riddleofsteel
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the reason for the failure of my Speed Six, that was one of my primary carry weapons.
it seems that a really small plunger that lifts the cylinder hand has stuck in its hole. it was apperently due to a small machineing burr on the surface of the hole.
all this was a real learning experience for me. it took me to the brink of paranoia concerning weapon reliability. it brought me back to carry of a backup pistol. it brought me to the purchase of a MK40, one of the finest most comfortable carry guns i have owned to date.
however i think the primary lesson was:
i good gunsmith or the ability to smith your own guns is invaluable. support and frequent your local gunsmith. new and gun purchased used should be checked out throughly after break in period for burrs and possible defects that can cause breakdowns latter. the upshot is that he found numerous machine burs and even small metal chips in the Speed Six action. now the weapon is smooth as glass and it will again become a trusted friend.
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what is for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote.
Let he that hath no sword sell his garment and buy one. Luke 22-36
They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night. Song of Solomon 3-8
The man that can keep his head and aims carefully when the situation has gone bad and lead is flying usually wins the fight.
it seems that a really small plunger that lifts the cylinder hand has stuck in its hole. it was apperently due to a small machineing burr on the surface of the hole.
all this was a real learning experience for me. it took me to the brink of paranoia concerning weapon reliability. it brought me back to carry of a backup pistol. it brought me to the purchase of a MK40, one of the finest most comfortable carry guns i have owned to date.
however i think the primary lesson was:
i good gunsmith or the ability to smith your own guns is invaluable. support and frequent your local gunsmith. new and gun purchased used should be checked out throughly after break in period for burrs and possible defects that can cause breakdowns latter. the upshot is that he found numerous machine burs and even small metal chips in the Speed Six action. now the weapon is smooth as glass and it will again become a trusted friend.
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Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what is for lunch.
Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote.
Let he that hath no sword sell his garment and buy one. Luke 22-36
They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night. Song of Solomon 3-8
The man that can keep his head and aims carefully when the situation has gone bad and lead is flying usually wins the fight.