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- Fri May 28, 2010 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - AR7
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2581
Re: OT - AR7
I have an Charter Arms AR7 I bought around 1976 shoots about anything I put in it. The feed lip angle on the magazine is the trick. Try wrapping electric tape around the magazine so it pushes the magazine away from the receiver making the feed angle steeper. If that helps feeding adjust the magazin...
- Fri May 28, 2010 12:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - AR7
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2581
Re: OT - AR7
I have an Charter Arms AR7 I bought around 1976 shoots about anything I put in it. The feed lip angle on the magazine is the trick. Try wrapping electric tape around the magazine so it pushes the magazine away from the receiver making the feed angle steeper. If that helps feeding adjust the magazine...
- Thu May 27, 2010 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3181
Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Thanks, I'm going to keep an eye out for others. To bad the
45's have cylinder throat problems. Feel like I'm missing out on something not having a 45 Colt.
45's have cylinder throat problems. Feel like I'm missing out on something not having a 45 Colt.
- Thu May 27, 2010 9:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3181
Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Thanks Joe, I have not dry fired, going to put some fired rounds in and see what the trigger trips at as soon as I finish cleaning it and get it back together.
- Thu May 27, 2010 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3181
Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Well I bought the old girl. Thanks for all the help! I totally misjudged the condition, I’ll have to jump it up from 85% to at least a solid 95%. Gave it a good check out at the gun shop, barrel perfect, cylinder gap .003, timing and barrel/cylinder alignment perfect, cylinder throats all right at ....
- Thu May 27, 2010 12:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Replacement sights for Winchester 94?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1937
Re: Replacement sights for Winchester 94?
I would look for a fold down Marbles rear sight so it would be out of the way when using the tang sight. Marlin puts them on their 1895's should be plenty of spares in this crowd
- Wed May 26, 2010 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3181
Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M Any Info?
Good info guys.
I found Lee's Wright up after Googling, can't find any thing as far as DOM with the serial #.
I found Lee's Wright up after Googling, can't find any thing as far as DOM with the serial #.
- Wed May 26, 2010 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3181
Re: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M Any Info?
Thanks, I forget about Google
What happened to yours Joe?
What happened to yours Joe?
- Wed May 26, 2010 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3181
OT - Interarms Dragoon .44M (Got it, Pictures added)
Stumbled across Blue Interarms Virginian Dragoon .44 mag. Probably 85% pretty sure it has a 7.5" Barrel.
Never seen one before. Tell me about them and what a good offer to make on one of these?
Never seen one before. Tell me about them and what a good offer to make on one of these?
- Tue May 25, 2010 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3600
Re: OT - Machete Modifications
Thanks!
Can't wait to see your projects adirondakjack and 20cows.
Can't wait to see your projects adirondakjack and 20cows.
- Sun May 23, 2010 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Opinion on a big bore lever action and cartridge?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6066
Re: Opinion on a big bore lever action and cartridge?
Browning 1886 in 45/70
Rifle or saddle ring carbine. Like the original, no tang safety or rebounding hammer!
Here is my SRC
Rifle or saddle ring carbine. Like the original, no tang safety or rebounding hammer!
Here is my SRC
- Wed May 19, 2010 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT topic but good news(for me)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3080
Re: OT topic but good news(for me)
You made my day, Congrats!
- Tue May 18, 2010 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone like gold-dot front sights on their revolvers?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1096
Re: Anyone like gold-dot front sights on their revolvers?
I'm with Terry, put a shallow V notch rear blade and gold bead on my 7.5" Redhawk back in the mid 80's Worthless set up as far as I'm concerned.
- Wed May 12, 2010 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3600
Re: OT - Machete Modifications
I just found it at Barnes & Nobles yesterday. Here's a better price at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref= ... 0896892956
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/ref= ... 0896892956
- Wed May 12, 2010 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: Knife Stropping
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1173
Re: OT: Knife Stropping
I have been using card board. Been meaning to buy a leather strop. Ruana Knives sells a nice one.
- Wed May 12, 2010 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3600
Re: OT - Machete Modifications
Thanks guys,
Jeremy have you read the book $50 Knife Shop? He's got what he call's a one brick forge! Pretty usefull and simple, I'm going to make one.
Jeremy have you read the book $50 Knife Shop? He's got what he call's a one brick forge! Pretty usefull and simple, I'm going to make one.
- Tue May 11, 2010 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3600
Re: OT - Machete Modifications
Thank for the kind words! I really enjoyed this little project. I went by the book store and found a book called "$50 Knife Shop" by Wayne Goddard, hey the price is right:)
I'll let you know what is next!
I'll let you know what is next!
- Tue May 11, 2010 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mountain Meadows Massacre
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3825
Re: Mountain Meadows Massacre
I was born in St. George, both sides of my family lines go way back in the morman religion. My older brother has most of the family pictures from way back and has them all hanging in a room he calls "The Big Love" room :lol: I was babtised into the Church but have never been very active. B...
- Tue May 11, 2010 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Machete Modifications
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3600
OT - Machete Modifications
Machete Modifications I have wanted to give knife making a try, but get a little overwhelmed with the process, especially the forging part. So I figured I could try simply modifying an existing knife to get my feet wet. I was buying a few odds and ends (Disposable Tools) at Harbor Freight last week ...
- Mon May 10, 2010 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT: WINNER ! ! Book Giveaway - "GHOST TOWNS"
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2837
Re: OT: Memorial Day Book Giveaway - "GHOST TOWNS"
Toss my name in the hat. That looks like a good book, thanks!
- Mon May 10, 2010 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Proud Dad
- Replies: 11
- Views: 939
Re: OT - Proud Dad
I think that's just great! Hopefully, she'll take some of her Dad's conservative upbringing into her job.... :wink: She will TTT :D I just gave her my Ruger Single Six today. It was the first handgun that I bought, been with me since 1981 and I felt she more than deserved it. All she asked with a b...
- Mon May 10, 2010 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Proud Dad
- Replies: 11
- Views: 939
Re: OT - Proud Dad
Thanks! She wants to so she probably will, if she sets her mind on it she makes it happen.
I think she likes the idea of a two year break! Were she can get a full time job in her profession, instead of school and work.
I think she likes the idea of a two year break! Were she can get a full time job in her profession, instead of school and work.
- Mon May 10, 2010 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Proud Dad
- Replies: 11
- Views: 939
OT - Proud Dad
My oldest daughter Asti, graduated with her Masters degree in educational counseling on Saturday from UNLV, top of her class! We were invited to a meet and great afterwards and the head of the department asked Asti if she wants a place in the Doctorate program that will be starting in two years. Pro...
- Sat May 08, 2010 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - She Finally Graduated!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1380
Re: OT - She Finally Graduated!
Tell her congratulations for us
I'm heading out the door for my daughters graduation right now.
I'm heading out the door for my daughters graduation right now.
- Thu May 06, 2010 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bought This One
- Replies: 4
- Views: 623
Re: Bought This One
Congrats! Wish my 1949 336A looked that good
- Thu May 06, 2010 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special – Range report
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1539
Re: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special – Range report
Congrats, that's a fine looking revolver! I have two of the Lipsey's and just can't seem to put them down. Great all around packing sidearm!
- Wed May 05, 2010 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Browning 1886 trigger job
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1204
Re: Browning 1886 trigger job
I polished the sear, adjusted & polished the sear notch on the hammer and cut 1.5 coils from the hammer spring. Went from 6+ pounds to 3.5 pounds. Here is a thread that will help.
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... 86#p318610
http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... 86#p318610
- Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Got my Ruger Vaquero back today, Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 653
Re: OT- Got my Ruger Vaquero back today, Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds as though you got them dialed in. Pictures and a range report will be required
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT - Any knowledgeable coin collectors around the campfire?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 329
Re: OT - Any knowledgeable coin collectors around the campfire?
I would hang on to that one! It shows the year, many do not. Also it looks to be 50% off struck, another bonus.
Want to double your money
Want to double your money
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT- Possible new handgun purchase.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1152
Re: OT- Possible new handgun purchase.
I liked my 5.5" Lipsey's so much that I got the 4 5/8" too!
Build quality on both is top notch.
Build quality on both is top notch.
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
- Replies: 581
- Views: 417379
Re: PAY IT FORWARD
You got it Jason. PM me your address and I'll get it right out.
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:26 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
- Replies: 581
- Views: 417379
Re: PAY IT FORWARD
Up for grabs, .30 Carbine, Once Fired Brass 100ct.
- Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old computer died
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1904
Re: Old computer died
Thank goodness you backed it up! Sure would have hated for you to loose all those pictures of the great looking ladies you associate with:D
- Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: OT-I've almost sold all of my centerfire rifles
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2183
Re: OT-I've almost sold all of my centerfire rifles
Sumatra is my favorite!
- Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: PAY IT FORWARD
- Replies: 581
- Views: 417379
Re: PAY IT FORWARD
41 Redhawk, I'll take the Pachmayer Grip and Fore end.
I'll PM you, Thanks!
I'll post something up once I get home.
I'll PM you, Thanks!
I'll post something up once I get home.
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2773
Re: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
Blaine, If they are already at $200.00 thats great! I should have waited awhile. All I bought extra was a protective snap on case and a car charger.
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2773
Re: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
It's pretty big for a phone, the actual part of the screen that gets used is 3 1/4" x 1 7/8" but is extremely sharp and clear, the brightness adjust automatically. As long as your eyesight is good or corrected like mine, you soon forget your looking at a little screen. Some YouTube videos ...
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2773
Re: Way OT: Who Has A Droid?
I have one BlaineG, best phone I have ever had. GPS is great, you can speak the address or what you want to find and the GPS takes you there. You can type it in if you want to. Google, Google maps even the browser are tied to each other, if you look up a gun shop on the web, just touch the phone num...
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayers up for Lefty Dude
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3022
Re: Prayers up for Lefty Dude
My thoughts and prayers are with Lefty Dude and his family.
Please keep us updated, thanks Griff.
Please keep us updated, thanks Griff.
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1096
Re: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!
My two were red and tan also, Neptune and Sassy, I sure still miss those two.
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOVIES - AVATAR
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4240
Re: MOVIES - AVATAR
Joe, I ran over to Target after work yesterday and picked it up, the wife and I watched it last night too. Great movie, I would love to see it on the big screen!
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rossi's new 30-30
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1677
Re: Rossi's new 30-30
If Rossi would configure a few like the Marlin Marauder and Texans I bet they would sell a boat load.
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1st Levergun
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2266
Re: 1st Levergun
My first lever, well my first gun is a 1949 336A, that my Dad gave me when I was 12 after shooting my first Mule Deer with it. Love that old rifle, you picked out a good one, congrats and welcome!
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Perfect revolver/pistol??
- Replies: 103
- Views: 14047
Re: Perfect revolver/pistol??
Your a lucky man rjohns94, I've been drooling at that one for a few days now. I'm glad you got it, congrats!
- Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1096
Re: This time the Dog(really dogs)actually did eat it!
To bad your test medium got eaten, dogs will be dogs :D Your story reminded me of a funny one about 20 years ago. I had two Doberman's that I brought with me to a family get together on the ranch in Utah, it was just after deer season and I fixed up one of those big zip lock bags full of fresh venis...
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just found a receiver sight I didn't know I had.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 584
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Just found a receiver sight I didn't know I had.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 584
Re: Just found a receiver sight I didn't know I had.
Hey Joe if you decide you want to sell it, I have a 1953 Model 94 that's been looking for a vintage Lyman
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hi :)
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2992
Re: Hi :)
Welcome to the fire!
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2800
Re: Playing with my Winchester 1873 (photos)
Excellent!
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pugsley the rifle...?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 711
Re: Pugsley the rifle...?
And here is the wright up I did in "The one sticky" above.
http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.org ... _mods.html
http://onesticky.levergunscommunity.org ... _mods.html