Recent content by steelrat60

Thanks for the responses, I can indeed get the parts and have a local gunsmith that can do the work... now I just have to make it happen.

Thanks Thanks for the responses, guys. USAF_Vet, You just confirmed what I though about lube and where to put it. Seemed logical. I do know how to field strip it and I was pleased to see very little wear in the rails. I don't think this pistol has had more than a couple boxes of ammo run...

G'day all, It's good to have friends. A buddy hooked me up with a 9 mm 9000s in excellent condition. When I knew what I was getting, a quick search showed a lot of people disliked the model. I want to share my thoughts and ask a question. When I first held it, it felt good on my hands. Fits in...

Introducing myself Good day fellow firearm enthusiasts, What to say, born in '60 raised blue collar, firearms have always been part of my life. Not much of a collection, just a rifle and a couple handguns, one recently acquired. I have a mechanical bent so machines, tools and how they...

30-30 magnum, oh yeah. That would be a great deer getter

Thanks guys Thanks for all the comments guys. I should have included a few more details. I encountered the case bulge in commercial (remington, western) brass after 2 or more reloadings. I noticed a few brass that showed stress cracks after resizing (2 out of 40 maybe) so I quit full length...

Hi all. I own an '03 Springfield that my father bought for $50 in the 1950s. It has been sporterized by shortening the stock and the addition of a new front ramp and buckhorn open rear sight. It is a decent shooter, I can easily put all 5 rounds in a 10" paper plate at 100 yds. (approx 2" group...

I recently acquired a Colt New army DA revolver in .32 WCF. (first patent 1884, mine is from 1907 according to the SN) I really like the shape of the frame in the trigger area with its four distinct curves. Upon reversing the revolver in my hand, my fingers fit in those curves just like a set of...

Fill a milk jug with colored water for an inexpensive reactive target

my oldest gun 1903 Springfield, serial 1313xxx. My father bought it in the 50s for $50, I learned to shoot on it, and now it is mine. The barrel is a bit tired but it still makes good groups.

Thank you MMCSRET, that is the same information I came up with my own research, but I wasn't sure because there were some minor variations in the photos I found. As I said, the handgun is missing some lockwork and what is still there shows serious wear and damage. I believe you when you say...

I was given a Colt DA revolver and I am trying to find out more about it. My research so far leads me to think it is an army or police model in 32 cal, produced in the early 1900s. The barrel patent date markings are; aug 5 1884, june 5 1900 and july 4 1905 and chambered for 32 W.C.F. The...

last gun purchased ooh I still remember this. I purchased an M-1 Garand re-imported from Korea distributed by Arlington Ordnance at a local pawn shop. Replaced all the wood and thoroughly enjoyed shooting it. Sadly, I was forced to sell it several years ago. Steelrat I was gifted yesterday...

Hi all Greetings. I found this site while trying to identify a handgun I just acquired. I have been a shooter all my life, I am a big fan of anything that fires the 30-06 round, love my 1903, wish I still had my M-1 Garand and someday I hope to examine/fire a BAR. Thats it for now..