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by Byrd
October 20th, 2011, 7:11 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Soon to be P -64 owner.
Replies: 28
Views: 19629

Re: Soon to be P -64 owner.

Agreed! Your notes are invaluable, once you get some experience behind you and learn what a specific gun likes you can make ammo for it that is better quality than factory ammo. I used to shoot in an informal match (years ago) and I used a 6 in. Python. I cast the bullets for it (148 gr. wadcutter) ...
by Byrd
October 20th, 2011, 4:15 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Soon to be P -64 owner.
Replies: 28
Views: 19629

Re: Soon to be P -64 owner.

What Sarge said...I started reloading almost 40 years ago, and it is almost as fun as shooting. It sure allows you to do a lot more of it! It is not difficult, you just have to pay attention. It allows you the versatility to make loads that are tailor made for your gun. A few years ago, I put an Ed ...
by Byrd
October 18th, 2011, 5:25 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: "New" Smith
Replies: 3
Views: 3797

Re: "New" Smith

Haven't decided what to do with it. You are correct, a deep blue would look better than park, but parkerizing is so easy to do! I may try my hand at rust blueing it. That would be a labor of love for sure. I did discover that this particular model was only made for about 2 years, 1899 - 1902, and al...
by Byrd
October 17th, 2011, 5:27 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: New site Member...
Replies: 9
Views: 6031

Re: New site Member...

I have the same problem...just call UPS & have them hold the package for you & you can pick it up at their hub. That is what I have found easiest. The hard thing is getting the sticky on the door & knowing that your new gun is unavailable until tomorrow! I don't understand how people tha...
by Byrd
October 16th, 2011, 6:37 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: "New" Smith
Replies: 3
Views: 3797

"New" Smith

Just picked this up today, interesting old S&W. From what I can gather it is an 1899 Target Model that shipped from the factory originally with a 6 in. bbl. At some point in it's history, this was chopped to three inches & a new sight added. The grips are real Mother of Pearl. Lockup is tigh...
by Byrd
October 15th, 2011, 1:11 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Mosin Nagant Supply Drying Up in Russia
Replies: 11
Views: 10674

Re: Mosin Nagant Supply Drying Up in Russia

I got that same e-mail...went & checked my Mosin supply & found 6. I should buy more. All kidding aside, in the surplus market, I have learned that you need to get them when they are first on the market & cheap, because eventually they will be gone. I wish I would have stocked up on $90 ...
by Byrd
October 15th, 2011, 10:44 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: New sights for the P-64?
Replies: 3
Views: 3709

Re: New sights for the P-64?

I have another thought on new sights for the P-64. How about a shotgun bead for the front? All you would have to do is file off the nub of sight, drill & tap 6-48 & screw in your choice of bead. Brownell's has everything from real ivory to Trijicon. I could even use a plain brass bead & ...
by Byrd
October 15th, 2011, 9:38 am
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Slide wont go forward
Replies: 4
Views: 3374

Re: Slide wont go forward

New gun, new learning curve! Welcome to the forum & the P-64!
by Byrd
October 15th, 2011, 9:35 am
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: Best current supplier
Replies: 5
Views: 4592

Re: Best current supplier

I bought a "worn" P-64 from AIM, and it is 100%, only holster wear, but it was going to get that anyway. I would have to second The Only Sarge's recommendation of Classic Arms. I have bought a lot of guns from them over the years and they are great to do business with, and their guns are a...
by Byrd
October 14th, 2011, 4:24 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Picked up a new RIA M1911 A1 tody
Replies: 31
Views: 23566

Re: Picked up a new RIA M1911 A1 tody

You will like that 1911. It is probably the best bang for the buck in the 1911 world. A couple of friends have them, and they are good reliable shooters. I have a Kimber & Springfield Armory and was thinking about picking up one of those for an "all round" 1911! Really I just wanted an...
by Byrd
October 8th, 2011, 8:43 am
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Bought a Turkish Mauser.
Replies: 25
Views: 18168

Re: Bought a Turkish Mauser.

I believe that once you find the "sweet spot" in the load that rifle likes you will do even better. You are for sure on the right track, and have already proven that the Turks are the sleepers in the Mauser world. Do keep us posted on what you find load wise, as I would be interested in wh...
by Byrd
October 7th, 2011, 5:46 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Bought a Turkish Mauser.
Replies: 25
Views: 18168

Re: Bought a Turkish Mauser.

I'd be very happy with that! Remember you are shooting a 70 year old rifle with less than ideal sights!
by Byrd
October 4th, 2011, 5:56 pm
Forum: Other firearms...
Topic: Bought a Turkish Mauser.
Replies: 25
Views: 18168

Re: Bought a Turkish Mauser.

That is a very nice Turk! That is fine tiger stripe in the stock, did you have to do any cleanup on it? I bought a K Kale Turk years ago, and it was the worst mil-surp I have ever cleaned cosmo out of!
by Byrd
October 2nd, 2011, 6:16 pm
Forum: General P-64 Discussion
Topic: fun at the range today
Replies: 4
Views: 3641

Re: fun at the range today

That's good ammo. I got 250 rounds of it after I bought my P64. It feed & functions 100% and is a bit "warm". I think it is about the least expensive stuff on the market now.
by Byrd
September 30th, 2011, 5:06 pm
Forum: Modifications, Fixes, and Repairs
Topic: Peening the slide
Replies: 14
Views: 11431

Re: Peening the slide

Gotthcha, but just rounding the edges off like you did will not only smooth up the cocking action of the slide & hammer, but enable the slide to overcome the square hammer & force of the mainspring a bit easier. You are right when you say it doesn't take much metal removal, but just what you...