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I’m going to try to write here. Just be forewarned that I had a medical procedure done this afternoon and was heavily sedated. I now think the bp frame was phased out by ‘96 instead of ‘98 but that’s a moot point. also I was fully aware that bp frames were still being offered After the 1980s and have several.

Also my wording about smokeless warranty is a bit vague. I said ”began warranty” in 1900 but that’s not an absolute, meaning they began but doesn’t necessarily mean they covered everything.
For a .45 with those thin cylinder walls I’d want that vp mark nowadays. I have a 1901 .41 I shoot smokeless in. It has thicker cylinder walls and I’m only shooting for 700 fps. I have an 1897 .44-40 and I do shoot mild loads with Trail Boss in it going about 750 fps. In articles I may not say that just to save my editors from dealing with irate readers but I figure you guys will figure “it’s his gun, he can do what he wants”.

Also understand that an editor will set the length of your article so you have to cram what you want to say in those limits. Not with GUNS, AH or RIFLE or HANDLOADER, but with other magazines I’ve had editors put words in my mouth or delete things so my text sounds stupid. I quit SHOOTING TIMES mainly for that reason plus they said they wanted the word “Ruger” in every article possible.

I’m drifting off topic so I best stop now.

 

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Alan, I was tempted to move to Prescott in the past. I discovered the place in 1973 and loved it. In 1983 Dave Wolfe called and asked if I was interested in moving thereto work for him. It was tempting but at the time Yvonne and I owned a small movie theater so neither one of us had to punch anyones time clock. I’ve been there many times and that Broken Spur is my favorite breakfast eatery in the whole world.

 

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Yes, Wyat, that was my theater but I sold it in 1987. I’m glad your daughter and son-in-law law didn’t join that outfit. They were freaky at times But we don’t hear much about them anymore.

I‘m not feeling so loopy to after that sedation yesterday so I want to take this opportunity to say how much I appreciate this website. I’ve learned so much here to add to my considerable reading beforehand. To do my job I must know about lots of gun related subject so I haven’t been able to focus on SAAs like some of you. Also this website has been overwhelmingly friendly. Not all websites are. So thanks to all.

 

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Thanks Walter, I appreciate your comments. I’m working towards another book. It’s slow so I hope I live long enough to get there.