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Post by bushog on May 6, 2019 6:46:33 GMT -5
I swear this gun is about perfect. I'm a fan of the S&W barrels, fluted shields, checkered this and that and other touches that make a gun a special but as I get older and have owned literally countless custom single actions I swear this one really speaks to me. That Express front sight Bowen does, to me is perfect. I like it even better than the Stroh front which is revered around here (including me). If it only didn't have 6 holes in the barrel. It only needs two.... Here: www.gunbroker.com/item/812295050 |
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Post by rangersedge on May 6, 2019 8:07:36 GMT -5
Good looking gun.
As to having too many holes, just take a big dollop of JB Weld and smear it over them. Fix it right up! ;-)
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Post by bushog on May 6, 2019 8:16:43 GMT -5
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Post by bushog on May 6, 2019 8:34:24 GMT -5
I knew there was something about that revolver....
Full length ejector rod and housing.
I'm queer for that every time...
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Post by kings6 on May 6, 2019 8:54:45 GMT -5
I looked at that gun yesterday and thought it would be perfect to rebarrel to an ovate barrel and change cylinders to a 5 sot 45 but then I decided if I was going to do that I would prefer to start on a bisley base gun rather than a blackhawk converted to a bisley just for the sake of the transition at the top of the grip frame.
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eskimo36
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Post by eskimo36 on May 6, 2019 8:58:05 GMT -5
All I know for sure is that the reserve is higher than $1500.  |
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Post by potatojudge on May 6, 2019 10:37:59 GMT -5
I looked at that gun yesterday and thought it would be perfect to rebarrel to an ovate barrel and change cylinders to a 5 sot 45 but then I decided if I was going to do that I would prefer to start on a bisley base gun rather than a blackhawk converted to a bisley just for the sake of the transition at the top of the grip frame. I had the same thought about and ovate barrel. That front sight base looks great, but the overall front sight is like an inch tall and looks like a rhinoceros of a barrel. An ovate barrel would raise the sight base and allow a shorter blade which IMO would look cleaner. An ovate barrel with a round rather than flattop would preserve the sculpted lines of that sight base a bit better. Agree with the bisley transition also. This gun ins't wrong, but it could be more right. I wish I could try a ported gun in each caliber to see if and where it was worthwhile. The blast of a Linebaugh isn't that bad, but the recoil can be. Maybe this is a reasonable compromise for this round? |
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Post by eskimo36 on May 7, 2019 7:33:12 GMT -5
I have often wondered about the effect of porting on the torque along with the recoil in the big boys.
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Post by bushog on May 7, 2019 7:40:46 GMT -5
I have often wondered about the effect of porting on the torque along with the recoil in the big boys. They're nice to shoot but messy for sure.... |
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Post by eskimo36 on May 7, 2019 8:01:44 GMT -5
I wish sellers would post their reserve, otherwise it can be a pointless exercise.
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Post by bushog on May 7, 2019 8:14:12 GMT -5
I wish sellers would post their reserve, otherwise it can be a pointless exercise. I'm wondering if people even understand the "make an offer" option on GB. I have only had a few ridiculously low offfers on my Bowen .41. Seems somebody would at least come in with a 75% offer..... In fact, I'm CONFIDENT they don't understand it.... |
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Post by eskimo36 on May 7, 2019 8:19:13 GMT -5
Are you saying a 75% offer would cause you to think about it? |
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Post by bushog on May 7, 2019 8:22:24 GMT -5
Are you saying a 75% offer would cause you to think about it? I think about a lot when I want something else..... Best fly rod I ever had was the next one. Not quite the same with guns but...... |
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