I HATE butchers, and a word to aspiring 'smiths...

THINGS I'VE LEARNED (not to do).............

Don't use power tools.

Make it your mantra "I can take more off but I can't put it back..."

Dry-fire is the best trigger job.

Don't be suprised when your 'spring-kitted' wheel misfires.

Rugers Redhawks aren't meant to be fired SA.

'Hard-fitting' a barrel; exactly.

'Trigger job'; not 'trigger hobby'.

'Polish' does NOT mean 'remove material'.

www.americanpistol.com
 
Whut Weshoot said.

Whenever somebody shows me a weapon and extols the action job/spring kit/whatever, the first question that pops into my mind is "If it's so good, why is he selling it??"

Of course, I don't share my thoughts with that person... ;)
 
"Jerry Mickulek "

If this is the same guy who has set the record for fast shooting, he works at Jim Clark's shop in LA (I recommended them above) - he did an action job on my Ruger NM Blackhawk - great job. Simply superb. He is Clark's son-in-law; met all of them at the SHOTshow in Atlanta a few years back. Nice folks, great shooters (Jim was a top bullseye shooter) great gunsmiths.

My choice for excellent action work on revolvers. For the quality, the prices are very fair.

Brian
 
There are guns that are amenable to home "gunsmithing". Don't know that MOST revolvers would qualify for that category.

If you want to tinker with a gun, I highly recommend building up one of the FAL kits rifle kits that are available. Headspace is set with an independent part rather than having to back up the barrel, making things much easier.
 
Hell, you want to get a hand for home gunsmithing in a rather non-offensive, non-destructive way?

Get a kit from Hawken or CVA and build yourself a black powder rifle, shotgun, or handgun.

Doing the metal work on one of those -- draw filing the barrel and polishing it especially -- will give anyone a decent introduction into home gunsmithing.

Word of advice?

Until you get used to holding the file and drawing it straight and FLAT on the barrel flats, work on the underside of the barrel, where it's hidden by the forearm.

Forearms are great for hiding a multitude of sins. :)
 
All too many folks believe in reading the instructions after all else fails. Including some who take money for "gunsmithing".

Most folks who work on guns, shouldnt. But many of those can learn. Just don't sell the mistakes as NIB.

Sam
 
Sounds like your going through a lot of work for a part that, if it is as you describe, probably would be best replaced and refitted. In addition to what you say, I've seen some work come back from gunsmiths that was every bit as bad, lesson, know who you entrust your gun to.
 
Alex,

You're right, it would be easier just to get another hammer and refit it.

But, that's not the point in this particular exercise.

I'm stubborn, is the point, and I'm not charging my friend. :)
 
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