DocHawk

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

(Back up for sale) Circa 1994 original Colt Match Target Lightweight, chambered in 7.62x39. Very low serial number. $1500 now $1350 OBO / trade in Chattanooga. Possible trades are similar value modern sporting rifles (MCX, Bren, HK/clones, etc), unique modern handguns, collectable older S&W, or other notable guns. Happy to add cash or other guns. Like-new condition, only fired enough to get a feel for it; less than 200 rounds. Two magazines that actually feed well included (original high caps were notorious for poor feeding of the bottleneck cartridge).

I own a 16" and 20". They have replaced my 14.5" LR308 pistol, and my 18" LR308 battle rifle. Much better platform all around. Less customizable due to proprietary upper and bolt but they all work and are set up optimally to begin with. Other than exotic stuff I do like non-reciprocating side charging uppers, they do everything I want them to do. Accuracy: .8/.9 MOA with 168gr GMM. (16" unexpectedly more accurate than 20") 1.2-1.4 MOA with generic 147gr FMJ

Wild... I've owned everything from early releases pre-recall to the latest and greatest Legions, Custom Shops, etc. Built or pushed improved sights on a few hundred more for customers. We simply have not seen a rash of customer complaints/bringbacks on P320 sights, nor have I had any issues with my personal collection or while pushing/replacing sights. Had other issues such as unintended discharge without touching the trigger (only on pre-fix guns, verified and repeatable) ... between the two I'd rather have sight issues!

I've been doing professional Cerakote for 12 years in my San Diego shop. I agree with all the above - a good finish but it will eventually wear in the high spots. One extra caution is that many Cerakote applicators don't know how to handle polymer, and they will either under-bake it (low quality finish) or over-bake it (kills the color, or worse, destabilizes the polymer and ruins the frame).

Happy update... I've been testing different ammo through the guns, and have found that all three barrel lengths prefer 77gr OTM Bergers. I was getting 1.5" to 2" groups out of the three Brens using m193. With the match OTMs all three are now sub-MOA shooters. Not half-inch at 100 like my match guns, but an honest inch or less. Thays good enough for me, with all their advantages.

Welcome; where are you and what brought you to the Volunteer State?

Two Chattanooga "trans/nonbinary" special education teachers were just arrested this week for prostitution.

I do all manner of rifle barrel work, but I'm in Chattanooga, sorry.

Nice work! I've done a few of these. Increasing the diameter of the lug mount holes is not for the faint of heart! Note it's also possible to cut the receiver side rails at the magwell, to accommodate real UMP mags, too. That's a great mod to get you out of the nanny cap magazines.

I'm in if you're ever around Chattanooga!

What price range and purpose? I can set you up. I'd need to know what you want the barrel to do for you.

I am a lever gun collector and connoisseur - I have a few dozen in my collection ranging from a 4-digit serial number Winchester 94 to a Marlin "Jurrassic Park" SSBL. I concur with what's been said above: pistol cal (38/357 ideally), 22LR a distant second only because when you pick up the ol' girl, you want to feel the whole experience. One suggestion I didn't see above... go with a side gate loader. Nothing kills the John Wayne feeling like having to reach up towards the muzzle to feed a magazine tube. You can't re-live the Western shootout scenes thumbing rounds into your lever gun behind a rock while pinned down by bullets and arrows when you're loading your lever gun like a Glenfield .22! You're local to me... come on over if you want to see and feel a representation of just about every lever rifle ever made since 1870.