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Post by lwfpdchief on Jan 30, 2022 13:25:20 GMT -5
I’ve got one I’m watching right now. It’s got a 5.5” bbl. if all goes right…….
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 30, 2022 13:47:56 GMT -5
Unfortunately, they're not all good. I got a Bisley one a couple years back that was terrible.
Cylinder had tremendous endshake, throats ranged from .313-.315" and the action locked up a couple times every cylinder load. Also, the writing was so light, you can barely read it.
Interestingly enough, the gripframe fit was the best Ruger I've ever seen. Ditto on the rear sight.
The gun store called me and asked me to buy it since they know I buy such items for base guns.
I got it reasonable and it's my last base gun. It's slated to become a 38-44 HD.
Just posting this for those who buy sight unseen.
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Post by bushog on Jan 30, 2022 14:19:20 GMT -5
Some of the new ones have been known to have problems.
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Post by eliminator on Jan 30, 2022 20:15:19 GMT -5
Unfortunately, they're not all good. I got a Bisley one a couple years back that was terrible. Cylinder had tremendous endshake, throats ranged from .313-.315" and the action locked up a couple times every cylinder load. Also, the writing was so light, you can barely read it. Interestingly enough, the gripframe fit was the best Ruger I've ever seen. Ditto on the rear sight. The gun store called me and asked me to buy it since they know I buy such items for base guns. I got it reasonable and it's my last base gun. It's slated to become a 38-44 HD. Just posting this for those who buy sight unseen. Funny, I had a similar experience several years ago when I bought a first year unfired new-in-box example. Throats were inconsistent and accuracy was poor at best and would also lock up. It went to Dave Clements for a new cylinder in .327 and some other upgrades. It is now my very favorite single action. Sees more rounds than any other I own.
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 30, 2022 20:19:12 GMT -5
Unfortunately, they're not all good. I got a Bisley one a couple years back that was terrible. Cylinder had tremendous endshake, throats ranged from .313-.315" and the action locked up a couple times every cylinder load. Also, the writing was so light, you can barely read it. Interestingly enough, the gripframe fit was the best Ruger I've ever seen. Ditto on the rear sight. The gun store called me and asked me to buy it since they know I buy such items for base guns. I got it reasonable and it's my last base gun. It's slated to become a 38-44 HD. Just posting this for those who buy sight unseen. Funny, I had a similar experience several years ago when I bought a first year unfired new-in-box example. Throats were inconsistent and accuracy was poor at best and would also lock up. It went to Dave Clements for a new cylinder in .327 and some other upgrades. It is now my very favorite single action. Sees more rounds than any other I own. Interesting, guess who's doing my 38-44 HD?
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Post by bushog on Jan 30, 2022 20:45:28 GMT -5
Ok…, i’ll bite….I’m guessing a 38-44HD is a 38 special capable of handling heavy 38 special loads?
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 30, 2022 20:47:48 GMT -5
Ok…, i’ll bite….I’m guessing a 38-44HD is a 38 special capable of handling heavy 38 special loads? Correct. Predecessor to the 357 Magnum. At one time correctly headstamped brass was available. But, 38 Special loaded to 35k PSI...
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Post by bushog on Jan 30, 2022 20:51:00 GMT -5
Ok…, i’ll bite….I’m guessing a 38-44HD is a 38 special capable of handling heavy 38 special loads? Correct. Predecessor to the 357 Magnum. At one time correctly headstamped brass was available. But, 38 Special loaded to 35k PSI... Thought so... They're great little guns!
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 30, 2022 20:54:29 GMT -5
Yes they are...
Mine will be Full Bisley. I'm going with a Stainless 17-4 Cylinder due to it's strength characteristics.
Beautiful gun Greg...
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Post by Robster on Jan 31, 2022 5:26:42 GMT -5
I'm partial to my .32 H&R. Tweaked by Mr. Harton. Packed a lot and quite a number of quill pigs fell to the bark of this .32
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 31, 2022 7:10:49 GMT -5
Rob, Beautiful Gun...
Guess we haven't done The O.P. any favors hijacking his thread.
The flip side of my experience is a stainless 5.5" gun that Ruger built very few of.
JRH told me to pick up any Centerfire S6 for a base gun some years ago. So, I found one of the little Stainless Guns really cheap. When I picked it up, it was too good to use for a base gun.
Ruger, S&W and a few others are crap-shoots these days. I will no longer order them or buy sight unseen.
Some don't like it when I say that. But, it's the way it is...
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.30 Stingray
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Post by markwell on Feb 4, 2022 16:20:55 GMT -5
Having a weakness for S&W Kit guns, our intro to the .32 H&R was with a model 651 we purchased at the Tulsa gun show a couple of years ago. What a fun cartridge. Now have a Bisley SS at Salmon River Custom and another older SS in tx with Ronnie Wells for a new grip frame. Just goes to show that even we older shooters can learn new tricks, so to speak.
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Post by kevshell on Feb 4, 2022 20:52:24 GMT -5
Everyone should have a few 32's. There's no downside other than they breed like rabbits.
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Post by 500fksjr on Feb 4, 2022 21:32:32 GMT -5
Started with one about 6 yrs ago now 8 they are a hoot...daughter inlaw has 2...
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Post by bula on Feb 5, 2022 9:23:03 GMT -5
As I often do, I'll ask the OP as to the niche the gun will fill. In many places, for many decades, a 22 was good choice of small bore field gun, kit gun. With most of the medium and large predators having come back, the 32 sure starts to look better in that role. My previous Single-Sixes topped out with the 22mag cylinder and a Federal 50gr HP. The 32's handily beat that.
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