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Very wise...........

Personally, I like the way it looks already. I'd leave it alone.

I'm actually surprised that this thread has so much discussion. Seems obvious to me that a spartan and stripped down version for your EDC would be a must. But, I realize that opinions are like elbows..... everyone has one or two.

I can second Jeff's work as being high quality. He has done two or three good jobs for me. Not re-barreling, but in general he does great work.

Exactly

Thanks for posting. Damn shame that we have to go all the way to Louisville to get a good gunsmith.

"They're coming to get you, Barbra......"

You're exactly right. The .40 takes a lot of undeserved shade thrown it's way by folks that do not understand it or have not taken the time to shoot it enough. One of the best deals I ever got on a handgun was about 15 years ago when one of the middle TN dealers got a hold of a bunch of Sig P229's in .40 where one of the Police dept's (I think Metro Nashville) were cycling out. The price was crazy low and I got up there early and got to pick one out that looked as though it had hardly been fired. Below are picts as it looked when I got it and then after I added a couple of things to it. It is my bedstand gun right beside me at night.

Note to self...... "NEVER sell nothin'"

That really looks good. You may have inspired me.....

Pop, yeah, it is a bit small in my hands, too. I am 6'7" and have pretty good size hands..... but it beats carrying a sharp stick. I also have a Ruger LCP that I like better. I bought a North American Arms in .22 mag. Again, very small, but can be used as a "get off me" gun.

Speaking of pocket pistols.... I've had this little Beretta Tomcat in .32, for about 30 years. It is a nice and reliable pocket carry. I did "jazz it up" a bit by adding some new grips. Makes it a little more bulky.

I have not heard that news yet. thanks for posting.

Not familiar with that store. Is it a chain or local to White House?

All good, folks. Just always remember that familiarity and smooth/speedy deployment are just as important as shooting accuracy. Maybe even more under a stressful, life-threatening situation.

Many you may have read this as it just came out in the NRA Shooting Illustrated, but it is germane to the topic of this thread. Hope you enjoy it: Ditch the “Carry Rotation” | An Official Journal Of The NRA (shootingillustrated.com)

Well, I guess this is another vocation that those Gen Z'ers, who are chompin' at the bit to find a good trade or career can set their sights on................. NOT!!!!

Why is it that with as few good gunsmiths as there are, they get more and more "selective" in what they will work on. I recently had some work I needed done on a Sharps 1874 target rifle reproduction. I had to look all over the place for someone that would take it on that I had any confidence in.

This is very true and is well stated. I too switched several years ago to a XDs .45 and have run thousands of rounds through it. The acquisition of this firearm, the feel, the familiarity, the reliability and the fact that it is muscle memory rather than only thought to bring it to bear, far exceeds the benefits of a few more rounds or a red dot or a rail system or anything else. Everyday carry (EDC) is for one purpose..... to save my life and the lives of my loved ones. It represents the most hallowed position that can be held in the realm of firearms. This is in no way a put down of the newer technology that is available or the cool features, etc., etc., etc. I enjoy those as much as most others.

Oh, I see. No, it just uses the 45-70 cartridges. Whether off the shelf or when loading our own.

Yes, there are patches between the powder and the bullet in the cartridge.

As I get older, I am enjoying shooting the old guns more and more. Especially those that use black powder. This is a reproduction of a Sharps 1874 in the "Gemmer" style with the cleaning rod running beneath the barrel. It is chambered for 45-70, has a 32" barrel and is crazy accurate. I have just added the venier tang sights and look forward to seeing what they add at longer distances. While I have fired some factory loads through it, it works best with the black powder loads that a friend of mine creates. He has all of the equipment to cast and load all calibers and the process that goes into finding just the right grain of bullet, the primer and of course, the amount of powder is just a fascinating thing to work with. I have a lot to learn, for sure.

Mine was actually stainless so I did not see the bluing issue.

Great looking Colt. Funny story..... I actually did buy the Taurus 1911 that you mention and brought it home. Right out of the box, it was (and still is today) the most accurate shooting 1911 that I own. I know the reputation has some "burrs" on it, but the one I bought is a true "tack driver."

That's a good plan. I've always felt that the heat opens the pours in the wood for acceptance of the oil. But some folks say that the heat from the rub is enough. Thanks.