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What's your next handgun?!
25 February 2013, 05:02
BuglemintodayWhat's your next handgun?!
Okay everyone! Tax season....What is everyone's next handgun gonna be ?!
I just picked up a Hawe's Western Six Shooter and was with my friend yesterday when he bought a Super Blackhawk in .44 Mag. Got me back in the mood to look for another hunting pistol!
"Let me start off with two words: Made in America"
25 February 2013, 05:59
JBoutfishnI hunt with a 460 XVR, been thinking about a double action S&W or Ruger in 357 Mag. Not sure why, just got the bug.

Jim "Bwana Umfundi"
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25 February 2013, 07:02
rbrbrb6No plans to buy another one, just want to get the 6 projects that are scattered all over the country at various gunsmiths finished THEN we will look at buying our next one.
25 February 2013, 07:43
HasherNo plans I have something for every niche you can name and spares for most of it.
9.3x74R double is my next one.
DRSS
Kreighoff 470 NE
Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R
25 February 2013, 07:57
Lar45I want to do a .375 Atomic like on SingleActions.com. It's a 30-30 case cut down to 1.4".
http://singleactions.com/files/375AtomicUpdated.pdfI've got a spare 357 Blackhawk laying around and picked up a 357max cylinder to use. I've got a couple of 375 cal barrels sitting around also to use. Now just need to find a good smith and order a reamer I think.
Lar45
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25 February 2013, 08:42
BuglemintodayI think mine will also be a .357 of some sort. More than likely a double action...under $500
"Let me start off with two words: Made in America"
25 February 2013, 09:27
Brandon.GleasonI feel obligated to own an S&W Mountain Gun (or a 4" P&R ). Problem is deciding between .44 mag and .45 colt.
25 February 2013, 09:50
Doublessquote:
I've got a spare 357 Blackhawk laying around and picked up a 357max cylinder to use.
I think you will find that the Max cylinder you bought isn't going to fit that Blackhawk 357... the frames are different sizes. I hope I am wrong, but I don't believe I am.
25 February 2013, 10:32
Lar45Yes the Max cylinder is longer, but has been shortened so that it will use all of the window in the frame to allow for a longer case and longer loaded length. It was a much cheaper option than getting a new custom cylinder made.
Lar45
White Label Lube Co.
www.lsstuff.comCarnauba Red high speed cast bullet lube.
25 February 2013, 12:36
meteSadly it will probably have to be a Kahr with NYS new law. Best solution I can think of.

25 February 2013, 13:38
Don EdwardsKahr CW380 as soon as they start showing up in sufficient numbers.
25 February 2013, 16:02
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by Lar45:
Yes the Max cylinder is longer, but has been shortened so that it will use all of the window in the frame to allow for a longer case and longer loaded length. It was a much cheaper option than getting a new custom cylinder made.
Yup, this is a fairly common practice in the custom world. Looking froward to seeing it! Who's going to do the work, Glen?
I'm going to have another .500 Linebaugh built on a Bisley Hunter that I have -- every .44 Mag deserves to become a .500 of some sort.

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
25 February 2013, 19:24
p dog shooterI have two glock 23s waiting 4 me paid for just have to pick them up.
Couldn't past the price up
26 February 2013, 03:07
MuttlyBeen meaning to get a Smith & Wesson PC .44 snubby for a year or two, keep getting distracted by other guns. So theoretically, that,d be the one. Unless a Ruger .45 Bisley whistles in my direction in a moment of weakness...
26 February 2013, 07:43
rbrbrb6Lar45, if your plans change, I'd be interested in the Max cylinder. I have had three different cuostoms done with Max cylinders so they fill the frame window but I am always looking for another. The next will be another 41 I am thinking.
Robb
26 February 2013, 14:15
MS Hitmanquote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
quote:
Originally posted by Lar45:
Yes the Max cylinder is longer, but has been shortened so that it will use all of the window in the frame to allow for a longer case and longer loaded length. It was a much cheaper option than getting a new custom cylinder made.
Yup, this is a fairly common practice in the custom world. Looking froward to seeing it! Who's going to do the work, Glen?
I'm going to have another .500 Linebaugh built on a Bisley Hunter that I have -- every .44 Mag deserves to become a .500 of some sort.
What are you going to use for a sub-caliber trainer if you convert all the .44s?
If ignorance is bliss; there are some blissful sonofaguns around here. We know who you are, so no reason to point yourselves out.
26 February 2013, 16:16
WhitworthIn my house it's "go big or go home." You have to put on your big boy pants here.

My wife can handle my Casulls, so we'll be alright without a .429 Magnum.
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"
02 March 2013, 04:00
kjjm4Trying to decide between getting a single six convertible or looking for a single six in 32 h&r mag.
02 March 2013, 07:15
sputsterKimber Tactical Ultra II. Always wanted one.
sputster
09 March 2013, 18:33
jeffeossoWhat I want isn't made yet. Thik 327 federal in a SW n frame mountain gun and 8 or 9 shot stainless
09 March 2013, 19:27
buckeyeshooterI want a nickel Colt 1873 with 4 3/4 bbl. Chambered in 44-40.
11 March 2013, 04:56
Woodhits7 1/2 Bisley .45 LC
CC by Turnbull
Rust blued by me
Turkish Walnut grips by me
Action work, etc. by John Gallagher
Fire-lapped by me
I'll post a full report once John finishes and I get it to the range.
23 March 2013, 10:53
cobradGot a Scandium J frame coming from S&W with a trigger job and a couple other small enhancements, new, but paid for does it count?
I've been threatening a Freedom Arms .22, but got distracted by an AR a couple months ago... and a client has threatened to part with a super blackhawk... but I really mean to have that FA... some day.

23 March 2013, 19:43
Seasons44I got a Les Baer shipping to me in just about a month, then after some recovery time I will be starting my 500 linebaugh by Huntington. To many projects, well one can never have too many!

Simply, Elegant but always approachable
25 March 2013, 00:16
jimatcattop of my list is either a 24 or 624 smith in 44 spec... but i'll buy any quality 38 or 357 short bbl'd revolver for a bellygun.....also looking for a stainless colt in .45 to build a BBQ pistol... i want a 9mm blue or satin colt combat commander...varied taste's, huh...
go big or go home ........
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25 March 2013, 03:48
drewhenrytntI want a H&R like my grandpa had. Model 999 Sportsman. Somewhere I have the serial number and year of manufacture, but don't want to pay an arm&leg.
Next would be a S&W 610,
Followed by a Seville 375IHMSA-which is probably very close to the 375 Atomic,
Of course a Freedom 353 in 357 mag would be cool too.......................
We Band of Bubbas
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25 March 2013, 10:10
someoldguyThere's a .480 Ruger Redhawk that's been a-callin' my name!

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25 March 2013, 18:45
K20350Been trying to find a M&P Smith to handle for a possible new CCW piece. But as usual when I go looking for something specific a panic happens and everything in the world that bullets come out of are either gone or way overpriced.
26 March 2013, 01:13
Swede44magquote:
Originally posted by Buglemintoday:
Okay everyone! Tax season....What is everyone's next handgun gonna be ?!
I just picked up a Hawe's Western Six Shooter and was with my friend yesterday when he bought a Super Blackhawk in .44 Mag. Got me back in the mood to look for another hunting pistol!
The first pistol I bought was a Hawe's Western Six Shooter in .357 from K-Mart many years ago.
It was great fun until some lowlife broke into my father’s house and stole it along with everything else I had.
Picked up a Stainless Steel Bisley Hunter in 44mag a couple weeks ago have to give it a try next deer season.
Swede
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26 March 2013, 22:05
TEANCUMGlock 20 stuffed with some hot 180g loads.
26 March 2013, 23:49
pennflyWaiting on another .475 Linebaugh 7.5" Freedom Arms, should be here this week.
Les Baer Premier II in .38 Super.
18 May 2013, 16:31
hunteratheartS&W 500 in 6.5" stainless. Should be here next week!
DRSS
Sabatti 450\400 NE
Merkel 140-2 500 NE
Been thinking about a 10mm Glock with optics just for general playing and annual pig hunt. But every time I shoot a Glock I'm disappointed with the trigger. I wonder if there's a good solution without going to another 1911 or revolver?
25 May 2013, 08:00
dwheelsI have been thinking about a 686 plus. Can't decide between 6 inch and 4 inch barrels. I'd like the longer barrel to hunt with and the shorter to just pack around. The long barrel with a full underlug would look great along side my 629
25 May 2013, 20:25
Woodrow SI just purchased a Reeder BMF custom in 475 Maximum. It should go real well with my BMF in 500 S&W. Both use heavy 5 shot cylinders built on his beefy SS frame and have 4-1/2" magnaported barrels.
25 May 2013, 21:15
crabbies3I have a BFR in 44 mag at the dealers now paid for and waiting on Maryland paper work. I also have a 1911 in 10mm ordered from a custom gunsmith in VA the frame and slide should be to him this week. My problem is the 8-10 weeks Maryland is taking to do the normal 7 day background check. From what I here they have 40,000 + permits backed up WOW tks KEN
25 May 2013, 21:40
hunteratheartquote:
S&W 500 in 6.5" stainless. Should be here next week!
Just picked it up today and stopped at range on the way home. I had bought some low recoil loads as I was unsure how the beast would handle. What a pussycat! My 44mag with 300 gr corbons kicks a hell of a lot more. Will have to load up some stouter loads. Definitely a pleasure to shoot at this point.
DRSS
Sabatti 450\400 NE
Merkel 140-2 500 NE
26 May 2013, 19:20
OLBIKERI had really wanted a USFA Sparrowhawk.Now that they are not making them,I probably will stick with what I have and try and get more proficient with them.
Lar45 who does work on the Blackhawks conversion to 375 atomic. I got some stuff laying around gathering dust I can use for funding.
Jeff