[How many of us, still use the orginal Ruger Vaqueros(OMV)in this sport?]

Pair of 4.58 inch 44-40s. Blackhawk hammers, wolf springs, Altamont grips.

[If you like the army grip better this may work for you]

They look nice. Very expensive though, and only black or white.

[What's the call?]

47 minutes ago, Barry Sloe said:

So, with your logic - if I am shooting a plate rack, 6 knock downs, my first shot hits the frame and all the targets go down. I'm done with the plate rack and just dump the other loads?  Not where I've been shooting.  You shoot where the target(s) were at, then dump the extra rounds.

 

BS

Yes, that is exactly how it works. Knockdowns are scored as hits when down, doesn't matter how. Wind could blow them down or an errant pistol shot could hit them. Without a "dump target" to place the remaining rounds on, the shooter is left with "safely down range".

[Outlaw Bullets]

2 hours ago, Still hand Bill said:

I have been working through by last order of 180g TC 44 cal and been looking for a new vendor as it appears Penn has closed shop.  I would take a couple 1000.   Used to be able to get a 70lb pack from them.  I am sure my mail man hated them.  

I also used Penn bullets 180gr TC 44 cal. Loved them, no one else made them. Been out of them since early last year. Don't see them on your website?

[Wartrace Regulators Match 03/02/24]

Clarksville Crew will be there. Thank you RSE...

Ha, I beat Imis to the post 

[Buffalo Soldier Gun Cart]

Beautiful tribute to a fine unit. I served in the 1/10 Cavalry at Ft Carson in 1985. Of the several Cav units I served in, the 1/10 Buffalo Soldiers was the proudest of their heritage.

[Who knows about Mortars?]

short answer, nope.

[Uberti FTF when cycled rapidly]

I had same problem with same gun (El Patron). Sent back to Uberti, they returned it, still had same issue. Cylinder failing to lock up, probably a timing or bolt not seating properly in the cylinder. Only happened about every 10 to 15 times and only when attempting to fire it fast. Even the gunsmith at the shop I bought it at tested and agreed it was defective, but would not fix it as it was under warranty and Uberti wouldn't fix it either. Traded it back in for a Cattleman that didn't do that.

 

Added: eventually it will stop close enough to set off a round that is not aligned with the barrel and spray lead back at you. Not good.

[Cart Contents and cleaning]

Leatherman multi-tool

rag

small gunsmiths screw driver set

small spray can of ballistoil

small bottle of CLP

spare firing pin for rifles

shotshell checker

shotgun chamber swab

squib rod

extra ear plugs

cryin towel

 

cleaning kit stays in the truck

have never needed to clean guns at a 2 day 12 stage match

at the most I'll run a snake through the shotgun barrels

 

[Judge blocks California law banning carrying firearms in most public places]

Appeals Court Blocks California Law Banning Firearms in Public Places | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila

 

It's called the 9th circus for a reason. Now it's back to blocking the law from going into effect.

[WTB 44/40 cylinder]

The only thing rarer than a 44-40 vaquero is a pair of 44-40 cylinders to convert your 44 magnums to 44-40. Good luck. I spent several years trying to find a match for my 44-40 4.62 inch Vaquero. Finally just bought a 7.5 inch and swapped the barrel off a 4.62 44 magnum.

[Small Pistol Primers]

Hey CW, TN Gun Country had some Fed SPP on the shelf last week.

[Colt SAA cylinder gap]

19 hours ago, ACP said:

Thanks @Ranger Dan, what would be the argument for/against setting the barrel back with the method you described  vs tig welding the cone and recutting on lathe to fit? 

Having a lathe for one. The method and tools I described does not require a lathe. All the same processes can be done on a lathe, and is the "usual" method of setting the cylinder gap on a single action revolver. As others mentioned adding metal to the forcing cone and re-cutting it adds a variable (heat) that can cause problems to the barrel. Only reason I could think to do this is the forcing cone is damaged.

[Colt SAA cylinder gap]

Forgot to add, yes you will probably have to do some filing on the ejector rod housing where it fits into the frame, depending on how tight it fits now. In my barrel swap I only had to file one of them, as the barrel of the other only needed a little cut from the barrel set back to fit it. The other needed 3/4 turn cut to fit.

[Colt SAA cylinder gap]

On 12/21/2023 at 6:06 PM, ACP said:

@Ranger Dan, any info on your preferred process would be great. I understand a frame wrench is needed for disassembling. I see mixed opinions on either Tig welding the cone up, turning it back down to needed length and recutting angle or turning more thread onto the barrel, shortening plunger tube and refitting. 

Obviously you need a barrel vice, not hard to find on the www. 4d rental has the tool to cut the barrel behind the threads. You will need to cut enough to add a full turn then tighten the barrel back onto the frame, cut a little, check fit, repeat till you have it fit hand tight 10-12 degrees before center. 2nd tool is to cut the forcing cone to achieve the correct cylinder gap. Take your time, cut a little, check fit till it's right. Finally the tool to re-cut the inside of the forcing cone since it is now shorter than it was. A frame wrench can be made easily with a couple bolts and some angle steel and leather padding. I did this to a pair of 44 rugers, swapping the barrels.

 

Barrel set back cutter:

Barrel Set-Back Fixture, Revolver (Brownells™) - 4D Reamer Rentals (4drentals.com)

 

This kit has the tools to cut face of the forcing cone to set the cylinder gap, and the inside of the cone itself:

Revolver Forcing Cone Tools 38/357/9mm (11 degree) - 4D Reamer Rentals (4drentals.com)

[Colt SAA cylinder gap]

4Drental has the tools and it's really not that difficult.