Recent content by Joss House

Thank you so much for that summary. Excellent information!

I have a similar situation. I was thinking about buying a new hand. It seems to be a fraction too short when cocking the gun slowly. It works fine when cocked aggressively.

I tried my model 59 slide on my 439 frame but it was a no go. I'm curious if I purchased a model 39-2 frame assembly would it be compatible on my 439 frame or is there some internal modifications necessary?

Looks like we are two of the few to own one of these. Yours is the second 1950 .44, 6.5" I've seen. I bought this one at a Sheriff's auction 20+ years ago. It appeared to have been virtually unfired when I got it. I've only put about 25 rounds through it. I recently added the T grip now...

Use only black powder or black powder substitute and if the gun is in good mechanical 'safe' condition you should be fine. Black powder makes a lot of smoke and a louder boom but the pressure is less than smokeless powder. It's a hoot to shoot, you'll love it. Clean up with a little soap and...

Took these old relics out to the range today just give them some exercise. I've had them for a few years but never shot them. They were inoperable when I got them but after some home gunsmithing and TLC I got them safe to shoot. Loaded 44 Russian with American Pioneer powder (a black powder...

I wouldn't mind having a set of Sile grips at all, it's just the only ones I've found doing a google search were on ebay at a 'buy it now' price of $85. Most Sile grips go for less than half that price. I'm guessing the Sile grip company is no longer in business.

As you can see in the pics, each panel is sanded too short around the butt of the grips. Also on the left grip panel I sanded away too much wood in the area near the top closest to the trigger guard with metal showing. The right side panel has a fairly good fit.

I've had this 1917 in my possession for more years than I care to remember. All that time it's worn a variety of grips but it's never had the original styled 1917 grips. The gun was refinished probably in the 50s or 60s. It's always worn the Magna style grips and the lanyard ring was missing. A...

I have two pre-war Outdoorsman, a 38-44 and a K.22

Looking for a set of service grips for the new made N frame as depicted in this photo. PM please.

That's a beauty! It's nice to see another 6 1/2"bbl 1950. Two are now accounted for, only 198 still outstanding of the total 200 manufactured. Here's my pride and joy.

Today was NGD (new gun day) for me. After the long process of of buying online and the hassle of shipping to California, then the so called 10 day wait which ended up being 15 days due to the hobbie FFL dealer having to work full time for a living, I finally brought home my new prize. I know a...

Model 28 K-22 Outdoorsman K-38

I bought this at a pawn shop back in '91. It has been my main side kick on every camping trip since. It's not a beauty as the others shown here but it is all original, well maintained, no box or papers though, and is a tack driver.