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Custom David White NEF .357maximum carbine

(wake up)....... Why, well they just come that way, eh?

Update: Finally took the time to re-test the PT-22 and the Sig [GSG] Mosquito. Had both springs for the Mosquito, and the light spring ran like a champ, even with high velocity ammo (like CCI mini-mags) Don't know what happened years ago....but seven different ammo worked excellent, with ZERO malfunctions......until I used Federal Lightning-it sucked. Made me [had the spouse do it] go dig up the notes/reports from before. Yep, the problems were from the cheap Federal Lightning.......and the same thing happened with the PT-22. SMDH !!!!!!!! I had a weird idea. I had a box of Federal Champion 9mm Luger, and since I never had a malfunction with the new Canik TP9SF, I thought I would try it.....2 FTL (stovepipe) problems in 10 rounds. PT-22 and Mosquito worked like a charm with mini-mags, Win Wildcats, Rem Cyclone, Win Super X, Blazer, Fiocchi.....forgot to try Rem Goldens. [pause].......took some Goldens out on the back porch just now......worked fine. Only problem I have with the PT-22......it shoots left of POA.

Sorry to hear about the ejector rod, but very glad how it worked out. And you have a magnum cylinder.......yay. We used to sell the 22lr Stallion like hotcakes, when the retail was $225, probably 150 of them at least, but when the price increased, the Single-Six took it's place in sales volume. Now I think you need a Stallion in .38spl

But, but,....but that spring????????

Did you check Guns and Leather?

We used to renew thru the mail before getting the lifetime.

If you did consider dropping down to 9mm, I suggest a Beretta Nano. Just under 20oz. If you only require 2 shots [9mm or .45acp] you could entertain a Double-Tap. 12oz There are some nice ones in .40, but they are too big for pockets, too snappy in your hand, too heavy,.......etc. for me to call them a pocket micro.

Yep, it will keep the flex to a minimum. I am only 74 years old, so recoil doesn't bother me, eh?......but the scope surely feels it differently. More stability, less movement, and can keep the other two rings from loosening....just another added precaution, so to speak. I add rings wherever I have the room, even on my competition .22lr's. Glad to hear it came from a member.

Is that the Burris 2x20mm Plex? I have Leupold VX and Nikon XR on most of mine. I do have one suggestion for you, if I may,...... I would add a 3rd ring on the front.

You honestly made the right choice. I have the MR BFR in .500 and .460 , and they are great, and I strongly prefer the .460 We have [and hunt] a couple sections near Denali AK, and long ago the preferred round was 45/70 , 375 H&H , then the 7mm magnum, only problem was they were rifles. When the big handgun calibers came around, we were blessed. We felt more comfortable with handguns chambered larger than .45colt, even .44mag. Scoped handguns and rifles stay mounted on ATV's [scabbards], non-scoped are carried. I won't tell you the 460XVR is more accurate than the BFR, but it is a lot more gun, and if you scope either one, the accuracy IS BETTER than the BFR....... simply because of the integral mount. I also think the XVR is much better looking, and more expensive, even with the threading on the BFR 460 for a compensator. My XVR is the #170262 , and the greatest large caliber handgun I have ever used....any way you look at it. AND....the 460 is perfect [with only one exception..... my David White carbines in 357maximum, although apples and oranges]. Pic is a daily carry array of the family [scoped are in/on vehicles]

There may be old built up gunk that you can't see [in the rail slot(s)] Did you try putting the slide on without the spring, to see if it was smooth? It is possible [I pray not] that the slide is slightly bent, hard to say without holding it myself. Glad to hear it is smooth in normal function now. Shoot it, then look for any new abnormal wear when you take it down again. If it has old gunk, and after your kroil bath, it should shoot free with use. To check if the slide has any bent spots, put a SS ruler along the sides. inside and out. Love them little mouse Colts [and some others too].

And not to forget my great TP9SF Desert [since it was mentioned above] What a reliable, balanced, accurate little jewel.

Mateba Unica .44mag Imperial Break Little Johnny .460 Mississippi Nine (Alpo)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/072270000-Smith-Wesson-New-K-L-Frame-grip-stock-screw-Round-butt-wood-magna-/262904944794?hash=item3d365b189a:g:pRUAAOSwE0JY9ZSi Need shorter? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Beautiful-Smith-Wesson-S-W-K-L-N-Frame-Grip-Screw-1-09-1-15-see-models-/322413550520?hash=item4b11585bb8:g:mfMAAOSwNSxVMBoX

Ya, many years ago it was common practice to put [shellac] on worn areas, to combat rust, etc.

Which screws are you looking for?

You could simply buy a thick scope rail, drill and tap........ Even if you had a shop do it, it shouldn't cost much. A decent gunsmith could whip one up easily.

Single shot, hmmmmm I began with single-shot .22lr as a kid, bought my first one at Sears and carried it home on my bicycle, in my paper route bag. [no weird regulations at that time] Bought my first Thompson Contender in 1968, and have had one (multiples) ever since. Whether it is (was) nostalgia or not, the Contender was designed for hunting accuracy in a handgun, and has proven to me to be so. I have stocks (fixed, thumbhole, and telescopic) and rifle barrels, along with many pistol barrels. It reloads pretty fast, and my brass never touches the ground. I really enjoy having all the caliber options......although barrels these days cost almost as much as a new gun, even more if you get carried away ordering. It's versatile, accurate, dependable, and it's a lot of fun. It has also been a great trainer for the kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Light to heavy loads, short to long barrels, it has fit right in around here for 50yrs. This (funkified) one lives in my desk cubby.......357mag

The kids have two.......paid $650+......never had any issue except having to re-paint targets in the yard.

"One caveat is that if you're using a BDC reticle & want to use the BDC markings, you'll need to zero at the distance that the BDC was designed for. Realize though, that (unless you have a very specific BDC designed just for your load) BDC reticles are by nature somewhat generic, and may or may not have the accuracy that you need for what you want to do."------- @NashvilleStage To even come close to helping (in your specific case) we/I would need more specific info. You can 'zero' wherever you choose, then remember where you want to go from there. A deer rifle for 100-200yds is not the same as an elk rifle set for 500yds with all factors being equal. [if you reload] Scope angle is important to factor. And I think your assessment of the shims are misleading you. I am cold on this these days, so I might be simply jibberish, I have been using computer scopes for some time, for long range, and am spoiled. I will say that if I set a rifle for 600-1000yd I would not zero/shim for 100yd. I am glad to see you have a long range available......I also shoot off my back porch, and would move if I ever lost that option. I know this vid does not address your situation per se, but it will give you a gateway to Cleckner.

Old and awakened, but never out of date, eh? Everyone should have a couple pads of #0000 steel wool, to go with the ferro stick.

They are $175 on Amazon at the moment, so it's a great price. It also has the Accessory switch, so you can also use the jar sealers. From their site: " The unit also has an accessory button, allowing you to evacuate air and keep your food fresh with all FoodSaver Containers and Canisters."

For those of you that want to try the jar sealers, and don't have the attachment on your bag sealers, you can simply use a pistol vacuum for the same results. I use a Waring pistol vac, but I have seen some [off-brand] lately for $20 on Amazon. We use it every day for something, leftovers, half jar/can of things like pasta sauce. spiralized veggies, almost limitless for things. Even if you have a big sealer, [mine doesn't live on the counter] the pistol vac is much handier for daily use. We, of course, also use it for dry-canning just about anything else for storage......pantry, fridge, or freezer. If you want fast and easy dehydrated meat.......When I catch lean meat on sale, I grind it in a food processor, spice it how I wish, then use a jerky cannon and put it directly onto my dehydrator trays. I do suggest a good jerky gun. I have tried several cheap ones [blah], which some dehydrators will come with, but my favorite is the LEM (The Original) Jerky Cannon.

Two new flashlights coming soon, made by a friend of mine. Have a gander if you please.