Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted August 24, 2013 Posted August 24, 2013 Lookin' fer a backup rifle.. Topic kinda' says it all... Uberti makes them all so.. not for or against any manufacturer... I'd prefer an all stock one.. will take a few modifications.. My main match rifle is by Pioneer Gunworks.. with their modifications.. Must be pistol grip, 18" Octagon barrel (maybe a 20") in .357 cal. Thanks Rance
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Posted August 26, 2013 Thanks Olen.. I replied. Rance
J. Frank Norfleet Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 You are looking for a Taylor's Trapper. So far they are the only one that I have found to offer that configuration in a full octagon barrel. Good luck, I have been looking for the same in 45 colt since February.
Mt.Zion Yellowboy, SASS #44074 Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 They are sometimes on Gunbroker.
Rootin Tootin Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Rance, one for sale on GB in a 20 oct 357/38 pistol grip . 2 days and 11 hours left. Otherwise I think I saw Cody Conagher has them for order at the Cowboy Store......... Regards..................Rootin Tootin
Carolina Slim Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Rance, one for sale on GB in a 20 oct 357/38 pistol grip . 2 days and 11 hours left. Otherwise I think I saw Cody Conagher has them for order at the Cowboy Store......... Regards..................Rootin Tootin Called Cody this morning and he only as a 45LC still available from his last shipment. Said he should get more in Sept.
J. Frank Norfleet Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Last month I emailed Taylor's and asked when they would have Trappers available. Got a response the next day that Taylor's had them in stock in 45 Colt, which is what I wanted. Had a local dealer call and get it. Taylor's can tell you if they have them or who they have shipped them to.
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks fer the info Lorimer.. I emailed Taylors... Still lookin' Thanks Rance
J. Frank Norfleet Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 Forgot to mention, ask for it by the catalog number. My dealer ask for a pistol grip deluxe with 18 inch octagon barrel in 45 colt. Taylor's said they didn't have them. Then he asked for it by catalog number and she said, "We do have those."
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 oops.. Reckon I'd better send again.. Thanks Rance
Rootin Tootin Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Sent you a pm. Got a straight stock Trapper in trade
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks Rootin' Tootin' I'm thinkin' I'm gonna hold off for a delux model (pistol grip) I'm kinda' anal that I want my backup just like my match rifle.. Thanks Rance Thinkin' ... but... uuuhhh.. How much ya wantin' fer it?
Rootin Tootin Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 If you're not interested then I might keep it and see how it compares to my 20's. I'm not sure I'll be able to tell the difference, but we will see. I have $1100 in it on the trade if somebody wants to make me an offer. Traded a Marlin 357 CB Limited with a 24 octagon for the Trapper in 357. Too many Marlins and wanting to try 73's................. RT
J. Frank Norfleet Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Rance, it is probably all in my head. I shoot the 18" barrel pistol grips better than anything else. I am glad I waited.
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Posted November 12, 2013 Rance, it is probably all in my head. I shoot the 18" barrel pistol grips better than anything else. I am glad I waited. Thanks Lorimer... I was beginiin' ta second guess myself.. Rance Thinkin' I'm still lookin' ta buy what I want.. But thanks Rootin' Tootin'.. I know yer lookin' out fer me
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Posted November 14, 2013 Still lookin' fer one.. just a bump..
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah... I'm still lookin' fer one.. Kinda' scarce I reckon Rance I'll just bump it agin'
English Bob Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Very scarce! If you find more than one, would be grateful if you would let me know. Looking for that spec myself English Bob
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 Missed the last one.. still lookin' fer one.. Thanks Rance
NUNICA KID,SASS #68454 Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 If a 18" is what ya want an you have a chance at 20/24 go for it my 18" was a 20" at one time. Cut,recrown an a little mag. work .Recut dovetail and good to go.I had less than $100.00 worth of smith work done an love it an the waiting is over. Just another option. NK
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Posted January 26, 2014 Nunica KId... Says ya can't receive any messages... Yer inbox must be full.. so I'll ask the question on the wire.. I've got a gunsmith that can recut the dovetails, recrown the barrel and shorten the magazine tube.. I've heard the forearm is longer on the 20" & 24" models.. My 20" '66 and 18" '73 has the same length forearm.. so maybe it's just the 24" with the longer forearm If this is true can you tell me how much longer than an 18" barrel.. Thanks Rance Thinkin' I need some light shed on it..
NUNICA KID,SASS #68454 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 CR sorry about pm box cant figure how to empty. Dont honestly know about 24" but my 18" I bought an my smithed 20" forearms are identical as I have one of each.I bought 18" an liked it so much had 20" cut hope this helps.NK
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 Nunica Kid.. tried ta PM again... still full.. All I do is delete some PM's I'm done with... That frees up space for more... Rance Thinkin' that's how it works
Deuce Stevens SASS#55996 Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Yes the forearms on 24" are longer . I also know that the rotary dovetails for the magtube hanger may have to be recut if cutting down from 20" to 18" but not sure.
Colt McAllister Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 Yes the rotary dovetail needs recut going from 24-20 or 18"
El Mulo Vaquero, SASS #55942 Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Got a bunch of 357, 20" PG to sell tuned and shortstroked. PM if interested.
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Posted February 8, 2014 Finally found one... Well.. El Mulo Vaquero (Griners Gunsmithing) out in New Mexico is makin' me one... Thanks all fer the help.. Rance Thinkin' I can stop thinkin' about this one
Rex M Rugers #6621 Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Hey , Cowboy Rance , I had Ken turn a 24" model into a 19"er for me a couple or three years back. Been much happier ever since. Didn't know about the forends being different length until I read this thread , though. Maybe that makes mine more unique. HarHar , I don't care , fits me fine. Good Shooting , Rex
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