Recent content by WestDivide

So, I ran across what appears to be an older M342 revolver at what seems to be a reasonable price. I have little experience with the little snubbies, while having a M64 and M65 LS which I like. This one is all silver metal colored, so I'm assuming it's an older pre-scandium alloy. I'll go...

On case stretching: Case stretching/separation is/are caused by excessive headspace in a rifle's chamber. Commercial rifle chambers are built with tolerance specs defined by SAAMI. They can vary by about .010 in. If you get a rifle cut with new reamer, it could have more headspace (and other...

Reply to GMB Aye Mike, no insult taken! Not saying I'm not limpy, but don't see the issue with either my 6906 or Sprg1911; or earlier semi-auto's I've had. Ammo is mostly commercial 124 grain and 115 grain Win, Rem and S&B. Just got a bunch more Win flag box 115 FMJ. Years ago, loaded...

All good comments, and for a good bench: A solid core door makes a good bench top. A few 2x4's, or 4x4's, etc for legs, a little 1 x 4 for cross braces and you can't destroy it! it's easily sizeable to what space you have. Used lumber places, junk yards, maybe your buddy who's remodeling...

I've gotta chime in here.... akoda: Drifting the thread a little: Reading through the thread, all the books noted are good references. I like the Lyman books, they're a little more general, and list some cast data. One thing I didn't see is to start a book(s) of your own. For a rifle, a...

All: Thanks for the replies. I did find and order a Wolff recoil spring from bethel's link at Midway.(thanks) I also cleaned it up and dremeled a little 400 rouge in the feed ramp, although didn't look bad to start. Stan: Checked out the extractor with a 10x glass, didn't see any damage to...

Hello all: older member, few posts. I acquired a 39-2 several years ago and shoot it some. Carry sometimes, although my 1911 is main carry gun. This 39-2 occasionally fails to return to final battery. It stops about a quarter inch from complete slide closure. A gentle push to finalize slide...

I'm looking for a specialty revolver from several years ago. Namely, a Ladysmith Model 65, 3 inch bbl, fixed sights, dymondwood (sp) finger grips, chambered in .357 Mag. I've been checking Gunbroker, etc. to no avail. Anyone have any suggestions? TIA, West