The Rainmaker, SASS #11631

Make sure the loading gate spring is seated correctly; if it is not seated on the gate properly, you will have those problems. Easy to miss that.

I polished mine.

Seen both the remorseful shooter that accepted the MDQ and stayed to help (been there) and the one that was mad about it and left in a huff. No one wants to give a MDQ, but it has to be done or it WILL happen again; with that shooter or another. And never be lenient on a shooter and not fully enforce rules and expect to enforce them with others.

"Why do I have to cock my rifle hammer with my thumb?" Um, cuz it hurts using your nose?

Do you mean a "worn" or aged look? Or no bluing at all? You can use any of the above mentioned techniques for aging or antiquing a firearm; if you want no bluing at all, I'd talk to a plater about having the gun hard-chromed or other such finishes. This will keep the steel protected from rusting and some of the finishes actually look pretty good on a sixgun. https://hcsplating.com/firearm-plating/

Maybe see if you can find a replacement barrel and you will have no guilt about cutting the orig. Solid frame too... nice!

Um... What?

Nice run! Only you have to happy with you; everyone else can take a leap.

Shot with her many years ago at the Plainfield Raid outside Sacramento; she was a sweetheart and a real CAS advocate. One to ride the range with. Will be missed.

See underlined above. What looks good to you, may be iffy to someone else. Have a trusted pard (or two) take a look at your stages before you post em, have discussion and make edits accordingly.

Yul, that belongs in a museum! VERY nice!