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Post by eisenhower on Nov 3, 2011 14:26:02 GMT -5
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don44
.30 Stingray
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Post by don44 on Nov 3, 2011 16:21:05 GMT -5
Really very nice.
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Post by reconciler on Nov 3, 2011 17:49:36 GMT -5
Awesome gun! I love it!
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Lil Dudey
.327 Meteor
I'm out there watching you!
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Post by Lil Dudey on Nov 3, 2011 17:56:47 GMT -5
Very nice
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dtrux
.240 Incinerator
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Post by dtrux on Nov 3, 2011 19:46:50 GMT -5
Outstanding. I wish I had the skill/experience to make grips like that. How long have you been doing it?
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Post by tas6691 on Nov 3, 2011 20:22:20 GMT -5
I have its 4 3/4 brother. Bought it earlier this year and am pleased with it as well. Your grips are quite nice! Good looking rig you got there.
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Post by Frank V on Nov 4, 2011 13:35:06 GMT -5
Very nice those stocks are really nice, thanks for sharing.
I really like the .44-40, if you reload, try Titegroup, & Trailboss, Unique is always good too.
I've used the PMC .44-40s, & they shoot well for me. My box said they use a 225gr bullet.
Good shooting.
Frank
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Post by blacktailslayer on Nov 4, 2011 14:21:55 GMT -5
What species of wood are the stocks? Did you stain them or is the finish clear? The wood grain and figure are spectacular - especially the right side. Nice work!
Don D.
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Post by eisenhower on Nov 4, 2011 16:57:41 GMT -5
That's a piece of feathered crotch black walnut - as often happens with crotch, one side is more figured than the other, but I can live with that as it gives a better illusion of having a true one-piece grip than if I'd just found another section of figured wood and mated it - the way I've got it the grain lines up right for a one-piece. And yes, I stained the dog turd out of it - it was a very light colored piece of wood. I used both Birchwood Casey walnut and Chestnut Ridge red on it to get the color I wanted. Thanks for the compliments, guys.
DeWayne
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Post by jdpress on Nov 4, 2011 18:12:02 GMT -5
Besides the gorgeous grain and finish on the grips the fit is perfect!! Very nice compliment to a beautiful single action........that is the real thing! You have an outstanding talent!
Thank you for sharing with us,
J.D. Press
P.S. The leather work is superb too.....along with your photography - You are a true renaissance man!!
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Post by tas6691 on Nov 4, 2011 21:24:22 GMT -5
700X and 800X work well in the 44/40 also.
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orokie
.30 Stingray
"I Reckon So!"
Posts: 103
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Post by orokie on Nov 8, 2011 15:36:45 GMT -5
Beautiful gun and grips. Congrats.
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Post by eisenhower on Nov 10, 2011 12:05:05 GMT -5
In all due fairness, I have to report that I'm sending the pistol back to Colt for servicing. I've noticed the timing is not perfect - if slow cocked, the cylinder sometimes won't lock into battery, and can be turned manually to then hear the bolt click into place. When cocked with any degree of force it's not an issue, but slow-cocked it is, so I want to have Colt get it perfect. Hopefully, it will be a good experience dealing with their warranty service.
DeWayne
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