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    K frame Hammer Nose Bushing

    Bgrafsr: Your detailed explanation for replacing the bushing was perfect. I ground a punch to fit the back side of the new bushing and tapped it out of the frame. The bur was around the hole as you described. I then ground a slight taper in a steel rod so that fit the ID of the bushing hole...
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    K frame Hammer Nose Bushing

    I need to replace the hammer nose bushing in the frame of a 64-3 K frame. It is a very high mileage modified target gun and the bushing has become oval resulting in hitting too low on the primer. I have the bushing on order so I have not seen what it looks like. Can someone explain a technique...
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    Deeper primers

    Anyone know how to set your primers 0.005" below the head of the case using a Dillon 650 press?. The primer punch installs the primers flush with the button of the case head. There is more travel available on the punch and the case primer pockets measure about 0.010 deeper than the primer...
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    What kind of grips do you use?

    Headknocker Are those Uncle Mike's Combat grips for a S&W K frame still available? I have one pair and like them very well, better than the Pachmayr Gripper that I have been purchasing recently. I have been checking for them on line but no luck in locating them. Anyone know where they can be...
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    Cut a slot for a front sight

    Jerry Thank you for all your help with the photo's. The pictures of your fixture have helped me greatly. I will be making the fixture soon and will let you know how the project turns out. Roger
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    Cut a slot for a front sight

    Jerry You can also send it by my email which is available through my profile. You are correct on the application, it is for PPC service class. I have 4 barrels that I would like to upgrade and plenty of time to work at it. I will also Google the Jim Stroh's sight to see what I can find out...
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    Cut a slot for a front sight

    Jerry Thank you for that detailed explanation. That certainly helps me a lot. I think I understand your fixture design. Is there any chance you could send me a photo or brief sketch of the fixture to further clarify it for me? Thank you Roger
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    Cut a slot for a front sight

    I have a early model 15 S&W revolver with a 4 inch barrel and the ramped front sight. The front sight is not pinned , it is machined as part of the barrel. I would like to cut off the front ramp and cut the half moon slot to install a S&W partridge pinned front sight. Anyone know what cutter...
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