Recent content by panamax

You reminded me of my first experience reloading hot .44 special loads. I failed to adequately crimp them and experienced "bullet creep" which created that issue. Could only load 2 or 3 rounds at a time to use those up. We keep our revolvers for the same reason most of us stick with our wives...

Revolvers can fail. Still love them, but beware it can happen and happened to my beloved early 70s square butt S&W Chief's Special Model 36. We were at the range and suddenly the cylinder froze and would not loosen. Sent it back to S&W and they fixed it. Still have it and use it.

Simplicity of operation, wide range of caliber choice, ease of reloading rimmed cases vs. auto cartridges, much shorter learning curve to train on manual of arms. May be had to match carbines in .45 colt, .45 ACP,.44 magnum, .44-40, .357 Magnum, .38 special, 30 carbine, .22 LR plus a few less...

No, both are GI. I would like to understand exactly what caused the springfield slide to hang up.

I decided to write the warranty department last night and described the issue in more detail. I asked if they might send another slide lock as opposed to having me send the gun back in. Also I got out a magnifying glass to see the bevel cuts on my Colt Gold Cup. That slide stop works as it...

Simon, Excellent Response. I am convinced beyond any reasonable doubt now after looking at your pics, easily inserting a slide stop into a a Colt and studying the various bevel cuts under a magnifying glass that they and/or the plunger length are out of spec. I hope SA monitors these posts. I'm...

In the 70s and 80s I was on a budget and saved money reloading revolver and rifle loads. It was a very interesting hobby. It became an obsession and end unto itself to the point I developed different loads and was just interested to get someone to go shoot it and test it out because I didn't...

Would you be so kind as to provide a picture with a toothpick or something similar pointing to the spot you filed. What type file you used and was it two or three light strokes or whatever it took. Send a pic of the file as if possible. Great suggestion about the maroon Scotch Brite pad. Thank...

Went to the range with a friend and fired his 5" Ronin .45. Found it to be accurate and not unpleasant to shoot. We ran 400+ flawless rounds through it to help break it in. Job done. Then I tried his Ruger 9mm SR 1911. It was like shooting a .22! I found it to be very accurate and fit like a...

It continues to be impossible doing this without the use of mechanical assistance. Ultimately I found a tiny flathead screwdriver and used that to depress the slide stop plunger while lining up the slide stop. I eased the screwdriver out while pushing down and up to seat the slide stop. I...

I'm feeling much better. Misery does enjoy company!;)

Been there, tried that and still couldn't get it done! Where's the hammer? Thanks

I am no newbie to firearms, but this new gun is incredibly difficult to reassemble due to the slide stop. My left thumb is sore from trying so many times to nudge that thing in. If I were in the field and had to get this done I'd be in a hurt unless I hammered it back in. What might I be doing...