Recent content by JB696

Actually, all Ruger double action revolvers are designed to lock up tight, just like a Colt or Charter Arms. But because of changes to the size and shape of the parts and sloppy production tolerances, this is not often found on an off-the-shelf production model. On paper, Ruger's patented...

When I got my .44 Special Model 97 it came with a test target shot from a rest at 25 yards. The bullet diameter is .430 and the size of the hole in the target at its biggest point was .625. More accurate than I will ever live to be. Probably you either.

---"Waste your money on unnecessary repairs if you like."---"There's nothing wrong with your gun."---:eek: Sorry. At no time in the long history of S&W revolvers were they designed to rely on the momentum of the turning cylinder to cause the cylinder stop to engage. The gun is designed so...

I don't really care for the porting. But does he take care of the barrel/cylinder gap, endshake and sloppy lockup? :(

I don't know what he carries, but I'll bet it doesn't have a you-know-what on it. :scrutiny:

Well, I guess I could get another thread started about the S&W you-know-what. :banghead:

Does anyone who has removed the lock mechanism know what is the diameter of the hole in the frame. I'm wondering if it could be fitted with an automotive type zerk fitting. You know, the kind they used to put on the tie rods and ball joints of cars back in the days when they could be...

Sure, that's the way I would probably do it. And if I had access to a disc grinder I'd round-butt the frame and grips, too. And maybe bevel the front and back of the cylinder as well. And completely grind off that goofy vented rib on top of the barrel. But I'll bet that JW wants to preserve...

It's your gun, and if you really want a snubby, go for it. First off, any gunsmith that would do something like this, you probably don't want them working on any of your guns. So do it yourself. First clamp the end of the barrel tightly in a vise. Don't worry about squashing the end of...

I've got two of them. Over the last thirty years I've used four different progressives and a several conventional single stage presses. I got rid of all that gear and now use the Lee Hand Press exclusively. I only load .38/.357 and .44 handgun ammo. If my cases are clean and deprimed I...

I get it. This thread is just for the people who use and ENJOY the lock. It will be interesting to see how many pages this thread generates.:rolleyes:

Speer 125 GDJHP , Remington 125 SJHP, Magtech 125 JHP.

Good threads never die. It almost makes me want to bring back that 12 page megathread from 2002. I think it was titled "The New S&W Lock". Wouldn't that be fun. :evil:

If you do much shooting from inside your car, avoid the .357. Even with all the windows rolled down and foam plugs in, your ears will be ringing for two days. And don't think you can just hold it out the window when you shoot. If you hit a big bump or drift too close to a parked car you could...

I won't buy any gun that has had anything done to the insides. That is, unless it was done by somebody famous and there is the appropriate paperwork to go with it. Or if it's "collectible" and I plan on restoring it and/or plan to replace all the internal parts. Do-it-yourself gunsmithing...