Recent content by Wallace Foster

I got it out and used my Wile E. Coyote Gunsmithing Certificate to do it. I used a cutting disc on my dremel and cut a slot big enough to get a bite wit a slotted screwdriver. I tried drilling them, I didn't see the post here but I tried to do what was posted and couldn't drill it. That is when...

I know but, I thought those would have broken free before breaking the bit. The wrong bit should have stripped the head first.

I grabbed my head lamp today and used it while putting in the spring kit. I do need a good magnifier, I am forever taking pics of things and looking at them.

I tried heating them and tapping them, with no luck. I took a time out and installed the spring kit and cylinder release, I am really happy with both. I have a Hogue release on my 617 and it's nice but the jimping on the TC Custom one is really nice. I am going to see if I have an extractor...

That doesn't help me now though does it? But Thanks I will call you first next time. :(

Howdy, I have been shooting Steel Challenge for 2 years now and started with a 10/22 then switched to my 617 with an Apex hammer and trigger return spring mod and a vortex ccw defender 6moa red dot on a EGW rail I think. My problem is I want to start using my R8 as well but it needs some work...

I guess if I am going to stick around I need to fill in my profile.

I have had a couple of S&W on my "List" for a while and over the last month or so I have picked up both of them. First one is a 45acp revolver 1917 was at the top of the list but for me not going to happen but a 1937 Brazilian came up for sale at a decent price. Second one a 617-6 New for...