If I sent it out to a revolver gunsmith, it would probably cost close to a C-note in shipping costs each way. So that wasn't attractive.
The nearest good gunsmith is about a four-hour roundtrip. So what I did was just accumulate some other guns that needed work. Both of the Model 28s I bought last winter were either close to out of time or out of time. One had endshake issues. I had a 686 that began malfing and needed a tuneup. And I had a Model 60 that was cheap because it needed some serious unfucking. That was enough, so a couple of months ago, I packed them up and made the drive.
I got them back today. This is the DS with the hammer shroud:
A steel-frame DS is kind of heavy for pocket carry, but in a winter coat it might be OK. And from an inside-the-waistband holster, all issues of the hammer snagging clothing are now gone.
Frankly, I don't know why Colt doesn't offer them for their current-production Cobras, instead of the bobbed-hammer model.
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[1] I did have one of them install a set of tritium sights on a 1911. I've neever seen a rear sight held on with purple locktite before.
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Comrade Misfit,
I understand your hesitation in having your guns worked on by someone that you would not let work on a toaster, in a manner of speaking. I have an old 1916 Spanish Mauser that was converted to 308 Winchester at some point in the past. I bought it for $150 a number of years ago, from Classic Firearms, just to have one. Never shot it, just put it aside, then when I tried to fire it, it would not fire. The firing pin was not right.
I don't really need the gun, it was just sort of a lark, but eventually I want to get it running. I actually bought a replacement firing pin, but it needs to be shortened to length. And since I am acting from a place of caution, I also want to get the headspace checked, to make sure it is safe.
I might try one of the gunsmiths in the area in the spring, the one I know of is around 1.5 hours away, but deer season started on November 15th, and so this is probably a busy time for them. Like I said I am not pushed for time to get this rifle up and running, but it would be nice to have it in proper order.
Also, a quick note to thank you for letting me post on your blog. I know that my opinions are usually not in line with most of the people here, as well as your own. You have allowed me to opine here freely, and I don't take that lightly. Best of luck with your repaired guns, and have a safe and happy upcoming holiday season.
PP51, I had one of those converted Mausers. Sold it years ago, I had maybe shot it thirty times.
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