Capt Kirk Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 New 1873 Marshal IT 44m with saddle ring, didn't really care for the metal-on-metal clanking - tried to remove mount but it was frozen in there. Didn't want to risk damaging new gun - so tried a leather wrap, but leather is to thick to allow ring to fit through. Grrrr, then I remembered I had some F4-Tape (no "adhesive", a unique Self-Fusing Silicone). Cut a 10 strip in half an started wrapping - turned out nice with a black leather look. Nice thing with this stuff is don't have to tie ends - it fuses together permanently, lots of uses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Ingenious, but a piece of leather thong and a Lark's Head knot on the ring would have gotten rid of the rattle and looked more old timey, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Well, that's one way to do it, and looks just fine. They are usually staged left side down (unless you're a lefty) so nobody is going to notice it anyway. I like saddle rings, sound doesn't bother me, but it does for some others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Might want to take a look at p.32 of the SHB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 DANG! Seeing the term F-4 tape awakened my PTSD from 23 years on the flightline. I'm gonna need to go drink some prop wash to clear my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 FYI... All references to "wrap" in the SHB specify "leather or other natural material". The material mentioned in the OP does not fall under any allowed modification. Quote ANY EXTERNAL MODIFICATION TO ANY FIREARM NOT SPECIFICALLY REFERENCED IN THIS HANDBOOK IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED SHB p.39 Quote - Use of an illegal or illegally modified firearm. - Use of outlawed items or illegal equipment. SHB p.22 - STAGE DISQUALIFICATION PENALTY (SDQ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Since it looks like the evil F-4 tape is going to have to be disposed of (Good riddance), might I suggest some waxed linen string such as is used to stitch our leather gear together? Tandy Leather waxed linen string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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