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by mran1126
Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .22 handguns
Replies: 44
Views: 1538

Re: .22 handguns

My first .22 was Ruger Single Six with 9 1/2 inch barrel when I was 18 in 1965......shoots like a rifle ( very accurate)....and I still have it,
by mran1126
Tue Aug 30, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jammed Remington Model 34 .22
Replies: 6
Views: 550

Re: Jammed Remington Model 34 .22

Thanks guys. It was actually older ammo,,,,,,I haven't had time to try to push it back in yet,,,,,I can't figure out how it ended up like this. Just a little out of the chamber. I'll probably have time to mess with it this weekend..,,I was hoping that I wouldn't have to knock those pins out,,,,and I...
by mran1126
Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jammed Remington Model 34 .22
Replies: 6
Views: 550

Re: Jammed Remington Model 34 .22

Thanks for your replies. Case seems a little tight, but I'll try pushing it in tomorrow. This is the first jam I've ever had in this rifle. I know you can take the lifter out if you knock out a couple of pins,,but I'd rather not do that,,,,,,,I'll play around with it a little more,,thanks again.
by mran1126
Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jammed Remington Model 34 .22
Replies: 6
Views: 550

Jammed Remington Model 34 .22

Just need some advice. I've had this Model 34 for 65 years and never a problem. Let my wife shoot it the other day and she was able to get a cartridge jammed. Nothing moves and wondered if anyone had a similar experience. I know there are 2 pins in the carrier that can be punched out to remove it. B...
by mran1126
Fri Feb 26, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody use 700X?
Replies: 16
Views: 2534

Re: Anybody use 700X?

I've been using it for a couple of years now as a substitute for Unique in pistol rounds. Works ok for me.
by mran1126
Thu Jul 16, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: vaquero holster ( couple of pics added )
Replies: 19
Views: 2257

Re: vaquero holster

Yes, very nice. Since you asked about maybe some improvement, you might try to burnish the cut edges of the leather. Makes them look a little more finished. I burnish all my edges. Darkens them and smooths them to a harder finish. But nice work.
by mran1126
Sun May 03, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Went to the range yesterday
Replies: 8
Views: 1234

Re: Went to the range yesterday

I guess I miss previous posts on your eye problem. I get injections too for a bleeding eye. What is your problem?
by mran1126
Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stags for the old Colt?
Replies: 19
Views: 2291

Re: Stags for the old Colt?

Sambar stag is pushing more like $375 new. If you can still find them new. Elk are $150 - $200.
by mran1126
Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How's your components availability and prices?
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

Re: How's your components availability and prices?

Last week at the Mary'sville, WA Cabelas, I found a pound of Bullseye..$25.95.
by mran1126
Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Small Giveaway..... WINNER WINNER WINNER
Replies: 38
Views: 3117

Re: A Small Giveaway.....

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by mran1126
Sun Jul 13, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington .22 Model 34
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

Re: Remington .22 Model 34

Thanks, Pete. I really wasn't sure how the feeding mechanism worked. So, it probably is something with that stop latch. I gave it a really good cleaning so maybe something has broken there. Probably will need to take it to a gunsmith to have it checked out. The spring in the magazine tube rod seems ...
by mran1126
Fri Jul 11, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington .22 Model 34
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

Re: Remington .22 Model 34

Did a good cleaning. It didn't help the problem. Looks to me like whatever is supposed to grab that cartridge and pull it back out of the feeding tube just isn't grabbing it.
by mran1126
Fri Jul 11, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington .22 Model 34
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

Re: Remington .22 Model 34

Thanks, I'll try a good cleaning and see if that works.
by mran1126
Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remington .22 Model 34
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

Remington .22 Model 34

I have a Remington .22 Model 34 that I have had since I was a kid and never had any problem with it. Last time shooting it, it failed to feed the cartridges from the magazine tube. Shoots fine single shot. Just wondered if anyone was familiar with the feeding mechanism of those .22 bolt actions and ...
by mran1126
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Philippines 2013
Replies: 82
Views: 6012

Re: Philippines 2013

Yes, most Filipinos are hard working and modest. My fiance is a college graduate there but like most of the Philippines, she makes almost nothing at her job as a College accounting clerk. Very poor country. When we get her here in the US she might decide to work here too. She won't need to, but can ...
by mran1126
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Philippines 2013
Replies: 82
Views: 6012

Re: Philippines 2013

Thank you for your comments. My first trip to the Philippines was quite pleasant. I didn't run into any kind of problems in Mindanao. Everyone was very nice there. I only saw one other European looking guy when I was in Zamboanga. He was also from the US, but married to a Filipina and living there. ...
by mran1126
Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Philippines 2013
Replies: 82
Views: 6012

Re: Philippines 2013

I've started the fiancee process. Mine is being processed in California and I checked on the time frame for it. It says the California processing takes about 5.5 months. So, if everything goes ok, she could be here sometime in late summer. Here are some pictures of my fiancee. http://i844.photobucke...
by mran1126
Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Philippines 2013
Replies: 82
Views: 6012

Re: Philippines 2013

Thanks for the pointers, 6 pt. I leave on March 18th from Seattle. Flight from Seattle to Korea is 10 or 11 hours. Then about 4.5 hours to Manila.
by mran1126
Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Philippines 2013
Replies: 82
Views: 6012

Re: Philippines 2013

Hi,6pt. I'll be heading back to Zamboanga next month to see my fiance for the 2nd time. I guess now you need to transfer to terminal 3 at the Manila airport. How bad is it? lol I have a 5 or 6 hour layover to catch the flight down to Zamboanga. I'm starting the Fiance K-1 visa. The USCIS just accept...
by mran1126
Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 cartridge stops
Replies: 19
Views: 5882

Re: Rossi 92 cartridge stops

Thanks, Nate. I"ll check that hinge.
by mran1126
Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 cartridge stops
Replies: 19
Views: 5882

Re: Rossi 92 cartridge stops

Nate, my problem isn't that rounds don't release from the magazine....the problem is that they slip past the stop and are released before they should. When the lifter rises, I can see the next round already past the cartridge stop. If I don't see that and close the action...that second round ends up...
by mran1126
Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 cartridge stops
Replies: 19
Views: 5882

Re: Rossi 92 cartridge stops

Thanks for the illustrations. Everything is helpful.
by mran1126
Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 cartridge stops
Replies: 19
Views: 5882

Re: Rossi 92 cartridge stops

Thanks so much for the replies. I"m not a welder so maybe I'll take it apart to check that spring. But I also bought a different cartridge stop from a member here. I"ll install it and see how it works. Thanks again for the information.
by mran1126
Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 cartridge stops
Replies: 19
Views: 5882

Re: Rossi 92 cartridge stops

I do cycle correctly. There seems to be no consistent thing I do which would cause that cartridge to slip past the cartridge stop. They even slip past the stop at times when I just load the cartridges. Just so frustrating. Thanks for your comments.
by mran1126
Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 cartridge stops
Replies: 19
Views: 5882

Re: Rossi 92 cartridge stops

The only one that has had any work done on it was the .357 and that was because of the cartridge stop problem..2 different gunsmiths.....neither one of them found or corrected the problem. The other 2 have never had anything done to them. I might try to replace the cartridge stop myself. But maybe t...
by mran1126
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 cartridge stops
Replies: 19
Views: 5882

Rossi 92 cartridge stops

Is there anyone who has a Rossi model 92 that does't let cartridges slip past the cartridge stop? I have 3 of them and they all do it. I have .357.....and 2 .44 mags. Makes no difference what bullet shape or length. The .357 is the worst. I have to pretty much shoot it single shot. But I have to wat...
by mran1126
Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Pistol
Replies: 8
Views: 1337

Re: New Pistol

I got a nice one from Vaquero Leather. Reasonably priced in my opinion.

http://www.vaqueroleather.com/
by mran1126
Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Blackhawk 3 screw
Replies: 12
Views: 1830

Super Blackhawk 3 screw

I've been looking for a Super Blackhawk 3 screw for a while. I finally found one at the gun show this weekend. There are a couple of small dings but the bluing is very good. Everything is tight and in good working order. From the serial number it looks like 1970 era. $350 out the door. I'm happy.
by mran1126
Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jeans
Replies: 45
Views: 5728

Re: Jeans

I used to buy Levi's 517 for years. But when they changed their manufacturing, they weren't the same. So now I just buy Rustler jeans...I can by 3 pair of Rustler for what 1 pair of Levi's would cost. And they last about as long anyway.
by mran1126
Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to antique grips? (Pic added)
Replies: 19
Views: 2935

Re: How to antique grips?

Buy some different ones? Might not be possible to antique those.
by mran1126
Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Puma jam
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Re: Rossi Puma jam

Thanks Griff. I think the cartridge stop is the right track. Not all the cartidges are out....just the loose ones that I could dump out. I don't think the pin is the problem. I have seen cartridges try to slip by the stop, but I have seen them in time to push them back. So I think it is the stop tha...
by mran1126
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Puma jam
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Re: Rossi Puma jam

And, Griff, if it is the cartridge stop, what is the fix? I have the same rifle in a .44 mag and it works flawlessly. I wish this .357 was as reliable. I read about a similar problem someone had like this.....intermittent cartridge stop problem. He just said he did some filing and tweaking to fix it...
by mran1126
Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Puma jam
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Re: Rossi Puma jam

First round was fired....still in chamber. Locked up closed. .357 was the cartridge. I did dump out the loose cartidges, so there is a fired one in the chamber and probably the second one is jammed under the carrier. I went through almost a whole box before this happened......Pretty sure it's a cart...
by mran1126
Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Puma jam
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Re: Rossi Puma jam

Hand loads. But it might go through 2 boxes before it jams. This is a .357. I also have a Braztch .44 mag. All handloads and it has never had any kind of problem..
by mran1126
Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Puma jam
Replies: 14
Views: 2876

Rossi Puma jam

How far would I have to break down my Rossi to get a jammed receiver fixed. Pretty sure a cartridge slipped by the cartridge stop. Had five cartridges in it. Fired first one. All jammed up. Can't open the bolt. Everything is jammed tight. Just wondered how far it might need to be taken apart to get ...
by mran1126
Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Pum .357 jams
Replies: 13
Views: 2804

Re: Rossi Pum .357 jams

I compared my .44 mag carrier stop to my .357 carrier stop....the .44 mag is completely flat until it meets the small stop at the back.......but my .357 carrier has a little rise on the left side where it meets the stop at the back. Just wondering if that was normal for the smaller case or not. It s...
by mran1126
Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Pum .357 jams
Replies: 13
Views: 2804

Re: Rossi Pum .357 jams

Thanks, Jeff. Yes....mine jammed after a fired round..couldn't open it to eject the fired one....locked up closed. I'll try to observe things more closely when I try some different bullets......and the ones that jammed were .38's. Just strange that it started after so long a time.......must have had...
by mran1126
Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Pum .357 jams
Replies: 13
Views: 2804

Re: Rossi Pum .357 jams

Thanks for your advice. The thing is.......this gun worked fine for two summers of shooting........then the problem started. And I shot several bullet shapes through it. And Yes.....it is totally locked up when this happens and needs to be taken apart to get all the rounds out. Couldn't open the act...
by mran1126
Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Pum .357 jams
Replies: 13
Views: 2804

Re: Rossi Pum .357 jams

Sorry....Rossi Puma. I also have a Braztech .44 mag. Never a problem with it. Shoots everything smooth as butter.
by mran1126
Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi Pum .357 jams
Replies: 13
Views: 2804

Rossi Pum .357 jams

Just wondering what the most likely cause might be. Happened twice so far. First time gunsmith said he bent the cartridge stop a little. That lasted about 35 rounds. Happened again. 2nd gunsmith couldn't find anything obvious to fix. Told me he saw a big ding on the swc bullet. Told me to try more r...
by mran1126
Sun May 29, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MORE Western trivia and updated
Replies: 34
Views: 4290

Re: Western trivia

Razor was ridden by Chuck Conners in The Rifleman.
by mran1126
Thu May 19, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Been doing a little reloading...
Replies: 13
Views: 3205

Re: OT - Been doing a little reloading...

Can the same dies load the .38 long colt and the .38 special?
by mran1126
Tue May 17, 2011 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You guys making these holsters.........
Replies: 12
Views: 1867

Re: You guys making these holsters.........

I kind of just learned on my own by watching videos.........reading ........buying just some basic tools. Lots of information on the internet. Just take time to look and learn.....then just try it. Tandy has instructional videos on their site too.
by mran1126
Tue May 17, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a new holster
Replies: 16
Views: 2286

Re: Made a new holster

It's my own design. I just like that general fit and look. Just takes a while to get a good pattern. Fun to design different looking loops and different colored dyes. Thanks for all your comments.
by mran1126
Mon May 16, 2011 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a new holster
Replies: 16
Views: 2286

Re: Made a new holster

This might work.
by mran1126
Mon May 16, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a new holster
Replies: 16
Views: 2286

Re: Made a new holster

Sorry..I have't put a photo in here for a while.......still trying to get it to show.........
by mran1126
Mon May 16, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Made a new holster
Replies: 16
Views: 2286

Made a new holster

This is the 2nd holster that I've made. It's for my Ruger Vaquero .45. Thought you might like to see it. <a href="http://s844.photobucket.com/albums/ab2/mran1126/?action=view&current=DSCN1310.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab2/mran1126/...
by mran1126
Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic: Some leather pics
Replies: 16
Views: 1857

Re: Off Topic: Some leather pics

I pretty much taught myself. You Tube is a good source of information. And Tandy has videos you can see too. Got my leather and a few other supplies at local Tandy store. $78 total expense and so far I have made those 3 items and have leather and supplies left to make a few more things. Leather was ...
by mran1126
Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic: Some leather pics
Replies: 16
Views: 1857

Re: Off Topic: Some leather pics

Thanks for all your replies. The fun part of doing leather work is that you can make it JUST the way you want it. And, of course there is a learning curve. I made a few mistakes but nothing too serious. Just need to think ahead a lot. That holster came out fitting the Vaquero like a glove. Thanks ag...
by mran1126
Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off Topic: Some leather pics
Replies: 16
Views: 1857

Off Topic: Some leather pics

This winter I did a few leather projects. My first time working with leather. Middle sheath was the first one....then holster and lastly the knife sheath on the left. Just takes a few simple tools and a little research. Image