DocHawk

#whoops... instantaneous sale at $700. I guess I dropped the price too fast.

Thanks for the ID, Max! It's definitely wood, not plastic laminated to the inner face of the grip, but I didn't know the manufacturer. I did know it is not real ivory, but due to its yellowed appearance and thick/heavy feel in the hand I thought they were the magna-tusk synthetic, not just polymer. I think I misappropriated the weight of the dense wood in hand as a thicker synthetic than plastic.

Back up for sale, wasn't able to coordinate a meetup with buyer. Still available, price drop to $1400. I will be in Monteagle at 2PM Monday if Chattanooga doesn't work for you.

5-1/2" barrel, thanks

I have for sale a complete, unfired collection of the second (revised/improved) version of the Automag 2, in every barrel length they manufactured. The original "M" prefix suffered from some flaws with the ball bearing jumping and holding the slide open intermittently. This collection consists of a 3.5" version C prefix (first revision, solving the issue by converting to a hold-open pin), and these 4.7" and 6" "H" prefix pistols are the final series, manufactured by Hi Standard. All are as-new, with two of them still holding the factory original warning labels. I have a 6" that I've fired for many years and I am keeping; these collectibles are for sale or trade. Asking $1600 for all three.

(All sold) Two Ruger single action revolvers for sale or trade in Chattanooga. First is an as-unfired/zero cylinder trace, original Super Single Six circa 1971 with a 5-1/2" barrel, The Super Six had both 22LR and 22Mag cylinders. The old school three screw pistol featured the original design, which does NOT have a transfer bar. Some prefer the old collectible version, but others prefer the free conversion to prevent accidental discharge. I always kept it original. There is light muzzle finish wear on the right side of the muzzle, only visible if you play with the light just right. $400 or trade. SOLD: The second is a 1982 New Model Super Blackhawk in 44 Magnum with a 7-1/2" barrel. The highlights of this revolver are the unique ebony and imitation ivory grips. Faint muzzle finish wear and cylinder trace showing use. Asking $700 OBO (or trade!); I've never come across grips like this before. Maxfam ID'ed them for me as Jay Scott grips, manufactured and discontinued in the 70's.

Late to this party, but as a gunsmith and 07 manufacturer, I'd immediately set about making reproduction MG42's chambered in 308 and 5.56. I think that would be a very good seller and make my retirement.

If you look on the left side of the screen beside each post, directly under the name/avatar of the person who posted, you will see "Location:" - in this case, Franklin. VFL: Very sorry to hear about your current challenge. May it be solved quickly, and may it be only financial. Health and peace sir!

Good on you! The difference is, people probably aren't lining up for months out to pay you for those trigger jobs. I've had some of my customs win championships, and those customers want very specific feels on their triggers. I respect anyone who invests the time and effort to figure out how to work on their own possessions, firearms or otherwise.

I forgot to finish it up and send before bed, sorry. Sent now!

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Bump: I'll be in Battle Creek (Monteagle area) halfway to Nashville this weekend if someone wants to meet up.

I'm a 1911 specialist, but I'm all the way in Chattanooga. I have built over 200 full 1911's, and tuned and customized countless others. I must respectfully disagree with the above; the 1911 is one of the most complex handguns to tune correctly (and safely). I have more money in 1911 specialty tools than I do for all other handguns combined. No sir, simple tools are absolutely not adequate for even the most common jobs, such as trigger work and timing or barrel fitment. At least, not at what most consider a true "gunsmith" level. Just tuning a trigger takes several hundred dollars in specialty tools. I need trigger stirrup anvils of various sizes to form the trigger bow - essential for smooth and even support along the magwell trigger shelf. I need a sear microscope to set my sear angles ($$$!). I need my 1911 stoning jigs to cut my sear and hone my ignition group. A whole set of tools is needed to set the link and cut the lugs. And fitment of the hood and recoil lugs is a whole art form in itself! Anyway... with all due respect, growing into working on 1911's was a multi-year, multi-thousand dollar proposition for us.

I wish you were closer to Chattanooga!

As I PM'ed with several revolver aficionados who responded to my Ruger trade post, I realized some people might enjoy a peek at one of the focuses of my collecting: S&W revolvers. Pictured here are from top down are: 1979 Model 629 8-3/8" with a pinned barrel and counterbored cylinder 1983 629-1 4" 1976 Model 29-2 8-3/8" with a pinned barrel and counterbored cylinder 1982 29-3 4" All are "3T" Target Triggers/Hammers/Sights. Both pairs represent the jump in engineering changes from pinned barrels to threaded, and dropping the machining complexity of counterbored cylinders which results in a larger gap to the frame behind the cylinder, in order to clear the protruding cartridge rims. The long barrels are somewhat softer shooting, but the short barrels are more pointable. All require a recitation of the words "do you feel lucky, punk?" after closing the cylinder. I hope some enjoy the peek in the safe.

Trades pending on the GP100 and Security Six. Service Six now $500 trade value.

I've owned -this- 1-of-250 limited edition Daniel Defense Larry Vickers Signature Edition M4's for about 8 years. (Alternate Article) I had a meet and greet with him, and he signed the receiver and his sling for me. It's a pretty nice setup. All the name brand state-of-the-2010-art stuff. Very heavy by today's standards, but the RIS II is still respected. It was a $3000 item back when it was released. His felony charges got me thinking... does his prohibited person status make it more collectable, or less? That's one third joke but two thirds a serious question. The guy served his country and has battled cancer, and he was pleasant in person - I've met several personalities in the industry who are not worth spending time with. So I'm not bashing on him, I'm just honestly curious what impact on value the recent developments have on a signature gun from a person who can no longer own guns. My guess is not much change. One in used condition with light wear went for $2350 at Rock Island Auctions this past Feb. I imagine this one in New condition with autographs is basically worth only a little over what it originally sold for. Not for sale, sorry, just a topic of conversation with Larry in the news. FWIW I think SOTs should be able to build and buy whatever. The GCA Law Letter crap exists almost solely to be abused by people with connections while the have nots, have not.

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I've answered a few PMs with the same question so it makes sense to respond here... I like a wide variety of things, especially if they are notable in some way, from accuracy to history to engineering. Target pistols, combat/duty handguns, higher end optics, target/benchrest/competition rifles, ACW to WWII military weapons, level 3+ ceramic or composite body armor, gadgets, automotive tools and equipment, gunsmithing stuff, a 200cc go kart with suspension, C5 Corvette race parts... a lot of things.

Crap. I thought this was in the firearms section, and I was searching for clever subtle wording explaining that this FJ has pintle door mounts and a roof turret.

@Bullseye717 I see you joined the forum this past summer, and your latest activities mostly consist of wandering through the Trading Post depositing thumbs down dislikes on people's sale threads. Welcome to the site. In your future wanderings, please read the Trading Post rules, paying special attention to the section that says, "don't be a dick." Cheers!

Will you please clarify, is this basically an ACC Premier Chassis system, like below? https://www.shootcentertarget.com/product/mdt-acc-chassis-system-r700-blk

.357Mag, no boxes for these. The ones that still have boxes are still in my safe

I am no great fan of Taurus, but I love my PT99. An M9 with the thumb safety/decocker in the proper position! Shoots everything reliably, accurate enough for minute-of-bad-guy. GLWS.

I have a few extra/duplicate Rugers in the safe that I'd like to turn into something I want more. Sale would be okay if nothing is trady. I'm not even sure how popular these Rugers are here, so I've just listed approximate trade values. I'm hoping to trade one or more for similar total value or trade up or down (with cash). Feel free to make offers via PM. I'm into everything, unfortunately, but at this point my collection doesn't need any economy guns, nor super sweet Glocks with $2500 in upgrades. I have several Ruger revolvers, but mostly collect S&W with some Colt sprinkled in. Northern Chattanooga area (Harrison) EDIT: I'll be in the Monteagle area this coming weekend for a trade (Nov 18/19) Police Service Six .38, gloss blued, light muzzle wear and cylinder trace. $550 Edit: $500 Security Six .357, parkerized matte finish, excellent condition. $600 *pending GP100 .357 w/full shroud, select grips, excellent condition. $900 *pending