Recent content by jumping frog

I picked up a couple of Model 41's serial number 45xxx and 46xxx that are still mechanically sound and shoot well, but they are well worn. I was planning on selling one and keeping one. Now, I have heard about people refinishing old guns and destroying the value, so I won't be trying any...

I didn't realize the 5 grooves issue beforehand and see how that creates problems. Thank you for the explanation. If someone has "that special jig" or v-block, I'd be glad to mail them the slug if they would tell me the measurement.

OK, I've read just enough to be dangerous without really knowing what I am doing. I slugged the 6 chambers and the barrel for my .44 Mag S&W 629. I cast some pure lead bullets and then smacked the nose with a hammer to make them a slightly oversized diameter. Then I drove them through with a...

OK, I've read just enough to be dangerous without really knowing what I am doing. I slugged the 6 chambers and the barrel for my .44 Mag S&W 629. I cast some pure lead bullets and then smacked the nose with a hammer to make them a slightly oversized diameter. Then I drove them through with a...