Recent content by roninsan

They were used by agencies who did not authorize magnums and were exported a good bit. I have one that was from some south American country and was actually in decent shape. They're great carry guns.

I'm getting that impression! I have to go talk to a surgeon on Monday, got some kind of mass between my brain and my inner ear. They think that's what's causing all the hearing and balance issues. Probably explains my ignorance as well. The one thing I don't like about this forum? All the...

Those 624s are beautiful! I really don't like you guys. I have a 629 because I simply could not find a 24 and the one I did find was priced so far out of my range I could've bought three or four 629s. SO jealous....

Oh, one other thing, Stuart aka oldbrownhat offered to post these pics for me since I'm not able to, and I found it amazing he emailed me to ask how I was doing. I've been dealing with health issues, and I told him that was part of why this project was taking longer than expected. He actually...

Well she came out pretty nice I think! Like I said, I was aiming for 3" but when you get into the cost of milling off the front sight base, milling a slot, reinstalling the base....it get's expensive. Lewis was very positive about helping me out, so we figured we could go 3.5" and use some of...

I think the way the Bowen sight is designed the blade is more protected, but whack it hard enough it'll break too. I wouldn't worry about your rear sight during CCW, I never had an issue with any of mine. That being said, I'm currently putting together my ultimate carry revolver and will be...

I ordered the front sight from Novak, and I got the standard dovetail they make. I just got the front sight height from Lewis, found the sight closest to that height and order the tritium standard dot. I'm going to do something similar with Project 660, I got the C&S fixed rear, and ordered...

Thanks for posting the pics Stuart, it really is a nice piece of work. Lewis was really easy to work with, and a nice guy to chat with. His work speaks for itself, and I can highly recommend him to anyone wanting similar work. I am planning a 3" 66 conversion very soon, and will let him really...

Yeah I get that part, especially at today's ammo prices, but there seems to be enough of us who are willing to pony up for works of art like the M24's. I just wish S&W had something like their own "Lew Horton's" that would do custom runs for stuff like that. Hell if PSA can sell out of every AK...

Update!!! SO the M10 project is done! Lewis at Throne Arms contacted me and told me it was back in his hands, but he found an issue with the timing. He said he was going to make sure it was right, test fire it, and if all was well he would ship it Monday the 2nd. I've already sent some pics to...

Here's a dumb question; I know manufacturers make stuff they think will sell, the 3" 44's we're talking about here sold what? 5000? Look at how many likes this thread got! How can there not be demand for these type revolvers when there's so many on here talking about them? What am I missing?

It just makes total sense, if you're going to carry a K frame, why not have it as concealed carry friendly as possible? My little 40 comes out of a pocket holster real slick. Maybe you wouldn't carry a K in your pocket, but I've had the hammer snag on clothing during the draw. It was at the...

I know there are really talented smith's out there, who can take lumps of steel and turn them into works of art. Maybe this is even beyond their ability to produce at a reasonable cost? I've no idea how the factory made the tapered barrels they put on N frames like the model 27, and the...

I've always thought the 296 was a very interesting piece, and I know gun makers are usually market driven, (Keltec being a distinct difference) I thought the reason the 296 didn't do well is because of the .44 spc chambering. I am a fan of the old special, but I'm sure many thought it was too...

I've always thought the 296 was a very interesting piece, and I know gun makers are usually market driven, (Keltec being a distinct difference) I thought the reason the 296 didn't do well is because of the .44 spc chambering. I am a fan of the old special, but I'm sure many thought it was too...