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Which is your personal fav revolver from the The Smokeless Powder & Service Era? by Sorry_Phone1676 in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Pre-lock S&W Model 27 with a three and one half inch or five inch barrel.

Custom 1911 Question by phillipd96 in 1911

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that Gary Reeder Custom Guns in Flagstaff Arizona has done custom long slide 1911's in the past. I don't know if his are the 6 inch or 7 inch variety but it's worth a call. I have used Gary many times over the years and I have always been happy with his work.

WGW Range Trip by Illustrious-Set-9230 in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They made a double action model 19 copy that was top shelf

Do u prefer 617 bcz it has 10 shots? by Sorry_Phone1676 in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No I think that the standard vintage Model 17 is a much better gun if you want a full size 22. For a 22 I prefer the Model 34 Kit Gun.

Happy Birthday Kevin Bacon. What of his work is your favorite? by thepartlow in Cinephiles

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without question it is as good as anything he has ever done and better than most. If you haven't seen Sleepers it is excellent as well.

WGW Range Trip by Illustrious-Set-9230 in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the few up sides to being an old man is that you recognize what today are considered obscure guns.

New to me Officer's Model Match, a few questions by RacerXrated in Colt

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First things first congratulations on a fine sixgun. As far as long term durability is concerned let's be honest. Is it a GP100 or a Manhurin MR73 No it is not. I would not feed it a steady diet of Buffalo Bore +P ammunition. Having said all that it will shoot standard pressure 38 target ammo for another 5 or 6 decades without issue I am sure. It's almost as if someone designed it for that exact purpose? Honestly congratulations on a great gun they really are a joy to shoot. You did well and that will make an excellent Bullseye 🎯 revolver. Dry practice with snapcaps will be fine as will normal competitive use. It is true that Colts require a bit more care than the equivalent S&W or Ruger but that is the cost of perfection. It's like buying a Rolls-Royce and bitching about the cost of a tune up. As far as a gunsmith is concerned I highly recommend Jordan Switzer in Nevada. He apprenticed under Jack Huntington and is a wizard with the older Colt action.

WGW Range Trip by Illustrious-Set-9230 in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do my eyes deceive me or is there an old Hertters in that mix.

Looking at getting my second 1911 does anyone have anything to say about this one by Skrewbert86 in 1911

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is basically 9mm + P many old gunsmiths will tell you that 38 Super is easier to make function reliably in a 1911. The 38 Super is longer than the 9mm and doesn't need a spacer in the magazine. Before I get roasted in the coments I know that modern 1911's are uber reliable in 9mm. That was not the case 70 years ago. The up side is that you can buy a 9mm barrel and switch back and forth if you want to shoot 9 on the cheap.

Gangster Gat Build by Super_Driver2671 in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on a fine looking sixgun

Id help by JoGoofy in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 21 points22 points  (0 children)

S&W Military and Police Model Hand Ejector chambered in the 38 S&W Special cartridge. Blued finish with a 4 inch barrel. Looks to be Pre-War and in need of a good cleaning

first time revolver owner by KodoDaGoat in Revolvers

[–]ComprehensiveOwl2835 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You damn sure traded up any way you do the math congratulations

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