but it belongs in this thread as well
sure does that is a very KOOL gun
sure does that is a very KOOL gun
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Modified Smiths
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I couldn't find anything new in.41 Magnum, so I got out the Dremel and went to work on a 7 1/2 full lug 657-4. 
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BrianFJ40
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A. Frame, Love that 25-7 with the unfluted cylinder!
ghstrydr164
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686+ All work preformed by me.
SDM Sharp Checkered Thumb Latch
Cylinder & Slide LUMI SIGHT FIBER OPTIC
Chamfered & Polished Cylinder Chambers
Cylinder & Slide Extra Length Firing Pin
Bossed Main Spring
14# Trigger Return spring
All Mating surfaces stoned and polished
Ahrend Grips altered to fit me
Action is silky smooth, better then two Performance Center revolvers owned by friends, and has never failed to fire in over 1,000 rounds with mixed factory and reloaded 38spl and ,357 mag.
SDM Sharp Checkered Thumb Latch
Cylinder & Slide LUMI SIGHT FIBER OPTIC
Chamfered & Polished Cylinder Chambers
Cylinder & Slide Extra Length Firing Pin
Bossed Main Spring
14# Trigger Return spring
All Mating surfaces stoned and polished
Ahrend Grips altered to fit me
Action is silky smooth, better then two Performance Center revolvers owned by friends, and has never failed to fire in over 1,000 rounds with mixed factory and reloaded 38spl and ,357 mag.
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I didn't know that counted.
found one
I didn't know that counted.
found one
series guy
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series guy
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And here's the before photo of the .327 Federal project currently at Andy's. I installed the target hammer and trigger and did a little action work before leaving the gun with Andy for the barrel and cylinder install. The barrel is .32 caliber which saves a bunch of time on this project.
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I didn't know that counted.
found one
Ya...
That one counts
Big time, Paul
Big time!
This one began life as a Model 25-2, six inch barrel, square butt. Modified by Jovino to 2 5/8 inch and round butted with a ball detent lockup added.
Sticker on box states "2 1/2" inch, but it measures 2 5/8.
Triple Lock that began as a .455 and converted to .45 Colt. This was a commercial, not government owned, gun. It was converted by shaving the cylinder (not the preferred method) and a "Wonder Sight" added.
Sticker on box states "2 1/2" inch, but it measures 2 5/8.
Triple Lock that began as a .455 and converted to .45 Colt. This was a commercial, not government owned, gun. It was converted by shaving the cylinder (not the preferred method) and a "Wonder Sight" added.
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ghstrydr164
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I didn't know that counted.
found one
Love the steer head on the grips, reminds me of the steer head on two of my sterling buckles.
Never had as many as Allen-frame (that 1950 Target kills me, beautiful piece!!) and I sold off the majority of my custom wheel guns a few years ago. Did hang on to a few favorites,
though, always happy to post pics when the opportunity presents itself.
This is my "CROWBAR" built by Marc Krebs of Krebs Custom Guns. He's best known for his work with 1911s and AKs, this is very likely the only custom revolver he ever built,
commissioned by an IL cop back in 1987. It's an M28 Highway Patrolman converted to .45ACP with an M25 barrel and cylinder, cut down to 4". The porting is obvious, but as you
look the gun over the attention to detail and the subtle touches begin to reveal themselves. Yes, those are ivory inserts with scrimshawed crowbars set in custom ebony combat grips.
This M360J was rechambered to 9mm (9x23) by Mark Hartshorne of Pinnacle High Performance Guns about 6 years ago. He also bobbed it, installed the fiber optic front sight, did and action job,
cut it for moon clips, chamfered all the charge holes and the forcing cone. I carried it as a BUG until I retired from LE, never had any trouble with it. Always performed exceptionally,
now it's back with Mark getting a Ti .38spl cylinder fitted to it for a little more versatility.
This M10-6 was someone's aborted PPC project that I took pity on, still not sure why. Dietrich's gunsmithy got
it running, recontoured the 686 barrel, prepped it, bead blasted everything, and I sent it off to
Mahosky's Metalife to be hard chromed. The result of all that effort is a sweet house gun for my wife. The classic silk purse.
This is what we started with....
though, always happy to post pics when the opportunity presents itself.
This is my "CROWBAR" built by Marc Krebs of Krebs Custom Guns. He's best known for his work with 1911s and AKs, this is very likely the only custom revolver he ever built,
commissioned by an IL cop back in 1987. It's an M28 Highway Patrolman converted to .45ACP with an M25 barrel and cylinder, cut down to 4". The porting is obvious, but as you
look the gun over the attention to detail and the subtle touches begin to reveal themselves. Yes, those are ivory inserts with scrimshawed crowbars set in custom ebony combat grips.
This M360J was rechambered to 9mm (9x23) by Mark Hartshorne of Pinnacle High Performance Guns about 6 years ago. He also bobbed it, installed the fiber optic front sight, did and action job,
cut it for moon clips, chamfered all the charge holes and the forcing cone. I carried it as a BUG until I retired from LE, never had any trouble with it. Always performed exceptionally,
now it's back with Mark getting a Ti .38spl cylinder fitted to it for a little more versatility.
This M10-6 was someone's aborted PPC project that I took pity on, still not sure why. Dietrich's gunsmithy got
it running, recontoured the 686 barrel, prepped it, bead blasted everything, and I sent it off to
Mahosky's Metalife to be hard chromed. The result of all that effort is a sweet house gun for my wife. The classic silk purse.
This is what we started with....
jjbrewst1
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I love Custom Smiths!!
Here are a few of mine
686-4 3" Quadport
625-4 Performance Center
This one was done by Jimmy Raye in the Performance Center. One of my favorites. SDM Front Sight, Bobbed Hammer, PC Action Job, lightweight Barrel, Short Cylinder, Over Travel Stop, Custom Trigger. AND best of ALL. PRELOCK. It's what a Miculek 625-8 PC would be like if Prelock
Here is a Jovino 686 EFFECTOR.
I have only seen one for sale ever. And I bought it!!!
Here are a few of mine
686-4 3" Quadport
625-4 Performance Center
This one was done by Jimmy Raye in the Performance Center. One of my favorites. SDM Front Sight, Bobbed Hammer, PC Action Job, lightweight Barrel, Short Cylinder, Over Travel Stop, Custom Trigger. AND best of ALL. PRELOCK. It's what a Miculek 625-8 PC would be like if Prelock
Here is a Jovino 686 EFFECTOR.
I have only seen one for sale ever. And I bought it!!!
My .41 Magnum Effectors from John Jovino Co.
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One from someone who was very serious about their target work.
The Modifications to me are subtle but very purposeful.
The rear blade to me is a very neat design
Both the front and rear sights are anti glare.......it does make a difference.
The Stocks were relieved for a straight shot to the thumb release.
A trigger shoe was added. The hammer was changed to a target variety.
The Modifications to me are subtle but very purposeful.
The rear blade to me is a very neat design
Both the front and rear sights are anti glare.......it does make a difference.
The Stocks were relieved for a straight shot to the thumb release.
A trigger shoe was added. The hammer was changed to a target variety.
TAROMAN
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Beater 28-2 that Bubba hacked into a sort of round butt.
Finished the job, cleaned it up and ordered an unfinished set of combats from Kurac (thanks Jennifer!). Fitted and finished them to make a silk purse from a sow's ear:
Finished the job, cleaned it up and ordered an unfinished set of combats from Kurac (thanks Jennifer!). Fitted and finished them to make a silk purse from a sow's ear:
Model39
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Andy Cannon Model 686
who did the work? I picked up a 629-1 from a local shop that has the same polished turn ring,polished hammer and trigger, and the same muzzle work. The shop didn't know anything about when I got it. mine had a bead blast finish but the muzzle was getting shiny so I polished the rest to match, it's hard to see the turn ring polish
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Model39
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
who did the work? I picked up a 629-1 from a local shop that has the same polished turn ring,polished hammer and trigger, and the same muzzle work. The shop didn't know anything about when I got it. mine had a bead blast finish but the muzzle was getting shiny so I polished the rest to match, it's hard to see the turn ring polish
This Model 686 was made in 1989, and the work was done by a gunsmith named Andy Cannon. This particular gun was owned by the actor Charlie Sheen, and was sold through a dealer after Mr. Sheen was forced to give up his guns due to legal problems. I've owned this gun sine 2001. I could not tell you for sure if Andy Cannon did your work. I do have provenance with mine. Hope that helps.
who did the work? I picked up a 629-1 from a local shop that has the same polished turn ring,polished hammer and trigger, and the same muzzle work. The shop didn't know anything about when I got it. mine had a bead blast finish but the muzzle was getting shiny so I polished the rest to match, it's hard to see the turn ring polish
That 44 is quite the piece, I think it would look great with a heavy bead blast finish and combats. How does it handle with magnums?
