My long wait for a Linebaugh Custom
Nov 8, 2021 17:16:56 GMT -5
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Post by kevshell on Nov 8, 2021 17:16:56 GMT -5
Thank you for all the kind words. We only paid the craftsman. John made it happen.
But to answer a few questions above...
How long did it take? This has been over 30 years in the making if you count when I had the fire lit from reading those articles in the late 80's and early 90's. But I do not really remember when I sent in the donor gun but I do know if I ordered another it may take up to 2 years. He has a substantial log of builds plus as he would say...."he has a lot of other irons in the fire."
Why a oversized 6 shot?
An oversized 45 Colt will accommodate loads beyond "Ruger Only" loads. Most of the Ruger only loads pack a pretty good punch. Add good bullet selection and what couldn't you do? Rather than turn up the pressure, I'd pick up a bigger hammer - the 500. I have 3 454's and I don't even take them to 65K. This 45 would be plenty for almost anything. And if it's not I would guess 1 ounce of lead from the 500 speeding along at 1100 fps will do the trick. And if it doesn't....maybe I shouldn't be doing that at all. And when I drop a few in with a powder puff load of 231, it's something I could let little kids shoot. I really do believe the 45 colt is about the perfect cartridge for 99%+ of us and the applications. That doesn't change my want for other cartridges.
But to answer a few questions above...
How long did it take? This has been over 30 years in the making if you count when I had the fire lit from reading those articles in the late 80's and early 90's. But I do not really remember when I sent in the donor gun but I do know if I ordered another it may take up to 2 years. He has a substantial log of builds plus as he would say...."he has a lot of other irons in the fire."
Why a oversized 6 shot?
An oversized 45 Colt will accommodate loads beyond "Ruger Only" loads. Most of the Ruger only loads pack a pretty good punch. Add good bullet selection and what couldn't you do? Rather than turn up the pressure, I'd pick up a bigger hammer - the 500. I have 3 454's and I don't even take them to 65K. This 45 would be plenty for almost anything. And if it's not I would guess 1 ounce of lead from the 500 speeding along at 1100 fps will do the trick. And if it doesn't....maybe I shouldn't be doing that at all. And when I drop a few in with a powder puff load of 231, it's something I could let little kids shoot. I really do believe the 45 colt is about the perfect cartridge for 99%+ of us and the applications. That doesn't change my want for other cartridges.
