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    End Shake bearings

    Does anyone have any extra end shake bearings for a S&W L-Frame that they don't need anymore? I need some to shim my 586. Brownell's sells packs of ten, but I don't need that many. Anybody got some they would like to sell? Thanks, Boo586
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    help me decide!!

    Hello all. I picked up a used, but in overall decent shape S&W 65-2, pinned and recessed, square butt and 4" heavy barrel thanks to Boss Spearman on this board. Great guy to deal with by the way. I am going to shoot the gun as is before I do anything, but I was thinking about a project...
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    First Shots Fired in At least 60 years

    Hello everyone, Had to tell the story of shooting a gun that hasn't been shot in at least 60 years. A Nagoya, Series 1, T99, 7.7 x 58 mm, all matching, complete with AA sights, monopod, long cleaning rod, bayonet, original sling and intact mum. The gun is only missing the original muzzle...
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    Need opinions on my S&W 586

    Hi everyone, I need your opinions on what I should do with my Smith 586-3. THis gun has special sentimental value to me since it is the first handgun that I ever purchased. It has about 85 to 90% finish and has a sweet double action pull and is very accurate with it's 6 inch tube. I have...
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    45 ACP Lead RN reload help

    Howdy all, I need some help with a load I am working up for my BIL's Springfield 45. My BIL bought this gun from Cratz2 here on the forum and the gun has a tight chamber for some reason (stock barrel). My 230 grain FMJ reloads worked fine in the gun except when a AMERC brass reload...
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    Tumbler on the Cheap

    A while back I was asking question about making a rotary tumbler from an old ice cream maker. Well, last week I scored a rock tumbler table from my wife's uncle. Big, old, noisy, dirty, but absolutely FREE!! It is missing the rubber barrel, but my uncle brought along one of those commercial...
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    Refinishing an old rifle

    I have a Belguim Made Browning Takedown 22 that was make some time after 1965. In my irresponsible youth I did not properly care for this rifle and there is some surface rust and some light pitting of the metal. I need to get a couple of parts for the take down lock, but I am wondering if I...
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    Holster Advice

    Hi All!! Starting a new delivery job and will be carrying my either my 2" barreled S&W M-15 or my CZ75 in 40 S&W. I will be getting in and out of a truck quite a bit and want comfort as well as accessibility when carrying stuff when out of the truck and and sitting in the truck. Would a...
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    Tyler T-grips

    Everybody, I have a near mint S&W, square butt, Mdl 15-3 with a 2" barrel that is beggin for a Tyler T-Grip. The plain silver one for a nice contrast to the beautiful bluing on the gun. I would order one direct from the website, but I have a hard time spending $6 for shipping on an item...
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    Redhawk 41 Mag

    What is the going rate on a Ruger Redhawk in 41 Magnum? What would you be willing to pay for one in excellent condition? I might be able to pick one up this weekend. Boo586
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    Advice for first 45 RNL reloads

    Hello all, The brother in law and I are going to be loading up some 230 grain Meister Hard Cast RNL for his Sprinfield Loaded Target and I was wanting some help before I got started. We have loaded 230 grain FMJ for his gun already and have been using 4.7 grains of Bullseve set to an OAL...
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    Ice Cream Maker Tumbler

    I know that some of you use these as a tumbler for cleanng brass, so tell me how and how well they work. Money is tight in my house and I have a lot more brass to clean now that I am shooting more oftern with my brother-in-law. I have seen that you are suppose to take out the paddle, but...
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    Get me a CZ 75B 40, but wait there is more

    Hello all, As some of you may know I asked about price on a CZ 75B in 40 S&W the other day. Well, after getting $200 for my Taurus PT140 and $127 more in cash I came home with a barely fired CZ 75B. IT came with the original box, papaerwork, 10 round mag and an aftermarket 11 or 12 round...
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    CZ75 in 40S&W Price Check

    Would $320 for a used, but apparently NIB CZ75 in 40 S&W be a good Deal? Need to make descision fast. By the way, does anyone want a Stainless Taurus PT140 with a new frame fresh from the factory? Say for $300 with a Don Hume JIT slide holster and one extra magazine? Local Sale in...
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    Need a S&W K-Frame Hammer

    Hello everyone!! I am looking for a hammer assembly for my recently purchased Model 15 S&W K-Frame (Square butt). Does anyone have a K-frame hammer with a hammer mounted firing pin lying around that they do not want (I am willing to buy it and pay shipping)? I am thinking about replacing...
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    7.7 Jap Rifle

    Well, I finally brought the 7.7 jap rifle back to Indiana from my dad's house this weekend. The gun is in pretty good shape cosmetically on the outside, but the bore is MINT!!!! I ran a boresnake through it today at lunch and it is bright and shiny with crisp rifling!! I can not find...
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    Brought the 7.7 Jap Home!!

    Got the 7.7 Jap this weekend from my dad's house and brought it back with me. I haven't had a chance to realy give a good cleaning yet, but my dad had cleaned it up some and had lubed the bolt and oiled the metal parts recently. It is defenitely an early production 7.7 Jap. It has the mum...
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    New to me Smith

    Hello, I am the proud owner of a Smith and Wesson, Blued Model 15-4, with a pinned 2 inch barrel in 95 to 98% condition. The forcing cone and barrel look like its never been fired. I got it for $249.99 plus tax!! I think that I did really good. I wanted one with a four inch barrel, but...
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    New rifle reloader!!! HELP!!!

    Hello everyone, I am going to getting into rifle reloading very soon and I need some help. I haev reloaded for straight wall pistol cartridges for about 6 years now and I have that pretty much down, but am totally clueless when it comes to rifle reloading. I know that I will need to luse...
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    Ambi-9mm's

    Hello everyone, I am going to be helping my brother in-law pick out a 9mm pistol here in the near future. He is left handed but his oon to be fiance is right handed and not very gun friendly, but will learn to use it since my BIL works swing shift and she is home alone at night quite often...
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