MODEL 13-1 BACK FROM AMERIGUN

[gtoppcop]

All,

I received my 1975-vintage Model 13-1 from Chris McVety at Amerigun late last week. After the obligatory tear-down, cleaning and polishing, here's the result.

I really like the brushed blue (400 grit?) that his refinishing guy did. In addition to the blue, he installed a front Tritium blade. These old guns had the front sight pinned-in, so it was a simple matter of replacing the front sight. He also made an 11-degree muzzle chamfer to aid accuracy and protect the rifling.

The grips are ones purchased on ebay and were sent back to 'Dee' at Herrett's where she checkered, re-shaped (from the Roper profile to the Trooper's rounded shape) and re-oiled them in Tung oil.

The trigger was done by the folks at Mag-Na-Port. They do a passable job of raidusing triggers. I will have them most likely do their 'Mini-Bob' on the Service Hammer to make it more friendly to the web of my hand.

I'll post a range report when I come back from Sweden in a couple of weeks.

 

[C Islander]

Very cool!!

 

[jglsprings]

Needs some "before" pictures.

 

[malph]

Really nice gun! That is one to be proud of.

 

[Martya]

Looks nice. My 13-1 shows its age but shoots very well.
What does a nice re-blue service like yours usually cost?

 

[ricky_45]

The last two model 13s I owned didn't have a pinned sight. Do you know if this guy can do a tritium on a model 28-2 that has the nonpinned sight? I love the 28-2, but the sights stink. I'd love a tritium front with one of those rear fixed sights to replace the adjustable.

 

[SS57]

Very sharp wheelgun. Thought about rebluing my -1 but opted to leave as is. Now you got me thinking..................?

 

[Tom_R]

How much for the re-finish?

I want to get my 28-2 redone at some point.

 

[GF]

It used to be that folks customized their revolvers to suit them, I like to see that. Your a shooter!

Very nice K frame and well thought out improvements.

GF

 

[Stirling]

That is some great looking work. Good for you that your gun had the pinned front sight, everything came together to make a great wheelgun better.

 

[gtoppcop]

All,

On vacation in Stockholm. The price was $360 complete. Yes, they can do any revolver. They have my 15-6 that will have the same blue and an SDM .250" Gold Dot front. These guys rock. Hope that helps.

 

[Martya]

Thanks! I think I'll leave mine as is for now, it has character...

 

[Green Frog]

That is one fine looking carry gun... not too fancy to carry and shoot but with just enough personalization to make it your very own. I bet it will shoot as well as it looks!

Froggie

 

[Lt JL]

I do love those model 13s. and model 28s. Fixed sight service guns are what i "grew up" shooting

 

[gtoppcop]

Guys,

Just got back from the range in the beautiful city of Poway, CA. The Model 13-1 (and the 67-1) shot very good with my load of choice, the R-P .38 Special 125gr Golden Saber +P. She does about 985-1015 fps out of a four-inch barrel. She also shot to PoA with the .38 Special 135gr Gold Dot +P.

I'm very happy that she's clocked correctly for windage and doesn't have any issues. I found that a "proud" sight picture with the front sigt is necessary for PoA-PoI shots. That is, a slightly "proud" font sight in the rear sight channel makes it nearly perfect.

There were no FTFs or any other maladies that represented themselves. All in all, she's a shooter. I will call the "Gun Spa" in Springfield next week to see if they'll take her in for some end shake correction. Not too bad (.002-.004"), but something I want to have fixed now, while it's not a big issue.

Very happy with my Military and Police...

 

[Martya]

Ain't K-frames just wunnerful!!!

 

[rcp1936]

Great looking final product

 

[Bob L]

They did a beautiful job on that refinish.

 

[-dave-]

You missed the bullseye j/k. Nice shootin!

 

[captaint]

Man, that is just beautiful simplicity. Now I want one. Really like the grips. Gotta have them too.....