tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post8829798585388373323..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: No User-Serviceable Parts Inside.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-81075036336643282132009-06-17T13:04:09.109-04:002009-06-17T13:04:09.109-04:00If you guys think DA revolvers are bad, Imagine ha...If you guys think DA revolvers are bad, Imagine having to make cams and timing a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62B2MhSIm0M" rel="nofollow"> screw machines..</a> Yeesh.HTRNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-66125753407383639222009-06-17T08:16:50.372-04:002009-06-17T08:16:50.372-04:00"We're going to have a little class."..."We're going to have a little class."<br /><br />That's a class I'd sign up for.Les Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389811940518627023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-71213733736504376802009-06-16T14:52:19.439-04:002009-06-16T14:52:19.439-04:00I don't see where anyone said they're &quo...I don't see where anyone said they're "mysterious", but anybody who says they aren't more complex than a 1911 or a Glock probably hasn't looked inside the three.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-47934687155785585562009-06-16T14:45:14.516-04:002009-06-16T14:45:14.516-04:00"Of course, the same gun shop commandos that ..."Of course, the same gun shop commandos that talk about "simple revolvers" also talk about how "hardy and reliable" lever actions are. Oddly I can never find these guys are gun school."<br /><br /><br /> I'm not sure if the implication is that anyone that believes either of those things is a "gun shop commando", or that anyone that doesn't share the opinion of the poster is one. What of those with experience that hold those questionable opinions regarding revolvers or levers?<br /><br /> Beware of calling names, lest you be colored with the same brush.<br /><br /><br /> I haven't found the insides of Smiths to be that mysterious. Nor 94's.Anomalousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-9634000827676571052009-06-15T22:58:29.187-04:002009-06-15T22:58:29.187-04:00Long time ago, Dad was working some event(security...Long time ago, Dad was working some event(security, he was Highway Patrol) where a S&W factory rep was set up. Asked the guy if there was any way he could smooth the trigger a bit.<br /><br />The guy took him back to the truck, which contained a travelling gunsmith shop, took his revolver and showed him how to do a basic polish & smooth job. And then sat him down and had him do a couple more himself so he'd remember. I learned from him. Some things I won't touch, but the general cleaning and a bit of polishing, no problem. You'll be glad you learned how.Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-38191933682554075932009-06-15T21:53:50.291-04:002009-06-15T21:53:50.291-04:00Then there are those of us who routinely crack anv...<i>Then there are those of us who routinely crack anvils and bend cast iron skillets.</i><br /><br />You really have to watch German-made anvils. German-made anvils have more than 70 moving parts and need to be wound twice an hour.<br /><br />(Shamelessly stolen from a post at theguncounter.com.)Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780425923108876647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-67230832754839774132009-06-15T20:52:33.087-04:002009-06-15T20:52:33.087-04:00"I've never met something I couldn't ..."I've never met something I couldn't take apart and put back together and have parts left over."<br /><br />I jest...<br /><br />I bet you'll pick up a ton of handy information on what not to do rather than learning it the hard way.<br /><br />GmacAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-41441552331525333382009-06-15T20:46:30.649-04:002009-06-15T20:46:30.649-04:00I forgot where I read this tip, but it is a good o...I forgot where I read this tip, but it is a good one. If you are taking something apart, take a picture at each step with your digital camera. If you run into a problem, you have a picture of how it looked before you got confused.Michael in CTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-53222720284865996372009-06-15T20:25:55.992-04:002009-06-15T20:25:55.992-04:00Crucis - ultrasonic cleaners truly are things of b...Crucis - ultrasonic cleaners truly are things of beauty.<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-86962460492094608462009-06-15T18:23:16.438-04:002009-06-15T18:23:16.438-04:00Then there are those of us who routinely crack anv...Then there are those of us who routinely crack anvils and bend cast iron skillets. <br /><br />All The Best,<br />Frank W. JamesFrank W. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589579734134153159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-86826228156171216282009-06-15T17:31:04.373-04:002009-06-15T17:31:04.373-04:00Someone once said, "Ya gotta know yer limitat...Someone once said, "Ya gotta know yer limitations." I'm speaking as the guy who only once was able to do a detail strip of his 1911 and get it back together---mostly.<br /><br />I've the manuals, but it will be a case of dire need before I go further. Ultrasonic cleaning can do wonders, so I hear.Crucishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441911110953212619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-77073681986213641472009-06-15T17:01:20.317-04:002009-06-15T17:01:20.317-04:00DA Revolvers: Ruger is relatively easy, S&W is...DA Revolvers: Ruger is relatively easy, S&W is harder and Colts are even worse.<br /><br />Single Action revolvers are not that easy either<br /><br />Leverguns: Winchester 1866 & 1873 are very easy, Marlin 1894 isn't hard, Winchester 1894, never, ever again.<br /><br />I've taught myself to do minor repairs and some polishing. The two biggest things are: take your time and only take remove a little bit of metal before trying the part in the gun againMichael in CTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-42736423923463476762009-06-15T16:05:38.534-04:002009-06-15T16:05:38.534-04:00At least it's not a Colt DA. :)At least it's not a Colt DA. :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682072668997410668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-22961543069424360152009-06-15T15:32:09.427-04:002009-06-15T15:32:09.427-04:00Totally sweet! plenty pictures please!Totally sweet! plenty pictures please!oghttp://www.neanderpundit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-27034067533869027222009-06-15T15:30:41.975-04:002009-06-15T15:30:41.975-04:00Well, that was easy... :)
-Tam (posting remotely...Well, that was easy... :)<br /><br /><br />-Tam (posting remotely)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-90676295347859512032009-06-15T15:10:54.261-04:002009-06-15T15:10:54.261-04:00I would love to find a class for an amateur who wa...I would love to find a class for an amateur who wants to learn the ins and outs of da revolvers. I have no intention of home done 'smith work, I leave that to the professionals but I would like to know how to clean the action and know what adjustments will affect what. It's great you have someone to teach you.<br /><br />wv: challi challi brown missed the football again and lucy ate all his curryTheAxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328271483659507053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-76154603623104154562009-06-15T15:03:12.406-04:002009-06-15T15:03:12.406-04:00You could sell all your Smiths and buy Rugers inst...You could sell all your Smiths and buy Rugers instead.<br /><br /><br />(Ducks and covers.)Mad Saint Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-80556282640072858432009-06-15T14:42:19.783-04:002009-06-15T14:42:19.783-04:00You'll dig it. Hell, I know I'd dig it.
...You'll dig it. Hell, I know I'd dig it. <br /><br />I think of them almost like clocks. Mix that with an eye for detail...<br /><br />Speaking of, I have a new tale. Guy comes off the range with a brand spanking new S&W 637 that is, of all things, randomly misfiring. After chatting a bit and examining, and examining, and examining... then pointing out to one of our favorite reloaders that the loads he'd loaned to the guy since he ran out of his box, one or two were on Amerc .38spl brass and the rim was at least half thickness and the pin couldn't *reach* the primer on those, I examined it again... and found the problem. <br /><br />There was a little shiny spot on the hammer, towards the top right. I looked closer.... S&W had cut the hammer face on a slight angle, but enough to strike the frame solidly instead of the firing pin.Dr. StrangeGunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349076338197668654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-18220056580929409162009-06-15T14:26:57.404-04:002009-06-15T14:26:57.404-04:00I agree with you, that 1911's are easier to st...I agree with you, that 1911's are easier to strip and work on.<br /><br />Fortunately, I found an excelent smith that will clean and tune my revolvers for only $35 each. It's worth that to me, just so as not to have to worry about buggering a screw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5332693651666560222009-06-15T14:21:43.737-04:002009-06-15T14:21:43.737-04:00Err... Aahhh... Range Report? w/ sequential photos...Err... Aahhh... Range Report? w/ sequential photos of initial fumblings, foibles, frailities, favored curse words (at key points) and lastly... SUCCESS!<br /><br />Unless ya got somethin' better to do o' course. (Guess I could always go over and re-read Xavier's S&W basics)Baba55https://www.blogger.com/profile/03276199837050175564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-16917593175285309552009-06-15T13:46:47.512-04:002009-06-15T13:46:47.512-04:00Watch out for the sear spring. If you launch it, y...Watch out for the sear spring. If you launch it, you'll prob'ly never see it again. Ask me how I know. :-PKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780425923108876647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-22944337288494190742009-06-15T12:57:55.709-04:002009-06-15T12:57:55.709-04:00Yep. Some people complain about needing a special ...Yep. Some people complain about needing a special tool to take down a 1911, but I bet that it's easier to find one of those at a gun show than a rebound slide tool.TJPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-39605371622824766682009-06-15T12:41:04.120-04:002009-06-15T12:41:04.120-04:00every owner of revolvers should know how to disass...every owner of revolvers should know how to disassemble and check their guns. I was tought by a freind who was an armour in the service.Pay attention and you will be miles ahead of 98% of all firearms owners. Have fun while you learnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-69198522307307738392009-06-15T12:39:56.047-04:002009-06-15T12:39:56.047-04:00Gunsmith may be THE profession in the coming Dark ...Gunsmith may be THE profession in the coming Dark Times. I'm green with envy.Stretchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-3674184105388032372009-06-15T12:03:17.184-04:002009-06-15T12:03:17.184-04:00"Some people may not realize this, since ever..."Some people may not realize this, since everybody always talks about how "simple" revolvers are..."<br /><br />My money is on how simple revolvers are TO OPERATE. 99.99 percentage of shooters do not shoot enough to break their gear.<br /><br />Of course, the same gun shop commandos that talk about "simple revolvers" also talk about how "hardy and reliable" lever actions are. Oddly I can never find these guys are gun school. <br /><br />Good luck with Gunsmith Bob's College of Smith & Wesson.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />Shootin' BuddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com