OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY

[Target Zero]

Got a Model 52! It's a 52-1 with box too! I actually sold my 52-2 a couple of years ago and i regretted it ever since....I actually prefer the looks without the huge external extractor but I can sure deal with that. The question is, where can I get a bushing wrench?

 

[mlk18]

Congratulations. We have all "lost" a gun we regretted, glad you got one back. I have seen Model 52 bushing wrenches on Gunbroker before. Might be a good place to check.

 

[TAROMAN]

If you don't show us a picture it didn't happen!

 

[Target Zero]

How's that?

 

[squidsix]

Damn. Nice one.

 

[eaglebeaver]

Search gunbroker for "smith and wesson model 52 bushing wrench". There is one with five days left on the auction available now. Eaglebeaver

 

[Target Zero]

Unfortunately I live North of 49 and he won't ship internationally. I'll keep my eyes open though guys - thanks for the help.

 

[civil1977]

Numrich has the bushing wrench for $7 plus shipping. Since you've already owned a 52, you probably know not to overtightend the bushing using the wrench. In fact most folks will tell you to hand tighten it only.

 

[Target Zero]

Absolutely right but hearing that is always good advice. I've "got" to have the wrench to complete the 'ensemble'.

 

[FirebirdV8]

You have a very nice 52-1 there. Now that you have a lead on your bushing wrench, and can complete your ensemble, enjoy one of the best target guns made.

 

[Target Zero]

Thanks guys, this is going to be a great training tool.....there's NO excuse for missing!!

 

[H Richard]

I might disagree with you on the "no excuse for missing". There's always plenty. I sold my 52-2 in 2004. I shot bullseye with it, but I found it too critical and non-forgiving. If I'm just a little off with a 1911 I'll throw a 9, if I'm off with a 52 I throw a 7. Maybe it was just me, but I could shoot the 1911 much better so use it in the center-fire as well as the 45 match. I probably should have hung on to it a bit longer with the prices what they have gone up to. I sold mine with 6 magazines, a pair of Herritt National target grips, and 500 Star 148 gr HBWC's for $850. That did happen to be double what I paid for it, so I guess I got my use out of it.

 

[Target Zero]

Very interesting....."too unforgiving"...I can see that for sure.

Hey, Have a great Memorial Day!

 

[kennethg]

That is a nice one. I like the long extractor better than the short one although it is probably difficult to find a replacement if it breaks.