Recent content by Remington788

I also took advantage of the recent discount offer to upgrade from Life to Endowment.

Upgraded to a Life Membership yesterday.

I put a big drop of Brownells Xtreme on it and the rattle went away.

I feel better after reading this too. But Walton, you must post some pics of this new 686 for us to get us drooling.

OK, I hear ya. Just for the money I paid for it, I would not expect to have loose pieces rattling around. I read in another thread to put a dab of grease on it, which keps it from rattling, though I wonder if that would get dirty.

I hear it also if I hold the gun and rotate my wrist. This is really bothering me now.

So why is it rattling around? I just noticed it while cleaning my new 638-3 airweight. I popped off the side cover to peek and the only think that can rattle inside is the "Hammer Block" (part #78 on the schematic in this post). I dont recall it rattling when I bought it. Is there any way to...

Thanks, I feel much better. I was afraid it was too hot. Is this Ultramax a good brand?

Actually, I began by using 130gre FMJ from common makers. Last week I bought a box of Ultramax bulk re-loaded 158gr ast lead semi wadcutters. They scared the hell out of me the first time I pulled the trigger. A lot more noise but just a little more kick. They make great holes in the target...

I've taken it to the range a few times now and really enjoy shooting it. Recoil is very manageable. I just cant get the hang of the sights. The rear is a trough that runs the length of the cylinder. I am used to that from my H&R. But the front is like a half a penny welded to the barrel...

I knew very little about my revolver until I came here and started this thread. Now I know a lot more. The people here are great.

It has spent the last 40 years "retired" at the bottom of my Mom's hope chest. I think it wants to more than just hold its own. My brothers and Dad are going to have to decide if we want to get this refinished by the factory. I am torn. Although it would look great with the surface rust...

My brothers and I took it to my club after a quick cleaning and shot between 90 and 100 rounds. It shot like a dream. If you hold it tight, your groups are tight. Seems to shoot a bit to the left but I am not used to the sights yet. The recoil is less than my Ruger 9mm. I got some video...

Since you guys seem to like pictures, here are a few more. In and out of the holster. The holster, btw, was made by Bradley E Grimes Co., model 3005-1/2.

Grandpa walked a Philadelphia beat from 1932 till he died in 1967. The woodgrips are worn half through on the right. I figure it is from his arm swinging against it with every step he took. The holster is pretty rough too.