Widder, SASS #59054
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To differ on the cause of the 'Marlin Jam' (letting that next round sneak onto the carrier),
It actually occurs in the LOWER section of the carrier ramp before the snail cam reaches the area where the
notch occurs.
Think about it..... if that notch is causing the jam, what's the difference between the notch or rounding off the edge
of the snail cam and therefore changing the dimensions the same?
Rounding off the snail cams sharp edge is a good idea, but basically just keeps that 'cut' from occurring in the
upper portion of the timing ramp.
The Marlin Jam occurs in the lower portions of the timing ramp due to wear of a few .000's
Focusing on the lower portion of the timing ramp is the big reason I was able to create the Widdermajik, which is the
Marlin that will feed both the C45S (Cowboy 45 Special) and the .45 Colt interchangeably.
Marlin created the carriers of their rifle with slightly softer metal than the lever metal and therefore, the snail cam
will wear on that carrier ramp. And it wears on the lower portion, which is the area most effected by timing, both good
timing and bad timing. And, its the area where I put the 'Timing Curve' that is the heart of the 'Widdermajik'.
The 'Widdermajik' is the dual cartridge rifle, the 'Widdermatic' is basically the single cartridge setup, but when the
timing is set right, they will reliably feed 38spl/357 and 44spl/44mag.
For those who might not know, I spelled 'Widdermajik' with the letters 'AJ' in respect to Adirondack Jack, who
is the creator of the C45S cartridge. AJ is aware of this and he and I frequently talked when I was setting
up (creating) the 1894 for the C45S and .45 Colt cartridge.
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I don't carry a 9. BUT, if I did, without a doubt, I would use 124-125 grain bullets.
From my personal testing, any of these bullets would serve you well with adequate velocities, expansion and accuracy.
In no particular order:
Remington Golden Sabre
Federal Hydra Shock
Speer Gold Dot JHP
Sierra 'Sportsmaster' JHP
Nosler 'ASP' JHP
My normal carry pistol is a .357 SIG caliber in the SIG P229 with the Golden Sabre. Its a hot little number.
I also like the Nosler 'ASP'. And, I frequently carry my BUL 1911 in .45 acp, set up for .45 Super.
I've never feared facing a rampaging groundhog with it, using 185 grain HP's.
NOTE: In my experience, some guns and barrel chambers don't seem to like some bullet styles
and OAL of certain ammo.
Test your ammo with the particular pistol you have to ensure reliability.
..........Widder
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Tennessee, 'checks in the mail', Williams is his proper name.
He had an 'L' tattooed on his LEFT leg and an 'R' tattooed on his right leg to help him remember his Left and Right correctly.
Then one day, he looked in a full length mirror and thought he was Dyslexic.
He once told me that he'd give his right arm to be ambidextrous. Go figure!
He put some florescent paint on his toenails to help him find his feet at night. Go figure!
Yea, he owes me $. I can't tell how much, but doubtful I'll ever see it. I'm 74 and a feller only lives so long.
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10 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:
Is the work done by the factory?
yes. Although I mentioned the finish was grayish, it almost looks like a nice, brushed stainless.
..........Widder
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My gun dealer has a very nice Auto Ordnance .45 acp in his shop.
Its new, in box.
Its a 5 inch model, with a nice grayish ceracote finish trimmed with black controls, etc.....
The slide is also ported.....but the barrel ain't. Its a cosmetic look and I like it.
Price is a little over 1K.
I'm considering another 1911 and I'm looking at this Auto Ordnance and the Springfield TRP.
I've owned a TRP in 10mm (6 inch) and it was flawless. But it mysteriously disappeared
shortly after TW came over for a visit earlier this year.
Anyone got any knowledge, experience and/or wisdom as to its quality?
Thanks for any info you can share.
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Indeed.....he KNOWS about Rattlesnakes. Especially those biguns.
Strolling thru TW's front yard is probably as dangerous as some places in Texas and Arizona.
Right now, he's raising up a big King Snake to help patrol his property.
The only problem is that his King Snake don't understand the words.....'Sic-em'.
..........Widder
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43 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said:
When a feller gets to be as popular as Widder, it can be difficult to keep the mailbox from filling up. He could solve that problem if he would just list his phone number in his signature line.
I enjoy talking with fellow Cowboys, but I would probably start getting crazy calls, etc.....
Because my email was public during my FFL years, I get emails from EVERYBODY. I'd be richer than Trump if I were
to answer my emails on all the money I've won over the past few years..... including a couple emails from the IRS that
they owe me money but don't know how to send it to me. What a joke. I've lived in the same house for over 30 years.
I really don't get that many PM's over the SASS wire but I'm slow to empty my mailbox.
Although I don't post my number, I will send it to Cowboys that need to talk.
I probably get a few calls where I can help a Cowboy with their 1894.....and I still try to help out with Wire inquiries, along
with a group of other knowledgeable Marlin helpers.
I enjoy reading post where a Marlin owner is giving good information to help solve someones issues.
No man is an island when it comes to knowing about Marlins.
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14 minutes ago, Pb Mark said:
Who is Widder?
Is he that guy who spent hours on the phone with me discussing Marlin 94 timing as I tore my rifle down checking some things while he explained things to me??
If your phone pal helped you and told you correctly..... it was me.
BUT, if the guy on the other end of the line told you a bunch of wrong stuff and confused you.....it was probably TN Williams.
He don't know nothing about Marlins, S&W Pistols, muscle cars, or shooting duelist.
..........Widder
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I thought he died during the middle of the Tennessee/Alabama football game a couple years ago.
..........Widder
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I hope her wedding night wasn't that instructional. 😮
..........Widder
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5 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said:
Is this just a stock 10/22 hammer spring?? Or does it need to be cut?
Thanks Widder
Excellent question, my good friend Eyesa.
Normally, 19 out of 20, work 'as is' from the Ruger factory.
The ONLY thing I have encountered, with ANY aftermarket spring, is when Marlin has OFF CUT the notch that holds the spring retainer CLIP.
If the notch is cut a little closer to the hammer, the retainer CLIP has to compress the spring a little more in order to put the CLIP back in.
When this happens, some springs can 'crunch' when cocking the hammer..... and actually can hinder the hammer from going into
full cock. This situation requires cutting a coil or two off the spring.
If the Marlin factory cuts the retainer clip notch further back, even a few .000's, a washer or two might be needed to help with
consistent primer ignition. Actually, I've never known the 10/22 spring to need any washers, BUT.....I have had to cut a coil (1 coil)
from the 10/22 spring in order to fully cock the hammer without CRUNCHING the spring during its compression mode.
Hope this answer your question and I hope I explained it clearly.
..........Widder
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Dang Cuz Blackwater........ its no wonder some of us down here in E.Tennessee are going deaf.
..........Widder
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3 hours ago, SHOOTIN FOX said:
If it has been a while since you cleaned the rifle, check and clean the firing pin and the hole through the bolt. Old oil can gum it up and cause light strikes.
Shooting Fox make a good suggestion.
StopSign: you mentioned that you have a 1-piece firing pin. Here is a little test to see if your firing pin is sticking.
MAKE SURE THE RIFLE IS EMPTY. Now, with your action closed, manually cock your hammer. With the hammer cocked
and your action closed, point your rifle up and then down. If your firing pin is able to fall back a little when the barrel is upwards and
then recess back into the bolt when the rifle is pointing down, your firing pin probably ain't sticking.. But if it won't freely
'move in and out', you need to remove it and clean up your bolt and firing pin.
If you take out your firing pin, make sure it is back in the bolt in its proper position BEFORE you drive those roll pins back into the bolt.
If that FP ain't aligned correctly, those roll pins can put a nasty burr on it when you push them back in.
..........Widder
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I have......and I shoot a 97.
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I might add.....check to ensure your primers are FULLY seated.
If they are FLUSH, that will give you inconsistent ignition. Primers should sit a little lower in the
primer pocket and you can tell sometimes by looking at them..... but normally, you can feel with
your fingers.
..........Widder
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I don't know if Ruger will sell to individuals, but they will sell to an FFL.
That's where I got mine when I was working on Marlins.
Another possible choice is to check with Brownells.
Midwest gun works might also have them.
..........Widder
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I use a Ruger 10/22 spring in all my 1894 Marlins..... as do a few of my friends.
We get 100% reliability.
The Ruger 10/22 compresses a little easier but has good power when it expands to normal length.
As mentioned above, you can add a washer at the front end of your spring (or even 2 or 3) and these help
somewhat. But, if your spring is too weak, get a new spring.
..........Widder
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QUESTION.....
The news reports 'No Survivors'. Are they telling us that ALL the employees at that facility have died?
Were all the employees at work at that time?
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Just a guess, but if some 'person or group' purposely caused this, they'll do something to take credit, usually send a message
to the FBI or ATF, etc..... and claim responsibility.
My thinking is that something went wrong inside and when someone said..."OOPS"..... it was heard 20 miles away.
Tragic for sure. God bless the families and children. And bless those involved in its investigation.
..........Widder
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My choices would be:
Jimmy Spur
Lassiter
Longhunter
Three Cut
Shotgun Boogie
Their general reputations are top notch and I have handled guns by each of them.
..........Widder
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3rd annual Halloween shoot
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Winning the match at Wartrace ain't exactly an easy task. TW must have used blind spotters...... or, paid them
the money he owes me.
Those animals from Rowdy Riley could possibly be TW's pet porcupine and skunk...... and Rowdy Riley's pet snakes,
like a Python and a King Snake.
TW has assured me that he will leave HIS pet Cottonheaded Rattle Moccasin at home.
..........Widder