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by Louiethelump
Sat Jul 27, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Handguns - Revolvers
Topic: Any thoughts on new Ruger Wrangler?
Replies: 24
Views: 24949

Re: Any thoughts on new Ruger Wrangler?

Best price I have seen is Smokey Mountain Guns in TN. When they are in stock they are 180 dollars with free shipping.
by Louiethelump
Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: Handguns - Revolvers
Topic: Any thoughts on new Ruger Wrangler?
Replies: 24
Views: 24949

Re: Any thoughts on new Ruger Wrangler?

1. The Wrangler is not sold as a light weight. It weighs almost as much as the single six. The aluminum frame weighs less than steel, but the grip frame is die cast and weighs MORE than the aluminum one on non stainless single sixes. I put an aluminum grip frame on my Wrangler from a single six and ...
by Louiethelump
Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:07 pm
Forum: Handguns - Revolvers
Topic: Any thoughts on new Ruger Wrangler?
Replies: 24
Views: 24949

Re: Any thoughts on new Ruger Wrangler?

I have not noticed it or listened for it (and at 66 might not hear it anyway) but the transfer bar is free to move a little in the Ruger design, and would probably rattle if you listened for it. It is attached at the bottom only and floats free except when it is pinned between the hammer and the fir...
by Louiethelump
Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Rimfire Forum
Topic: Trying Again, 22LR Pistol Recommendations?
Replies: 28
Views: 35319

Re: Trying Again, 22LR Pistol Recommendations?

Sent OP PM ref S&W Victory .22 available.
by Louiethelump
Mon May 27, 2019 11:52 pm
Forum: Handguns - Auto Loaders
Topic: Need 1911 mechanic
Replies: 18
Views: 9791

Re: Need 1911 mechanic

As I told you; I am in no hurry on the 1911, and I am not the least bit concerned.

I just answered the question.

Take all the time you need. I told the nephew it was on an “as time allows” basis and he shrugged.

Get any good guns in the batch? Should I come take a look?
by Louiethelump
Sun May 26, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: Handguns - Auto Loaders
Topic: Need 1911 mechanic
Replies: 18
Views: 9791

Re: Need 1911 mechanic

not lately..
by Louiethelump
Mon May 13, 2019 10:45 pm
Forum: Firearms Projects
Topic: Who can Cerakote a Ruger grip frame?
Replies: 6
Views: 8392

Re: Who can Cerakote a Ruger grip frame?

Thank you
by Louiethelump
Mon May 13, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: Firearms Projects
Topic: Who can Cerakote a Ruger grip frame?
Replies: 6
Views: 8392

Who can Cerakote a Ruger grip frame?

I am looking for someone in central Florida that can Cerakote a satin black finish on a used aluminum grip frame from a Blackhawk/Single six for me at reasonable price. it has the remains of the original powder coat or whatever Ruger does to the blued guns with aluminum frames. I will pull the frame...
by Louiethelump
Mon May 06, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: Handguns - Auto Loaders
Topic: Need 1911 mechanic
Replies: 18
Views: 9791

Re: Need 1911 mechanic

No hurry. Was answering a question.
by Louiethelump
Sun May 05, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: Rimfire Forum
Topic: GSG Firefly
Replies: 7
Views: 13133

Re: GSG Firefly

It has been 8 months and still no report on how this pistol worked out for you.

Does the silence mean it was not so good?