weiler
.30 Stingray
Posts: 423
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Post by weiler on Jan 2, 2024 10:26:05 GMT -5
Stopped by yesterday on the way back from Ann Arbor, didn’t inspect but price doesn’t seem hateful  |
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gnappi
.375 Atomic
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Post by gnappi on Jan 2, 2024 14:45:02 GMT -5
A Very cool caliber and one I'm surprised hasn't been revived. Now if only brass and dies were available...
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 3, 2024 4:44:57 GMT -5
Eventually I will get one of those.
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Post by LeverGunner on Jan 4, 2024 17:46:31 GMT -5
That's not something you see ever day. Suprised they are asking that much... considering that it'll take a pretty dedicated sixgunner to make use of it.
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Post by mart on Jan 4, 2024 18:08:25 GMT -5
I have a fondness for Powermags. I have ended up with one of each chambering, 357, 401 and 44. When I got my 401 several years back I was diligent for a couple years about searching out brass and ammo. I ended up with a little over 700 rounds of factory 401. It is pretty scarce. Thankfully Lee has a great tutorial on this site on how to turn 41 Mag brass into 401. So all hope is not lost. Those desiring a trip down nostalgia lane can, with a little effort bring a 401 to life. And Arsenal Molds has an excellent 200 grain SWC 40 cal mold that’s perfect for a 401.  |
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Post by LeverGunner on Jan 4, 2024 19:04:09 GMT -5
I have a fondness for Powermags. I have ended up with one of each chambering, 357, 401 and 44. When I got my 401 several years back I was diligent for a couple years about searching out brass and ammo. I ended up with a little over 700 rounds of factory 401. It is pretty scarce. Thankfully Lee has a great tutorial on this site on how to turn 41 Mag brass into 401. So all hope is not lost. Those desiring a trip down nostalgia lane can, with a little effort bring a 401 to life. And Arsenal Molds has an excellent 200 grain SWC 40 cal mold that’s perfect for a 401. Wow, nice! Good photography too. |
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Post by leadhound on Jan 4, 2024 23:35:26 GMT -5
I truly am a fan of the 401, I own a Herter's only because that's where the cartridge originated. I'd pick up another if I come across one when I was available.
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If'n only they had spent a few more moments on the form, seems like they just went into production as soon as they got function down. It's like somebody described the basic details of a SBH to a sketch artist, in a crowded room.
I know beauty is in the eye of the beer holder, but I still think they did her dirty.
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Post by LeverGunner on Jan 5, 2024 21:37:37 GMT -5
I truly am a fan of the 401, I own a Herter's only because that's where the cartridge originated. I'd pick up another if I come across one when I was available. But, If'n only they had spent a few more moments on the form, seems like they just went into production as soon as they got function down. It's like somebody described the basic details of a SBH to a sketch artist, in a crowded room. I know beauty is in the eye of the beer holder, but I still think they did her dirty. Well, since you opened the can of worms, might as well fish. I don't care for the aesthetics of them nearly as much as I do a blackhawk. I particularly don't care for the grip shape, It looks too wide at the bottom. How do they handle and shoot though with that grip shape? |
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Post by mart on Jan 5, 2024 22:08:09 GMT -5
They actually handle recoil much like the Bisley grip. I like the Herters grip frame for shooting. Aesthetics aside.
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Post by needsmostuff on Jan 5, 2024 23:29:20 GMT -5
I particularly don't care for the grip shape, It looks too wide at the bottom. How do they handle and shoot though with that grip shape? For me the grip is too wide at the bottom, but it gets doable when you get away from the plastic factory grips. Thin, flat and checkered , horrible.  Now if I really wanted to address FUGLY on this gun I'd be looking at the hammer. Someday I'm gonna bust out a file and see if there is a decent looking hammer hiding under all that metal. |
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Post by mart on Jan 6, 2024 0:11:00 GMT -5
I’ve often wondered what a good revolver smith could do with a Powermag. Maybe flattop it, install a good rear sight, Fermin front sight, maybe a little grip reshaping and some reworking the hammer. They are a good strong revolver.
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Post by needsmostuff on Jan 6, 2024 13:48:40 GMT -5
Oooops!
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Post by needsmostuff on Jan 6, 2024 13:55:10 GMT -5
I’ve often wondered what a good revolver smith could do with a Powermag. Maybe flattop it, install a good rear sight, Fermin front sight, maybe a little grip reshaping and some reworking the hammer. They are a good strong revolver. Pretty much reinventing a Hawes/Hy Hunter. I just like them for their funky uniqueness. |
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Post by leadhound on Jan 6, 2024 14:49:11 GMT -5
They actually handle recoil much like the Bisley grip. I like the Herters grip frame for shooting. Aesthetics aside. Heavily agree here, full length grip frame for all your digits. |
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Post by leadhound on Jan 6, 2024 14:55:52 GMT -5
I’ve often wondered what a good revolver smith could do with a Powermag. Maybe flattop it, install a good rear sight, Fermin front sight, maybe a little grip reshaping and some reworking the hammer. They are a good strong revolver. Pretty much reinventing a Hawes/Hy Hunter. I just like them for their funky uniqueness. Unique they are, I have one and wouldn't be afraid of another or 3. Just wonder sometimes if a little more style and better original factory load development, where the ol' gal may have wound up. |
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