Recent content by Dewy12

I didn’t know Peewee Herman was that old.

I would like to put a peep sight on my Winchester Model 72A. My question is will there be any drilling involved? This is a family heirloom do drilling is not an option. Also, what peep sight would you recommend? Dewy

I had this exact issue and it was with a 17-3. I chose to shoot it. Almost 6000 rounds later, I can tell you that I made the right call. The gun still has no scratches and is beautiful. Sure, a collector can tell it’s been fired, but he would have to look closely. It turned out to be my favorite...

I don’t know the revolver. I don’t know the value. I know that you have one cool gun right there.

Love the story. The best part for me is the family aspect. Your uncle and cousin come over to try out your new gun. Your dad takes you to the dump even though it’s getting dark. Now that is a family. Not to many stories out there like this now. Thanks for sharing and count your blessings.

Man I would have loved to have found that. The perfect shooter. Enjoy

My fault that I didn’t make my question clear. It is the inconsistency that I don’t understand. Sometimes it locks up when cocking slowly. Sometimes it doesn’t lock up when cocking swiftly. At times it works perfectly. In double action it seems simultaneous. It is the only one out of 14...

No end shake at all. When it starts having trouble, it is slow on all chambers. When it’s good it’s good on all. That is weird to me.

I asked this on the gunsmith forum but no luck. I have a 1975 27-2 in great condition. Here is the thing. Sometimes I can cock the hammer as slowly as possible and all is well. A few minutes later when I try it the hammer cocks before lockup. Sometimes I can cock it fairly quickly and it will...

Here is my 50 yd target for comparison. Actually, it is not a fair comparison. I was using 2 hands, shooting better than usual, and I wasn’t quite 50 yds away, and aaahhhhhh!!!

Colt SSA, What, do you think I’m stupid? Cause if you do, you’re correct sir. What a dumbhead. Thanks for your help!! Dumb Dewy

Just received a set of gorgeous original wood grips for Ruger Redhawk. However, the screw will not go through the first panel. I tried the screw on my laminate grips with same result. Should I turn harder and force it? Anybody else seen this? Thanks for your help. Dewy

I’m checking it in SA and the pins are in good shape but thanks for the replies. I’m stumped.

Where do y’all find all this gorgeous leather. I never see this stuff. Great thread.

Please help. Proper carry-up is sporadic. Sometimes when cocking very slowly, all is well. Other times the hammer cocks before lockup. Sometimes when cocking quickly it doesn’t lockup before hammer falls. I have spent cartridges in the chambers and it doesn’t matter which chamber. The stop...