Recent content by Matt Almeda

Hi, Most likely the strain screw has backed out.

Hi, I am new to muzzle loading and I just purchased a used .38 Caliber Pedersoli Plainsman. I did a search online for bullets, powder, load data etc. and I really could not find much information. It is stamped "Cal. 38" on the barrel and we measured the bore and it is a .38 Can anyone...

Hi, I received this slide and receiver from my neighbor and I am stumped as to what it is. I thought it might be a Spanish copy of a Baby Browning but I am not completely sure because of the slide release. On the slide , it has a Spanish proof mark for pistol and "Automatic Pistol Cal 7.65"...

Hi Tim & All, Thanks for the kind words! I really do appriciate it.

Hi, I'm not a metallurgist but I'm sure one will come aboard and either agree or disagree. I believe the reason is that the flutes originally made the cylinder stronger and able to withstand the greater pressures of the smokeless powders. With modern casting and alloys, the flutes were no...

Hi, That sounds pretty darn bent. The are relatively inexpensive if you just want to buy a new one and not try to straighten it yourself. They are available at: S&W Factory Brownells Midway USA Numrich and we have a bunch too

Hi, I voted for: "Won't get recalled" It will probably work fine. However, I keep looking at that gun and all I can say is: "Damn that gun is ugly!"

Hi, I think they are pretty nice. For me, I would have prefered an adjustable rear sight instead of the extreme duty rear fixed sight.

Hi Guys, Probably who ever worked on the trigger just got a little excited polishing the trigger hook. Your local gunsmith just needs to pull the trigger and stone the "hook" so that you get above 3lbs in single action. Any competent local gunsmith should be able to do it and without all of...

Hi, Check the forcing cone for a burr or some other form of damage. Also, check around the forcing cone for build up.

Gunsmith Hi Guys, My two cents on being a Gunsmith. However, there is SO much more to it...... I don't think the online/CD courses are really worth it. I've taken a few and most of the time you really can't figure out what is going on and many aspects of the job are left out. You...

Hi, You really should not put a 38 S&W through a gun chambered for .38 Special or .357 magnum The 38 S&W is a true .38 caliber from the older designation of the bullet while the modern .38 Specials and 357 Magnums are actually .357 caliber from the newer designation on the bore. The 38...

Hi, I don't think the .475 will fit in a cylinder bored for .480. It is slightly longer than the .480 However, The 480 Ruger will fit and shoot in the .475

My dream revolver would be something similar to a very beefed up Smith and Wesson Model 3. It would have a perfect blued finish with class "C" engraving. The grips would be made of Africa PauDuk and checkered. It would have a massive cylinder because it would be chambered for 5 shots of .475...

YES! I like your friend. One of my first guns was a .44 Magnum. Have a great day!