Sam2511
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A few years ago I bought a plug for that integral lock hole and now want another one for a new gun. I can't remember the the guys name who makes them or his contact information, can anyone help?
Thanks, Sam
Thanks, Sam
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His name is John Witt. Check his ad in the classifieds and the moderator's note at the beginning. There is speculation that he has had some health issues, as he has not been heard from since January.
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Sam2511
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He made a plug for my j frame a while back and the quality was first rate, I hope everything is okay with him.
Sam
Sam
mgriffin
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I placed an order with John at the end of January. So far I have not heard from him. If he's having health issues I wish him a speedy recovery!
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Sam2511
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Thanks for the information guys.
Sam
Sam
Rick_A
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On the same boat. Got frustrated and made my own.
20150306_204325 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
20150306_204208 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
It was made with hand tools. I would have much rather have got the one that was ordered.
Hopefully the guy is okay.
20150306_204325 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
20150306_204208 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
It was made with hand tools. I would have much rather have got the one that was ordered.
Hopefully the guy is okay.
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Sam2511
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Rick, that is excellent, how did you do it and what is it made of?
Sam
Sam
Rick_A
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It started as a high grade stainless screw that I cut the head off of, turned down with a hand drill, then polished the end and cut it to length. At this point I flung one to parts unknown in the garage and repeated it all again. The last step was cutting a groove in it with a small triangular file on the drill.
20150306_193046_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
20150306_193046_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
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Sam2511
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That is amazing Rick!
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That is awesome work, especially considering the tools you used.
Mike
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riverrat38
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Or, a grease fitting could be screwed in the hole!
Or, just leave the opening, and call it a lightening hole.
Drill another on the other side. Pare away those grams.
Best,
Rick
Or, just leave the opening, and call it a lightening hole.
Drill another on the other side. Pare away those grams.
Best,
Rick
Rick did you taper it from the outside/in and the clip holds it tight in the hole. Real niceIt started as a high grade stainless screw that I cut the head off of, turned down with a hand drill, then polished the end and cut it to length. At this point I flung one to parts unknown in the garage and repeated it all again. The last step was cutting a groove in it with a small triangular file on the drill.
20150306_193046_LLS by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
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Rick_A
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It was not tapered. It was straight walled and a slip fit. As only the thin flange was holding it in place I reversed the clip and updated my pic.
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Sam2511
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Good old American ingenuity!
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Sam2511
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Any word from John Witt?
Kernel Crittenden
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Or, you could use it to hang your gun on a nail in the wall.
Call it a "hangin' hole".
ginzo
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Very nice work!!!!
Can you make 1 for that ugly little pivot hole in the rear? That would make you "the King"!!!!!
Best wishes to Mr. Witt.....
Can you make 1 for that ugly little pivot hole in the rear? That would make you "the King"!!!!!
Best wishes to Mr. Witt.....
On the same boat. Got frustrated and made my own.
20150306_204325 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
20150306_204208 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
It was made with hand tools. I would have much rather have got the one that was ordered.
Hopefully the guy is okay.
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Sam2511
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I hope John is okay, anyone else making them for sale?
Rick_A
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Very nice work!!!!
Can you make 1 for that ugly little pivot hole in the rear? That would make you "the King"!!!!!
Best wishes to Mr. Witt.....
That little guy...I wouldn't worry about that little guy.
Last word I got is that after fulfilling the last orders, there will be no more plugs from Bullseye Smith.
As far as his current health I have no idea.
I can probably make these once I retire. Right now all my available time goes into sight pushers. I'd need to get another lathe, since the one I have is dedicated to drilling holes in the ends of jack screws. I'd rather hear that John is back in business.
