The Firearm thread: Engineering artistry of wood, polymer and steel.

[nikimcbee]

I just bought my first pistol, a Ruger Wrangler for target shootin'.

[Aktungbby]

mind the angle of the dangle on yer Wrangle's slippery single action BBY ya don't wanna go off... half-cocked

 

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[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I just bought my first pistol, a Ruger Wrangler for target shootin'.

Nice, I love them Ruger single actions. Which finish did you get?

[Mr Quatro]

I like a pistol grip that will match my fingers ... I have a small hand and in a real fire fight your hand can be a little shaky (especially if it's wet lol)

Nighthawk Custom Korth NXR .44 Mag. Revolver



Technical Specifications:
• Finish: DLC Coated
• Caliber: .44 Magnum
• Weight (Empty): 3.05 lbs.
• Barrel Length: 6"
• Overall Length: 11.65"
• Width: 1.72"
• Height: 6.38"
• Cylinder Capacity: 6
• Barrel: 416R

[Onkel Neal]

Nice! I like that finish.

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

I like a pistol grip that will match my fingers ... I have a small hand and in a real fire fight your hand can be a little shaky (especially if it's wet lol)

Nighthawk Custom Korth NXR .44 Mag. Revolver



Technical Specifications:
• Finish: DLC Coated
• Caliber: .44 Magnum
• Weight (Empty): 3.05 lbs.
• Barrel Length: 6"
• Overall Length: 11.65"
• Width: 1.72"
• Height: 6.38"
• Cylinder Capacity: 6
• Barrel: 416R

Is that your gun ? I'm not sure if you saw the title of this thread. This is a gun thread. What you brought is a canon.

A friend has a 44. Ruger Redhawk. Your gun looks more menacing.

[nikimcbee]

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Nice, I love them Ruger single actions. Which finish did you get?

It was the last one they had, the silver/gray finish. I love it! It's really fun to shoot.

[Rockstar]

[Red October1984]

Those little lever guns are a lot of fun.

The NFA is stupid.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Those little lever guns are a lot of fun.

The NFA is stupid.

Steve Mcqueen sure thought so! < THE 'MARE'S LEG' WEAPON HE WORE ON TV'S WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE SERIES- I LOVED THAT SHOW...AND THE GUN!!

[MaDef]

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Those little lever guns are a lot of fun.

so are their bigger brothers.
I acquired a 1948 Marlin 336A .30-.30 sport carbine Last week

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by MaDef

so are their bigger brothers.
I acquired a 1948 Marlin 336A .30-.30 sport carbine Last week

Those old Marlins are nice finds.

I'm holding out for a nice 1895 .45-70 one of these days but since I don't have much of a practical use for a caliber that big I'm more focused on training and developing with what I have.

[Mr Quatro]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Is that your gun ? I'm not sure if you saw the title of this thread. This is a gun thread. What you brought is a canon.

A friend has a 44. Ruger Redhawk. Your gun looks more menacing.

No, I want one though in fact I want a lot of things, but I only have one gun a Taurus 44 special 5 shot with a five (5) pound trigger. Having one gun has it's advantages.

When I go out I hide it and don't have to worry about a break in to lose it.



When I bought it some 20 years ago it was only $350 after waiting the prescribed length of time to make sure I wasn't going to kill my ex-wife (not a bad idea though)
I asked where was the saftey and the gun man said, "Try to pull the trigger"

It was hard to pull with the 5 lb pull giving you time to think it over

The gun I posted has a 2lb trigger (but you can probably adjust it)

[Red October1984]

For some reason I can't get the image to link in here properly, so I'll just drop the link to where it already exists.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ak47/commen...y_i_wanted_ft/


This is my SAR-2/AIMS-74/Md.86 thing that I was finally able to find the proper conversion sight base and muzzle brake for.



It started life as a regular ban-era AK in almost-new condition with basic wood furniture and nothing fancy. It may not be what the purists like, but I had grown up shooting basic AK's and wanted something different. Plan is to start entering competitions and training classes with this rifle and my USP45.


I mentioned a rifle as part of my camping kit in the Doomsday Prepper thread and this is said rifle lol. Also, bonus Makarov that I recently acquired.



What I Did:

• Front Sight Base conversion from non threaded to threaded
• Correct 22mm AIMS-74 muzzle device
• Bakelite bayonet (not pictured)
• TDI Arms M-Lok handguard
• BCM Gunfighter stubby foregrip
• Khyber Customs "cheese grater" upper handguard
• Streamlight ProTac HLX 1000 lumen weapon light
• ALG AKT trigger
• RS Regulate AKOG optic mount
• Primary Arms 3x ACSS optic
• Magpul K2 grip
• Magpul Zhukov folding stock
• Magpul MS4 double/single point sling
• Picked up some Tula Plum magazines to go with my Bakelites

[Rockstar]

I ordered another 2019 Uberti .44 Remington New Model Army percussion pistol from Dixie Gun Works a few months back. And I just got my .45 Colt conversion cylinder in for it today from Taylor & Co.. Has an 8 Inch barrel and the whole damn thing weighs something like 3.5 pounds its a heavy ol' cus.




To the right is the original percussion cylinder nipples up that you cap with primers. On the left is the new R&D Taylor & Co. .45 Colt conversion cylinder, you can see in place of the primer nipples is a ring of firing pins. Very nice fit no end shake at all and a perfect clearance between the cylinder and the forcing cone.





After the Civil War many of these Remingtons percussion cylinders were being converted to .46 cal 5 shot rimfire cartridges. The one I have though not an exact replica, the concept is the same. To load you have to remove the cylinder from the frame like Preacher did on Pale Rider. Take the firing pin cap off, load five, line up the guide pin and put the cap back on. Insert the cylinder into the frame and for safety sake CAREFULLY and GENTLY guide the hammer to rest on the empty cylinder.





The Uberti frame is proofed to C.I.P. (Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'Epreuve des Armes à Feu Portatives) max average cylinder pressures of 14,000 psi which is compulsory by law. The new cylinder is certified to SAMMI recommendations of max average of 14,000 psi cylinder pressure.

I'll be shooting as a max load a .45 colt RFNL 255 grain bullet at 860 Feet Per Second. Which on paper, will produce a chamber pressure of 12,148 PSI and 410 Foot Pound muzzle energy. That's no slouch or mouse load. But its certainly no where near what more modern plus P ammo or Magnums can do. However, the load is about spot on for what these pistols were designed to do back in the day. When it was considered throughout the 1860's and 70' the most powerful hand gun in the world.


Since the conversion cylinder is classified as a 'part' and a black powder percussion pistol is not a regulated firearm. If they are purchased and shipped separately no FFL transfer is required, everything can be ordered through the internet. BUT! once the percussion pistol is in your possession you are required to follow your States carry laws. If you convert it to a cartridge cylinder like I did it is now considered a regulated firearm and must comply with State, Federal FFL transfer compliance laws.