Any mechanical device/product is going to have normal wear and tear. Not to many companies are still supporting a product after 28 years of service. We live in an age of, they don't build them to fix them, if it brakes buy a new one.
Kudos to S&W.
Salvaged this Ithica from a barn which was left in a corner to rust. Fortunately the internals cleaned up good. Cut the barrel at 18.1", did a rattle can camo job, custom forearm and added the pistol grip buttstock. Thinking a reddot would be a cool addition.
I'm an Oshkosh native, we look forward to the big show every year. Planes flying over, you never know what you're going to see, bi-planes, WWII fighters, current military jets, the blimp, Sky writing, it's quite a show.
I don't think they are rifling. What is the diameter? I suspect it's larger than the barrel and it rifling. I would agree it's probably something to do with assembly.
There are some really nice bench gun on the market. I've been shooting a 22 bench rest league at my LGC for several years now. Started out with a 10/22 and quickly switched to CZ Varmint, then bought a Tikka, now I'm shooting a Bergara. All very nice guns. So far the Tikka has been the...
I'm hearing their 14 Year Old is one of the best bourbons out for 2025. But at $150 A bottle I don't expect to be sipping it anytime soon.
I don't care how Jack Daniels want market their whiskey, it's bourbon. Be it Tennessee or Kentucky or any other US state if it meets the definition of...
Only two? Pre-Model 29 5-Screw w/cokes or 29-5 DX 5" and a Model 17-1. That's three I know. Since the OP requested wood stocks I guess I have go with the 5-Screw 44 & 17-1.
I got to say I'm getting close to my picks. I lucked out and found a real nice 29 No Dash with a set of cokes, my...
That's the problem, I shouldn't say problem it's just a matter of opinion. Everyone's palette is different so when discussing taste or heat it all subjective. I haven't had the triple oaked but I've had Angles Envy and it good but not that good, A bit over priced & hyped.
My brother gave me...