Phantom, SASS #54973

There's a difference between break tops/top breaks and tip ups. Geeze...has nothing to do with "sensibilities". Phantom

Really ... Which one is the Tip Up??

Aaahhhh...Bach! Phantom

Perhaps we need a whole new section on this Forum for folks to post fictitious/scam websites and social media posts... 😐 Phantom

Oh...gee...sorry. You see there are some that use the two terms interchangeably. So...you think that this Colt would be worth spending big dollars for a restoration? I would be interested to know if there was something unique...a desirable provenance perhaps? What am I missing? Phantom

So I guess you don't want to answer whether you were asking about Restoring or Refinishing the revolver...??? Phantom

What does "Clean up" mean? Phantom

Did you not want to answer my question? Phantom

Sorry...I'm not going to post pictures... So the questions is: Restore or Refinish? Phantom PS: Doubt that those are the original grips...

I sell them for $75/thousand...plus tax if applicable. Phantom

If your primary market is Cowboy Action Shooters I would say you need to focus on Federal primers. My experience is that dealer cost has been relatively stable with a dealer cost per 1000 of SP Federal in the mid $60's. We still have them available... Phantom

I say shooting a derringer one handed...in a timed event...is a no-no in my book. Phantom

They are just NMV's with different hammers...essentially. Same - same. Phantom

What?!?!?! Yer disagreeing with me!!!! 😋 I'm tainted on this topic. Had a similar life experience that makes me feel the way I do. Was working towards being a professional golfer...back in the day...and started using video (a new invention of the day), to analyze my swing. Got soooo caught up on making my swing the way I had visualize my swing should be that it totally screwed me up. So yeah, I think that knowing too much info. can actually hurt ya sometimes. But...to each their own! Now Happy Jack, get back to agreeing with me!!! 😁 Phantom

Smooth / reliable equipment is vital to enjoying this game. If all you want to do is dress up and fart around with some old guns...or replicas of them...maybe not so much. Don't let anyone tell you differently. You need smooth running firearms...I know of no one that's a top shooter these days that doesn't have a Short Stroke mod if they're shooting a 73. So all these folks are talking abut transitions...yes, efficient transitions...choreographing your stage...essential to good stage times. But if your firearms are running like crap you'll be heavily distracted. If the stage designs were like those in the 90's, the 92 would be okay. They are basically obsolete for the game now. Sure, you can start with one. But if you want to be competitive outside of a club match consisting of a whole 10 shooters, you'll be trading up...again, don't let anyone tell you differently. Lastly, you can always sell the guns that you end up not caring much for...you won't lose that much money doing it. Phantom PS: Lastly, don't trust folks just because they might have a low SASS number.

And do you know why they outlawed them...specifically? Phantom

Not an expert on the Marlin. Modifications are pretty simple. Widder is the Expert. Might want to contact him...he's a regular on the Wire. Phantom

A Marlin 94 needs little modifications to make it run well. Might be an option for you. Phantom

Guess yer right...just never seen "Classes" used to define our...categories. Don't think the word "Classes" is used in any of the Hanbooks. This is a new shooter that is entering this game/sport. I wanted to make sure that they don't start off using the wrong verbiage. Current Dealer cost on Pistol Primers (non-match), is about $65/1000. Currently you can get Pistol Primers for under $100. Phantom

We call them "Categories", not "Classes". LP Primers are not terribly hard to get. Phantom

They should...but they are mechanical thingies built by humans. I personally know that Ferraris have had to go back for...adjustments...had a $10k custom rifle go back because the trigger had issues right out of the "box". These things you just can't get all riled up about...it's part of living. And blaming a manufacturer should only be done if they don't fix the problem with a smile on their face and a sincere apology. Phantom

I would say never call a Mod to any thread 😉 Phantom

$250 is ludicrous...and I'm a big supporter of LGS folks. Phantom

If you are shipping back to manufacturer, tell them to send you a Call Tag. The shipping to and from you should be on their nickel since it's a manufacturing flaw. Phantom

I think you'll paralyze yourself with over analysis. Phantom