Big Bore carry/general purpose outdoorsmen revolver pic and discussion thread

[Lost River]

Lost River,

Do you put a heavy crimp on your standard load with unique? Or just for slower powders like 296/110?


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I put the same crimp on all my .44 loads now, and across the board it has proven to increased my accuracy. I have simply just set the LEE roll crimp die to the setting it is at, and don't mess with it, even for the wadcutter loads.

[richiecotite]

Sorry, no cool outdoor pics. Mod 57, p&r, triple t's, with ahrends; Lemon lime Powerade, Dom Kennedy mixtape

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/915ceb9f9b31a6fc1fc6832259e4240d.jpg


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[JHC]

629 and Garrett ammo.
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[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/edrPDIC.jpg?1

[andre3k]

A trio of Redhawks. The top one is 41 mag, and the bottom two are 44 mag.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171013/2d37731cc8ba8bc4e75f6b53f001d771.jpg

[Bigghoss]

Looking at this thread makes me want to buy a horse.

[PNWTO]

Looking at this thread makes me want to buy a horse.

Makes me want to re-fi my house directly to Hamilton Bowen.

I really want to get into the revolver game with more pieces but the only thing that makes Occam's Sense right now is a 329PD, and those aren't exactly plinking guns.

[Dave Williams]

Makes me want to re-fi my house directly to Hamilton Bowen.

I really want to get into the revolver game with more pieces but the only thing that makes Occam's Sense right now is a 329PD, and those aren't exactly plinking guns.

Shooting one with the Ahrends grip is like someone is hitting your palm with a baseball bat.

[paul105]

Shooting one with the Ahrends grip is like someone is hitting your palm with a baseball bat.

Much more doable with a set of S&W 500 X Frame Hogue grips. Here's a couple of pics of my every day carry gun for the better part of a decade. Woods walking daily here in MT. Shot three 329s quite a bit over that time frame (9,000 rnds +- IIRC). Mostly 240s + with 18.0gr of 2400 for about 1,100 fps from the 4" bbl. The nice thing about the 329 is that you can load it to match your specific requirements (light for plinking, heavy for carry).

https://photos.imageevent.com/paul105/hobby/websize/329%20033.jpg

https://photos.imageevent.com/paul105/hobby/websize/329%20045.jpg

FWIW, my current go to .44 Mag is a 4 1/4" 5 shot S&W L Frame (M69). Much more pleasant to shoot, and the L Frame just works for me. Also been foolin' around with the 2 3/4" version -- neat little revolver and much easier to shoot than most would expect.

The 2 3/4" gun:

https://photos.imageevent.com/paul105/hobby/websize/FullSizeRender%20_1_.jpg

Recently acquired Simply Rugged leather for the 4 1/4" M69 (sale still on)

https://photos.imageevent.com/paul105/hobby/websize/Simply%20Rugged%20M69%2011.JPG

Sorry if I posted any of this before (long thread and I didn't go back and reread all of it).

Paul

[Lost River]

I was cruising through northern Nevada today and stopped to take a couple of pics.

Have gun, will travel. Great ranch country. Lots of round-ups going on right now, as winter is fast approaching.

https://i.imgur.com/PDGM9zP.jpg?1

Shiny new Milt Sparks leather and my old 7.5" .44 Magnum Flattop. :)

[RevolverRob]

Looking at this thread makes me want to buy a horse.

I'd rather have a bad motorcycle than a good horse. I don't trust things that are considerably bigger than me and have a mind of their own, horses, donkeys, mules, hippos, bears, you get the idea.

___

This thread makes me want to buy a .44 Magnum and 100-acres in Idaho.

I'd settle for the 100-acres.

[revchuck38]

I woke up early this morning and ended up reading this thread all the way through. :)

I have several hundred rounds of full-power .44 Mag hunting loads from when I used to hunt. I'm going to dig the Old Model SBH out of the safe and take a hundred rounds with me to shoot after I vote and before I start work. I'll do this for a few range sessions until I finish them, then order some 240-grain LSWCs and work up an equivalent of the 10-grains-Unique load using BE-86. Then I'll do the same with my 4" M57-0.

I don't think my PX4s will mind.

[Zeke38]

Lost River I need to visit Milt's site again. Is that a new model rig he's making for SAs. Got a Bisley that needs a leather upgrade.

[revchuck38]

I woke up early this morning and ended up reading this thread all the way through. :)

I have several hundred rounds of full-power .44 Mag hunting loads from when I used to hunt. I'm going to dig the Old Model SBH out of the safe and take a hundred rounds with me to shoot after I vote and before I start work. I'll do this for a few range sessions until I finish them, then order some 240-grain LSWCs and work up an equivalent of the 10-grains-Unique load using BE-86. Then I'll do the same with my 4" M57-0.

I don't think my PX4s will mind.

So, I dug out the OMSBH, 50 rounds of 240-grain LSWCs over 22 grains of 296 and another 50 of Speer factory 270-grain SPs, stopped to vote on the way to the range, stapled up a B6C (50-yard repair center, because I had some) at the 15 yard line because I hadn't shot this gun for at least ten years and was hoping to be able to at least stay on paper at that range, and commenced to make some noise. After a while, I did remember a little of how to shoot this thing...

32087

That's five rounds each of the above loads, offhand. Not as good as I used to be, but with 66-year-old eyes, I'll take it.

After 90 rounds, I noticed that I had a pea-sized flap of skin loose on my palm. I shot the last five rounds one-handed just to remind myself what it felt like. As I packed up, my right shoulder went into "WTF were you thinking?" mode, but calmed down after a while.

This was a big change of pace after having concentrated on defensive shooting for the past few years. I'm going to let my palm heal and then start taking the .44 with me when I practice with my 9x19s. With one box of ammo. :D It'll be like dessert after a good meal!

[Lost River]

Lost River I need to visit Milt's site again. Is that a new model rig he's making for SAs. Got a Bisley that needs a leather upgrade.



This one is a 200AW model but it was built as a cross draw, due to the fact that the 7.5" barrel is more comfortable/practical to be carried that way outdoors, especially when getting into and out of a pickup.

I am going to order a holster for my S&W 4506 this week (when I can catch a break), since Christmas is right around the corner. This time of year my wife usually calls and asks what I secretly have on order that I have not told her about. :cool:


That way I know I will get something under the tree I really like instead of ugly sweaters..

It is probably a bit late though but even an envelope saying it is being built makes me grin from ear to ear!

[Lost River]

So, I dug out the OMSBH, 50 rounds of 240-grain LSWCs over 22 grains of 296 and another 50 of Speer factory 270-grain SPs, stopped to vote on the way to the range, stapled up a B6C (50-yard repair center, because I had some) at the 15 yard line because I hadn't shot this gun for at least ten years and was hoping to be able to at least stay on paper at that range, and commenced to make some noise. After a while, I did remember a little of how to shoot this thing...

32087

That's five rounds each of the above loads, offhand. Not as good as I used to be, but with 66-year-old eyes, I'll take it.

After 90 rounds, I noticed that I had a pea-sized flap of skin loose on my palm. I shot the last five rounds one-handed just to remind myself what it felt like. As I packed up, my right shoulder went into "WTF were you thinking?" mode, but calmed down after a while.

This was a big change of pace after having concentrated on defensive shooting for the past few years. I'm going to let my palm heal and then start taking the .44 with me when I practice with my 9x19s. With one box of ammo. :D It'll be like dessert after a good meal!


That is some dang fine shooting!

After not shooting big bores for a while it really takes a bit to warm back up to them if a guy expects to do any real accuracy work. I have explained it to a number of people over the years using a weightlifting/working out analogy.

It is like not lifting weights for a long period of time, and then think you are going to step right back up to what you were benching, or running beforehand. It just does not happen. I usually start off with some mild loads for a few practice sessions, then move up to my medium loads, and finally I go to the elk stompers. That is the only way I can shoot any decent groups after not shooting big bores for a while.

Your target looks fantastic!

[revchuck38]

Lost River - Thanks! I can relate to easing back into it as opposed to jumping back into it. I'm doing my first half marathon in a month. I'm a cyclist and can do a 100-mile ride at the drop of a hat, so the engine's there, but the chassis, not so much - my lower back complains loudly every time I push harder, but it takes longer to start complaining as I get used to it.

I've got some .44 Special loads that I worked up for my M21-4, 200-grain RNFPs over 7 grains of Unique, but that supply is getting low. I might need to switch the 550 over to .44 for a while. :)

I need to get another holster for the OMSBH. That hammer spur snags on stuff when carried strong side, might have to look into a cross-draw.

[willie]

Revchuck, it did my heart good to see your gun and that group. I'd bet money that you have used the Ruger to roll milk jugs at 100 plus yards.

[okie john]

32087

Funny you mention this. Last Saturday I took my old Model 29-2 out of the safe for the first time in a few years. My group was about the like yours and the kid with the Glock on the lane beside me poked his head around the divider after the first shot. I didn't embarrass myself at 25, but I called it a day after about 20 rounds. I had forgotten how much I like the smell of cast bullet lube.


Okie John

[MK11]

So, I dug out the OMSBH, 50 rounds of 240-grain LSWCs over 22 grains of 296 and another 50 of Speer factory 270-grain SPs, stopped to vote on the way to the range, stapled up a B6C (50-yard repair center, because I had some) at the 15 yard line because I hadn't shot this gun for at least ten years and was hoping to be able to at least stay on paper at that range, and commenced to make some noise. After a while, I did remember a little of how to shoot this thing...

32087

That's five rounds each of the above loads, offhand. Not as good as I used to be, but with 66-year-old eyes, I'll take it.

After 90 rounds, I noticed that I had a pea-sized flap of skin loose on my palm. I shot the last five rounds one-handed just to remind myself what it felt like. As I packed up, my right shoulder went into "WTF were you thinking?" mode, but calmed down after a while.

This was a big change of pace after having concentrated on defensive shooting for the past few years. I'm going to let my palm heal and then start taking the .44 with me when I practice with my 9x19s. With one box of ammo. :D It'll be like dessert after a good meal!

Nice shooting. Please excuse the thread drift but is it possible to replace the squared off trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk? I find it makes shooting two handed pretty uncomfortable.

[revchuck38]

Nice shooting. Please excuse the thread drift but is it possible to replace the squared off trigger guard on the Super Blackhawk? I find it makes shooting two handed pretty uncomfortable.

I’m pretty sure it is, but I think it requires replacement of the entire grip frame. I’m sure there are more informed folks here who can answer that.

[Lost River]

I’m pretty sure it is, but I think it requires replacement of the entire grip frame. I’m sure there are more informed folks here who can answer that.



That is correct. It does require replacing the grip frame. That said, grip frame swaps are really not a big deal at all.


PICS!!


From high up in the Lost River Range!


http://i.imgur.com/eAVdd8Q.jpg (https://imgur.com/eAVdd8Q)

http://i.imgur.com/TH12NvO.jpg (https://imgur.com/TH12NvO)

[Bigghoss]

That is correct. It does require replacing the grip frame. That said, grip frame swaps are really not a big deal at all.


PICS!!


From high up in the Lost River Range!


http://i.imgur.com/eAVdd8Q.jpg (https://imgur.com/eAVdd8Q)

http://i.imgur.com/TH12NvO.jpg (https://imgur.com/TH12NvO)


"Hello. My name is Lost River and I'm cooler than you."

[Salamander]

This thread is in part responsible for my latest purchase, a 625 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt. The photo is on the LGS counter during DROS, this being California our government doesn't trust us enough to do away with the 10-day wait even when we already legally have another revolver in our pocket which seems pretty irrational.

33466

I know the LGS owner fairly well, so besides knocking a little extra off the price he gave me the back story. This one and several others just came in on consignment a few days ago from a retired CHP guy who is now in his mid-70s and can't shoot big bore anymore because of severe arthritis. He apparently traded for a .22 as part of the deal and that's what he shoots now. He says most of what he consigned has had one box of ammo through it and then went in the safe, and that's entirely possible for this 625. A couple of very minor scuffs on it, otherwise like new, rock solid lockup. The test casing is still in the S&W box.

The Hogue's fit my hand well enough but the tops have warped a little away from the frame during all that storage time and the slight bit of give is annoying, and I'm not really a fan of finger grooves. So I'm looking around and thinking about some different stocks. On the way back I picked up some 45 Colt reloading dies and some Starline brass, will probably order some 255 gr bullets online and have a box all loaded well before pickup day.

For the past several years I've been focused on a large local project, which is atypical for me... there's nothing larger than black bear here unless one believes in bigfoot, so various semi-autos and .357 revolvers have been plenty adequate. I'm now moving on to new projects so could be back to my more typical and wider ranging travel patterns soon, so I want something a little bigger available in case of a short notice trip to someplace where that's a smarter choice. At the same time I wanted a stainless gun, because here it rains all winter. Last week I was on a remote site in 40 mph winds and horizontal sheeting heavy rain, and my polymer HK handled that just fine but I'd sure hate to subject a classic blued revolver to a few days of that. And the mountain gun at 36 oz should be good on those all day hikes. I may head to the backcountry early in the new year to test it out.

I'm off to browse holsters and speedloaders...

[That Guy]

This thread is in part responsible for my latest purchase, a 625 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt.

Congratulations! Those things are frigging awesome!


The Hogue's fit my hand well enough but the tops have warped a little away from the frame during all that storage time and the slight bit of give is annoying, and I'm not really a fan of finger grooves. So I'm looking around and thinking about some different stocks.

The best stocks that I have found, for shooting the gun with full power loads, have been Pachmayrs. I wish it weren't so as those things are absolutely hideous, but they really do make a big difference once the gun starts to recoil some - especially if you shoot more than a few rounds at a time. (I've shot the IDPA classifier, back when it was 90 rounds long, more than once with my Mountain Gun. 250 grain bullets at 900fps should make the power factor for Stock Service Revolver, right? :) ) If you do find something more pleasing to the eye that works as well in the recoil mitigation department, please do share.


I'm off to browse holsters and speedloaders...

If you're into HKS speedloaders, AFAIK they've stopped making the model 25-5 which was intended specifically for this gun. However, at least when using Magtech ammunition or cases, I've actually had better luck with HKS model 29-M; their N-frame .44 speedloader. Using different casings or ammunition, YMMV though.

[CSW]

This thread is in part responsible for my latest purchase, a 625 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt. The photo is on the LGS counter during DROS, this being California our government doesn't trust us enough to do away with the 10-day wait even when we already legally have another revolver in our pocket which seems pretty irrational.

33466

I know the LGS owner fairly well, so besides knocking a little extra off the price he gave me the back story. This one and several others just came in on consignment a few days ago from a retired CHP guy who is now in his mid-70s and can't shoot big bore anymore because of severe arthritis. He apparently traded for a .22 as part of the deal and that's what he shoots now. He says most of what he consigned has had one box of ammo through it and then went in the safe, and that's entirely possible for this 625. A couple of very minor scuffs on it, otherwise like new, rock solid lockup. The test casing is still in the S&W box.

The Hogue's fit my hand well enough but the tops have warped a little away from the frame during all that storage time and the slight bit of give is annoying, and I'm not really a fan of finger grooves. So I'm looking around and thinking about some different stocks. On the way back I picked up some 45 Colt reloading dies and some Starline brass, will probably order some 255 gr bullets online and have a box all loaded well before pickup day.

For the past several years I've been focused on a large local project, which is atypical for me... there's nothing larger than black bear here unless one believes in bigfoot, so various semi-autos and .357 revolvers have been plenty adequate. I'm now moving on to new projects so could be back to my more typical and wider ranging travel patterns soon, so I want something a little bigger available in case of a short notice trip to someplace where that's a smarter choice. At the same time I wanted a stainless gun, because here it rains all winter. Last week I was on a remote site in 40 mph winds and horizontal sheeting heavy rain, and my polymer HK handled that just fine but I'd sure hate to subject a classic blued revolver to a few days of that. And the mountain gun at 36 oz should be good on those all day hikes. I may head to the backcountry early in the new year to test it out.

I'm off to browse holsters and speedloaders...

Congratulations on your acquisition.
I have owned the same gun since their release.
It's my favorite big bore, even over the 44 magnum

[CSW]

... And now you'll need a 16" lever to accompany it.

[Bigghoss]

This thread is in part responsible for my latest purchase, a 625 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt.

Nice. I looked at one of those a while back. If I find one in .45acp I likely won't be able to resist.

[CSW]

Nice. I looked at one of those a while back. If I find one in .45acp I likely won't be able to resist.

Sadly, I used to own one in 45acp, and traded it away.


pictured @ the top, along with the Mountain Gun and the "625 of 1989".

33490

[Bigghoss]

I have a 5" 625 Model of 1989, lots of fun to shoot. But dang that Mountain Gun was nice.

[03RN]

Man I love those mountain guns. My 4" Redhawk is a heavy biatch.

I'm compensating by deadlifting 495 this morning. Yes I'm posting from the gym.:p

[CSW]

I miss my 4 5/8" blackhawks in 45 colt.

[OlongJohnson]

This thread is in part responsible for my latest purchase, a 625 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt. The photo is on the LGS counter during DROS, this being California our government doesn't trust us enough to do away with the 10-day wait even when we already legally have another revolver in our pocket which seems pretty irrational.

Oh, it's totally rational. The key to understanding gun control is to ignore what they say they're trying to accomplish, then look at what it really accomplishes, and assume they know what they're doing.

[Bongo Boy]

I take pics with the lovely grips, but I shoot it with the rubber ones.

<a href="https://imgur.com/1aq6eKG"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/1aq6eKG.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

The little pup packs quite a punch, but I love shooting it.

[Bongo Boy]

Bad link above...here we go.

https://i.imgur.com/1aq6eKG.jpg

[Salamander]

If you're into HKS speedloaders, AFAIK they've stopped making the model 25-5 which was intended specifically for this gun. However, at least when using Magtech ammunition or cases, I've actually had better luck with HKS model 29-M; their N-frame .44 speedloader. Using different casings or ammunition, YMMV though.

I was able to order several HKS 25-5 speedloaders without any difficulty, and it looks like they're currently available from several retailers. Maybe they're still making them, or maybe there's just residual inventory out there. Just tested them and they work well. Also tried a Safariland Comp-1 44 mag speedloader that I had laying around, it's possible to load it with 45 Colt but it won't release cleanly with the slightly larger casing. So those are a no go.

One of my existing Simply Rugged holsters fits, and I can get by with the factory Hogue grips for now although they're a little thin for my hands. I think this revolver needs some real wood though, and I'll order something soon.

A local guy offered me more than I paid for the gun before I even picked it up. For now, I'm thinking I'll keep it. First chance to shoot it is a couple days out.

[WDR]

Mountain Gun


I've wanted a .44 or .45 Mountain Gun... for a long long time... Jealousy over here.

[Bongo Boy]

I've wanted a .44 or .45 Mountain Gun... for a long long time... Jealousy over here.

I don't know what it is, but I love shooting 44 Mag. Maybe it's just because it goes 'boom' in a big way. I sure don't need a revolver of any kind and certainly not the Alaskan, but it's one heavy brute and I enjoy it.
I bought a holster thinking I might actually carry it (I live at about 8,600 ft elevation, so I'm authorized a 'mountain' gun, small 'm')...just for hiking around the area. But, anywhere around my waist in any fashion, it's about as cumbersome as can be. So, someday maybe I find a leather guy who can set me up with a harness to wear it in its holster, but somewhere closer to my chest.

I got a fairly good deal on the one pictured above, used, and put some work into the action and removed the 'Alaskan' stuff smeared all over the barrel. I reckon I'll keep it for a long, long time. Best wishes to you in maybe stumbling across the right one at the right time!

[Salamander]

I've wanted a .44 or .45 Mountain Gun... for a long long time... Jealousy over here.

Be patient. It's been one of several things on my watch list for not all that long now, maybe a year, and I really didn't expect to find one this quickly. This is a relatively small market as far as population, yet it turned up within 30 miles of home. Just don't hesitate if you see one, the LGS guy said several people called to see if it was still available in the days after the sale.

I've only had time to put about 24 rounds through it so far, it's a busy time at work so a thorough vetting is a couple weeks away. This first batch was Speer 260 gr JHP over W231, and it was a pleasure to shoot. No question it's a big bore, and some muzzle lift with that tapered barrel, but not a sharp recoil and plenty controllable. Two things that stood out: The balance is totally different than my other revolvers, with the heft in the center of the frame/cylinder and relatively light front and back. Hard to describe, but it points quickly and well. And while early indications with just one load are that it's probably not my most accurate revolver (kind of hard to compete with a six inch M-14 and wadcutters for precision work), it's an easy revolver to shoot minute-of-bear. Again hard to describe, but even with cold hands and grips a little narrow for my taste there was only one (minor) flier and it seemed to be less effort than with the GP-100 Match Champion I shot the same night to get the same level of results. Oh, and the two DA groups were just about as good as the one shot SA to check POI... and with this load it did hit just about POA=POI with no sight adjustment.

Field carry is not going to be immediate given my schedule, but I did carry it around the house one night and it's really no more burdensome on a belt than my K-frames.

I should have more reloading materials on the way next week and will see if I can find something this particular example likes. As John Linebaugh describes at http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=12 , it will probably end up with a field load at the upper end of what's good for a S&W and carried more than it's shot.

[Adam]

Great thread. When I grow up, I want to be Malamute and Lost River. And I need to move west. I've said it in another thread in the past, but every now and again I google "Malamute 29" and look at that old war horse with all the bluing missing. So sweet.

A friend of mine is a model 29 fiend and during a camping trip a couple years ago, he had his 4" 629 that I started lusting over. That week I had listed for sale/trade a Savage .223 I never shot any more. On a whim when I got home from camping I added ".44 Magnum revolver" to the list of potential trade items (plus cash for me obviously). A few minutes later a guy offers to trade a 4" 629 and around 125 rounds of factory ammo, straight trade. When I asked him about the condition he says "it's got a pretty bad scratch on the cylinder". Ok, send me a picture. That scratch went all the way around the cylinder, aka the cylinder ring. He was definitely a "buy it, shoot it a bit, trade it" kind of guy. It has become one of my favorite firearms. In fact I just switched my progressive press from 9mm to .44 Magnum. It's a staple for our trips out west and looks good on the coffee table too. I need to decide on some grips. Hogues don't look great but they sure feel good.

Nuf yackin'. You know it's been a good range trip when you come home with only 4 remaining rounds of your reloads. :D That's a 200 gr Xtreme plated RNFP over some Win 231, which I already had for 9mm. Some Unique and heavier SWCs are on the list for 2019. Oh and some reading materials I've enjoyed.

http://i66.tinypic.com/yjs5g.jpg

And with the first holster I ever attempted to make. Pancake that I also made a chest carry harness for. Kinda Diamond D-like I reckon.

http://i67.tinypic.com/34s19w2.jpg

[Tabasco]

I have a set of Hogue wood grips that are basically a wood version of their rubber monogrip for my 629-3. They look pretty, but I hate finger grooves, so I bought a set of Hogue wood monogrips without the grooves. I would be happy to send the wood finger groove grips to anyone who want's them, free. PM me an address. First come first serve. They fit K frame square butt.

[Tabasco]

Sorry, they fit "N" frame square butt.


We have a winner, so I'll be sending them off tomorrow to a good home.

[Lost River]

Great thread. When I grow up, I want to be Malamute and Lost River. And I need to move west. I've said it in another thread in the past, but every now and again I google "Malamute 29" and look at that old war horse with all the bluing missing. So sweet.

A friend of mine is a model 29 fiend and during a camping trip a couple years ago, he had his 4" 629 that I started lusting over. That week I had listed for sale/trade a Savage .223 I never shot any more. On a whim when I got home from camping I added ".44 Magnum revolver" to the list of potential trade items (plus cash for me obviously). A few minutes later a guy offers to trade a 4" 629 and around 125 rounds of factory ammo, straight trade. When I asked him about the condition he says "it's got a pretty bad scratch on the cylinder". Ok, send me a picture. That scratch went all the way around the cylinder, aka the cylinder ring. He was definitely a "buy it, shoot it a bit, trade it" kind of guy. It has become one of my favorite firearms. In fact I just switched my progressive press from 9mm to .44 Magnum. It's a staple for our trips out west and looks good on the coffee table too. I need to decide on some grips. Hogues don't look great but they sure feel good.

Nuf yackin'. You know it's been a good range trip when you come home with only 4 remaining rounds of your reloads. :D That's a 200 gr Xtreme plated RNFP over some Win 231, which I already had for 9mm. Some Unique and heavier SWCs are on the list for 2019. Oh and some reading materials I've enjoyed.

http://i66.tinypic.com/yjs5g.jpg

And with the first holster I ever attempted to make. Pancake that I also made a chest carry harness for. Kinda Diamond D-like I reckon.

http://i67.tinypic.com/34s19w2.jpg




Great post!

The "Hell I was There" is a particular favorite for me, as there are lots of connections in there. Many places are familiar and it is great reading about them many years ago.

That said, your holster is one heck of a fine job for a first attempt. Or a 41st. I'd be proud to wear that on my hip.

In regards to grips, if you want to stay with recoil absorbing synthetics, then the old Pachmeyer decelerators can still be found. These were a gift from a buddy who found them on ebay I believe. But I have also seen them on Gunbroker as well.

https://i.imgur.com/LAAGv1Y.jpg

I actually really like the retro 80s look of the camo and stainless. With a blued gun I prefer wood, but this 629 seems "just right" with these.

BTW for a pure fun load try some 185-200 grain full wadcutters and 10 grains Unique. :cool:

[sharps54]

Having just traded into a older (90’s) 5.5 Redhawk I’m curious on what advice everyone has regarding mounting a RDS. Is the Ultradot still the gold standard for hunting revolvers or should I look to a smaller unit like one of the Aimpoints? I assume the Weigand no drill mount is the way to go for the Ultradot, any different recommendation for one of the Micros?

The intended use will be deer in a wooded section of a buddy’s farm in NC next year.

Thank you in advance!

[Lost River]

Having just traded into a older (90’s) 5.5 Redhawk I’m curious on what advice everyone has regarding mounting a RDS. Is the Ultradot still the gold standard for hunting revolvers or should I look to a smaller unit like one of the Aimpoints? I assume the Weigand no drill mount is the way to go for the Ultradot, any different recommendation for one of the Micros?

The intended use will be deer in a wooded section of a buddy’s farm in NC next year.

Thank you in advance!


For heavy recoiling handguns Ultradots are the gold standard as far as I am concerned.

On my 7.5" Redhawk that I have zeroed for 300 grain XTPs pushed by a stout load of H110, that is what I use.

https://i.imgur.com/7ZucNVI.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/s6ypQ7l.jpg


You can do some pretty fair accuracy work @ a 100 with a red dot too if you have a solid rest:

https://i.imgur.com/jgvHheI.jpg



https://i.imgur.com/fqdt7F1.jpg


Fluke group (vs typical internet "if I do my part"nonsense):

https://i.imgur.com/yOTsZ0B.jpg

I have a Weigand mount on an M29 and it is a solid little mount. I just don't know if the mini mount is long enough for the full size ultradots. That said, if they have a full size version, the Weigand products are G2G.

[sharps54]

Thanks for the response! The previous owner used a full length Weigand with success and that is my inclination I just wanted to make sure I’m not missing out on being able to just replace the rear sight with a T-1 or something so I have more holster options and a handier revolver. Maybe by next year we’ll know if the Aimpoint Acro will allow that.

Looks like the 30mm Ultradot is it.

[OlongJohnson]

Dang! Lost River has all the guns. And if he doesn't, GJM has the rest. Or maybe it's the other way...

[wvincent]

Dang! Lost River has all the guns. And if he doesn't, GJM has the rest. Or maybe it's the other way...

I think your forgetting someone, what ever you can think of I suspect he has 3 of each in his safe, each with a historical provenance.
In fact, if he posted up tomorrow that he had Jelly Bryce's Lucky 13, with period correct gun leather, I wouldn't be shocked in the least.

Revolver hoarder, also known as DaggaBoy

[Salamander]

Today's acquisition:

35718

29-2, apparently a safe queen. So far I've found four tiny scuffs. LGS says it was one of three consigned by an estate, the 8-3/8" sold immediately, I grabbed the 4" and there's still a 6" sitting in the store which unfortunately has a bit of rust pitting on the topstrap.

It will wear real wood soon, hoping to find time to order something this week.

[03RN]

Very nice. Now it needs some leather.

I primed 600 pieces of .45 Colt brass and had to stop because I ran out of primers. I think Im about halfway there.

[entropy]

Bumped because everytime I emerge from hibernation, this is the first thread I go to...

[Wheeler]

Bumped because everytime I emerge from hibernation, this is the first thread I go to...

It is truly one of the best threads ever on this forum.

[sparkyfender]

3" and 4" S&W 629s. I actually load the 3" with .44 specials and carry it for personal protection at times.........

[Stephanie B]

Early model 696

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/6b7096f744f64293260361c340c9b02a.jpg

I carried it a lot until the value of them hit the stupid level.

[mtnbkr]

Early model 696

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/6b7096f744f64293260361c340c9b02a.jpg

I carried it a lot until the value of them hit the stupid level.

After shooting one at a range meet many years ago, I desperately wanted one of my own. Then, 9 years ago, one fell into my lap for a good price via a shared connection.

I kept it for a few years, but when my folks needed financial assistance after my dad was forced into early retirement, it was the only S&W to go on the chopping block. What I found out in those few years was that it wasn't that fun to shoot regularly. I'd much rather shoot warm special or lite mag loads in my 4" 629 than mild-to-warm specials in the 696. It wasn't so much lighter or smaller than my 629 to make CCW much easier and the lower power and reduced capacity made it less desirable for field carry. Ultimately it didn't fit a niche well enough for me. Additionally, I was always worried about the forcing cone cracking even though I knew logically it wasn't a significant risk.

Chris

[Eugene]

This is mine with my first attempt at making my own grips and my custom loading block.
https://i.postimg.cc/657rPFX6/0520182216.jpg

The wood was for our family farm in WV, I fixed up a router jig to debark then made slabs on my table saw after I extended the table using a treadmill someone left on the curb.
https://i.postimg.cc/mgQ9LYr0/IMG-20161106-1334362.jpg

[Salamander]

The mountain gun went out to play last week

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[ralph]

3" and 4" S&W 629s. I actually load the 3" with .44 specials and carry it for personal protection at times.........

Good friend of mine who lives about a mile from me has the exact same 3" gun..I've been trying to get it from him for years....

[jtcarm]

This is mine with my first attempt at making my own grips and my custom loading block.
https://i.postimg.cc/657rPFX6/0520182216.jpg

The wood was for our family farm in WV, I fixed up a router jig to debark then made slabs on my table saw after I extended the table using a treadmill someone left on the curb.
https://i.postimg.cc/mgQ9LYr0/IMG-20161106-1334362.jpg

Cool jig.

I used to love woodworking, but just didn’t have the space or time.

Is that shagbark hickory?

[Eugene]

Cherry with some linseed oil applied.

I've bought some checkering handles from Brownells, just need to decide on the size before I get the heads and co the cutting.

[Adam]

This thread is too good to die. Here’s my pick up from yesterday. Lipsey’s is running a sale on the 4 5/8” gun which made a lot of vendors cheap cheap it seems and it was just good timing. Bisley flat top .44 Spl. Already shot some 200 grain plated over 6.7 grains of 231 through it to Knox the dust off. First single action!

http://i67.tinypic.com/2nisjrb.jpg

[Adam]

Yikes sorry for the jumbo pic and auto-correct gibberish, I missed the editing time window apparently. :D

[entropy]

Best
Thread
Ever

[03RN]

Come on in, the waters fine.
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[Zeke38]

That 44 Bisley is a great shooter. Love mine.39495

[Adam]

Come on in, the waters fine.
39490

Yassss. What’s that gun and holster combo?


That 44 Bisley is a great shooter. Love mine.39495

Who made those grips! Drool!

[03RN]

Yassss. What’s that gun and holster combo?


2.75" m66-8 in a jmcustom aiwb holster.

[Zeke38]

Grips on my Bisley are Hogues.

[feudist]

2.75" m66-8 in a jmcustom aiwb holster.

What's your fishing load?

[03RN]

What's your fishing load?

Here in RI just my normal .357 golden sabers. I got a bunch from cdnn at like .25 cpr. I'll replace with critical duty or silver tips or a reload if I can find a good bullet when I'm out.

Up north it's a 158 wn-swc over 13.5gr 2400

[CSW]

I still have 3 boxes (of 50) of Winchester 125 Silvertip!

[03RN]

I still have 3 boxes (of 50) of Winchester 125 Silvertip!

The 145s are like $1/rd:(

[CSW]

The 145s are like $1/rd:(

I know..... Crazy, huh?

[Adam]

While I’m deciding on real leather, I made this holster over the last couple evenings to remind me why I buy gun leather from the pros. This is only the third holster I’ve made and it humbles me every time. Still needs to dry the rest of the way and some final buffing, but I get antsy! I guess this makes it an Adam Threeholsters rig. ;)

http://i66.tinypic.com/kanvgo.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/208uvk2.jpg

[jandbj]

While I’m deciding on real leather, I made this holster over the last couple evenings to remind me why I buy gun leather from the pros. This is only the third holster I’ve made and it humbles me every time. Still needs to dry the rest of the way and some final buffing, but I get antsy! I guess this makes it an Adam Threeholsters rig. ;)

http://i66.tinypic.com/kanvgo.jpg

http://i63.tinypic.com/208uvk2.jpg

Your grandkids will still be wearing that rig with pride when you’re long gone. Looks great!

[Malamute]

Thats a better looking holster than some companies making so-called holsters make and sell.

[Adam]

Thats a better looking holster than some companies making so-called holsters make and sell.

Haha thanks guys. Malamute I’m going to fill it with sand and shards of rock so I can give the Ruger character like your old 29! You were a trend setter in today’s “battle worn” finish craze!

[Lester Polfus]

That holster needs one of these. (https://www.ebay.com/i/113709094308?chn=ps)

[Malamute]

Haha thanks guys. Malamute I’m going to fill it with sand and shards of rock so I can give the Ruger character like your old 29! You were a trend setter in today’s “battle worn” finish craze!

All it takes is a small amount of fine sand and silt that works its way into everything in Az and up north here. It embeds into the holsters, your skin, clothes, table tops, whatever, and is abrasive. A few years in a holster and it starts looking like its been around a lot longer. I truly have no idea how people keep guns looking good when they carry them in this country. The sides of the cylinder of my 24 started losing blue just from the dust on the table top by the bed.

The old 29 started life in the early 80s, it got a lot of miles on an old harley besides all the walking and day to day wear.

The other parts of that are vehicles left outside get the glass pitted in the wind over time, it sort of gets lightly frosted looking, but most windshields seem to get broken with flying rocks on the road before most people notice the windblown dust/sand effect.

[RevolverRob]

This thread is messing with me.

The question is which New Vaquero do I get; the Davidson's Exclusive .45LC/.45ACP in stainless, the Lipsey's Exclusive .357/9mm in blue, or do I go for a Vaquero Bisley?

I've kind of always wanted a Bisley.

[Lester Polfus]

This thread is messing with me.

The question is which New Vaquero do I get; the Davidson's Exclusive .45LC/.45ACP in stainless, the Lipsey's Exclusive .357/9mm in blue, or do I go for a Vaquero Bisley?

I've kind of always wanted a Bisley.

Yes.

[45dotACP]

This thread is messing with me.

The question is which New Vaquero do I get; the Davidson's Exclusive .45LC/.45ACP in stainless, the Lipsey's Exclusive .357/9mm in blue, or do I go for a Vaquero Bisley?

I've kind of always wanted a Bisley.I am lukewarm on almost every type of SA revolver...

...except Bisleys.

You should get one.

Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

[Adam]

Just 'cause Malamute's gun needs to be on this page....

https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23475&d=1517523890

[OlongJohnson]

This thread is messing with me.

The question is which New Vaquero do I get; the Davidson's Exclusive .45LC/.45ACP in stainless, the Lipsey's Exclusive .357/9mm in blue, or do I go for a Vaquero Bisley?

I've kind of always wanted a Bisley.

You could always start small.

https://ruger.com/products/newModelSingleSix/specSheets/6538.html

[OlongJohnson]

All it takes is a small amount of fine sand and silt that works its way into everything in Az and up north here. It embeds into the holsters, your skin, clothes, table tops, whatever, and is abrasive. A few years in a holster and it starts looking like its been around a lot longer. I truly have no idea how people keep guns looking good when they carry them in this country. The sides of the cylinder of my 24 started losing blue just from the dust on the table top by the bed.

At least the dryness that lets it blow everywhere doesn't rust everything. Thankfully, mother nature is either/or in this case. Just a bit of kindness.

[Dave T]

That gun and holster have so much character it put a smile on my face.

Dave

[oregon45]

This thread is messing with me.

The question is which New Vaquero do I get; the Davidson's Exclusive .45LC/.45ACP in stainless, the Lipsey's Exclusive .357/9mm in blue, or do I go for a Vaquero Bisley?

I've kind of always wanted a Bisley.

I greatly prefer the Bisley grip for deliberate shooting but, for shooting with the Vaquero's fixed sights, I prefer the XR-3 plow-handle grip because it points far more naturally, in my hands, than the Bisley grip.

[Salamander]

All it takes is a small amount of fine sand and silt that works its way into everything in Az and up north here. It embeds into the holsters, your skin, clothes, table tops, whatever, and is abrasive. A few years in a holster and it starts looking like its been around a lot longer. I truly have no idea how people keep guns looking good when they carry them in this country. The sides of the cylinder of my 24 started losing blue just from the dust on the table top by the bed.



Very different here on the coast. I spent three days in the mountains this week, and each morning everything was wet... the fog condenses on everything. For overnight or rainy season trips, I tend to carry something that won't rust easily.

This was taken at dawn on top of a ridge, only 2,300 feet elevation. Five minutes later I was in the fog and couldn't see 500 feet. And hour later it all burned off and was a warm, sunny day. The wind usually picks up in the afternoon, but very little in the way of flying abrasives.

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Highlight of the trip: On the second morning, there was a young mountain lion not far from camp. We watched it for a good 10 minutes, it sat and watched us back, finally tired of the game and casually strolled away. Too far for pictures, a good 200 meters, but a memorable experience.

[Adam]

This thread is messing with me.

The question is which New Vaquero do I get; the Davidson's Exclusive .45LC/.45ACP in stainless, the Lipsey's Exclusive .357/9mm in blue, or do I go for a Vaquero Bisley?

I've kind of always wanted a Bisley.

One of these guns gets you more tingly than the others; go with that one and post pics.

[BehindBlueI's]

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629-4

[BehindBlueI's]

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629-4

I posted that from my phone and meant to come and add some text, but I got sidetracked and now can't edit.

This is my (somewhat early) birthday present to myself. 629-4, combat hammer and combat trigger. I'm not sure if it was originally ordered that way or if they are later additions. It's been used as a bowling pin gun and the trigger has been lightened, particularly the single action. The downside is the hammer will push off at an estimated 12-15 lbs of pressure. I bought it today so haven't had a chance to fire it yet. I'm already in touch with my gun smith of choice to take a look at the guts and get the push off addressed.

On a side note, the fellow I bought it from works for a local federal prison and seems the squared away sort. I invited him to PF, so hopefully we'll have a new member shortly.

[BehindBlueI's]

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629-4

I took my .45 Colt/.45 Auto Redhawk and my new-to-me 629-4 to the range today to see which I sucked less with and do a comparison. For an apples-to-apples I had loaded both with 9.0 gr of unique with a bullet weight of 240 gr for the .44 and 250 gr for the 55.

I noted:

1) I'm trash with a DA revolver now. I could keep everything on a B-7 repair target at 10y but I've definitely slid back.

2) Recoil was remarkably samey-samey, with a slight edge to the Redhawk. With the Redhawk being heavier and with the meaty rubber presentation grip I thought it would have less felt recoil. It didn't. What it did do was recoil more straight back with less muzzle rise. Both were quite comfortable with the lighter load of Unique.

3) The S&W was more accurate, both in DA and in SA. I know my .451 bullets are slightly undersized for the .45/.45 Colt, which isn't helping. The margin wasn't huge, but was noticeable.

4) I don't have a strong preference in DA. The Redhawk definitely stacks more, but since I've had it deburred and smoothed up a bit it isn't as trash as it was from the factory. Apparently a large burr scraping the side of the hammer is bad for trigger pull. Who knew?

5) The S&W is *way* lighter in SA. Too light, which I knew when I bought it an am going to get addressed. It was last used as a bowling pin match gun and it's deep into what I would consider "competition only" weights.

I ran some 240gr Hornady FTX factory ammo through the S&W and was pleased with both the accuracy and the felt recoil. I'm not going to be rapid firing it by any stretch, but it wasn't like high-fiving a sledge hammer. I ended up the day with some 23.5gr of H110 loads I'd loaded up back in '16 for my 6" Model 29. Muzzle flash was pretty dramatic and after 4 shots in the black I pushed two low/right as I started to flinch. I scraped my finger against the trigger guard pulling back a bit of skin, which didn't help. Probably not a load I'm going to want to shoot much of in the 4".

I'm thinking I'd like to put some bigger grips on the N-frame. Something that would cover the backstrap and increase the reach to the trigger. With a natural index I feel like I have way too much finger in the trigger guard. Any grip recommendations?

[revchuck38]

I'm thinking I'd like to put some bigger grips on the N-frame. Something that would cover the backstrap and increase the reach to the trigger. With a natural index I feel like I have way too much finger in the trigger guard. Any grip recommendations?

I'd try the small Pachmayr Presentation grip. I'm not sure that they're available new anymore, but the last time I checked Numrich had a bunch of them (used) for pretty cheap. I'm 6'1" with average hands for my height and the large ones are too big for me to shoot DA with an N frame. For context, I shoot my M&P40 and PX4s with the large backstrap.

[Malamute]

Stoning off any sharpness on the front edge of the trigger may help some.

I may have a set of Pachmayrs, either finger groove or not, maybe one of each that you can try. If they work you can have them.

[Adam]

Did you even go west on vacation if you didn't take a big bore wheel gun, in this case my 629 stoked with some 240 gr SWC? Up in the fog on the west side of the Tetons.

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[mtnbkr]

Grabbed this pic while doing some early season black bear scouting in preparation for the fall hunting season. Gun is a 4" 629-4 stoked with my handloads (265gr SWC over 19gr 2400). Holster, not shown, is a Lobo Tom Threepersons:
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Chris

[BehindBlueI's]

I posted that from my phone and meant to come and add some text, but I got sidetracked and now can't edit.

This is my (somewhat early) birthday present to myself. 629-4, combat hammer and combat trigger. I'm not sure if it was originally ordered that way or if they are later additions. It's been used as a bowling pin gun and the trigger has been lightened, particularly the single action. The downside is the hammer will push off at an estimated 12-15 lbs of pressure. I bought it today so haven't had a chance to fire it yet. I'm already in touch with my gun smith of choice to take a look at the guts and get the push off addressed.

On a side note, the fellow I bought it from works for a local federal prison and seems the squared away sort. I invited him to PF, so hopefully we'll have a new member shortly.

Turns out it the hammer and trigger weren't messed with at all. I had my buddy gunsmith take a look at it and he peered at everything with a jeweler's loupe and said nothing had been ground on. The main spring is bent a bit and that's the only issue. If you push the trigger forward just a bit it no longer pushes off, so a replacement main spring of proper spec should put it back to factory. He said the hammer favors the right said a touch, not enough to bother with, and everything else checks out fine.

[Adam]

Ordered a set of Ahrends Retros from Brownell's and as others have mentioned, I wasn't wowed by the finish (rough sprayed on poly). I stripped them, hit them with a few coats of stain and rubbed in several coats of tung oil. Time to dirty them up.

Also picked up this beautiful holster from HC Leather on ebay. What a craftsman (and don't tell him he doesn't charge enough).

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[andre3k]

Picked this one up today at my gun clubs annual swap meet. It was better than the few gun shows I've attended recently. I had just sold off some reloading gear I brought with me and had extra funds in the pocket and came across a widow selling her deceased husband's gun collection. Its a 657-4 and I just happen to be a fan of 41 magnums and red dots. It came with the factory rear sight and a set of RCBS dies. The downside is the poor porting job. I'll get some ammo loaded up soon and see how it shoots. This one will be for hog hunting and the occasional bowling pin shoot. I'm thinking this mold should pair nicely with it. http://www.arsenalmolds.com/bullet-molds?product_id=156

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[mtnbkr]

Picked this one up today at my gun clubs annual swap meet. It was better than the few gun shows I've attended recently. I had just sold off some reloading gear I brought with me and had extra funds in the pocket and came across a widow selling her deceased husband's gun collection. Its a 657-4 and I just happen to be a fan of 41 magnums and red dots. It came with the factory rear sight and a set of RCBS dies. The downside is the poor porting job. I'll get some ammo loaded up soon and see how it shoots. This one will be for hog hunting and the occasional bowling pin shoot. I'm thinking this mold should pair nicely with it. http://www.arsenalmolds.com/bullet-molds?product_id=156

Nice looking rig. Those Ultradots are tough. I had one on my Redhawk for awhile back when I fancied myself a handgun hunter. I ultimately removed it because it made the gun feel too tall and top-heavy. Now that we have tiny red dots like RMRs, Leupolds, Holosuns, etc, I would go that route instead.

The mould looks good thought I'm not as familiar with the 41mag and appropriate bullet weights. Check out NOE too. They make a nice mould. I'd be looking for a WFN-style with as much meplate as I can get myself.

As for the porting, maybe see if Magna-Port can do something with it if it doesn't work well as is.

Chris

[Rock185]

Though it doesn't get outdoors all that much, I guess my Freedom Arms .454 would qualify as an outdoorsman revolver.

BTW, BehindBlueIs, A new mainspring is fine, but if the trigger needs to move forward a bit to prevent push-off, you'll likely need a new trigger rebound spring. I had a two 629s. Very nice guns. Wish I'd kept at least one of them;)

[Zeke38]

https://i.imgur.com/OL6grrC.jpg

My new outdoor toy.

[Seven_Sicks_Two]

After moving to the PNW a few years ago, I find myself spending a lot more time than I used to in the great outdoors. My "woods gun" has always just been my regular carry gun... a gen 3 19.

You guys have inspired me to dig out the only revolver I own. As soon as I figure out some way to carry it discretely, I think it is going to start accompanying me into the woods.

4" shooter-grade Triple Lock:

[Lester Polfus]

After moving to the PNW a few years ago, I find myself spending a lot more time than I used to in the great outdoors. My "woods gun" has always just been my regular carry gun... a gen 3 19.

You guys have inspired me to dig out the only revolver I own. As soon as I figure out some way to carry it discretely, I think it is going to start accompanying me into the woods.

4" shooter-grade Triple Lock:

That's lovely.

I discretely carry a 4" GP100 in a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake with the IWB straps. It's a smidge smaller than your Triple Lock, but not by enough that I think it would make a difference.

[Dave T]

If you're only going to have one revolver, a First Model 44 Hand Ejector is a dandy and a 4" at that. Wow!

Dave

PS: For security and protection I would also recommend the Simply Rugged pancake. Not as traditional as a Triple-Lock but it covers all the bases (protection, concealment, and accessibility).

[03RN]

This was all the way on pg 12:(

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It aint the Rockies but a snubby .357 makes a good claming gun.

[03RN]

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I didn't fall in but sure was glad i had my m66. I usually fall in this river once or twice a year:o

[Bruce Cartwright]

Folks:
This has to be one of my favorite threads of all time. I am somewhat disappointed that Lost River hasn't posted any gorgeous photos lately..... Just sayin":)
Bruce

[okie john]

Folks:
This has to be one of my favorite threads of all time. I am somewhat disappointed that Lost River hasn't posted any gorgeous photos lately..... Just sayin":)
Bruce

I wanna be Lost River when I grow up, so I'll post this.

http://i.imgur.com/UUP2hNd.jpg (https://imgur.com/UUP2hNd)

Okie John

[okie john]

I wanna be Lost River when I grow up, so I'll post this.

http://i.imgur.com/UUP2hNd.jpg (https://imgur.com/UUP2hNd)

Okie John

A little corroborating evidence: Model 29-2 at 10 yards. IIRC, the middle group was American Eagle 240-grain JHP. Left group is HSM Cowboy load, 240-grain SWC at 1,150 fps. Right load is a 240-grain handload.


Okie John

[Caballoflaco]

A little corroborating evidence: Model 29-2 at 10 yards. IIRC, the middle group was American Eagle 240-grain JHP. Left group is HSM Cowboy load, 240-grain SWC at 1,150 fps. Right load is a 240-grain handload.


Okie John

I found that HSM cowboy load to be one of the more pleasant to shoot off the shelf “magnum” loads in my 3” model 29. Never ran it over a chrono, but it was noticeably softer than a couple different flavors of factory jacketed loads I tried that were supposedly 1200 FPS.

[okie john]

I found that HSM cowboy load to be one of the more pleasant to shoot off the shelf “magnum” loads in my 3” model 29. Never ran it over a chrono, but it was noticeably softer than a couple different flavors of factory jacketed loads I tried that were supposedly 1200 FPS.

Yep. The HSM loads offers mild recoil, great accuracy, and near-magnum ballistics. The American Eagle 240-grain JHP groups a bit better and is going 100 fps faster but recoil is noticeably sharper. After five rounds, I'm ready to call it a day.

The HSM 200-grain cowboy load will barely stay on a pie plate at 25 yards in that same revolver, which is odd.


Okie John

[Adam]

Still one of the greatest threads in the history of PF. With Tinypic and Photobucket essentially dying, lots of the pics in this thread have been lost. If ya still got 'em, repost 'em! This thread was at least partly responsible for my progressive press almost always being set up for .44, be it Specials or Magnums. I've enjoyed shooting this flat top Bisley .44 Spl an awful lot! Why Ruger won't offer a Bisley in most every big bore Blackhawk/SBH is beyond me. I shoot Skeeter or my "Skeeter Lite" of 7.0 gr Unique under a 240 gr SWC. A 240 SWC in that 900-1000 fps range will do a lot of good work I reckon.

I might take these grips off before I put it in the concrete mixer to get that "Malamute Patina" on it. :D

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[JHC]

Still one of the greatest threads in the history of PF. With Tinypic and Photobucket essentially dying, lots of the pics in this thread have been lost. If ya still got 'em, repost 'em! This thread was at least partly responsible for my progressive press almost always being set up for .44, be it Specials or Magnums. I've enjoyed shooting this flat top Bisley .44 Spl an awful lot! Why Ruger won't offer a Bisley in most every big bore Blackhawk/SBH is beyond me. I shoot Skeeter or my "Skeeter Lite" of 7.0 gr Unique under a 240 gr SWC. A 240 SWC in that 900-1000 fps range will do a lot of good work I reckon.

I might take these grips off before I put it in the concrete mixer to get that "Malamute Patina" on it. :D

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56082

Drop dead gorgeous. I think I’d prefer a Bisley from handling one or two. +1 on that Ruger wish list. Incl .357 with a 9mm cylinder

[Zeke38]

A few pages back, about October last year I posted a pic of my 3" 29. Since then I've gotten a new Barranti rig for field and casual carry use to pack this little beast in.

https://i.imgur.com/OjI3ESH.jpg

[wvincent]

A few pages back, about October last year I posted a pic of my 3" 29. Since then I've gotten a new Barranti rig for field and casual carry use to pack this little beast in.

https://i.imgur.com/OjI3ESH.jpg
Looks great!
What model holster is that?
Is that the CCR? I've been contemplating one of those for my 3" K frame.

[Totem Polar]

Still one of the greatest threads in the history of PF. With Tinypic and Photobucket essentially dying, lots of the pics in this thread have been lost. If ya still got 'em, repost 'em!



https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47685&stc=1&d=1579922647

[revolvergeek]

We don't get many bears out this way, so this is probably my favorite ramblin' gun:

http://i.imgur.com/ZWSyVda.jpg

That is a REALLY nice looking combo. I may have to add a set of those to my next Spegel order to go on my K-32.

[entropy]

This thread never gets old...

[03RN]

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[03RN]

Todays hike. I brought my blackhawk.

Saw a bear cub scoot into the woods

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[jandbj]

Todays hike. I brought my blackhawk.

Saw a bear cub scoot into the woods

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Just noted your change of locale has come to fruition... welcome to free America!

Post-covid, we’ll have to find some time to hit the range again.

[03RN]

Just noted your change of locale has come to fruition... welcome to free America!

Post-covid, we’ll have to find some time to hit the range again.

Thanks, its a plan

[okie john]

Saw a bear cub scoot into the woods

I'd not like to see that. It means that mama is nearby and I didn't see her.

One of my scarier moments in the woods came when I was hunting feral cattle in Hawaii and suddenly found myself ankle deep in what seemed like a dozen piglets. I could hear mama pig popping her jaws but I couldn't see her. My 9.3x62 was less comforting than I expected, so I backed out of the woods until I couldn't see any of them or hear the jaws, then moved out smartly.


Okie John

[spinmove_]

I just went through this entire thread a second time and I must say that I’d be lying if it didn’t make me tempted to take my wife up on her burning desire to move to Alaska for a few years just for shits and giggles.

I bought a Ruger Wrangler earlier this year and that bloody thing is a grin. It also didn’t scratch the single action itch like I thought it would, so I’m going to need to scoop a New Model Blackhawk after I make some other purchases. I’m pretty much set on .45Colt because of versatility, handloading, and ‘Murica. The only real question I have is...4 5/8” or 5.5”?

[JAH 3rd]

I have a New Model Blackhawk 45LC/45ACP convertible, model number 0472. It has the 5.5" barrel. I like it from the aspect of casual, off the bench shooting. If I had to do it again, I would go with the 4.62" barrel. I say this from the sole aspect of easier to carry and get into action. But if you are going to Alaska or use the revolver on 4 legged critters, the long barrel may serve you with better ballistics. If you have the opportunity to handle both firearms, that would go a long way towards your final decision. Since you reload, are you going to use "Ruger only" loads?

As I am typing this response, a Ruger Vaquero might be an option. I like the lines of those revolvers, but not for Ruger only loads.

[okie john]

The only real question I have is...4 5/8” or 5.5”?

I prefer 5.5, but both have their fan bases. Just make sure to get a convertible with a 45 ACP cylinder.


Okie John

[spinmove_]

I have a New Model Blackhawk 45LC/45ACP convertible, model number 0472. It has the 5.5" barrel. I like it from the aspect of casual, off the bench shooting. If I had to do it again, I would go with the 4.62" barrel. I say this from the sole aspect of easier to carry and get into action. But if you are going to Alaska or use the revolver on 4 legged critters, the long barrel may serve you with better ballistics. If you have the opportunity to handle both firearms, that would go a long way towards your final decision. Since you reload, are you going to use "Ruger only" loads?

As I am typing this response, a Ruger Vaquero might be an option. I like the lines of those revolvers, but not for Ruger only loads.

The New Vaqueros are definitely sexy as hell, but I like the concept of better and adjustable sights on the Blackhawk. I don’t technically reload yet, still have to get the bench and press setup, but once I’m able to churn out good loads of 9mm en masse I’d imagine switching over to .45Colt wouldn’t exactly be rocket surgery. If I do eventually get up to Alaska on a longterm basis I’d probably be running hotter loads just for the bigger things on four legs, but it’d be a secondary to either a 12ga with Brennekes or a .45-70.


I prefer 5.5, but both have their fan bases. Just make sure to get a convertible with a 45 ACP cylinder.


Okie John

Yeah, I mean, that couldn’t hurt, right? How does the convertible cylinder work for .45Auto? Don’t you have to use moonclips of some sort due to the lack of a rimmed case?

[mtnbkr]

How does the convertible cylinder work for .45Auto? Don’t you have to use moonclips of some sort due to the lack of a rimmed case?

I have no direct experience with the convertible cylinder in a SA, but I can shoot 45acp without moonclips in my 625. I have to pluck the cases out with my fingernail one at a time. With an SA and the ejector rod, you don't have to pluck them out at all, the rod does it for you.

Chris

[Lester Polfus]

Yeah, I mean, that couldn’t hurt, right? How does the convertible cylinder work for .45Auto? Don’t you have to use moonclips of some sort due to the lack of a rimmed case?

No. It headspaces on the case mouth just like in an auto pistol. The ejector rod of a single action doesn't depend on the case rim, it comes up into the case and punches it out.

[spinmove_]

No. It headspaces on the case mouth just like in an auto pistol. The ejector rod of a single action doesn't depend on the case rim, it comes up into the case and punches it out.

Ah, that makes sense. That’s actually pretty cool! I’ll be sure to pick up a convertible package deal then. Sounds like I’ll need to handle a 4 5/8” and a 5.5” to see what I like better. I do like how the Wrangler handles, but never held a 5.5” before.

Thanks, guys!

[Stephanie B]

How does the convertible cylinder work for .45Auto? Don’t you have to use moonclips of some sort due to the lack of a rimmed case?

I have a Convertible Blackhawk in .357/9mm. The 9mm cylinder has a shoulder in it for headspacing the cases. So, no moonclip and the cases are ejected out the way that rimmed cases do.

[overton]

really scored today. S&W Mountain Revolver .44 Magnum for 330,- and Ruger Security Six 3" for 150,-.

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[Malamute]

^^^ Well done!

The grips on the Mountain gun are from a K frame. When that model first came out there wasnt much available for round butt N frames, many used K frame grips,like the Pachmayrs that covered the backstrap, but with the frame edges exposed at the back with no grips right on the sides it must be interesting to shoot with full mag loads.

[overton]

Thanks for the advice! Which grips would be "the pistolforum way"?

Also need a new front sight.

[tango-papa]

Thanks for the advice! Which grips would be "the pistolforum way"?

Also need a new front sight.

Really nice pair of revolvers.

I've seen BluMagnum Grips mentioned/suggested more than a few times by several on this forum.
While I have no experience with the company/product, I intend to visit their shop (if they allow it) the next time I'm in Colorado.
Hoping samples of the different stocks might be available to handle before ordering.

https://www.blu-magnum.com/

[Zeke38]

N frame grips, first of all. Secondly, how big is your hand? Trigger reach is very important and grips with covered back of gripframe make for a long reach. The original MG and I have one had Pachmayr with a covered gripframe. However, Hogue and VZ come to mind and Blu Magnum are wood and very well crafted. Here is a pic of my Mountain Revolver (MG) with my Smith 624. The Mountain Guns have roundbutt gripframes. I have a Hogue grip on it with exposed gripframe.

https://i.imgur.com/CmICFFZ.jpg?1

[1911Nut]

really scored today. S&W Mountain Revolver .44 Magnum for 330,- and Ruger Security Six 3" for 150,-.

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Score? That was the bargain of a lifetime! Great deal for two great revolvers!!

[Stephanie B]

really scored today. S&W Mountain Revolver .44 Magnum for 330,- and Ruger Security Six 3" for 150,-.

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At those prices, you have seven years to enjoy them before the Devil claims your soul. :p

[CSW]

I have the very same SS in stainless. You're gonna love it.

[03RN]

Wow, great deal on the MG! Im jealous

[Rex G]

^^^ Well done!

The grips on the Mountain gun are from a K frame. When that model first came out there wasnt much available for round butt N frames, many used K frame grips,like the Pachmayrs that covered the backstrap, but with the frame edges exposed at the back with no grips right on the sides it must be interesting to shoot with full mag loads.

Interesting, indeed, and quite painful. I had two or three samples, of the Mountain Revolver/Mountain Gun, over time, before I realized that my hands, or actually my trigger fingers, were simply not N-Frame-sized. (I could not reach the trigger, well enough, in DA mode.)

Edited to add: Cessation of shooting N-Frames does, however, help my budget, as it is easier to avoid temptation to buy all of those beautiful pre-loved N-Frame revolvers I see at Collectors Firearms dot com, in nearby Houston.

[Inkwell 41]

Wow, great deal on the MG! Im jealous

What 03 said. Very jealous. Nice find on both of those. Hope you enjoy them.

[That Guy]

Which grips would be "the pistolforum way"?


Probably the $300 fancy wood grips mentioned before. However, there is something to be said for the recoil mitigating properties and cheap cost of ugly Pachmayr stocks.

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(The Redhawk is a .44 Magnum, the Mountain Gun a .45 Colt and the Speed Six of course a .357 Magnum.)

My hands are small but I can make those stocks work for me. Unlike a previous poster, the amount of revolver rounds in general and heavier charges in particular that I shoot per year is rather modest, which probably helps in not creating health issues.

[richiecotite]

Has this turned into the unofficial Mountain Gun thread?

Did a little horse trading back in June. Traded a buds model 10 and a gp100 MC for this Mountain Revolver (with factory box) 2 boxes factory ammo and 5 speedloaders. Came with hogue exposed back, swapped em for pach compacs and ended up with the closed back hogue x frame grips.

Unloaded, the gun weighs less than my 4” highway patrolman.

Shot a few mags of my 300 gr, w296 handloads. To quote Roberto Duran, “No Mas”.
240 gold dot handloads with AA#9 are heavy, but manageable.
This gun will now live on a diet of 250 Keith’s with 8-10 gr of unique..

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[mtnbkr]

Shot a few mags of my 300 gr, w296 handloads. To quote Roberto Duran, “No Mas”.
I sold my 300gr mould when I traded off my Redhawk, leaving me with only the 629. I wasn't going to shoot bullets that heavy out of anything lighter. My 44mag load is now a 265gr "Keith" bullet over 19gr of 2400 (1200fps), but I may reduce that a bit.

I decided to downgrade after not finding any dinosaurs or 1000lbs grizzlies in VA's forests. :cool:


This gun will now live on a diet of 250 Keith’s with 8-10 gr of unique..
If you have Trail Boss, try that bullet with 7grs of TB. Out of my 4" 629, that's a 750fps load with the 265gr Keith mentioned above, something you can shoot all day (recoil is about like a 38spec in a k-frame).

Chris

[Dave T]

I have to ask. What is the blued gun that, despite having a tapered barrel like the MG weighs almost 6 oz more????

Inquiring minds want to know,
Dave

[revchuck38]

I have to ask. What is the blued gun that, despite having a tapered barrel like the MG weighs almost 6 oz more????

Inquiring minds want to know,
Dave

.357 charge holes leave more steel in the cylinder than .44 charge holes.

[Dave T]

.357 charge holes leave more steel in the cylinder than .44 charge holes.

That's what I suspected but there no label on the picture and I can't read the marking on the barrel. It looks like a M-28 but the shiny blue job made me wonder. Could have been a blue steel MG (they made a few of them) or a M-24, or even one of those quirky 4" M-27s (3.5" is only proper don't ya know). I wasn't doubting the weight, just curious as to what it was.

Dave

[Bigghoss]

I have to ask. What is the blued gun that, despite having a tapered barrel like the MG weighs almost 6 oz more????

Inquiring minds want to know,
Dave


That's what I suspected but there no label on the picture and I can't read the marking on the barrel. It looks like a M-28 but the shiny blue job made me wonder. Could have been a blue steel MG (they made a few of them) or a M-24, or even one of those quirky 4" M-27s (3.5" is only proper don't ya know). I wasn't doubting the weight, just curious as to what it was.

Dave



Unloaded, the gun weighs less than my 4” highway patrolman.

There ya go. 4" M28.

[revchuck38]

That's what I suspected but there no label on the picture and I can't read the marking on the barrel. It looks like a M-28 but the shiny blue job made me wonder. Could have been a blue steel MG (they made a few of them) or a M-24, or even one of those quirky 4" M-27s (3.5" is only proper don't ya know). I wasn't doubting the weight, just curious as to what it was.

Dave

My M27-3 is one of those quirky four-inchers. :) It was the closest I could come to a 3-1/2" version at the time!

[Dave T]

Unloaded, the gun weighs less than my 4” highway patrolman.

WOOPS! I seem to have missed that the first time around. My apologies to everyone. I'll go crawl back under my rock and check my McGuffey's Reader for clarification. (smile)

Dave

[richiecotite]

WOOPS! I seem to have missed that the first time around. My apologies to everyone. I'll go crawl back under my rock and check my McGuffey's Reader for clarification. (smile)

Dave

No problems over here,

When I got the HP, the gun it was in ugly shape. I sent it to a respected gunsmith in a different part of the state for a reblue. Smith said there wasn’t much he could Do about the pitting and just did a basic blue.

A year or so later Thought I needed a new rear sight assembly, and took it to Jim at Specdive Tactical. He fixed the rear sight damn quick and told me he could send it off and have it looking like a new gun. Came back with most of the roll marks polished off, along with the pitting,but I knew that going in. I’m very happy with how the reblue came out the second time.

Eventually I’ll have my name or something cool engraved on the barrel. Maybe do the original roll marks..

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[Chuck Whitlock]

^^^^^

Wow! That is an amazing transformation. I might've balked at the original deal.....glad you rescued it.

[03RN]

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[Stephanie B]

^^^^^ What holster is that?

[Hambo]

^^^^^ What holster is that?

Yes, please tell us. I need one...or three.

[03RN]

Mernickle.

Took 4 weeks and was on sale.

Very nice. Very tight

[03RN]

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[Dave T]

03, looks like you're in "them there hills". (smile)

Great looking stocks! From the angle can't tell for sure what they are on. Is that a 4" M-19?

Dave

[gato naranja]

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Is that a stainless or a de-anodized grip frame on that gun? Looks nice.

[03RN]

Is that a stainless or a de-anodized grip frame on that gun? Looks nice.

De-anodized, with a steel ejector rod housing. Thanks

[03RN]

03, looks like you're in "them there hills". (smile)

Great looking stocks! From the angle can't tell for sure what they are on. Is that a 4" M-19?

Dave

Yes sir. Ahrend grips on my m19.

I went hunting this morning but it seemed I only saw animals not in season.

The tree's are just starting to turn. I was really hoping to get a couple squirrels for some soup. I saw so many chipmunks I started to think how many Id need:o

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[jandbj]

Yes sir. Ahrend grips on my m19.

I went hunting this morning but it seemed I only saw animals not in season.

The tree's are just starting to turn. I was really hoping to get a couple squirrels for some soup. I saw so many chipmunks I started to think how many Id need:o

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Great gun & great scenery! Glad you’re finding NH to your liking. We still need to catch up for a range day.

[Buckeye63]

Only Big Bore revolvers I own lean toward self protection from two legged predators ,

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Charter 45acp
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Charter 44spl boomer
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Charter 44spl Bulldog

[HeavyDuty]

I have three revolvers that fit this description, although only two have actually seen woods carry so far.

My Ruger .45 ACP Vaq has been in the sticks the most only because I’ve had it the longest:

https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60298&d=1599933525

Also my S&W 519 .357 and 69 .44 Magnum. The 519 is new enough that it’s a sticks virgin, although that will change with the move to moose and squirrel country.

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I’d like to find a S&W 520 to set up the same as the 69, with a Bowen Rough Country rear and a custom gold bead Patridge front. In time.

[revchuck38]

I’d like to find a S&W 520 to set up the same as the 69, with a Bowen Rough Country rear and a custom gold bead Patridge front. In time.

Which 520? The REAL one is a fixed sight, 4” N frame in .357 Magnum. :)

[okie john]

Also my S&W 519 .357 and 69 .44 Magnum. The 519 is new enough that it’s a sticks virgin, although that will change with the move to moose and squirrel country.

What is a 519?


Okie John

[HeavyDuty]

Which 520? The REAL one is a fixed sight, 4” N frame in .357 Magnum. :)

I wasn’t even aware of the older N frame version. I’d love to see one!


What is a 519?


Okie John

Imagine a seven shot 681 without a lugged barrel. A seven shot fixed sight round butt L frame in .357. Or a “Super 65.”

[okie john]

Imagine a seven shot 681 without a lugged barrel. A seven shot fixed sight round butt L frame in .357. Or a “Super 65.”

I had no idea. Sounds cool.


Okie John

[HeavyDuty]

I had no idea. Sounds cool.


Okie John

It has nice balance. I’ve wanted one and the adjustable sight version 620 ever since they came out, they only made them for a few years. The 619 popped up first.

[JPedersen]

Only Big Bore revolvers I own lean toward self protection from two legged predators ,

61010
Charter 45acp
61011
Charter 44spl boomer
61012
Charter 44spl Bulldog

What has your experience been with the Charters ? I am intrigued by them - esp. the idea of the .45 acp. Could you run 45 supers in it ? I know the S&W and colts seem to be the preference ... but the availability of the Charters and the price point are tempting. I only have 45lc and .357 at the moment ... thinking of trying out the 44spc as well.


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[Buckeye63]

What has your experience been with the Charters ? I am intrigued by them - esp. the idea of the .45 acp. Could you run 45 supers in it ? I know the S&W and colts seem to be the preference ... but the availability of the Charters and the price point are tempting. I only have 45lc and .357 at the moment ... thinking of trying out the 44spc as well.


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I have owned at least 1 Charter for the past 35 to 40 years .. only had two to go back to the mothership... one was my fault the other was a new one .. and it has been a odd experience...but they have been working hard trying to keep up with demand... I have 9 Charters at this time .... so .. you can tell .. I like’em
Three 38spl, two 357mag , two 44 Spl , a 40 S&W & a 45acp ( I like the 40 S&W)

But anyway.. I wouldn’t run 45 Super in a Charter 45acp myself .. Maybe limited +P for SD ..

[revolvergeek]

Only Big Bore revolvers I own lean toward self protection from two legged predators ,


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Charter 44spl boomer

I have personally had lousy lucky with CA revolvers, but I have to confess a total irrational attraction to the Boomer. If nothing else full of shot shells it would be a heck of a back pocket snake gun.

[Buckeye63]

I have personally had lousy lucky with CA revolvers, but I have to confess a total irrational attraction to the Boomer. If nothing else full of shot shells it would be a heck of a back pocket snake gun.

I like to jacket / coat pocket carry it .. when the temperatures drop..

[03RN]

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[spinmove_]

You guys are killing me with these Blackhawk pics. I might have to go see if someone has any in stock around me...

[RAM Engineer]

Only Big Bore revolvers I own lean toward self protection from two legged predators ,
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Charter 44spl boomer

I’ve not heard of the “Boomer” before. Is this a factory gun or a smithed solution?

[Buckeye63]

I’ve not heard of the “Boomer” before. Is this a factory gun or a smithed solution?

Its factory.. Charter 44 spl .. 2 inc barrel , ported DAO , Black Nitride over stainless .. with the small, thin wooden grip panels .. weighs is at 16.2 oz

In the 70’s Magna-Port .. customized 500?? Charter 44 Spl. Bulldogs in this similar configuration .. called it The Backpacker

[Bigghoss]

You guys are killing me with these Blackhawk pics. I might have to go see if someone has any in stock around me...

All the cool kids are doing it.

[Adam]

Doc Barranti got me set up with this Hank Sloan for my general toting model 19. Will probably have another one on order in a few days for my 44 Spl. Sweet sweet.

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[jtcarm]

I have three revolvers that fit this description, although only two have actually seen woods carry so far.

My Ruger .45 ACP Vaq has been in the sticks the most only because I’ve had it the longest:

https://pistol-forum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=60298&d=1599933525

Also my S&W 519 .357 and 69 .44 Magnum. The 519 is new enough that it’s a sticks virgin, although that will change with the move to moose and squirrel country.

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I’d like to find a S&W 520 to set up the same as the 69, with a Bowen Rough Country rear and a custom gold bead Patridge front. In time.

I’m starting to think seriously about a Model 69.

My Model 24 has long been my brush-roaming gun, but my eyes are getting worse and I’m looking to retire it in favor of a a light, optic-friendly rig.

No way I’m red-dotting the M-24.

[Zeke38]

https://i.imgur.com/goUgrLv.jpg

My fovorite carry gun out in the sticks. Barranti Hank Sloan rig. Carries easier as it is an L frame smaller and lighter than the N frame. Very accurate and will shoot full bore Magnum until you get tired. My favorite load is a 210 Seirra at 1100fps. Had this gun since 2014 and didn't think much of the 69s until I picked it up and handled and then knew I had to have it.

[HeavyDuty]

https://i.imgur.com/goUgrLv.jpg

My fovorite carry gun out in the sticks. Barranti Hank Sloan rig. Carries easier as it is an L frame smaller and lighter than the N frame. Very accurate and will shoot full bore Magnum until you get tired. My favorite load is a 210 Seirra at 1100fps. Had this gun since 2014 and didn't think much of the 69s until I picked it up and handled and then knew I had to have it.

I am very fond of my 69, too - and that Doc Barranti rig is pure sex. I never could get used to the panda look, and replaced my thumbpiece and screws with natural stainless.

[Zeke38]

My 69 is an old photo, it has received the "plug" and it cleaned up the DA stroke a bit. Nice shooters these 69s. Saving my pennies for a 2.75" 69.

[4given]

Ruger Blackhawk Lipsey 44 Special Flat Top

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[Malamute]

I’m starting to think seriously about a Model 69.

My Model 24 has long been my brush-roaming gun, but my eyes are getting worse and I’m looking to retire it in favor of a a light, optic-friendly rig.

No way I’m red-dotting the M-24.

Why is that?

[Dave T]

Because it would be a sacrilege. (smiley face goes here)

Dave

[Malamute]

Because it would be a sacrilege. (smiley face goes here)

Dave

If you use the common mounts like the later ones use, youd remove the rear sight and drill and tap one or two holes under the sight leaf. They would be visible from inside the cylinder window. I guess Im a prevert, i make my guns work for me, the next guy down the line can deal with it, and on guns I truly use and like a lot, that will be after Im gone. Ive drilled and tapped various pre-64 94s and original 1886 Winchesters and several Brownings for sights and sling mounts. Whatever perceived loss of value from making any changes is offset to me by being much more valuable in use. I wouldnt alter a truly rare or historical gun, but shooter/user grade guns, I have no qualms about using them and doing whats needed to make best use of them. Ive considered making a pre-64 94 into an angle eject so I can scope it to best effect. :) Ive looked for the parts a time or two, I may do it yet one day.

If you really like the gun but its not working for you now, why not make it work for you? Why let an old friend languish unused? Seems like more of an honor to keep using it than sacrilege.

Ive been considering adding scope rings to the barrel rib of an N frame 357, and leaving the iron sights intact. I have a spare barrel to do it with, the gun is older than me. Its a shooter grade gun though, I cant see the point in not using it even if it will take a little work to make it most useful to me. There are better condition ones for collectors, mines a user.

[Buckeye63]

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Recently picked up this Taurus Tracker 44mag .. 34oz on my scales .. nice carry option.. due to weight.. but definitely not a candidate for heavy 44 mag loads .. better suited for heavy 44spl and light to medium loaded 44mag...
Big slow bullets poke great holes

[Stephanie B]

About fifteen years ago, I heard a guy tell a story about going antiquing with his wife. In the back of the shop, he noticed a floor lamp that had been made from a 1891 Mosin. It had a black walnut stock and, on closer inspection, he saw that the rifle had been made by New England Westinghouse.

It's hard to know whether or not the "worthless rifle" would have, some day, been valuable.

The one smart thing I've done with guns to buy a M1903 when they were being sold through Shotgun News for $250 and not alter it. For it turned out to be one of the Remington transition guns; when they first started making M1903s, they made them as 1903s with the ladder sights.

(I've been told it might be worth something.)

[Wheeler]

About fifteen years ago, I heard a guy tell a story about going antiquing with his wife. In the back of the shop, he noticed a floor lamp that had been made from a 1891 Mosin. It had a black walnut stock and, on closer inspection, he saw that the rifle had been made by New England Westinghouse.

It's hard to know whether or not the "worthless rifle" would have, some day, been valuable.

The one smart thing I've done with guns to buy a M1903 when they were being sold through Shotgun News for $250 and not alter it. For it turned out to be one of the Remington transition guns; when they first started making M1903s, they made them as 1903s with the ladder sights.

(I've been told it might be worth something.)

I have guns that are quite collectible. I had no idea when I bought three 686 CS1s for $300-$350 each that they'd be worth much more. So when I decided to shoot one for IDPA and ran several thousand rounds through it, I was essentially ruining it's value to collectors. It's value to me during those thousands of rounds was orders of magnitude higher than an arbitrary dollar amount assigned by collectors. I have other guns that haven't been shot much at all which do retain their value should I decide to sell them at a later date.

[Adam]

Ruger Blackhawk Lipsey 44 Special Flat Top

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That's a nice piece! I have the bisley version of that same gun, posted a few pages back. A guy had a 5 1/2" plow handle .44 Spl for sale locally and I wish I'd have jumped on that (add that to the list). Now I'm kind of winking at a .45 Colt/ACP convertible.

A while back I sent an email to Lipsey's basically pleading for some 4 5/8" and 5 1/2" Super Blackhawks with bisley grip frames other than Hunter models. This seems like an obvious seller to me. I was surprised when Jason from Lipsey's sent me a nice reply and we chatted single actions a bit. In today's market, everything is selling/sold already, so no point in a lot of effort in OMGs (Old Man Guns) I reckon. :D

[4given]

That's a nice piece! I have the bisley version of that same gun, posted a few pages back. A guy had a 5 1/2" plow handle .44 Spl for sale locally and I wish I'd have jumped on that (add that to the list). Now I'm kind of winking at a .45 Colt/ACP convertible.

A while back I sent an email to Lipsey's basically pleading for some 4 5/8" and 5 1/2" Super Blackhawks with bisley grip frames other than Hunter models. This seems like an obvious seller to me. I was surprised when Jason from Lipsey's sent me a nice reply and we chatted single actions a bit. In today's market, everything is selling/sold already, so no point in a lot of effort in OMGs (Old Man Guns) I reckon. :D

I wouldn't mind a Bisley!

OMG's... LOL

[Stephanie B]

About fifteen years ago, I heard a guy tell a story about going antiquing with his wife. In the back of the shop, he noticed a floor lamp that had been made from a 1891 Mosin. It had a black walnut stock and, on closer inspection, he saw that the rifle had been made by New England Westinghouse.

It's hard to know whether or not the "worthless rifle" would have, some day, been valuable.

The one smart thing I've done with guns to buy a M1903 when they were being sold through Shotgun News for $250 and not alter it. For it turned out to be one of the Remington transition guns; when they first started making M1903s, they made them as 1903s with the ladder sights.

(I've been told it might be worth something.)


I have guns that are quite collectible. I had no idea when I bought three 686 CS1s for $300-$350 each that they'd be worth much more. So when I decided to shoot one for IDPA and ran several thousand rounds through it, I was essentially ruining it's value to collectors. It's value to me during those thousands of rounds was orders of magnitude higher than an arbitrary dollar amount assigned by collectors. I have other guns that haven't been shot much at all which do retain their value should I decide to sell them at a later date.

To be fair, I also had (still have) a .30-06 built out of an Interarms Mauser action, so I saw no sense in spending money to modify the M1903.

[Adam]

Going to carry the 629 for a late season deer hunt just in case I get an archery-range shot opportunity. It'll shoot if I just get out of its way. :D

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[Lost River]

If you use the common mounts like the later ones use, youd remove the rear sight and drill and tap one or two holes under the sight leaf. They would be visible from inside the cylinder window. I guess Im a prevert, i make my guns work for me, the next guy down the line can deal with it, and on guns I truly use and like a lot, that will be after Im gone. Ive drilled and tapped various pre-64 94s and original 1886 Winchesters and several Brownings for sights and sling mounts. Whatever perceived loss of value from making any changes is offset to me by being much more valuable in use. I wouldnt alter a truly rare or historical gun, but shooter/user grade guns, I have no qualms about using them and doing whats needed to make best use of them. Ive considered making a pre-64 94 into an angle eject so I can scope it to best effect. :) Ive looked for the parts a time or two, I may do it yet one day.

If you really like the gun but its not working for you now, why not make it work for you? Why let an old friend languish unused? Seems like more of an honor to keep using it than sacrilege.

Ive been considering adding scope rings to the barrel rib of an N frame 357, and leaving the iron sights intact. I have a spare barrel to do it with, the gun is older than me. Its a shooter grade gun though, I cant see the point in not using it even if it will take a little work to make it most useful to me. There are better condition ones for collectors, mines a user.


I am 100% with Malamute on this.

My 5" Model 29 was a very clean 8 & 3/8ths" 29-2. It might have been worth more in the long run to leave it as is. What is the point? I wanted a gun to be used in the field that was practical, portable and packable. The 5" barrel was ideal, and I wanted sights I could switch out, so I had the gun built the way I wanted. Will the gun be worth less than a pristine longer barrel 29-2 25 years from now? To a collector, probably. To a shooter, maybe not. I don't care, as I will have already had many hundreds of hours in the field enjoying it, versus the 8 &3/8ths barrel, which likely would have just sat in the safe.

My vote is use the tools, modify them to suit your needs and enjoy the snot out of them. You don't know how much time you have left. Worrying about a few rust spots, or scratches on pieces is not worth it to me. I know a few guys are buying the Sheridan carved holsters from Milt Sparks and putting them away unused as future collectors items, same as some Wilson Combat pistols. Not me. I carry mine in the field. I don't purposely abuse it, but it definitely goes on adventures with me. When one of my kids inherits it, it will have some character marks, and maybe they will recall being involved in some of those adventures. :cool:

https://i.imgur.com/Go4nLGE.jpg


Besides Malamute's well worn 4" Model 29 is probably one of the single coolest looking revolvers ever! It just screams "I have some stories, and I have been places".

Modify and use those tools!

[Stephanie B]

I'm not one to throw a lot of rocks, here. I had my 6" 29-2 magna-ported soon after I bought it.

[ECVMatt]

I have a few BB's for the mountains and the wilds. I spend most of my time in the high desert areas around the western states, the Sierras, the lower Rockies, and the Sierra Prietas now. This is my favorite for those places.

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It is a nicely used 624 that I was able to buy from my neighbor's wife after he passed away. He was a great gentleman who taught me how to reload and shoot with precision. He also flew P-38's and was a master machinist. He was just an all-around great person. I not only enjoy shooting the gun, but also the memories that come with it.

[HCM]

I have guns that are quite collectible. I had no idea when I bought three 686 CS1s for $300-$350 each that they'd be worth much more. So when I decided to shoot one for IDPA and ran several thousand rounds through it, I was essentially ruining it's value to collectors. It's value to me during those thousands of rounds was orders of magnitude higher than an arbitrary dollar amount assigned by collectors. I have other guns that haven't been shot much at all which do retain their value should I decide to sell them at a later date.

Are you trying to tell me my 3” CS-1 might not be the best host for an Aimpoint ACRO in an Apex mount ?

[Wheeler]

Are you trying to tell me my 3” CS-1 might not be the best host for an Aimpoint ACRO in an Apex mount ?

One of my CS1s has around 20,000 rounds through it, the other one has been Magna-Ported. I’m pretty sure I’d just be enabling you at this point. On the subject of the ACRO, Daryl Bolke told me the mount attaches directly to the rear sight screw holes, so I don’t think you’d permanently alter the gun.

[HCM]

One of my CS1s has around 20,000 rounds through it, the other one has been Magna-Ported. I’m pretty sure I’d just be enabling you at this point. On the subject of the ACRO, Daryl Bolke told me the mount attaches directly to the rear sight screw holes, so I don’t think you’d permanently alter the gun.

That was my thought. The 7 shot 686 Caleb is running was tempting enough but I recently saw one of the new 3” comped 586’s

[Wheeler]

That was my thought. The 7 shot 686 Caleb is running was tempting enough but I recently saw one of the new 3” comped 586’s

The idea intrigues me, especially as the upfront cost would actually be cheaper for me than setting up a semi auto. :D

[revchuck38]

I shot my 4" M57 this afternoon. It's been quite a while since I've shot it. The bullets in the handloads I shot in it are old enough to have been originally designed for the .41 AE - 170-grain LTCs loaded to ~1200 fps to roughly match the 170-grain CorBon loads I have for carry ammo. Yeah, I'm dating myself. :)

Shooting it DA felt different than it used to. The recoil wasn't a problem, though it did slow me down a bit; the gun just felt so...ponderous. The cylinder wanted to turn slowly; to be honest, it didn't seem to spin freely when loading so I may just need to pull the cylinder off and clean the gunk off the bearing surfaces.

The revolvers I've shot in the last few years have been J and K frames, with the exception of the M22 whose cylinder is mostly holes so it feels like a K frame when shooting it. My autoloaders have polymer frames so they're relatively light. If I wanted to start carrying it again, I'd have to get some concentrated time on it. Funny how much more this revolver weighs now that I'm 69. :rolleyes:

[Adam]

I have a few BB's for the mountains and the wilds. I spend most of my time in the high desert areas around the western states, the Sierras, the lower Rockies, and the Sierra Prietas now. This is my favorite for those places.

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It is a nicely used 624 that I was able to buy from my neighbor's wife after he passed away. He was a great gentleman who taught me how to reload and shoot with precision. He also flew P-38's and was a master machinist. He was just an all-around great person. I not only enjoy shooting the gun, but also the memories that come with it.

Ooooof. I've really been wanting to put a set of stags and a T-grip on the model 19 up in post #681. Do want.

New pants for the .44 Spl. Barranti Outfitter, really dig it.

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[Johnny Walker]

I have a few BB's for the mountains and the wilds. I spend most of my time in the high desert areas around the western states, the Sierras, the lower Rockies, and the Sierra Prietas now. This is my favorite for those places.

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It is a nicely used 624 that I was able to buy from my neighbor's wife after he passed away. He was a great gentleman who taught me how to reload and shoot with precision. He also flew P-38's and was a master machinist. He was just an all-around great person. I not only enjoy shooting the gun, but also the memories that come with it.

Good Lord! I have that same 624 but she is wearing Roper grips made by Blu Magnum back in the day... those stags your 624 is sporting are the chits! I like the matching handle on the knife.. is that a Puma SGB Bowie?

[ECVMatt]

Good Lord! I have that same 624 but she is wearing Roper grips made by Blu Magnum back in the day... those stags your 624 is sporting are the chits! I like the matching handle on the knife.. is that a Puma SGB Bowie?

I love my 624! I always wanted some Blu-Mag Ropers, but could never seem to get an order in. By the time I found about about him he was booked and winding down. I would love to see those grips!

The bowie is the Puma SGB. The day I picked up the gun I I knew I had to have a knife to go with it. I have always liked the Puma brand so I found the SGB on ebay and I was set!

[ECVMatt]

Ooooof. I've really been wanting to put a set of stags and a T-grip on the model 19 up in post #681. Do want.

New pants for the .44 Spl. Barranti Outfitter, really dig it.

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That Bisley is awesome and with those grips and Barranti leather to boot! What a combo. I have two Bisley's, but they are full-sized Blackhawks in .45 Colt. I am so tempted to get the Flat-top. That looks like the perfect size for the .44 Special.

Awesome set-up you have there; thanks for sharing!

[Johnny Walker]

I love my 624! I always wanted some Blu-Mag Ropers, but could never seem to get an order in. By the time I found about about him he was booked and winding down. I would love to see those grips!

The bowie is the Puma SGB. The day I picked up the gun I I knew I had to have a knife to go with it. I have always liked the Puma brand so I found the SGB on ebay and I was set!

When I get back from vacation I will try to remember to post a picture of my 624. I have the same knife which I am sure you guessed by my question. Great combo for woods bumming.

I like to run the Skeeter load for use in my 624 when woods/field bumming. I typically carry in a Gunfighters Inc Kinnai chest rig while riding my 4 wheeler or sitting atop the "hurricane deck" of an original off roader - aka a horse!

BTW, I spent many days hiking all over Thumb Butte / National forest area in Prescott. My folks used to live up next to Thumb Butte on the edge of the National Forest....beautiful place back before the developers took over and built a ton of homes around Prescott and the Valley...... pre-1991 Prescott... great time and super fun place to get out and climb/hike. Back in those days, a Ruger SBH with medium loaded 44 mags rode on my hip. Used to see Mountain Lions about, so the 44 was a comfort.

[revchuck38]

I shot my 4" M57 this afternoon. It's been quite a while since I've shot it. The bullets in the handloads I shot in it are old enough to have been originally designed for the .41 AE - 170-grain LTCs loaded to ~1200 fps to roughly match the 170-grain CorBon loads I have for carry ammo. Yeah, I'm dating myself. :)

Shooting it DA felt different than it used to. The recoil wasn't a problem, though it did slow me down a bit; the gun just felt so...ponderous. The cylinder wanted to turn slowly; to be honest, it didn't seem to spin freely when loading so I may just need to pull the cylinder off and clean the gunk off the bearing surfaces.

The revolvers I've shot in the last few years have been J and K frames, with the exception of the M22 whose cylinder is mostly holes so it feels like a K frame when shooting it. My autoloaders have polymer frames so they're relatively light. If I wanted to start carrying it again, I'd have to get some concentrated time on it. Funny how much more this revolver weighs now that I'm 69. :rolleyes:

Update - Yeah, it had some serious funk goin' on. ;) I bought it unfired and had never pulled the cylinder. Now it's clean and the cylinder turns nice and smoothly.

[Johnny Walker]

Update - Yeah, it had some serious funk goin' on. ;) I bought it unfired and had never pulled the cylinder. Now it's clean and the cylinder turns nice and smoothly.

Revchuck, ever try the 41 special in that M57? If not, you might consider getting some brass and loading it up... makes for a fun, lighter load than the 41 mag and gives you more flexibility with that excellent revolver. I use the same loading dies for the 41 mag when loading the 41 special with the caveat of using a lee 41 mag factory crimp die for 41 special for that part of the loading process.

Have fun with that M57!!

[revchuck38]

Revchuck, ever try the 41 special in that M57? If not, you might consider getting some brass and loading it up... makes for a fun, lighter load than the 41 mag and gives you more flexibility with that excellent revolver. I use the same loading dies for the 41 mag when loading the 41 special with the caveat of using a lee 41 mag factory crimp die for 41 special for that part of the loading process.

Have fun with that M57!!

I thought about it and decided it's not worth the trouble for me. When I finish shooting up the current loads, I'm going to get some 210-grain SWCs and duplicate the old "police" load at about 900-950 fps. That's light enough to shoot a bunch but still retains some meaningful thump for a woods gun.

[Irelander]

Couldn't think of a better thing to do instead of watching the biggest cheater of a lifetime get inaugurated than to go buy a gun.

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Been missing having a 44 MAG around the house.

[Irelander]

Need some leather for rambling in the woods. Let me know what you recommend without breaking the bank.

[CSW]

You lefty?
I'll donate one to your adventures.

[Irelander]

You lefty?
I'll donate one to your adventures.

Thanks for the offer. However, I am a righty.

[Adam]

Couldn't think of a better thing to do instead of watching the biggest cheater of a lifetime get inaugurated than to go buy a gun.

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Been missing having a 44 MAG around the house.

Nice piece. Hanging around all the old fart revolver groups, the answers I usually get are Barranti, Simply Rugged or El Paso Saddelry in order from most expensive to least expensive, depending on your definition of break the bank.

[pistolwrench]

https://i.imgur.com/1KYB9Ca.jpg

[HeavyDuty]

https://i.imgur.com/1KYB9Ca.jpg

Man, that looks like a handful.

[pistolwrench]

18 rds of factory 240gr, timed and scored...........
then my 5" steel 45acp 1911 feels like a pellet gun!

[JTMcC]

Need some leather for rambling in the woods. Let me know what you recommend without breaking the bank.

Peruse Mernickle Leather.

[Lester Polfus]

Need some leather for rambling in the woods. Let me know what you recommend without breaking the bank.

I have been extremely happy with my Simply Rugged holster for my GP100. I've had it two years and it sees use a couple times a week for several hours at a time as I woodsbum with my GP100.

[whomever]

Also happy with a Simply Rugged for that application.

[JTMcC]

Mernickle Performance Series is imo the best sub $100 leather available. No affiliation and I don't have any experience with their cowpoke type gear but I've worn a PS06DA with a 4" N frame daily for about 10 months now. I'm going to order one for my Blackhawk.
A LOT of people love Simply Rugged but I don't like them. They are expensive for what you get, have more leather than necessary (and to much leather past the end of the barrel) and try to close up when empty.
But I'm particular about holsters staying 100% open for reholstering.

[Irelander]

I have a local guy making me a Barranti style holster. I actually work with him at my day job. He is taking over the leather working business from his ailing uncle. I'll post when I get it.

[Borderland]

Nice piece. Hanging around all the old fart revolver groups, the answers I usually get are Barranti, Simply Rugged or El Paso Saddelry in order from most expensive to least expensive, depending on your definition of break the bank.

I have a few El Paso shoulder holsters for cruising the back country. :D

[03RN]

Peruse Mernickle Leather.
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[JTMcC]

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[Zeke38]

I also carry a 629 Mountain Gun in a Mernickle PS holster and it is one of the best holsters I own. I've had this Mernickle holster for 20 years, and it' s still good to go. Holds the firearm high and tight and easy to access and draw from.

[wvincent]

Alex from American Classic Gunleather.
https://www.facebook.com/American-Classic-Gunleather-1468755490107795

[03RN]

Nothing like breaking trail on clear crisp day with a trusty friend.
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[HeavyDuty]

Nothing like breaking trail on clear crisp day with a trusty friend.
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What kind of ‘shoes are you using? I used to stomp when I was younger, and I’d like to get back into it as a practical way of getting around for winter photography. The last time I looked at shoes they were all space age looking, not the tennis rackets like I used to have. And the 69 will come with...

[03RN]

What kind of ‘shoes are you using? I used to stomp when I was younger, and I’d like to get back into it as a practical way of getting around for winter photography. The last time I looked at shoes they were all space age looking, not the tennis rackets like I used to have. And the 69 will come with...

Just a really old pair of wood and rawhide. Ive had to fix the rawhide with 550 cord. Fortunately for me its like mending a lobster trap funnel.

My wife just got a set of modern ones that seem to work a million times better.

[CSW]

Wood and rawhide here as well, up here in the Whites.
Those magnesium and aluminum sets have no soul.
I found a pristine set of Tubbs in a resale shop for 25 bucks. Bindings are like new.

[HeavyDuty]

Just a really old pair of wood and rawhide. Ive had to fix the rawhide with 550 cord. Fortunately for me its like mending a lobster trap funnel.

My wife just got a set of modern ones that seem to work a million times better.


Wood and rawhide here as well, up here in the Whites.
Those magnesium and aluminum sets have no soul.
I found a pristine set of Tubbs in a resale shop for 25 bucks. Bindings are like new.

I wish like hell my late wife hadn’t donated my old ones, and my XC skis.

[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/oolp87A.jpg?1


BEHOLD!

What are those stubby little things?

[Lost River]

Those stubby little guys are Russians!

https://i.imgur.com/u5lSB2Y.jpg?1

I am going to do a separate thread on the little Communist that Could, but I figured I would post up a pic in the Big Bore thread because this thread has so many cool pics!

[Rex G]

Nothing like breaking trail on clear crisp day with a trusty friend.
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What kind of ‘shoes are you using? I used to stomp when I was younger, and I’d like to get back into it as a practical way of getting around for winter photography. The last time I looked at shoes they were all space age looking, not the tennis rackets like I used to have. And the 69 will come with...


Just a really old pair of wood and rawhide. Ive had to fix the rawhide with 550 cord. Fortunately for me its like mending a lobster trap funnel.

My wife just got a set of modern ones that seem to work a million times better.


Wood and rawhide here as well, up here in the Whites.
Those magnesium and aluminum sets have no soul.
I found a pristine set of Tubbs in a resale shop for 25 bucks. Bindings are like new.

Snowshoeing looks like such a nice, clean way to get about. We have wet, muddy winters, down here in SE Texas; miserable for getting about, in the woods.

[Wondering Beard]

Those stubby little guys are Russians!

https://i.imgur.com/u5lSB2Y.jpg?1

I am going to do a separate thread on the little Communist that Could, but I figured I would post up a pic in the Big Bore thread because this thread has so many cool pics!

You mean the little czarist that could :-)

ETA: Trooper224 got there way ahead of me. That's what happens when one comments without having read everything.

[Lost River]

https://i.imgur.com/mtxKWVj.jpg?1

The Model 329 out to come with a few hundred rounds of Russians, as they were made for each other. :)


On a side note, I met with a younger guy to sell some ammo to him, and we got on the topic of shooting. He was super excited to find out I loaded .44s and wanted to show me his Super Blackhawk. He pulled it out of his truck and proceeded to unload it while talking to me about buying some Russians, as he would like his wife to try some. Then he handed the revolver to me.

As a matter of habit, while talking to him, I checked for myself, and he almost got it right, getting 5 out of 6 chambers empty. I handed him the extra round and continued to carry on the conversation. Told him it was a nice gun, etc, etc. No need to chastise. I am betting he probably felt a little sheepish.

It was a good reminder for me too that my old habit of checking for myself, even if I just watched somebody is a good one. I do enough dumb stuff as it is. :rolleyes:

CHEERS!

[HeavyDuty]

https://i.imgur.com/mtxKWVj.jpg?1

The Model 329 out to come with a few hundred rounds of Russians, as they were made for each other. :)


On a side note, I met with a younger guy to sell some ammo to him, and we got on the topic of shooting. He was super excited to find out I loaded .44s and wanted to show me his Super Blackhawk. He pulled it out of his truck and proceeded to unload it while talking to me about buying some Russians, as he would like his wife to try some. Then he handed the revolver to me.

As a matter of habit, while talking to him, I checked for myself, and he almost got it right, getting 5 out of 6 chambers empty. I handed him the extra round and continued to carry on the conversation. Told him it was a nice gun, etc, etc. No need to chastise. I am betting he probably felt a little sheepish.

It was a good reminder for me too that my old habit of checking for myself, even if I just watched somebody is a good one. I do enough dumb stuff as it is. :rolleyes:

CHEERS!
I quit counting how many times I’ve had to unchamber other people’s unloaded guns...

[03RN]

Snowshoeing looks like such a nice, clean way to get about. We have wet, muddy winters, down here in SE Texas; miserable for getting about, in the woods.

Its snow or mud here.

My mother in law was watching the kids so we stole out for a couple hours.

There's an abandoned leanto a mile away if we walk over our lake. Its a nice walk and a nice quiet spot to have some mommy daddy time.

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[ECVMatt]

Here are a couple more of my woods, desert, mountain bumming guns. I have a pair of Model 27-2's with 5" barrels. I love reading Skeeter Skelton so I set out to find a 5" Model 27 to see what all the magic was about. I ended up finding two from locals in my hometown. After playing with them quite a bit, I found out that Skeeter was right. I love the .44 spl, but these two are great shooters. I have a nice Sourdough Pancake to tote them around.

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[HeavyDuty]

Here are a couple more of my woods, desert, mountain bumming guns. I have a pair of Model 27-2's with 5" barrels. I love reading Skeeter Skelton so I set out to find a 5" Model 27 to see what all the magic was about. I ended up finding two from locals in my hometown. After playing with them quite a bit, I found out that Skeeter was right. I love the .44 spl, but these two are great shooters. I have a nice Sourdough Pancake to tote them around.

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I came up reading Skelton too, and that’s one of my holy grail guns. Nice!

[Lost River]

Here are a couple more of my woods, desert, mountain bumming guns. I have a pair of Model 27-2's with 5" barrels. I love reading Skeeter Skelton so I set out to find a 5" Model 27 to see what all the magic was about. I ended up finding two from locals in my hometown. After playing with them quite a bit, I found out that Skeeter was right. I love the .44 spl, but these two are great shooters. I have a nice Sourdough Pancake to tote them around.

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The 5" N Frame just oozes perfection!

Those 27-2s are so nice, especially with that skinny barrel, and a pair of them is awfully sweet. It is hard not to smile when you pick one of those up.

I always thought that converting one to a Model 29 would be just the ticket. Essentially a 5" Mountain gun. :cool: Even if I only shot .44 Special equivalent loads in it. Just to have the ability to put a mag load in it if I needed sounded pretty cool. But then I come to my senses and tell myself to appreciate what I already have!

[Lost River]

These Communist Midgets make for practicing with the speed-loaders pretty easy!

https://i.imgur.com/QILb4pg.jpg

[Flamingo]

These Communist Midgets make for practicing with the speed-loaders pretty easy!

Shouldn't it be Czarist?

[JTMcC]

These Communist Midgets make for practicing with the speed-loaders pretty easy!

https://i.imgur.com/QILb4pg.jpg


How do you like the lasergrips?

[Lost River]

The grips are not bad, and for the 329's role as pretty much purely a defensive gun, they work well. The shape is actually fairly ergonomic. They have an aggressive texture that I would not want to pound hundreds of full power loads through bare handed, but for getting a good purchase on the gun, they work very well.

Overall I like them, and for getting on target fast in low light without actually looking at the sights, they are great.

[Nick B]

These Communist Midgets make for practicing with the speed-loaders pretty easy!

https://i.imgur.com/QILb4pg.jpg
Local dealer has a NIB 329PD . It’s been tough to resist.