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    Man did you do good! What a lovely piece of history. I've always loved the five inchers. I agree with the poster who said that 3 & 5 inch should have been standards. Those grips! You did very well, at least in my book and I'm glad your wife isn't killing you over it.

    Way to go. Sometimes it's better to be lucky . . .



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    Waiting by the window on Sunday for the Post Office was something that even under my current state of “post purchase expectancy” was not going to happen today.

    I discovered I really didn’t have anything appropriate to shoot out of it. I have some 158gr/5.4 Unique loads, but those are way too heavy. I have some PPU FMJ as well, but I was worried it would spit it back out of the cylinders if I dare load it in. Fired up the turret press and cranked out 200 158gr SWC over 4.6 Unique. That is more appropriate and plenty for what I want.

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    Well the Postman cometh...

    I’m pretty happy. The pics don’t do it justice. I have never owned a gun (maybe an older SKB O/U) that has bluing this dark, deep, and rich. I see what the draw is now. It locks up tighter than a drum, an the DA is wonderful. The SA is a bit light, but not knowing better, I’d say that it’s probably typical for the era. I don’t have a trigger gauge sorry. A few wear marks on the barrel, nothing significant. I wish there was a bit more, as I wouldn’t cause me as much guilt when I take it in the woods. It won’t get abused tho certainly, just honest use. I have another set of beater target grips I might install for that, as these are pretty and I’d hate to ding them up.

    Next I need to shoot it a bit, hopefully in the next few days. I’ll post what it does. Also need to get some leather. I’m thinking either a Milt Sparks 200AW or an HSR. Suggestions welcome. Thanks for being such a fine group of enablers! I’ve drooled over some of the stuff that’s been posted here over the years, an I still can’t believe the stars aligned on this and I pulled it off...


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    Quote Originally Posted by entropy View Post
    Well the Postman cometh...

    I’m pretty happy. The pics don’t do it justice. I have never owned a gun (maybe an older SKB O/U) that has bluing this dark, deep, and rich. I see what the draw is now. It locks up tighter than a drum, an the DA is wonderful. The SA is a bit light, but not knowing better, I’d say that it’s probably typical for the era. I don’t have a trigger gauge sorry. A few wear marks on the barrel, nothing significant. I wish there was a bit more, as I wouldn’t cause me as much guilt when I take it in the woods. It won’t get abused tho certainly, just honest use. I have another set of beater target grips I might install for that, as these are pretty and I’d hate to ding them up.

    Next I need to shoot it a bit, hopefully in the next few days. I’ll post what it does. Also need to get some leather. I’m thinking either a Milt Sparks 200AW or an HSR. Suggestions welcome. Thanks for being such a fine group of enablers! I’ve drooled over some of the stuff that’s been posted here over the years, an I still can’t believe the stars aligned on this and I pulled it off...


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    Entropy:

    That is a gorgeous looking revolver. I agree on finding a set of stocks that can be used in lieu of the factory targets. As to holsters, I am a huge fan of Milt Sparks generally and the 200 AW revolver holster in particular. If you have the coin, I suggest ordering the 200 AW with a floral carved pattern in black leather. I have seen a 1AT in black with the floral carving for a 5 inch 1911 that is simply stunning.

    Let us know how your K38 shoots. Enjoy!

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    Thank you. I will. Hopefully within the next few days here...

    Looking at the Sparks site, I see that they charge at time of shipping and they are working about 6mo. out on orders.
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    Quote Originally Posted by entropy View Post
    Thank you. I will. Hopefully within the next few days here...

    Looking at the Sparks site, I see that they charge at time of shipping and they are working about 6mo. out on orders.
    Eh, a Uncle Mike’s nylon sack will work (ducks.)

    That really is a gorgeous revolver, and deserves very special leather. Does Barranti do anything?
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    Just looked at his site. Much eye candy...
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    Got to shoot between rain showers today. 15yds. Not bullseye league quality for certain, but it seems to be able to shoot better than me. Perhaps the wadcutters or a different powder will do better. Anyhow, I hope there is a happy Trooper in Valhalla today...

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    Quote Originally Posted by entropy View Post
    The SA is a bit light, but not knowing better, I’d say that it’s probably typical for the era.
    Check the mainspring strain screw tension. Loosening them was considered an instant trigger job back in the day if you didn't mind the occasional light primer strike. You'll need to pull the grips to see it, but it's the one that sits under your pinky when you shoot. Crank it all the way in.


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    Thanks. Nope, checked that. It’s tight. I think it may be more that I just don’t know what a really nice trigger feels like... Judging by the rest of it, I can’t imagine it was tinkered with.

    When I first pulled off the stocks to double check the serial number, I noticed some congealed/hardened oil on the right panel. The gun had obviously spent some time laying on its right side. After shooting it yesterday (about 100rds) and heating it up a bit, there was some oozing onto the same area of the stocks. That, along with the overall “feel” of the action leads me to believe it needs a cleaning. I’m scared to death to attempt to remove the side plate however. The first step is to order some proper screwdrivers from Brownells. I’ll try it on my M28 first, as that has never been cracked open (by me). In the meantime, I’ll just keep shooting it! Any thoughts on just maybe squirting some Kroil into it and letting it sit? Maybe a follow up of some canned air to blow it out?
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