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by Hank Dodge
Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help needed with 1894 re-assembly......
Replies: 7
Views: 1555

Re: Help needed with 1894 re-assembly......

Well....You guys nailed it! It was that darn lever pivot pin that was hanging me up. I had the chance to get back into it today, and I swear that I had that thing together and apart more than a few times. It took taking a few thousandths off the overall length of the pin, and radiusing both ends of ...
by Hank Dodge
Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help needed with 1894 re-assembly......
Replies: 7
Views: 1555

Re: Help needed with 1894 re-assembly......

I have had the same thing happen, and it was the lever pivot pin that was the problem. I had pushed it too far in from the left side of the receiver. Once you have the pin in place, install and tighten the screw that retains it into the side of the receiver. Then take an appropriate size pin punch ...
by Hank Dodge
Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help needed with 1894 re-assembly......
Replies: 7
Views: 1555

Help needed with 1894 re-assembly......

Well....It's been a while since I had a Model 1894 apart. I have an early model that I was tasked with doing a deep cleaning on after many years of storage. The action worked before disassembly, but was heavily fouled in old grease and gunk. Now, after cleaning and reassembly, the action becomes loc...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Uberti 1873 movie gun...rifling gone?
Replies: 14
Views: 2180

Uberti 1873 movie gun...rifling gone?

I acquired a rifle a while back that has raised a question. It is an early Uberti 1873 Winchester clone .44-40 with a 24" octagon barrel. The action looks to have very little actual use, but the rifling in the barrel is gone. The story is that it was a gun used in a movie as a prop gun. I first...
by Hank Dodge
Thu May 25, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Model '92 buttstock
Replies: 9
Views: 2129

Re: Looking for Model '92 buttstock

Hank: My gun maker believes he will complete metamorphosis of my straight grip Rossi 92 carbine to half-pistol grip rifle sometime in June. I should be receiving the parts no longer used when rifle is returned. If Rossi's stock set meets your needs, I can ship butt stock or complete wood set - my t...
by Hank Dodge
Sun May 14, 2017 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for Model '92 buttstock
Replies: 9
Views: 2129

Looking for Model '92 buttstock

I just acquired an 1892 Winchester that someone has done a bit of shade tree "gunsmithing" work on. It's in pretty poor shape as it stands, but I think I'd like to try and bring it back to a shooter if I can. The first thing I need to find a used buttstock for it. Not looking for anything ...
by Hank Dodge
Sun May 14, 2017 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3rd gen Colt 44spcl loads
Replies: 24
Views: 5612

Re: 3rd gen Colt 44spcl loads

Yep....Good advice all around. I shoot a 240 grn lead RNFP over 6.0 Unique as a general plinking / SASS load that duplicates the .45 Colt fairly closely. For carry, I bump it up a notch to Skeeter's favorite load of a 250 grn Keith slug over 7.5 Unique. The .44 special has become my favorite revolve...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Dec 30, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Browning BL-22 sight options??
Replies: 2
Views: 1385

Browning BL-22 sight options??

My buddies at work chipped in and bought my boy a Browning BL-22 for Christmas this year. It's a cool little .22 that has a nice feel to it, but the sights are not quite working for us. I'd like to know if anybody here has a recommendation for a set of sights that will replace the factory ones nicel...
by Hank Dodge
Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .405 win part 2
Replies: 3
Views: 1037

Re: .405 win part 2

Mine is such a tack-driver with the factory ammunition, I haven't bothered trying load for it yet. I should start though, I really like shooting this rifle but don't do it often due to the cost of the ammo.
by Hank Dodge
Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422's Shoot em or Save em?
Replies: 28
Views: 2730

Re: 9422's Shoot em or Save em?

I've got both a 9422 and a 9422M. They are great rifles that I love to shoot. I bought them both used, but they are in really nice shape. I plan to continue shooting them both. I try not to beat up my guns and generally take good care of them. If I were in your shoes with wanting to "save"...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on lever as bad times rifle?????????
Replies: 202
Views: 26858

Re: Thoughts on lever as bad times rifle?????????

I live in a suburban area. That said, I have no grand vision of being able to "head for the hills" without quite a bit of forewarning. Even then, I might decide to make the stand in my own home if it the situation looked like it would come to pass (LA riots, earthquake disaster, etc.). The...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on lever as bad times rifle?????????
Replies: 202
Views: 26858

Re: Thoughts on lever as bad times rifle?????????

I like my .44 leverguns just fine for an "out-the-door" rifle. I tend to carry a Colt SAA, Ruger flattop, or a Smith 696 in .44 special for a sidearm when I'm not packin' a 1911. Having my Winchester '94 Trapper in .44 mag allows me to use all the same ammunition as well as having a few tr...
by Hank Dodge
Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USFA 12 shot .22 revolver
Replies: 5
Views: 1371

Re: USFA 12 shot .22 revolver

I've got one of their six-shot .22 cal revolvers. It is a beauty and it does shoot well. It is really heavy though because it is a full size SAA. That's a lot of metal left in a gun with only .22 cal holes bored out of it! It is a nice piece though and has the mag. cylinder also.
by Hank Dodge
Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gentlemen and ladys whats your favorite
Replies: 40
Views: 4975

Re: Gentlemen whats your favorite

I really have a blast plinking away with my little Winchester 9422. It's such a fun, and accurate rifle that is still cheap to feed that I shoot it quite a bit for the pure enjoyment factor of bouncing cans around. My .44 specials are probably my next most enjoyable. I've got a Cimarron Winchester '...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (sorta): any experience with the Stoeger SXS Shotgun?
Replies: 8
Views: 1702

Re: OT (sorta): any experience with the Stoeger SXS Shotgun?

Great guns. They are solid and are a bit stiff at first, but they break in nicely and are very reliable. I've got many years of rough use on mine and it keeps on working.
by Hank Dodge
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Do you carry a knife or two?
Replies: 73
Views: 8156

Re: OT: Do you carry a knife or two?

:lol: :lol: Well....I've got a wife and a kid. Things "get moved" when I just leave them sitting about. As for the kitchen....hate to admit it, but I don't feel bad about using that Benchmade for a multitude of kitchen cutlery tasks. I guess I'm just goofy, but like I said...I feel naked w...
by Hank Dodge
Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Do you carry a knife or two?
Replies: 73
Views: 8156

Re: OT: Do you carry a knife or two?

I just have to have a knife handy. I'm simply lost without one. I've carried the same little Swiss Army knife (I think it's called the "Champion") for well over 20 years now. That rides in my left pocket. Clipped to my right pocket is a Benchmade McHenry-Williams folder that I've had about...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Most Beautiful Women
Replies: 219
Views: 31297

Re: OT - Most Beautiful Women

I'm a little late to the thread but here's my top three (don't think I've seen them mentioned yet): Janine Turner Sandra Bullock Sarah Palin (ever notice how conservative women are so much prettier than liberal women?) You sure ain't kidding there! Somewhere a while back I was sent a post along tha...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Jan 01, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Old Sayings...Different Twist
Replies: 3
Views: 835

Re: OT: Old Sayings...Different Twist

Fun list!!

I missed #4 & 9
by Hank Dodge
Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-DRIVE BY SHOOTING
Replies: 8
Views: 1452

Re: OT-DRIVE BY SHOOTING

That's nothing guys. Not even worth reporting about. That's par for the day for those that live in CA -- Chico, San Diego, LA, San Jose, etc.. Sure glad they don't let us have guns here.....Think of how much worse it would be if we didn't have all these restictions and folks were allowed to be arme...
by Hank Dodge
Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Companion guns
Replies: 36
Views: 3147

Re: OT Companion guns

I like the principle of sharing the ammunition between both guns. I frequently carry a Winchester in .44 mag and a revolver in .44 special. A few heavy magnum rounds loaded in the rifle to start with, twenty spare .44 specials on my belt, and a few shot cartridges in a pocket. That keeps me very hap...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waht years did Winchester go to anlge eject on the1894?
Replies: 7
Views: 1174

Re: Waht years did Winchester go to anlge eject on the1894?

Question....Did Winchester ever offer a Trapper chambered in .44 mag. before they went to "angle eject"?? I've not seen one, but would really like to have one if they did. My AE .44 Trapper is pre-safety, but I still think the receiver "looks funny" with that cut on the right side.
by Hank Dodge
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minimum battery?
Replies: 62
Views: 6093

Re: Minimum battery?

Well, if I had to thin things down to a minimum battery I guess it would be something like this: 1911 .45......defense / ccw Colt 5 1/2" .44 special..........general woods bumming Ruger Single-Six .22.......hunting / plinking fun Winchester '94 Trapper .44 mag.....hunting / defense Browning '86...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Stoeger coach gun
Replies: 11
Views: 2565

Re: OT - Stoeger coach gun

I bought one for SASS shoots about fifteen years ago when I first started playing that game. I can't tell you how many rounds have been put through that gun, but it's seen quite a bit of use. It was really stiff at first, but a little work smoothing things out a bit has made it a consistantly reliab...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are your working guns?
Replies: 45
Views: 4446

Re: What are your working guns?

I'm either carrying a 1911 or a .44 special revolver on my belt when I go armed. I like the way a 1911 handles and it packs quite comfortably inside the waistband for me. My revolvers are mostly single actions and I carry them in traditional western belt rigs. My choice in long gun has generally bee...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's The Least You'd Walk Around The Woods With?
Replies: 81
Views: 5398

Re: What's The Least You'd Walk Around The Woods With?

Hate to say it, but I'm more worried about the two-legged critters roaming the woods around here. I keep my 1911 at hand with a spare mag or two depending on where I plan to travel. I've always got my Leatherman and my Benchmade folder on me along with a lighter and my SureFire 6PLED light. This is ...
by Hank Dodge
Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44 special loads in a 3rd Gen Colt SAA
Replies: 39
Views: 5205

Re: 44 special loads in a 3rd Gen Colt SAA

I like Mount Baldy as well for his Keith bullets. My standard load in the same 7.5 grains Unique under a 250 grain Keith. It shoots well in my Colt's. I'll load 6.0 grain Unique and a 240 grain cast round nose for general plinking.
by Hank Dodge
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Need info on tiny .22 SA's
Replies: 26
Views: 2555

Re: OT- Need info on tiny .22 SA's

I have one of the NAA .22mag revolvers. It does "go bang" every time and it sure does carry nice. There are many methods of carry, but I generally just have mine in a pocket. That little revolver with a few different types of rounds works quite well out wondering around. If I knew a fight ...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT Humor - Sometimes you need more than duct tape
Replies: 10
Views: 1158

Re: OT Humor - Sometimes you need more than duct tape

That was cute.....and funny!!


:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Hank Dodge
Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's the best shot you've ever made?
Replies: 58
Views: 4204

Re: What's the best shot you've ever made?

Years ago I had been to a gun show with a buddy of mine and had bought a Winchester '94 in .30-30. I was just getting started at that point and already knew I liked the leverguns. He had bought a Ruger Mini-14 with a 3x9 scope on it. Anyhow, we drop by his cousin's place on the way back to town to r...
by Hank Dodge
Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Prayer Request for Paco Kelly...UPDATED INFO
Replies: 76
Views: 5492

Re: Prayer Request for Paco Kelly...UPDATED INFO

Good thing you were there Rico. Hope things work out the best they can.

Prayers sent
by Hank Dodge
Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hooded front sights...Is it just me?
Replies: 30
Views: 2424

Re: Hooded front sights...Is it just me?

I've never shot one of those fiber optic ones with the cut hood, but I did handle one once. I'm not a fan of hoods, but that glowing site actually worked well with it. No longer were you looking at a dark silhouette of a site, it became a bright bead in a tube of sorts. It seemed to come up fast.
by Hank Dodge
Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The defensive levergun
Replies: 99
Views: 9418

Re: The defensive levergun

rusty gunns wrote: ......As far as "When the poop hits the fan" my Ruger 10/22 is just fine.

(Just kill one of them and take his gun)

Man....I should have read this years ago. It would have saved me all kind's of money!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Hank Dodge
Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9422M
Replies: 17
Views: 2223

Re: 9422M

I've got one that I bought off the gun shop consignment rack a couple years ago. It came with a Bushnell 4x scope mounted on it. At 100 yards from the bench it is 1 moa accurate using the Remington JHP ammo. I'm thoroughly impressed with this weapon. I'd like to get a better scope for it with more e...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are you going to deer hunt with?
Replies: 84
Views: 8658

Re: What are you going to deer hunt with?

I just spent the better part of last week hiking around in the high sierras carrying my Winchester Model '94 Trapper loaded with Keith 250 grain .44 magnums. I didn't see anything other than doe the whole time, but that little carbine sure carried nice and would have worked just fine within the dist...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Shop Vac?
Replies: 20
Views: 1787

Re: Best Shop Vac?

Here's the link: http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/WD4522-Pro-Pack/EN/index.htm I've had one of these on the job for at least three years and I just can't kill it!! I love it. Best shop vac I've ever owned. It's not cheap, but it should be the last one you'll need for a good long time. Great suction and a...
by Hank Dodge
Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost my best buddy this past weekend :(
Replies: 29
Views: 2905

Re: Lost my best buddy this past weekend :(

So sorry for your loss. I lost my dog two years ago now on Christmas. It's ne of those things that you figure will happen at some point, but you are never ready to deal with. The only condolence is that they are no longer in pain. I've found this quote from Will Rogers helpfull....... "If dogs ...
by Hank Dodge
Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!
Replies: 215
Views: 417071

Re: Laid Off? Need work? Post it here and lets network!

Yep....It's not lookin' real good out there at the moment.
by Hank Dodge
Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Colt Single Action Army
Replies: 44
Views: 4553

Re: OT- Colt Single Action Army

I've got one of the John Wayne Red River commemorative guns from USFA. It's a nice piece with the fake ivory grips and the gray finish. The action is not really that great out of the box, but it's not horrible either. I'll need to make it feel like my Colt's before I'm completely satisfied with it.
by Hank Dodge
Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT The SASS Song
Replies: 2
Views: 676

OT The SASS Song

I just stumbled on this and thought it was kinda' cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehh-VO4_s6Q

Thought some of you other cowboy shooters might get a kick outta' it..........
by Hank Dodge
Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT (gun but not levergun related) - handgun grips
Replies: 29
Views: 4664

Re: OT (gun but not levergun related) - handgun grips

I had Cary Chapman build a set of grips for my new .44 Special Blackhawk out of American Holly. They came out really nice and changed the feel and balance of the gun in a very positive way. The stock hard plastic grips just don't do it for me.
by Hank Dodge
Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Colt Single Action Army
Replies: 44
Views: 4553

Re: OT- Colt Single Action Army

I've got .44 specials in both 5 1/2" and 4 3/4". The 5 1/2" guns are what I shoot SASS matches with. They really "point" nicely for me. I had them worked over by Edward Janis of Peacemaker Specialties and cannot recommend him highly enough. I've shot many thousands of rounds...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Richardson New Mexico.
Replies: 13
Views: 2051

Re: Richardson New Mexico.

......I spent a few weeks traveling around that area of N.M. several years ago and fell in love with it. My wife and I have been going there for SASS events and it has the same effect on us. At this point we plan on moving there some day. Not sure when just yet, but it may happen sooner than later.
by Hank Dodge
Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The all around Ranch Rifle?
Replies: 44
Views: 4027

Re: The all around Ranch Rifle?

Don McDowell wrote:.......and so help me evertime I get one in my hands the first thought thru my lil pinhead is...." where's the closest bank?" :mrgreen:

Now, THAT'S FUNNY!!!!
:lol: :lol:
by Hank Dodge
Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The all around Ranch Rifle?
Replies: 44
Views: 4027

Re: The all around Ranch Rifle?

Anybody ever see those posters from prior to the NFA act, when Colt has promoting the Thompson as the ideal ranch rifle? I did see one of those once. I thought it was really funny from today's standpoint....... :lol: Now, I'd really love to own one of those Thompsons. It would look kinda' natural s...
by Hank Dodge
Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who needs the .44's anyway?
Replies: 61
Views: 5469

Re: Who needs the .44's anyway?

Hay, Hobie.....Is that a Model 696 ya' got there????

I've got one of the first ones with the firing pin still on the hammer. It's a great little .44 that shoots like a dream. Mine has the hard rubber grips on it still, but I want to swap them out for a nice wood set when I get the chance.
by Hank Dodge
Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "New" 1873 44-40 Carbine - quite a few pics
Replies: 24
Views: 2008

Re: "New" 1873 44-40 Carbine - quite a few pics

Great looking '73!!

That rear sight looks correct to me. All the '73s I've seen with the ladder sight still in place have looked like that one.
by Hank Dodge
Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The all around Ranch Rifle?
Replies: 44
Views: 4027

Re: The all around Ranch Rifle?

My grandad always had a single shot Winchester .22 out in the barn for the pests that came to bother the chickens or the garden. He had a Model '92 .32-20 in the truck for most anything else. He could hit anything that he could see with either of them. Funny how that's all he ever needed.......
by Hank Dodge
Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 94 Wrangler, 16" barrel .44Magnum
Replies: 28
Views: 5277

Re: Winchester 94 Wrangler, 16" barrel .44Magnum

I've got both a 16" Trapper and a 22" Wrangler that I load .430 250 grain Keith slugs for. In a magnum case, it's 22 grains of 2400 and a std. large pistol primer for a fairly hot load. If I'm loading for just plinking fun, it will be 9 grains of Unique. Quite honestly, I don't look for ti...
by Hank Dodge
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Richardson New Mexico.
Replies: 13
Views: 2051

Re: Richardson New Mexico.

Bill Richardson was my first thought as well. Is there any more info that you could add??