MODEL 15-6 BACK FROM AMERIGUN

[g8rb8]

Congratulations x 3.
1. Congratulations on a magnificent looking revolver.
2. Congratulations on a excellent performing revolver (mainspring and strain screw adjustment pending).
3. Congratulations on super-fine shooting.

 

[gtoppcop]

M29,

The Silvertip 145gr bullet is a very good bullet. A +P loading of 900-950 with this bullet would be pretty good felon replellent.

Here's my 15-6 with the slightly more svelte Spegels. They are only slimmer due to the open backstrap.

 

[RV4driver]

Wow, it just keeps getting purtier!

 

[M29since14]

The Spegels may suit you but I never found a finger-groove grip of any make or type that I really liked on a revolver. If they have them, invariably, sooner or later I will get it in my head the grooves are in the wrong place.

Whichever you choose, you'll have a nice set-up for what you intended.

 

[gtoppcop]

Craig Spegel and I speak about 3 times a year. I just purchased a set of K-Frame Extended R/B Boots in Macassar Ebony. I almost purchased a set of K S/B Boots WITHOUT the finger groove that Craig had lying around. I wish I did. They would be perfect for the 2-inch Model 15 that I'm after.

I agree that most finger groove stocks leave much to be desired. The Spegels (and to a lesser extent, the Ahrends Retro Combat) are the only ones that seem to fit me.

I do prefer stocks without the grooves. I find that it makes grasping the piece easier. That's why I've gone to Herrett Troopers on several of my guns.

When Craig calls me in September (to see what I'll buy), I'll ask if he can make a set of Macassar Ebony N-Frame S/B Boots with emblems WITHOUT the finger groove. These will go on my Model 22-4 that I'm working on.

Spegels are perhaps my favorite grips. I do like my Jordan Troopers made for my 1972-vintage Ruger Security Six (150-prefix). They feel perfect and have the knurl that I love.

 

[gtoppcop]

Congratulations x 3.
1. Congratulations on a magnificent looking revolver.
2. Congratulations on a excellent performing revolver (mainspring and strain screw adjustment pending).
3. Congratulations on super-fine shooting.

Late last night (to the chagrin of Mama Bear...), I changed out the mainspring to one that was straighter (more bow under tension) and kept the strain screw.

My pull went up slightly to 10 lbs, but retained the smooth pull. That should do it. If not, I'll get a longer strain screw and start fitting it.

 

[bronco45]

Beautiful update to the M15 4". Great function, and the bluing is gorgeous. Would love to see your M22-4 when you're finished with that project.

 

[raylan007]

To each his own, so based on that I would disagree with those who think you should change the stocks to suit their liking, after all your the one doing the NICE SHOOTIN. Beautiful transformation, stocks and all. Congratulations for thinking outside the box.

 

[gtoppcop]

Bronco,

Thanks. The Model 22-4 will be a modern day rendition of Indiana Jones' revolver.

Tomorrow, I'll send off some $$$ to Kurac for some French Walnut Magnas with emblems. Today, I spent a rainy day in SoCal going through the 22's insides to make her as friction free as possible.

I wish I can get one of those plugs that I hear everybody clamoring for. In the interim, I just filed flat the nub that locks the hammer. She was stoned and polished flat, so I'll never have to worry that the ILS will engage when I don't want it to...Never!

Thanks for the kind words.

Raylan007,

Thanks to you as well. I like both the Herrett's (Idaho) and the Spegels (Oregon). I have many spares, so we'll see which one wins out. The ignition issues were most likely taken care of last night. Another range visit is in the works!

 

[Mark6005]

Beautiful m15. I'm a fan having a -3 and -4 in 4 and 2 inch respectively. Not my choice of stocks but to each his own. Fine accomplishment to a classic revolver. Enjoy.

 

[Engine 21]

Wow....very nice. Congrats on a nicely restored Model 15.

 

[StakeOut]

Picked up a Model 15-6 this morning for $175 that needs a lot of work cosmetically

Update:
Serial BES82xx on top of Model 15-6 stamped in the yoke
I took the beat up Pachmayr grips off and put on a pair of Hogues I had from another revolver.
I removed the yellow paint that was on the front sight blade.
The height of the rear sight blade was reduced with a rough file;can't do anything about it today.
The rear sight windage and elevation adjustment work with nice crisp indexing.
The ejector rod has been deblued with emery paper as has some of the yoke.The knurled end of the ejector rod has tool marks likely from pliers.
The forcing cone has some tiny tool marks around the lip.
This gun was probably holstered at some point but from the cylinder face rearward the blueing isn't too bad but there's a lot of little scratches and nicks.
The cylinder locks up tight and the single action is a crisp 3lbs.The double action is at 9lbs.
The bore and cylinder holes are bright and shiny with no pitting.

Off to my gun club indoor range to see how it shoots.

Back from the range.Gun much better than the 73 year old shooter.