The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread - Page 1339

HardCase · 09-10-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

If you were to buy a Schofield.

Would it be an absolute travesty to get one in .38spl instead of .45lc?

While it appears that there is some divergent opinion on this question, I will chime in with a "no". My reasoning is this: the 1873 Schofield revolver was chambered in 45 Schofield cartridge, but in neither 38 Spl. nor 45 "Long" (sic) Colt. One is no more an abomination than the other!!

LoFlow · 09-10-2011, 09:16 PM

I never understood why the Dardick never caught on.

And that really is a great advertisement.

lightfighter · 09-10-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

Yeah, I was surprised to find that the only two repro manufacturers decided on .38spl in stead of. .357/.38 setup.

I'd definitely go .45 if it were cheaper.

357 runs well over 30000psi chamber pressures, 45 long colt and 38 are down nearer 15000. Not to say that metallurgy doesnt exist to cope with 357 in the design, but it doesn't surprise me they didn't want to bother in a gun that almost certainly has no self defense or carry market appeal. 38 is a better choice for a plinker.

EvilGenius · 09-10-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lightfighter

357 runs well over 30000psi chamber pressures, 45 long colt and 38 are down nearer 15000. Not to say that metallurgy doesnt exist to cope with 357 in the design, but it doesn't surprise me they didn't want to bother in a gun that almost certainly has no self defense or carry market appeal. 38 is a better choice for a plinker.

Good point.

I just assumed the metallurgy would be on par with modern revolvers to withstand such pressures.

HardCase · 09-11-2011, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilGenius

Good point.

I just assumed the metallurgy would be on par with modern revolvers to withstand such pressures.

I think that the metallurgy of the new reproductions is fine, it's the basic design of the Schofield that is the problem, with the hinged break-open frame. I suspect it would loosen up in short order with 357s. The instructions that came with my Uberti in 45 Colt call for checking the screws quite frequently.

lightfighter · 09-11-2011, 06:19 AM

I think it could be done, but it would cost a fortune and maybe not be a replica.

xring04 · 09-11-2011, 06:47 AM

Min review and range report on new noise maker.

I picked up a new Bersa Thunder 22 pistol. I've wanted a Walther PP in .22lr for some time, however one has never crossed my path, so when I saw the Bersa in the case, I snapped it up.

All in all a nice little pistol. The double action trigger is long, yet smooth, and the single action trigger is short, light and crisp. The pistol is quite compact, yet still offers a good size grip. I tried two different types of bulk pack .22 ammo in this pistol, Federal and Remington Golden Bullets, both worked great.

Pics of the targets shot with the golden bullets. All targets were shot at 7 yards.

1st target

Each target is a tracing of a half dollar.

Another nice thing about this pistol is how easy it field strips. Drop the mag, flip the take down lever down, pull the slide to the rear and lift up and off.

Another reason I was drawn to the Thunder 22 was the fact that it makes a superb trainer for my brides nightstand pistol, a CZ83. The look and feel very much alike and both are single/double action.

For the $279 + tax I spent for this little gun, I feel I got my money's worth.

To sum it up.

The Cons:

Mags are kinda pricy and hard to come by.
Aftermarket is pretty much non existent.

The Pros:

Reliable with all ammo I've tried. (Rem Golden Bullets, Federal Bulk, Minimags, Stingers)
Accurate
Fun to shoot

axelwik · 09-11-2011, 08:50 AM

I like my Ruger LCR .38 +P. Not as much "stopping power" but a lot nicer to carry than my .40 Glock.

KSJEEPER · 09-11-2011, 09:07 AM

Color Pic -

KSJEEPER · 09-11-2011, 09:09 AM

CodyY · 09-11-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KSJEEPER

What color DILLO did it come with?

Chisenhallw · 09-11-2011, 04:13 PM

Er?

xring04 · 09-11-2011, 04:54 PM

tony the tiger · 09-11-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xring04

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Originally Posted by Chisenhallw

Er?

Jeffy · 09-11-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by xring04

Nice LaRue Dillo collection.

09-11-2011, 08:50 AM	#20078
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09-11-2011, 09:07 AM	#20079
KSJEEPER Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Kansas City area Oddometer: 4,023	Color Pic - __________________ 2002 KLR650 - 2007 HD Electra Glide 'It doesn't matter how big a ranch ya' own, or how many cows ya' brand,the size of your funeral is still gonna depend on the weather.' Harry Truman "Death smiles upon us all, a U.S. Marine smiles back"

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KSJEEPER Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Kansas City area Oddometer: 4,023	__________________ 2002 KLR650 - 2007 HD Electra Glide 'It doesn't matter how big a ranch ya' own, or how many cows ya' brand,the size of your funeral is still gonna depend on the weather.' Harry Truman "Death smiles upon us all, a U.S. Marine smiles back"

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09-10-2011, 09:16 PM	#20072
LoFlow Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: pnw Oddometer: 910	I never understood why the Dardick never caught on. And that really is a great advertisement.

09-11-2011, 06:19 AM	#20076
lightfighter where does this go? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Sierra Vista AZ. Oddometer: 1,910	I think it could be done, but it would cost a fortune and maybe not be a replica.

09-11-2011, 06:47 AM	#20077
xring04 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: East Tn. Oddometer: 272	Min review and range report on new noise maker. I picked up a new Bersa Thunder 22 pistol. I've wanted a Walther PP in .22lr for some time, however one has never crossed my path, so when I saw the Bersa in the case, I snapped it up. All in all a nice little pistol. The double action trigger is long, yet smooth, and the single action trigger is short, light and crisp. The pistol is quite compact, yet still offers a good size grip. I tried two different types of bulk pack .22 ammo in this pistol, Federal and Remington Golden Bullets, both worked great. Pics of the targets shot with the golden bullets. All targets were shot at 7 yards. 1st target Each target is a tracing of a half dollar. Another nice thing about this pistol is how easy it field strips. Drop the mag, flip the take down lever down, pull the slide to the rear and lift up and off. Another reason I was drawn to the Thunder 22 was the fact that it makes a superb trainer for my brides nightstand pistol, a CZ83. The look and feel very much alike and both are single/double action. For the $279 + tax I spent for this little gun, I feel I got my money's worth. To sum it up. The Cons: Mags are kinda pricy and hard to come by. Aftermarket is pretty much non existent. The Pros: Reliable with all ammo I've tried. (Rem Golden Bullets, Federal Bulk, Minimags, Stingers) Accurate Fun to shoot

09-11-2011, 04:54 PM	#20083
xring04 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: East Tn. Oddometer: 272