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Post by Encore64 on Sept 25, 2022 17:50:34 GMT -5
Traded into an older FA83 454 Casull today. Into it for a very reasonable price.
Mechanically, it's perfect. Forcing cone looks new, etc. The finish will touch up like new or better.
Grips were cracked, but I had a New Set of Pachmayr Grips for the 83. Not terribly attractive, but great for shooting.
Unfortunately, the gun came with a Weaver Scope mounted in the FA Mount. So, I'll have to order a rear sight for it.
Also, I'm getting with Fermin to build me a better front sight blade.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated...
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Post by pacecars on Sept 25, 2022 18:04:13 GMT -5
I had Fermin build me a brass bead for my model 97 and it works great
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Post by pacecars on Sept 25, 2022 18:05:34 GMT -5
I still have the black grips that came on my 83 that I changed out with the Ironwood grips if you want them
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 25, 2022 18:07:25 GMT -5
I requested that same blade without the bead. I may well take you up on the grip offer...
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Post by pacecars on Sept 25, 2022 18:58:48 GMT -5
Let me know
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Post by potatojudge on Sept 25, 2022 19:04:22 GMT -5
You can expect the same grip fitting issues on a FA that you would swapping grips on Rugers. The frames and grips are hand finished together.
Aside from that, Power Custom did an action job on one of my FA97s and it's night and day smoother and lighter to cock. SA on all my FAs are excellent, but the feel of the action can definitely be improved.
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Post by gregs on Sept 25, 2022 19:05:54 GMT -5
If the firing pin is bushed with a spanner nipple an extra firing pin and two fp springs and snap caps or a piece of leather to cushion th e hammer for dry firing.
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 25, 2022 19:45:18 GMT -5
This one has the fixed firing pin. But, definitely agree with the snap caps.
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Post by pacecars on Sept 25, 2022 20:19:51 GMT -5
Mine is an older one also
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 25, 2022 20:30:45 GMT -5
Beautiful Grips!!!
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Post by pacecars on Sept 25, 2022 20:47:32 GMT -5
Chig’s Grips Desert Ironwood
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 26, 2022 9:49:37 GMT -5
I've never been in love with the FA83. But, do think every Revolver Guy should have one.
This one will be a base gun for an experimental gun as it turns out.
We'll see how it goes..
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Post by bearskinner on Sept 26, 2022 16:04:15 GMT -5
You can hunt everything on earth with that gun. Load it up to hunt, or way down to plink with.
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 26, 2022 18:20:33 GMT -5
I've got a Rugers in 454 Casull. Both SRH and SBH Configurations. Also, a 12" TC Encore so chambered.
I've seriously been considering an Encore Rifle from Match Grade Machine.
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Post by pacecars on Sept 26, 2022 18:54:52 GMT -5
When I shot mine for the first time it made me giggle. Why did I wait so long to get one?
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