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Post by RDW on Dec 9, 2022 12:43:22 GMT -5
Hammers are fabulous!!! Just had a long and informative chat with Ronnie. These guns will just get better and better with feedback. I don't know Bobby Tyler, but Ronnie sure isn't afraid to step outside the box and do things for shooters instead of conforming to commercial benefit only. It's just a matter of figuring out what people want. With the machining ability, imagination and safety are the only limits... Bobby is no different. Continually looking for improvements in quality and capability. Never in the box. The box can be closed to many times because of pride or prejudice and complaicancy. We have had no major changes or upgrades to the single action world in sometime and we are trying to make improvements any way we can. No idea is a bad idea if it hasnt been tried atleast once and is not a safety concern. Shapes, patterns and colors are all places that can be explored. Given that we want to make the whole experience with a single action one that can be enjoyed more than just the commercial fads that we see come and go. Cuz if you think about it, The single action revolver is where it all started huh? A long long time ago. Hahaha. R
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Post by campfire on Dec 10, 2022 12:11:48 GMT -5
Man, those hammers look fantastic! Also I'm pretty sure my thoughts regarding the gripframe/backstrap angle would change once it was in the hand. Pics can lend a distorted perception at times. You guys are doing great work!
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Post by bushog on Dec 10, 2022 12:32:23 GMT -5
Funny how things change....
When David produced those ringed hammers nobody wanted them. They sat for sale for forever.
I've got a couple in the box.
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Post by RDW on Dec 10, 2022 13:24:50 GMT -5
Funny how things change.... When David produced those ringed hammers nobody wanted them. They sat for sale for forever. I've got a couple in the box. You are absolutely right Greg! I think its one of those things that you can attribute to exposure. The more people look at it, The cooler it gets. And if you grab one in a hurry and snap that mammy back, you realise that it works great. No slip, very positive and well if you like 1911s, ITS JUST COOL. Hahahaha PS: David is absolutely Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 10, 2022 13:42:17 GMT -5
Dave was always a low profile builder. He just avoided exposure and built the best guns possible.
So, I agree with Ronnie. It's all about seeing the product and how it looks on a finished custom revolver.
I've never even known Dave to post on a forum. It just wasn't his niche. But, he always had to turn down work because his reputation was impeccable.
He was quite pleased to see Ronnie take over where he left off on these Hammers, etc. Personally speaking, I am too.
I think we'll see advancements from Ronnie that's been in the backs of our minds forever.
Single Actions aren't the necessity of life like they once were. But, they're a long way from dead.
Someone once said success is hanging on when others let go. I think that's where Ronnie is headed...
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Post by RDW on Dec 10, 2022 14:21:02 GMT -5
Dave was always a low profile builder. He just avoided exposure and built the best guns possible. So, I agree with Ronnie. It's all about seeing the product and how it looks on a finished custom revolver. I've never even known Dave to post on a forum. It just wasn't his niche. But, he always had to turn down work because his reputation was impeccable. He was quite pleased to see Ronnie take over where he left off on these Hammers, etc. Personally speaking, I am too. I think we'll see advancements from Ronnie that's been in the backs of our minds forever. Single Actions aren't the necessity of life like they once were. But, they're a long way from dead. Someone once said success is hanging on when others let go. I think that's where Ronnie is headed... Spot On Huey. Each generation has the advantage of technology but the disadvantage of the discipline it took to acquire or make it. I am stuck in between. Those that choose to remember what it took to get here and also choose to still improve and educate for the future generations in hopes that they will carry it on and enjoy something tangible and real. Not the Virtual non reality that is being pumped down the kids throats in hopes that those pumping it, wont be called out on how ignorant they truly are. There is such a satisfaction in the finished product of a good idea and a great way for anyone to express their artistic side. Most of us into single actions have and always will be tinkerers. Young tinkerers who are always trying to learn and improve become the kind of Men who put man on the Moon. That being said most true artisans like David Clements are not loud and trying to draw attention to themselves. But their work is absolutely noticable because it is so good. Then comes people like us that do apreciate it and respect it as well. We ride on the coat tails of geniuses and shoot for the stars huh? we can all add our little part to a great idea and make it happen. My gift is not always of such visions but the capability of getting it made. Thats my part. I want to do it well. So for Gods sake keep the ideas coming. I garranty i can bringem to life. A stopped clock is right 2 times day. Some of the simplist stuff can be so Cool. I thought the hoop ring hammer was just the schiznick. I just had to make one. Hahahaha. And for those that like it, you can have one too. I beleive i am seeing a very big interest in the single actions in the youth. The simplicity of it in such a complex world is appealing i beleive, and the fact that so much can be done with them. Single actions are definately making a comeback and if we play our cards right i think we can bring them in to the 21st century for future generations to enjoy. I have heard so many kids lately state that they are sick of plastic guns. They want something they can change and work on. I like that. R
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 10, 2022 14:36:41 GMT -5
Dave was always a low profile builder. He just avoided exposure and built the best guns possible. So, I agree with Ronnie. It's all about seeing the product and how it looks on a finished custom revolver. I've never even known Dave to post on a forum. It just wasn't his niche. But, he always had to turn down work because his reputation was impeccable. He was quite pleased to see Ronnie take over where he left off on these Hammers, etc. Personally speaking, I am too. I think we'll see advancements from Ronnie that's been in the backs of our minds forever. Single Actions aren't the necessity of life like they once were. But, they're a long way from dead. Someone once said success is hanging on when others let go. I think that's where Ronnie is headed... Now that David is retired and might have some free time, I'd love to see him register on the forum and check in periodically. Might be nice for him to look back on such a great career through our posting of his builds, and another expert voice is always appreciated. Whatever he's up to in retirement, I'm sure we'd all like to follow- hunting, shooting, travel, hobbies- just to know how he's doing.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 10, 2022 14:43:42 GMT -5
Dave was always a low profile builder. He just avoided exposure and built the best guns possible. So, I agree with Ronnie. It's all about seeing the product and how it looks on a finished custom revolver. I've never even known Dave to post on a forum. It just wasn't his niche. But, he always had to turn down work because his reputation was impeccable. He was quite pleased to see Ronnie take over where he left off on these Hammers, etc. Personally speaking, I am too. I think we'll see advancements from Ronnie that's been in the backs of our minds forever. Single Actions aren't the necessity of life like they once were. But, they're a long way from dead. Someone once said success is hanging on when others let go. I think that's where Ronnie is headed... Now that David is retired and might have some free time, I'd love to see him register on the forum and check in periodically. Might be nice for him to look back on such a great career through our posting of his builds, and another expert voice is always appreciated. Whatever he's up to in retirement, I'm sure we'd all like to follow- hunting, shooting, travel, hobbies- just to know how he's doing. We talk several times a week. We just clicked from day one and remain friends. Some days I'm able to solve a few problems and feel like I know a few things about revolvers. Then I talk to Dave and realize I don't know anything. But, it's highly unlikely you'll ever see him on a forum. He's a very private man and lives a quiet life. The kind of man we should all aspire to be... Fortunately, we have members like Ronnie who are able to carry on great ideas. Who takes info from the forum and brings them to life. Great Ideas and New Ideas will bridge the generation gap as Ronnie suggested. Single Actions don't have to be boring...
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Post by prisedefer on Dec 12, 2022 7:45:13 GMT -5
It sure is a good idea. I hope he sells a bunch. At the same time I could see Ruger selling a few. Aluminum everywhere that makes sense. Pitch it to mounted shooters and mountain hunters and call it the Pony Express.
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Post by cubrock on Dec 12, 2022 17:05:20 GMT -5
I sure wouldn't mind a lightweight .45 that could handle Ruger only loads for backpacking.
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Post by sj6g on Mar 24, 2023 17:26:08 GMT -5
I got my Featherweight last Tuesday, and got it out to the range today.
It likes my general-purpose load 13gr of HS-6 under a 255 SWC, and I really appreciate the grip frame, trigger, and excellent sights. The included Barranti holster is fantastic. I have the same one for some other guns and am glad to have another.
I’ll be on the range all next week and will snap some pics and get a better range report. I hoped it would be my do-it-all go-everywhere gun and it’s looking like that’s how it’s gonna work out. I think of it like a single-action S&W Mountain Gun, it’s the one to grab if I don’t know what to grab.
Thank you to Bobby and Ronnie!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2023 17:53:07 GMT -5
Looks like they've made the front sights available for sale.
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Post by Jamey Worrell on Mar 24, 2023 18:13:54 GMT -5
Looks like they've made the front sights available for sale. What I'd like to know is if they're close enough thickness wise for a mercury dime...
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Post by kings6 on Mar 24, 2023 18:23:31 GMT -5
I have that Clements light weight hammer in my 32-20 gun Fermin built and it had grown in me. What I know is that when you tickle the trigger the boom happens instantaneously! Originally I was going to swap it for one of David’s bisley hammers but I decided to leave it as the originator designed it.what I would line to do is send the hammer and a small piece of ivory I have and have someone like Rob Rowen or Paul Persinger to fill the cut out with a fitted piece of ivory.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2023 18:31:03 GMT -5
I have that Clements light weight hammer in my 32-20 gun Fermin built and it had grown in me. What I know is that when you tickle the trigger the boom happens instantaneously! Originally I was going to swap it for one of David’s bisley hammers but I decided to leave it as the originator designed it.what I would line to do is send the hammer and a small piece of ivory I have and have someone like Rob Rowen or Paul Persinger to fill the cut out with a fitted piece of ivory. Nice rig
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