barrel, without damaging the bluing on the barrel??? I found the brass was soft enough, that I could conform it to the barrel, with some tape for protection, but would think the steel sight would take more work, increasing the chances of damaging the finish on the barrel...
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petep
.30 Stingray
Central Alabama
Posts: 453
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Post by petep on Apr 23, 2019 9:52:51 GMT -5
Nice .32!!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Apr 23, 2019 9:57:06 GMT -5
so, I like the idea of the dove tail sights... I've done a couple dovetail front sights... on a polished stainless gun, & brass sights from Lone Wolf, on a pair of cartridge converted 51 Navies... but how does one file down the dovetail base on a steel sight, that is installed into a blued & finished barrel, without damaging the bluing on the barrel??? I found the brass was soft enough, that I could conform it to the barrel, with some tape for protection, but would think the steel sight would take more work, increasing the chances of damaging the finish on the barrel... Mike, I’m just a bit confused by your question. Why would you file the “dovetail base”?? Ideally one would establish the height needed by filing the factory unit since it’s coming off. If it’s already too short then you have a pickle. Either send the Smith ammo to establish that height or you would have to do it yourself and finish the blue up after. The dovetail fronts are excellent. Far sharper sight picture and they fix the windage issue. I’m currently building one for those Rugers with an adjustable rear that has the rear blade cocked too far off to one side. Let me know if you need one. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 23, 2019 10:17:33 GMT -5
Sorry, if that was corn fusing... I like to round ( conform ) the dovetail to fit the barrel radius, after it's sighted in ( after any windage correction has been made )... to me, having the extra dovetail sticking out looks unfinished... on this dovetail sight, the dovetail base was radiused & blended in after the gun was sighted in... ( easier to do on a stainless gun )  |
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Post by 500fksjr on Apr 23, 2019 17:57:42 GMT -5
Nice 32!!
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Post by DiamondD on Apr 23, 2019 20:34:43 GMT -5
That’s a beauty.
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Post by rjm52 on Apr 24, 2019 16:03:13 GMT -5
One of the nicest Birdshead S-Ss I have seen...
Never heard of that Smith before...nice work...
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eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
Posts: 2,071
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Post by eskimo36 on Apr 25, 2019 6:02:41 GMT -5
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Post by eagle1899 on Apr 25, 2019 9:32:04 GMT -5
Bobby and crew do great work!!!
I just got my Blackhawk Bisley back from a barrel chop, action job, a Fermin front sight and a Belt Mountain base pin install.
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Post by magnum314 on Apr 25, 2019 16:37:34 GMT -5
That is a sweet little .32! I'm a sucker for CCH frames and short barrels! Very nice!
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Post by pennsylvaniaboy on Apr 25, 2019 19:23:35 GMT -5
I just got some goodness back from Bobby Tyler today as well 😎😎😎
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Post by Frank V on Apr 27, 2019 19:27:59 GMT -5
That's beautiful bones. Bet it's fun to shoot!
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