To me, it depends on the gun. If its a high quality Smith & Wesson, or Colt....yes the parts are available, not neccessarily in "Oversize", but correct components. If its an old H&R, Iver Johnson etc. etc.....a nice display box is in order.
Numrich Archiver
Joined: February 2010
Posted: January 18, 2007 02:12 AM
To me, it depends on the gun. If its a high quality Smith & Wesson, or Colt....yes the parts are available, not neccessarily in "Oversize", but correct components. If its an old H&R, Iver Johnson etc. etc.....a nice display box is in order.
it is dependent on the brand/model of revolver. Some companies, like S&W or Colt have made provisions for a rebuild..again depending on how far out of spec the unit is...and what is out of spec!
Numrich Archiver
Joined: February 2010
Posted: January 18, 2007 11:35 AM
it is dependent on the brand/model of revolver. Some companies, like S&W or Colt have made provisions for a rebuild..again depending on how far out of spec the unit is...and what is out of spec!
Just my thoughts- it is danged rare for a good quality Smith or Colt- or other quality arm- to "shoot loose" unless the weapon has been abused. (Running REALLY hot handloads thru an alloy frame pistol that was not rated for abuse) Some parts WILL wear, and can generally be replaced- not with oversized, but original spec. Have seen a lot of old H&R type weapons that had the rachet on the cylinder face just flat worn out- but if a replacement is available, it can be fixed. A stretched, warped frame is another matter. Playing Elliot Ness and flipping a cylinder in and out can damage the crane, etc. I have a Smith Mdl 66 that was my Dad's- along with his Browning Hi-Power. They both have a lot of mileage, and still shoot very well. Have a Dan Wesson I bought new in 1977- and have run at least 45,000 rounds thru it, and still shoot it in competitions. Expect most of my guns (like my Dad's) will outlast me!
Numrich Archiver
Joined: February 2010
Posted: January 20, 2007 12:40 AM
Just my thoughts- it is danged rare for a good quality Smith or Colt- or other quality arm- to "shoot loose" unless the weapon has been abused. (Running REALLY hot handloads thru an alloy frame pistol that was not rated for abuse) Some parts WILL wear, and can generally be replaced- not with oversized, but original spec. Have seen a lot of old H&R type weapons that had the rachet on the cylinder face just flat worn out- but if a replacement is available, it can be fixed. A stretched, warped frame is another matter. Playing Elliot Ness and flipping a cylinder in and out can damage the crane, etc. I have a Smith Mdl 66 that was my Dad's- along with his Browning Hi-Power. They both have a lot of mileage, and still shoot very well. Have a Dan Wesson I bought new in 1977- and have run at least 45,000 rounds thru it, and still shoot it in competitions. Expect most of my guns (like my Dad's) will outlast me!
