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Post by potatojudge on Dec 20, 2021 17:59:58 GMT -5
Agree. Nice setup. Mine is a 16 inch Bullberry in 7-30 with a threaded barrel and factory synthetic stock with the modified Bullberry forend and hanger. Leupold VariXiic 3-9 looks good in gloss black, but an upgrade might be in order given the overall utility of the rig. A favorite rifle to carry and shoot.
Varget and a 120 grain ballistic tip are a great combo for these single shots.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 19, 2021 18:25:17 GMT -5
Doesn't hurt anything. If I find a gun that I like and has jeweling, so be it. I don't understand the hate. I dislike poorly fitting grips and badly done Bisley conversions and electro-engraving much more than jeweling.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 17, 2021 14:33:26 GMT -5
I think it's a great choice if your gun doesn't have an oversized barrel nor tall, sharp target sights. Easy enough to accommodate with a custom holster (as he has for me) but not a given with the direct line.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 17, 2021 14:31:34 GMT -5
I have a Ted Blocker version of the Longhorn Companion. Can't remember what he calls it. Fits the max very well.
The Longhorn companion uses a hammer thong that makes the extra length of the max irrelevant.
Plus it's just a great holster design overall.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 16, 2021 23:45:23 GMT -5
Rear sight is correctly installed for fast draw
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 16, 2021 11:14:47 GMT -5
Question of efficiency and diminishing returns with specialty pistols comes up often. Bottom line is the same as rifles, yes efficiency goes down but performance goes up with bigger cases.
Your 6.5 PRC pistol can now perform like a 6.5 CM rifle, but that's the nature of short barrels.
IMO, the 6.5 PRC is a perfectly good round but ammo and brass and dies are more difficult to find now than 6.5-284, but that's for the handloader to consider. Ballistically they're equivalent.
Of rounds in that general size, the 284 Win is by far the best choice. Lapua makes brass now and 7mm bullet selection still beats 6.5mm. Barrel life is much, much better with the 284 than hot 6.5mm rounds.
If you're having an XP built, you may want to look into a Rem 700 clone. Lots of high end options there that don't need any kind of trueing.
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MOA pistol
Dec 14, 2021 19:36:03 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 14, 2021 19:36:03 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 14, 2021 12:27:16 GMT -5
FWIW, parts exist. The company was sold a handful of years ago along with all the parts and enough frames etc to make a fair number of guns though I don't recall the rough number.
The new owner hasn't done anything with the company and has expressed a willingness to sell what remains. This is what Mr. Mertz told me when I called a couple of years ago, despite being long retired and on his home phone. He was kind to talk me through what I needed.
Maybe a gunsmith or someone else will pick up the pieces and finish out the remaining guns like Turnbull did USFA. SSK might've been better off going that route than trying to bring an original Contender back to market.
On my guns, the grip frame is welded on to the main frame. Last time I had one apart, thoughts of what Ronnie could make of the gun with his catalogue of frames ran through my head. Not really necessary as they already handle recoil well, but fun to think about.
Chris at Bayside Custom Guns is active on the specialty pistols forum and Facebook, and works on them regularly.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 13, 2021 21:24:50 GMT -5
I'm curious what lil gun could do in a 44 special carbine
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 13, 2021 18:01:20 GMT -5
Make sure the extractor is in good shape. That's the weak point in the MOA and replacement parts aren't easy to come by. Extractors aren't all the same as with other single shots, which makes sourcing replacements more challenging. Don't try to swap barrels without dropping the lever or you'll trash the extractor.
If it comes with the barrel spanner wrench that's worth some money and trouble.
Scope mount is a huge plus, since again they're not really available.
Those I've bought have ranged from about $700 to about $1100, but the $700 was a 3 barrel gun that I got lucky on (454, 7mm-6.5 rem mag, 250 Savage) and those closer to $1k have been desirable calibers IMO at least (250 AI, 6.5 Lapua).
If the extractor looks good and functions, somewhere in the $750-900 range would get my interest except that neither of those barrels excites me. New barrel for the MOA will run $750+ so basically same as a bolt action. Bayside Custom Guns and Nolan Custom Firearms will both make you one. With this gun, you'd be limited to a round that uses this extractor.
Neat guns and very accurate, but extraction being a problem and taking 2-3 seconds to do so gives me pause for hunting, plus parts/repairs are a pain. Play with MOAs a while and you'll see why most specialty pistol guys use bolt action or Thompson single shots.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 9, 2021 0:19:09 GMT -5
Some of the neatest looking grips on that 41. Bet they feel great in the hand.
I think an RMR gets you closer to the utility of a scoped pistol than an iron sighted one, and at the cost of just a couple of ounces more than irons. Good choice.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 6, 2021 10:47:19 GMT -5
so, he didn't touch the trigger. maybe he thumbed the hammer over a live round? two people were shot - did he shoot both with one round? or did he "not touch" the trigger twice? Yes, bullet went through one, killing her, and into the shoulder of the survivor. Hammer mounted firing pin and possible action modification could allow for discharge without trigger pull, such as a slip of the hammer, broken or worn parts, or a gun set up for fanning without the need for pulling the trigger. Who knows with Hollywood props? Old armories full of guns of all designs modified over the years for specific purposes, handled roughly and for show rather than marksmanship. Working the action would tell immediately if that was a possibility. I'd imagine that's already been considered in the investigation.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 5, 2021 16:05:40 GMT -5
Would you mind me asking what a square cut throat is and what is does different? Thanks Jim Trued, that is square and concentric to the bore. I pictured a square throat for a second first too lol, even though the wording was accurate.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 5, 2021 9:51:45 GMT -5
Very nice PJ, Iâve been looking for a case similar to that for mine as well, PM me your source if you donât mind. Also that cutting edge bullet is a Euro design with emphasis on allowing the âhuntâ to be enjoyed from start to retrieval. Europeans have always placed value on enjoying every part of the hunt, to include the searching of game and walking up on your trophy. The cutting shoulder is designed to cut hair on impact so as to leave a trace of hair at the impact spot, and allow the hunter a known starting spot to begin searching for their game. In years past âbang flopâ was a rare occurrence unless the spine or other CNS systems were hit, so an animal running off and having to be tracked after being shot was simply an additional part of the hunt to enjoy. I shoot the same type bullet in factory loads from my 7x65R, if the load is accurate enough for your needs donât be in a hurry to make empty cases. Use them until theyâre gone, and remember a double gun or drilling should be sighted in with you holding it in both hands. Not like so many others shoot bolt guns and allow a gun to freely recoil at the bench. Trapr www.jeffsoutfitters.com/product-category/gun-cases/canvasleather-hard-cases/Thanks Trapr. I sighted this in with only the forend supported by a bag. Speaking of the 7x65R, I also have a Kreighoff O/U combination gun in 16ga/7x65R in the importation pipeline. Lapua brass for it was on sale, so that will get handholds exclusively. No rush for dies since I can round the necks using a K&M mandrel and seat bullets in the 280 AI dies for the first 100 rounds, and if I only neck size I can probably use 284 or 280AI dies. I have a bunch of old 175 grain Sierra GameKings that have been waiting for the right rifle.
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Post by potatojudge on Dec 4, 2021 16:54:14 GMT -5
I've never seen a Gemini Customs I didn't like, and these two are no exception.
I agree, moon clips and a 10mm make for a solid all around package. Not sure if 10mm magnum is ok in a GP (I'd guess it is) but if so that'd be a nice option as well. Could presumably shoot 10mm or magnum since you headspace off the moon clip, with the caveat standard 10mm can't be fired outside a clip.
What I never quite wrapped my head around is where the money goes for a Gemini gun. Most here are familiar with the work and hours involved in full-built single actions, but for DA that retain the factory cylinder and barrel I don't know what all is done for that price point.
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