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Post by potatojudge on May 17, 2022 8:29:11 GMT -5
This one went through an auction cycle, one bid at $5500 to a highly rated buyer.
None of the TLAs listed for these high prices have sold.
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 22:47:21 GMT -5
I have a friend with a 2020 Colt Python and after seeing some of my nicer grips he'd like a pair of something similar.
He'd favor high grade walnut but I think is open to other species if the right wood came along.
If anyone has grips in a drawer that might work or a line on some, it'd be much appreciated.
I could put him in line with Kieth Brown, but I don't know how long the wait is currently.
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 21:00:37 GMT -5
TLA might share some parts quality issues, but they're much nicer than a Ruger or Seville. TLA is pretty close to FA in fit and finish, though they are very different styles of gun so even when describing "nice" or "quality" and holding one in each hand it doesn't feel apples to apples.
I like the octagon on these, but I'm not sure how I feel about that front sight. The front end is Vaporwave 80s and the back end an elegant SA. 1880s meets 1980s?
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 20:52:28 GMT -5
I like those oversize cylinder releases. Have a couple and they provide better purchase without being obnoxious like the big Hogue (which has its place, just not on a field gun IMO).
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 16:56:00 GMT -5
Rechamber and remarking or was more work done?
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 16:16:06 GMT -5
I'd strongly recommend having Ronnie cut the grips for you, either out of his material or yours. Fit is close to perfection that way.
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 15:05:12 GMT -5
Mid frame flat top with a titanium cylinder and sleeved lightweight barrel, aluminum ERH and grip frame would be a very appealing gun without a lot of the difficulties of a full titanium build.
Even without a sleeved barrel, the weight savings and balance would be significant.
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 14:57:16 GMT -5
Hogue has used some nice wood and are a meaty grip. I like them. Have a set on a Linebaugh. Fitment is a crapshoot but I love the shape of them. Extremely comfortable. Agree. I pull the grip locator pin and make sure that a reasonable fit is possible, then wallow out the locator pin holes on the grips. A little epoxy or bedding compound, maybe touch the grip frame with a file to flatten the high spots if needed. Easier with ebony grips since they refinish so well.
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Post by potatojudge on May 16, 2022 12:29:19 GMT -5
Hogue has used some nice wood and are a meaty grip. I like them. Have a set on a Linebaugh.
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Post by potatojudge on May 15, 2022 21:06:44 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on May 15, 2022 10:23:45 GMT -5
S&W forum says that the sight cut in a S&W 1911, even though it may have a Novak marked sight in it, will NOT have the standard Novak cut. Means I will most likely pass on this one. Perfect chance to have it cut it for an RMR. Now all it needs is a cowitness front sight. Easy.
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Post by potatojudge on May 14, 2022 21:03:15 GMT -5
the first word that came to mind, "stunning"........ Thanks to you, the package is complete
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Post by potatojudge on May 14, 2022 11:18:01 GMT -5
I have some 100 grain Ballistic Tips that I picked up to try in the 6.5 TCU and one box of 120 grain Gold Dots.
The Gold Dots are pretty well liked in the specialty pistol/Contender crowd if you wanna pop over to that forum and read about their performance on pigs. When they're in stock they're a great value too.
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Post by potatojudge on May 13, 2022 22:51:06 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on May 13, 2022 21:15:56 GMT -5
My ACE Hardware store has one of those flat sectional trays that is stocked with the more common gun screws. Includes the hex head variety too. I found those at my local Ace just the other day. Haven’t had a chance to bring Ruger screws to see if any could be Ruger replacements.
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