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Hello Oklahoma Dee. 10.0 grains Perfect Pattern, 3/4 oz shot, Clay Buster CB0178-12, Crimp is slightly concave, but closes and works well. TR

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Looking to buy an AWA Lightning Rifle chambered in 38 Special. Prefer 20 inch barrel, but would consider 24 inch. If you have one you might be interested in selling, please PM me with details. Thanks!! TR

Hello Tequila Shooter. I have a Winchester 94 Legendary Frontiersmen 38-55. I use a Lyman 17AHB front sight and a Marbles Improved tang sight (Base 991001; Standard Post 990110, Screw Set 995003). TR

Thanks to all for your input. I decided to take a chance and purchased a Chiappa 87 with the factory "fast load". The gun displayed the usual Chiappa high standards for fit and finish. The carrier stop is very positive and the magazine cannot be loaded. Out of the box, it worked, most of the time. Of course it was very stiff (over sprung) and somewhat rough. As the factory instructions say, if the gun is held muzzle slightly down and rotated left about 20 degrees, the "fast load" (drop two) works very well. If not, the top round would sometimes hang up on the barrel entrance, particularly on the right side extractor cut. The second round always fed properly since it is held in better alignment by the cartridge guides. The muzzle down/20 degree left thing is not something I want to have to remember to do when trying to go fast. So, I funneled the barrel entrance which has greatly improved the loading of the top round. I also did the usual slick up job by polishing rubbing surfaces and lightened the hammer and trigger springs. The gun is now very smooth and much easier to cycle. I already have a Lassiter Chiappa which is and has been my main match shotgun for some time. I also have a Cimarron 87 without drop two that I use stoked for Wild Bunch. I wanted to have a back up for my main match gun and the prospect of being able to switch the Chiappa back and forth between "fast load" and "standard load" was appealing. Although my gun did not come with the parts necessary to convert to standard load, I did purchase them from Chiappa. I did have to shorten the magazine follower and replace the mag spring to be able load 6 rounds with action closed, hammer down on an empty chamber when using the standard load parts. I have yet to shoot a match with the new Chiappa, but I have shot it quite a bit on my range at home and all seems well. So far, I am optimistic this is going to work out well. I plan on continuing to use my Lassiter Chiappa as my main match shotgun, use the new Chiappa with "standard load" for Wild Bunch with the capability to convert it easily to "fast load" should I need a back up main match gun. If that should happen, I can fall back on my Cimarron 87 for Wild Bunch. Most likely none of that will ever happen. Actually its just an excuse to enjoy fiddling with a new shotgun.😄 Thanks again for all your help and comments. TR

Hello Jackaroo. As far as I know, this is not sold as a conversion. It is a complete gun. I have no idea about the interchangeability of parts with other brands of 87's, You mentioned your fellow shooter has one (a Chiappa 87 with the factory "fast load".) How well does the gun work for him? Is he happy with it? Thanks. TR

Do any of you '87 shooters have experience with the Chiappa "Fast Load" model, sku 930.004 ? That is the factory "drop two" version. Sharing any direct experience you may have with this model would be appreciated. TR

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Bladesmith, funds sent. Thank you!! TR

Hello Bladesmith. I'll take it. PM coming. Thanks. TR

Yes, also 44, 45 and 32. I can't recall a single example where at least some metal was not removed. Most of the time some improvement in accuracy, a few times no noticeable difference, but never decreased accuracy. TR