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Today, 05:10 AM

smkummer replied to a thread My First Python! in Python

A 6” royal blue is a great first choice. Let us know your comments when you shoot it.

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Yesterday, 12:43 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Broken Colt Diamondback 38 short butt D frame in Colt-Smithing

First try cleaning with a old toothbrush behind the ejector with the cylinder swung out. If you can cock the gun an 1/8, will the cylinder spring in...

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Yesterday, 11:19 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Diamondback Hammer Spur in Colt Revolvers

Standard hammer, target stocks and Ellison sights were not standard items on a 2 1/2” diamondback.

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Yesterday, 06:08 AM

smkummer replied to a thread 32-20 my new Favorite to shoot. in Reloading & Range Reports

I am using older Lyman data with unique for both a police positive special and an official police. This pushes the 115 lyman bullet over 900 FPS. ...

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04-17-2019, 04:17 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Colt CAR-15 XM177 E2 in Colt Long Guns

I will trade you for a couple Sigs

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04-17-2019, 08:11 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Wanting.... in Want to Buy

The grip panels I have for sale are aged and may match what you need. That is why I PMd you so I can send a pic.

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04-16-2019, 03:47 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Wanting.... in Want to Buy

I think I may have what you want. PM sent.

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04-16-2019, 11:50 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt Burgess Serial 5465 in Colt Long Guns

I was just looking at my 44-40 ammo and cases I have. I shoot a reduced pressure smokeless load in my original 1875 Remington revolver. If and when...

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04-16-2019, 11:46 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt Longguns in Colt Long Guns

I shoot a taylor/ burgess in cowboy action. Keeping my eye out for a shootable original colt. Nice.

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04-15-2019, 01:51 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Ever buy a refinished gun just for a shooter ....because it was do so nice? in Colt Revolvers

Yes, in your case. Even better if it’s on a 38 frame. The 32 frame police positive targets are a bit too tiny for liking.

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04-14-2019, 06:36 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread The Big Official Vintage Movie firearm discussion Thread in The Lounge

So , thinking accurate and accuracies in dialogue- had he wanted rounds for his SAA , he would need to say “ and a case of long for Lucky...... just...

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04-13-2019, 09:11 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread The Guns & Libation Photo Thread... in Photos Area

Smooth

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04-08-2019, 07:15 PM

smkummer replied to a thread Official Police and Police Positive Special quick value check in Colt Revolvers

I would not go above $300 for either. The official police is post war and in better shape but original stocks could set you back $50. Many prefer...

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04-08-2019, 01:27 PM

smkummer replied to a thread 44 Remington in Reloading & Range Reports

Would you have contact information for VTI? I may need a hand for my original 1875.

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04-05-2019, 04:05 PM

smkummer replied to a thread 40S&W new again...reloading for.... in Reloading & Range Reports

I am loading both a Lyman 155 gr. SWC and the old 38 wcf bullet at 172 grains. Both work fine.

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04-05-2019, 10:39 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Light Cobra in Colt Revolvers

The only reason I don’t have a new cobra is because it’s steel. I believe there would be a market for a lightweight. I carry an agent or cobra...

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04-04-2019, 07:00 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Maybe a dumb question in The Lounge

I also have 2 6830’ s . They used to be a matched pair . one now has green magpul furniture with an ACOG and a VTAC 2pt.sling the other has...

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04-04-2019, 06:51 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Maybe a dumb question in The Lounge

I have 4 matched pairs , all different serial examples . They are all matched pairs because they’re all two of the exact same gun.... weight , finish...

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04-04-2019, 06:09 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread What is it worth? Python Target nickel in Python

Before reading responses I said to myself I’d pay 4 grand just because of the rare factor . Thats if I had money to burn - either way , my money...

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04-03-2019, 11:40 AM

smkummer replied to a thread My 1st New Frontier from 1974 in Single Action Army

My 6” NF is a tack driver. Best balance in my opinion of the barrel lengths.

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04-02-2019, 01:09 PM

smkummer replied to a thread I'm looking for best, safest place to buy fake pearl grips for 3rd gen Saa. in Single Action Army

I have a fake pair that was on my colt cowboy when I bought it. $28 shipped if you want them. PM if interested. The do have an exposed screw...

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04-01-2019, 07:12 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Pawn Shop Colts in Colt Revolvers

My 6” army special 38 is a tack driver

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04-01-2019, 07:07 AM

smkummer replied to a thread 44 Remington in Reloading & Range Reports

That’s what I have. Never measured the bore but found out often they were oversized for 44-40. I have a late 1875 with wood stocks, no lanyard and...

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04-01-2019, 03:40 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Pawn Shop Colts in Colt Revolvers

A possible give away the the higher serial number gun was rebarreled, would be that the official police barrel has a wider front sight but the rear...

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03-31-2019, 01:32 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Ivory grips in The Lounge

In Cal - prob 10 years in Alcatraz , no ?

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03-31-2019, 07:28 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread My “Cylinder Pin Ejector” is getting noticed. in Single Action Army

Congrats on Success Bill . You are also very helpful with your shared knowledge. great that you get to do what you love for a living , I applaud and...

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03-31-2019, 07:12 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Factory Presentation Colt M1877 DA "Lightning" to Dennis Kearns 1883 in Colt Revolvers

I Love Colt double action .

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03-31-2019, 07:03 AM

ColtsDad replied to a thread King Cobra in Colt Revolvers

Search function rough for me also . Arms Un has KC for Ei8ht shipped, Night Cobra $795. i have wanted a 3” shrouded Colt wheelbarrow for a while...

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03-31-2019, 02:30 AM

smkummer replied to a thread Colt SAA New Frontier...44 Special. in Single Action Army

What loads do you plan on shooting in it? A 5 1/2” nickel 44 special was my first colt SAA in 1982. Since then added a 7 1/2” NF and a 3” sheriff...

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03-30-2019, 04:06 PM

ColtsDad replied to a thread Finally! in Colt Semiauto Pistols

You rock , Marine - enjoy them pups in happiness and health !

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