Recent content by Alex Johnson

Finally got around to starting my project. I made a few revolver grips years ago, but I am probably a bit rusty. Figured some might want to see the steps I am taking, but if this is not the right place for it I understand. I am using a set of Pachmayr Jordan grips as a model and fitting them to...

What I was thinking. I already own three others, just been awhile since I bought one and the price was up there. Not sure I need another, but I don't have a 10-8 and this one is pretty clean. It is wearing a set of the new classic grips which to my eye look pretty awful. At first glance I...

Just curious what you all would think a 10-8 should be selling for. My local gunshop has a 4" one that is near mint, but wearing non original grips for $550. No box or paperwork, does this seem in the ballpark?

All good, had a nice conversation with the owner and he is able to refurbish these. Had info on another company that makes and sharpens the wheels. Great news for owners of these tools.

I called them this morning and left a message. My only concern is that I have not been able to get any response by emails that I have previously sent. The tool I bought was probably made in the 1980's and MMC has apparently changed hands several times since than, just don't have any experience...

I know at least a few of you have these. I recently picked up a vintage MMC power checkering tool and have a few questions. This came from a retired 92 year old gunsmith and he apparently has not used it in over 20 years. It seems to run fine, but the cutter is definitely on the dull side. My...

Very nice purchase, I would have bought that one in a heartbeat.

It was at Morr Outdoors, but was gone when I went there over lunch. Just as well anyway, I have a 36-1 3" on layaway that I need to payoff before going for another.

Clean it and shoot it would be my thoughts, but than again some of my favorite revolvers have some honest wear, I just think it gives them character. I would probably change the grips though.

I was looking at a local store the other day and the have a blued 581 on consignment. I don't see that many of these around here. It was obviously worked on as it is ported and has tritium dots and an exceptionally smooth action. The work done is excellent, but not indication of who made it. It...

For what it is worth, I purchased a 57 in nickel finish with a 4" barrel and smooth factory presentation grips recently for $1100 with the case and accessories. It is perhaps a bit better condition than yours, but not by that much. I think I got a fair price for this area. Will post pictures...

Welcome from a former North Dakotan neighbor who now resides in PA.

I have lurked on this forum off and on for years and have found it to be a great source of info. My work as a college professor brought me to to Millersville PA, but am originally from North Dakota. I grew up in the Midwest and was an avid indoor conventional competition shooter when I was...

I appreciate all of the help and the great photos that were provided. I was able to get an old set of Pachmayr Jordan grips that will work well enough to use as a model. I feel along with the photographs that were provided I can make something work. My hands are nowhere near as big as Jordan's...

Beautiful grips, always enjoy seeing more pictures. I am bidding on a couple Jordan style grips now, m they should work well for models and along with the photographs I should be able to make something work. Thanks