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Conversions / Re: KIRST CONVERTER PROBLEMS
« on: February 25, 2019, 02:20:27 PM »
Kudos again Guys for the info. I finally got around to loading up some Schofields and shot this conversion yesterday! I know its no great achievement, and its been done a million times already, but DANG! It sure was fun! &\? (@+ :-*

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Conversions / Re: KIRST CONVERTER PROBLEMS
« on: February 06, 2019, 04:03:22 PM »
Richard those are some great looking pistolas! I should have thought of that set screw set-up. I may leave the shim in there because it fills the void, and put a set screw in there. What size is it? once again, thanks for the advice and all your help. I haven't been on here in a good while (Black Rifles). Its good to be back. May have to get Leathersmith Mike to make a holster for this Jewel. He made a bandolier holster for my Walker about 7 years ago. I loved it. Have a good evening Sir, Dave

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Conversions / Re: KIRST CONVERTER PROBLEMS
« on: February 05, 2019, 04:19:52 PM »
Thanks Richard, Your link helped me out. I did take some material off the squared side of the ring, the foot as Kirst calls it. That solved my timing issues kinda. Timing is on about 90% of the time. Sometimes wont go into battery if I give the hammer a wimpy pull to the rear. May get a new hand. I took some material off both the face of the ring and the forcing cone. I got to .0012 before the cylinder would turn freely with a Schofield case in it. Now to this ejector rod housing, what a PITA! The hole in the housing was about a quarter of a hole off. This threw everything off. By the time I got everything to clear, it flopped around like a fish out of water. I made a shim out of brass to go between the barrel and the flat portion of the guide rod. Its a compression fit and has the ejector rod housing solid as Dick's hat band. Disappointed in the ejector rod, it runs slightly uphill from the front of the barrel to the cylinder. if I sand it more and lower it, it will obstruct access to the wedge, and possibly become loose again. Guess I have to live with it. Thanks again Richard, your links really helped! Have a good evening Sir! Dave.

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Conversions / KIRST CONVERTER PROBLEMS
« on: February 04, 2019, 02:27:18 PM »
I usually try and go back through the threads to find a solution to a problem. I don't like to ask questions that have already been asked. So if I missed it, my apologies. Kirst Converter installed, recoil shield cut to accept cartridges, this is on a Pietta 1851 Navy Sheriff's model in .44 cal. PROBLEM #1) With the ring and loading gate removed and the pistol fully assembled, timing is excellent, like butter, solid lockup. Put the ring on and reassemble...timing problems. PROBLEM #2) With a cartridge case loaded (45 Schofield), no clearance for cartridge head or very little I should say. I think the ring is absolutely the problem. The case head clearance could probably be addressed with a file. Maybe shaving a little off the foot of the ring? dunno. Any suggestions? Thanks Dave.  ;)

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Off-Topic Discussion / 7.62 Tokarev
« on: March 16, 2017, 11:41:57 PM »
Yeah I did it. Finally bought a Cold War Replica!  ???I have been looking at them over the fence for several years now, until I found out that Zastava in Serbia, is manufacturing new production Tokarev pistols made on CNC machining! 9mm and 7.62x25 available now for under $250.00! (jh. Other sites advertise surplus Tokarevs made in the 50's, for more than a brand new one costs ??? It will go nice with the 2000 rds of Bulgarian surplus I bought 7 years ago. I had plans of building a Polish PPS-43 SMG...fell thru! ^j)She should be here Monday! Of course I have already ordered xtra magazines and 1(EA) Russian flap holster and 1(EA) Polish holster. I love the smell of cosmoline and musty leather :-*

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Navy Models / Re: New Pietta Grip Frame?
« on: December 14, 2016, 06:02:49 PM »
Thanx for the great info Guys. Ive been doing the duelist1954 modification on all my Piettas for a couple of years. And then finishing the grips as good if not better than Uberti. Just a PITA every time!

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Navy Models / Re: New Pietta Grip Frame?
« on: December 09, 2016, 03:36:49 PM »
Thanks Guys! Awesome! That seals the deal! &\?

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General Discussion / Re: The greatest Colt ever made
« on: December 09, 2016, 03:28:20 PM »
Yes, but I live in 1862, and I want options. I have an 1851 model and I like the natural pointability, the grip frame, and the aesthetically more pleasing looks of the '51, but I also want more power and a shorter barrel. I am the customer, and the customer is never wrong!

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Navy Models / New Pietta Grip Frame?
« on: December 09, 2016, 03:09:58 PM »
O.K., Before I beat a dead horse I did go back 2 years and researched for any information on Piettas new grip frame geometry for the '51 Navy. I may have missed it somewhere so please don't beat me up too bad. I have been modifying my Pietta frames on every one I buy. And to tell you the truth, it is a bit taxing on me. Photos of the newer grip frame would be great. How do you know whether or not you are getting "old stock" when you purchase? (??...Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: The greatest Colt ever made
« on: December 08, 2016, 03:25:19 PM »
If Colt would have made the 1851 in .44 cal. with a 5 inch barrel? Now that would have been the best of the C&B revolvers! IMO. It certainly could have been done by 1860.

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Navy Models / Re: Is the Colt Navy possibly the coolest gun ever made?
« on: December 06, 2016, 04:14:18 PM »
This post is so old I probably posted in it before. Yeah 1851 is my absolute favorite. and any that look like a '51. Just cant get into the Colt Streamlined Models. Although I have 1(ea) 1861 Navy. It just reaffirmed my affection for the '51!

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General Discussion / Re: ROF with Cap & Ball
« on: December 06, 2016, 03:40:27 PM »
OK you got my interest. I just fired 6 rounds out of my '61 Navy in the backyard, unaimed. There is nobody here to time it, but it was really fast. My '61 seems to be my most reliable as far as cap jams etc. I held it at the sky while cocking,(old school). Fingers may be right on the 10 second aimed ROF. He is a SASS shooter and probably has a lot of expertise in this field. Im a SASS shooter as well (South Alabama Swamp Shooter). Will load her up and time it ASAP! Dave

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Welcome Wagon / Re: New member
« on: December 06, 2016, 03:13:15 PM »
Just fired my 1861 Navy in the back yard for ya! Im typing this with sooty hands! (@+ Welcome Aboard!....Dave.

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General Discussion / Re: ROF with Cap & Ball
« on: December 06, 2016, 02:27:15 PM »
EM, I may not be much help, but I recently went on YouTube to witness some C&B Cowboy Action Shooting. It seemed to me the biggest problem was of course the split second of time the shooters took to ensure their weapons were clear of cap jams or possible cap jams between shots fired. This really impeded the ROF versus the videos I watched with SAA's or the like. These Guys are very experienced shooters, and it was very impressive to watch how important it was to be able to continue firing, regardless of time. I imagine this was a real world scenario back in the day! Also just impressive is the fact that when they did their part, reliability wasn't really an issue. On the other hand, those Guys can make a Single Action Army go semi-auto, by shooting with the right hand and cocking with the left thumb all while making hits! Hope this helps. Look forward to hearing the results of your study.....DC

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BPCR Reloading / Re: 45 Schofield loads
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:12:47 AM »
GOOD ONE MIKE! (7&

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