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  1. DwayneV

    Screwdriver set that fits

    Learn to make, grind and fit a screwdriver to a screw head and you will always have the tool you need.
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    686 Pro Series SSR comes home!

    The strain screw on my 686 SSR work loose from firing. I applied some blue Loctite to the threads and it has not worked loose after firing 100 rounds.
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    Financing New Gun Purchases

    "So do you sell a gun when you lose? " I am a long term winning poker player. I reached that level by being a dedicated student of the game. There are times when the cards run bad for a few days but I rarely lose more than half of my buy-in during a session. I also keep good playing records...
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    K/L Frame Altamont Falconia grips on 686+

    I put some Altamont Falconia grips on my S&W model 69, 44 Mag. They are a big improvement over the S&W rubber grips.
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    Financing New Gun Purchases

    That night I won $800 on poker and $100 on the Independence Bowl so the S&W M&P EZ was only a piece of that. On one other occasion I bought nice Ruger No.1 rifle with poker money.
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    Financing New Gun Purchases

    How do you save for or finance new gun purchases? I finance new guns from poker winnings, no-limit Texas Hold'em. My latest purchase after a good night of poker was a M&P 9 Shield EZ.
  7. DwayneV

    686-6 SSR Barrel Type

    Thanks for confirming. That's good. They must all have a one piece barrel with a counter-bored crown.
  8. DwayneV

    686-6 SSR Barrel Type

    I purchased a new S&W model 686-6 SSR revolver last month and am very pleased with it. It appears to have a barrel assembly similar to my S&W model 69. Can anyone confirm that the S&W model 686-6 SSR has a two-piece barrel?
  9. DwayneV

    So, what cleaning patches do you use?

    I use Butch's Triple Twill Cleaning Patches for rifle and pistol.
  10. DwayneV

    Thoughts on new M25 Classic?

    I am happy with mine.
  11. DwayneV

    Thoughts on 69 No-dash Combat Magnum

    I am happy with my 4.25" model 69. A replaced the factory grips with Alamont Falconia combat grips.
  12. DwayneV

    Rust Bluing at Home

    Rust bluing is the best home bluing process. Rust bluing tips: 1. Practice on a few small scraps of steel first. 2. Use only distilled water for boiling rusted parts. 3. Plan the start of the slow rust bluing process at a time that you know it can be completed without interruption. If the...
  13. DwayneV

    Your opinion on refinishing please

    Rust blue that revolver correctly and you will be proud of it.
  14. DwayneV

    625-2 Model of 1989, 5", 45acp

    I needed a tool to load the moon clips. Instead of purchasing one for $50.00 I made one that works quite well for $4.00. I do not claim to have invented anything. I looked on line at what others have made and are using and watched some loading tools in use on Youtube. The moon clip slips over...
  15. DwayneV

    Model 638 or 642

    I bought the 638. I have no regrets about it.
  16. DwayneV

    new barrel m-41 fitting

    Post your question on the Bullseye Forum. You will get good answers. Bullseye-L Forum
  17. DwayneV

    3” Mod 64 from Centerfire

    You got a very good deal. I would leave the 'IMG FRANKFORT KENTUCKY' etching there. It gives the piece character.
  18. DwayneV

    586 takes on ugly stick...and looses. A rescue story.

    I suggest a re-finish with the slow-rust blueing process.
  19. DwayneV

    Model 27 Classic

    I have a new model 27 classic and am very pleased with it.
  20. DwayneV

    Thoughts on the M27 Classic

    I have a model 27-9 with a 6" barrel that I purchased last year. I am very happy with mine.
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