Recent content by Todd_K

Thanks for the input--I'm testing out the solvent bath(lacquer thinner is all I had)on a set of greeeezy grips from a well-used Brazilian M1917. Turned the solvent a nice shade of brown...

Just picked up a decent 5-screw Highway Patrolman, that the previous owner bathed in Kroil. Every inch of this thing, inside and out, was wet with the stuff. I took the grips off, and it was the same story underneath. I know that wood and petrol-based oil doesn't mix, so I'd really appreciate...

Just picked up a decent 5-screw Highway Patrolman, that the previous owner bathed in Kroil. Every inch of this thing, inside and out, was wet with the stuff. I took the grips off, and it was the same story underneath. I know that wood and petrol-based oil doesn't mix, so I'd really appreciate...

Thanks for the input, John. The forcing cone is pretty badly leaded, which makes me think someone was running hot lead-bullet handloads through this. Besides the areas I checked on it already, are there any other signs I should be looking for to see if this would be a safe buy? or would the...

Hi all, I'm looking at a Model 10 that appears to have a decent amount of flame cutting--about what I would expect on a 357 that has seen some use. This is the first 38 I have seen with really noticeable wear in this area; is this common? The rest of the gun shows average use. Still locks up...

Hi all, I'm looking at a Model 10 that appears to have a decent amount of flame cutting--about what I would expect on a 357 that has seen some use. This is the first 38 I have seen with really noticeable wear in this area; is this common? The rest of the gun shows average use. Still locks up...