|
|
Post by AxeHandle on Oct 7, 2011 9:27:23 GMT -5
Stumbled upon this at: www.clementscustomguns.com/itemsforsale.htmlI will have the following gun for sale with delivery about March 2012. Old Army .50 conversion- 6 3/4" octagon barrel, Bisley conversion with custom hammer and trigger, semi-custom black micarta grips. This will be your last chance for one of these as I am discontinuing the conversion after my next run of guns which will be started in Jan. 2012. Price for gun built to above specs- $2550 ppd. $500 deposit required to reserve. Options available: other grips with price adjusted accordingly Extra cyl.- $500 2 cavity bullet mold- $115 Please call to discuss or reserve |
|
cubrock
.401 Bobcat
TLA fanatic and all around nice guy....
Posts: 2,841
|
Post by cubrock on Oct 7, 2011 9:38:59 GMT -5
Huh - wonder why he is discontinuing them? They seemed pretty popular.
|
|
|
|
Post by AxeHandle on Oct 7, 2011 9:44:13 GMT -5
I'd think that they are labor intensive low demand items.. Sure we rant and rave but how many will really lay out $2000+ for a black powder revolver? Since I am the owner of one hopefully I can say, without being flamed excessively, that while we all want one, it takes somewhat of a fruitcake to buy one...  |
|
dmize
.401 Bobcat
Posts: 2,825
|
Post by dmize on Oct 7, 2011 11:42:41 GMT -5
I'd think that they are labor intensive low demand items.. Sure we rant and rave but how many will really lay out $2000+ for a black powder revolver? Since I am the owner of one hopefully I can say, without being flamed excessively, that while we all want one, it takes somewhat of a fruitcake to buy one... Biteing my tongue REALLY REALLY hard.................. ;D |
|
|
|
Post by AxeHandle on Oct 7, 2011 11:56:33 GMT -5
Yeah right, budd!.. You can take your place in the fruitcake line with me!  |
|
|
|
Post by AxeHandle on Oct 7, 2011 12:25:47 GMT -5
Looks like those boys over on the Ruger Forum just bought it! David has already pulled the ad...  |
|
|
|
Post by subsonic on Oct 7, 2011 13:01:50 GMT -5
Anybody beside me think a .500 s&w BFR would be a good candidate for a black powder conversion?
|
|
|
|
Post by AxeHandle on Oct 7, 2011 13:12:27 GMT -5
subsonic!  My Man! ;D Now that is what I am talking about! One more to join us in the fruitcake line!  |
|
caryc
.375 Atomic
Posts: 1,040
|
Post by caryc on Oct 7, 2011 14:27:13 GMT -5
I'd think that they are labor intensive low demand items.. Sure we rant and rave but how many will really lay out $2000+ for a black powder revolver? Since I am the owner of one hopefully I can say, without being flamed excessively, that while we all want one, it takes somewhat of a fruitcake to buy one... Axe, Since you have one, I'm wondering what he means by "semi custom" black Micarta grips? |
|
|
|
Post by subsonic on Oct 7, 2011 15:02:06 GMT -5
Magnum Research's precision center said no already.
|
|
|
|
Post by tek4260 on Oct 7, 2011 15:22:05 GMT -5
Blackpowder would be a good use for that overly long cylinder window.
Speaking of black, a friend of mine said the 45 Colt was much worse in the recoil department when loaded with black powder. I wonder how much of a handful a 500 Smith would be with a full case of FFF and a 400+ gr cast boolit? Or even my 475
|
|
|
|
Post by AxeHandle on Oct 7, 2011 15:29:33 GMT -5
Shooting from the hip I'd guess that "semi custom" black Micarta grips would be some aftermarket panels that have been properly shaped and fitted.
|
|
|
|
Post by subsonic on Oct 7, 2011 15:52:51 GMT -5
Blackpowder would be a good use for that overly long cylinder window. Speaking of black, a friend of mine said the 45 Colt was much worse in the recoil department when loaded with black powder. I wonder how much of a handful a 500 Smith would be with a full case of FFF and a 400+ gr cast boolit? Or even my 475 That has not been my experience with regards to recoil, but I know an easy way to prove your theory, if you don't mind some extra cleaning. |
|
|
|
Post by cas on Oct 7, 2011 17:16:26 GMT -5
Axe, Since you have one, I'm wondering what he means by "semi custom" black Micarta grips? I know in the past he would start with Hogue oversized micarta grips, and then reshape them the way he does the wood ones. |
|
dmize
.401 Bobcat
Posts: 2,825
|
Post by dmize on Oct 7, 2011 18:27:11 GMT -5
Blackpowder would be a good use for that overly long cylinder window. Speaking of black, a friend of mine said the 45 Colt was much worse in the recoil department when loaded with black powder. I wonder how much of a handful a 500 Smith would be with a full case of FFF and a 400+ gr cast boolit? Or even my 475 That has not been my experience with regards to recoil, but I know an easy way to prove your theory, if you don't mind some extra cleaning. I would say that Teks friend is correct when comparing them to smokeless factory or cowboy loads. At least thats my experience with the 45 and 44-40. Now with a case full of 2400 or 110 and a 255 to 300 grain bullet there is no comparison. |
|
My Man! ;D Now that is what I am talking about! One more to join us in the fruitcake line! 
