Billy Rocks Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) My first post. It is a shame that I do not have any single action guns——yet. Can’t wait to join the SASS community. Thanks. Edited February 11 by Billy Rocks 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 50 minutes ago, Billy Rocks said: My first post. It is shame that I do not have any single action guns——yet. Can’t wait to join the SASS community. Thanks. ......... how good of a reception does that thing get ? ....... I mean, for your TV ? .... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.K. Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Here's one of me back in the day. When I was a Nukie. Yes, that's a Barret .50 semi auto! ( M82A1) It was AWESOME to Shoot! Edited February 11 by T.K. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, T.K. said: Here's one of me back in the day. When I was a Nukie. Yes, that's a Barret .50 semi auto! ( M82A1) It was AWESOME to Shoot! Nice rig!. The largest caliber I have is a 375 H&H. Now my favorite is 22 LR. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) A two-year old Pietta 1851 Navy .36 that is perfect just as it came out of the box. Arbor length, wedge fit, bolt-to-notch fit, timing, barrel-cylinder gap, zero end shake; and it shoots to point of aim. All perfect. The first Italian percussion clone I have owned in 21 years that I don't have to fiddle with. Time to buy a lottery ticket. I see that Billy Rocks is a photographer. Sorry my photo is poor. This one is a bit better: Edited February 11 by J-BAR #18287 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 16 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said: A two-year old Pietta 1851 Navy .36 that is perfect just as it came out of the box. Arbor length, wedge fit, bolt-to-notch fit, timing, barrel-cylinder gap, zero end shake; and it shoots to point of aim. All perfect. The first Italian percussion clone I have owned in 21 years that I don't have to fiddle with. Time to buy a lottery ticket. Beautiful! Is that a three-shots group? What is the distance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 minute ago, Billy Rocks said: Beautiful! Is that a three-shots group? What is the distance? All 6 chambers at 7 yards. 21 grains of FFG under a .375 ball. It was freezing that day and I was just testing whether it would shoot, so I did not try it at longer range. Maybe after the Vernal Equinox! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 24 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said: A two-year old Pietta 1851 Navy .36 that is perfect just as it came out of the box. Arbor length, wedge fit, bolt-to-notch fit, timing, barrel-cylinder gap, zero end shake; and it shoots to point of aim. All perfect. The first Italian percussion clone I have owned in 21 years that I don't have to fiddle with. Time to buy a lottery ticket. I see that Billy Rocks is a photographer. Sorry my photo is poor. This one is a bit better: Nice picture; nice gun! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Twins ! Well almost. Horace 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Some of my toys. Unfortunately, if I die before we can vote our current Prime Minister from office, the handguns will be seized and end up in the smelter. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 My across the street neighbor died about two years ago. His name was Howie Rocks (professional name...real name was Howard Sheldon). Professional musician of some fame. Any relation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 4 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Some of my toys. Unfortunately, if I die before we can vote our current Prime Minister from office, the handguns will be seized and end up in the smelter. Trudeau sucks. Hopefully US will not follow the path of Canada on so called "Gun Control". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Monger Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 What kinda guns? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) One for conceal and carry, the other not so much! Edited February 11 by Abilene Slim SASS 81783 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylan Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 How about some of my hunting rifles. First is a sporterized 1903 Springfield I've had for 70 years . I made the Maple stock. Next is a custom .220 Ackley Improved Swift, I also made this stock. Next is a .257 Weatherby and last a Number 1 Ruger in .300 Weatherby. I hunt with them all. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 My Glocks My Glock 34s My Vaqueros (original and New Vaquero). Notice the unfinished grip frame on the New Vaquero? I put an original Vaquero/Blackhawk grip frame on it. Still haven’t finished it. Ruger GP100 .357 S&W 327 Night Guard 8-shot .357 S&W 442 & 36 .38 Spl Colt Detective Special .38 Spl (with my model 36) S&W 10-7 C&E S&W 19-4 S&W 17-4 S&W 25-15 .45 Colt S&W 63 .22LR I’ll do some long guns later. Posting multiple pictures sure has become a PITA. Not sure if it’s because of the Wire or the brain trust at Apple. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 9 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: My across the street neighbor died about two years ago. His name was Howie Rocks (professional name...real name was Howard Sheldon). Professional musician of some fame. Any relation? I am afraid not. Sorry for your lost of your neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 25 minutes ago, Pat Riot said: My Glocks My Glock 34s My Vaqueros (original and New Vaquero). Notice the unfinished grip frame on the New Vaquero? I put an original Vaquero/Blackhawk grip frame on it. Still haven’t finished it. Ruger GP100 .357 S&W 327 Night Guard 8-shot .357 S&W 442 & 36 .38 Spl Colt Detective Special .38 Spl (with my model 36) S&W 10-7 C&E S&W 19-4 S&W 17-4 S&W 25-15 .45 Colt S&W 63 .22LR I’ll do some long guns later. Posting multiple pictures sure has become a PITA. Not sure if it’s because of the Wire or the brain trust at Apple. Nice collection! love the Vaqueros! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Pat, two questions. Did you put an original grip frame on the new vaquero because you prefer the xr3 red grip to the xr3 grip? That 10-7 - Hong Kong police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life said: How about some of my hunting rifles. First is a sporterized 1903 Springfield I've had for 70 years . I made the Maple stock. Next is a custom .220 Ackley Improved Swift, I also made this stock. Next is a .257 Weatherby and last a Number 1 Ruger in .300 Weatherby. I hunt with them all. Beautiful guns. The wood stocks are elegant. Good taste on the scopes too---I put Leupold on all but one my hunting rifles. they are excellent for hunting due to the weight and generous FOV. Here are two of mine. Blaser R8 in 30-06 and a Sako 85 Brown Bear in 375 H&H. Haven't used them for years in hunting---now I switch to guns with chassis because they are more versatile and lighter. Edited February 11 by Billy Rocks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I don’t know what I was thinking. My best friend assured me it would be fine bringing all of my guns. I mean, it was a big boat. Darn near a yacht. Then we had that accident. All before I could get pictures. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Rocks Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 18 minutes ago, DocWard said: I don’t know what I was thinking. My best friend assured me it would be fine bringing all of my guns. I mean, it was a big boat. Darn near a yacht. Then we had that accident. All before I could get pictures. Seriously? How can the same thing happen to me too and luckily I got some pictures before taking all my guns to my friend’s boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Alpo said: Pat, two questions. Did you put an original grip frame on the new vaquero because you prefer the xr3 red grip to the xr3 grip? Pretty sure it’s the XR3 grip. I never cared for the Colt SAA grip which they tried to emulate with the New Vaquero. I have XXL hands. I like the larger grip frame and I have to say I like the RNV with the larger grip. I also figured out that because of the geometry of the revolver frame and the grip frame one must use a 23# main spring to get a reliable primer strike yet the hammer cocking pressure is less than the factory grip and 17# main spring pressure. Like all my Ruger SA’s I use a 40oz trigger spring. The gun is a wonderful shooter now. A few yesrs back i dumped 2 New Vaqueros because i got sick of the way they felt when i shot them. 1 hour ago, Alpo said: That 10-7 - Hong Kong police? it is a Hong Kong C&E gun. Customs and Excise department of Hong Kong. I bought it from Cabela’s Gun Library. The gun itself looked brand new but had some beat up grip panels. I have a feeling that when it came time to send it back to the US someone swapped grip panels. I put Altamont Service Panels on it to dress it up a bit. I also put a BK Grip Adapter on it (not shown in the photo above) Love this gun. It rides great in that Aviator / Tanker holster on hikes, hunting and fishing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 How you like that BK? Plastic instead of aluminum, and $25 instead of around $100. And they actually send it to you when you order one I hear. It looks good. I've been thinking about one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 One thing I really don't like about otto is when he corrects your English. That last sentence was supposed to say I been thinkin' 'bout one. But otto didn't like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Monger Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Pedersoli Quigley Sharps in 45-120 to handle the light work. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 6 hours ago, Alpo said: How you like that BK? Plastic instead of aluminum, and $25 instead of around $100. And they actually send it to you when you order one I hear. It looks good. I've been thinking about one. I really like them. They are plastic, but they have a slight texture. They’re not slick and smooth. They have two clips to hold them in place vs one. Here’s an example of the black and ivory grip adapters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 As promised, a long gun group shot: And I forgot to add one more of my handguns. KelTec CP L33 .22lr - I mounted an RDS and shoot it as a “Cheek Pistol”. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I only own one firearm. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Those there be sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 9 hours ago, Billy Rocks said: Sako 85 Brown Bear in 375 H&H. I love the looks of that Sako 85. Very nice. I have always had a thing for “African big game” rifles. I couldn’t do one now though. The recoil and I wouldn’t get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 11 hours ago, Billy Rocks said: Nice collection! love the Vaqueros! I don’t consider them a “collection”. I shoot them all. Thank you. I like them as well. I used to have more Vaqueros, but, well, let’s just say I kept the two i liked most. I no longer shoot cowboy action. They are now part of my .45 fun guns. I also have a .45 ACP cylinder for the New Vaquero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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