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Forum: Rimfire Handguns

12-28-2008, 11:10 PM

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Hammerli history

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Posted By smartypants2

Hammerli history

Does anyone know sources for the history of Hammerli target pistols?

It is my understanding that they started with the 208 in 1966, had a bunch of models including the 208s,212,215 and others, and...

Forum: Air Rifles

12-26-2008, 09:10 AM

Replies: 68

Best Gun For Dog Control?

Views: 2,936

Posted By smartypants2

don't shoot

People love their pets. Shooting them with anything, nomatter how harmless, will enrage them and they'll find ways to cause you all kinds of problems.

It's not the dog's fault that it goes into...

Forum: Rimfire Handguns

12-23-2008, 03:18 PM

Replies: 1,226

Sticky: Rimfire pistol pic thread

Views: 545,776

Posted By smartypants2

Adding Pics?

How do I add pictures to this thread?

Forum: Colt

05-11-2008, 03:41 PM

Replies: 40

Colt Woodsman is back!!!

Views: 6,221

Posted By smartypants2

Suggestions for the new Woodsman

I have a 1933 Woodsman (1st version). It's beautifully made but not too useful as a target gun today. I would suggest that USFA offer the following OPTIONS on their Woodsman.

- Drill and tap for a...

Forum: Colt

05-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Replies: 5

Colt Target Stainless

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Posted By smartypants2

colt stainless target trigger adjustment

I am not familiar with the HS Duramatic.

However, I did manage to get the Colt Stainless trigger to a crisp 2 lbs!!

Ah, but how?

I filed the point where the sear and the striker engage, to...

Forum: Colt

05-09-2008, 02:00 PM

Replies: 5

Colt Target Stainless

Views: 529

Posted By smartypants2

Experimental results

Thanks for the responses.

I don't have the moly grease, but for a first attempt I used Marvel Mystery Oil on the striker where it engages the 'letoff piston' (for want of a better word).

Before...

Forum: Rimfire Handguns

05-02-2008, 11:31 PM

Replies: 1

MKII trigger job info

Views: 317

Posted By smartypants2

Mk2 Trigger job

I bought a Mk2 Target Model a couple of months ago and it needed a trigger job. I went here to find out what to do. I will look up the thread if I can find it after I write this.

The basic idea is...

Forum: Colt

05-02-2008, 04:26 PM

Replies: 39

Colt Officer Model Match

Views: 2,007

Posted By smartypants2

My 2 cents

I bought an OMM .22 back in about 1993 (which I still have). It is in excellent condition but it has a fundamental problem, that I think is built into all Colt revolvers.

When shooting double...

Forum: Colt

05-01-2008, 08:22 AM

Replies: 16

Woodsman Vs Belium Browning Challenger

Views: 6,948

Posted By smartypants2

Colt Woodsman 1 vs. Belgian Browning Challenger

Hi M2HB

That's a very nice Challenger. Did you hard chrome it? Is that a suppressor? Very nice gun!

As for the comparison between the two, I agree that it's really not fair to compare these two...

Forum: Mark II

04-29-2008, 02:09 PM

Replies: 10

Your most accurate Ruger hand gun?

Views: 935

Posted By smartypants2

Mk2 Target

I just bought (1 month ago) a Mk2 Target, 5 1/2 inch tapered barrel blue finish. I added a Weigand scope rail (which mounts in the rear sight dovetail), Volquartsen rubber target grips, Volquartsen...

Forum: Colt

04-29-2008, 01:50 PM

Replies: 5

Colt Target Stainless

Views: 529

Posted By smartypants2

Colt Target Stainless

The Colt Target Stainless .22 (the one made in the 1990's) is very accurate but the trigger is way too heavy. It's abrupt (no creep) but is too hard to pull in bullseye competition where it should be...

Forum: Colt

04-29-2008, 01:37 PM

Replies: 16

Woodsman Vs Belium Browning Challenger

Views: 6,948

Posted By smartypants2

Belgian vs. Colt

I have a Belgian Browning Challenger and a 1st model Woodsman (made in 1933).

I realize that this comparison is different from what you wanted (which is the 2nd model Woodsman) but I'll say my...

Forum: Mark II

03-31-2008, 10:15 PM

Replies: 6

Ruger Mk2 Target trigger

Views: 515

Posted By smartypants2

Not exactly what I meant

I think what I said is being misunderstood.

I realize that there is some pre-travel in the trigger, and it's not the problem.

When the trigger is pulled, there is a segment of smooth resistance...

Forum: Mark II

03-31-2008, 03:24 PM

Replies: 6

Ruger Mk2 Target trigger

Views: 515

Posted By smartypants2

Ruger Mk2 Target trigger

Per a previous thread a few days ago, I installed the Volquartsen sear into my 'new' Ruger Mk2. It has produced a marvelous change for the better. The trigger now measures 2lbs 5oz (average of 3...

Forum: Mark II

03-28-2008, 04:39 PM

Replies: 11

MkII with Clark Trigger-how to adjust?

Views: 580

Posted By smartypants2

Got my VQ sear

I ordered the VQ sear from Niceshot (Google them, they're in CA) and received it today (Friday). Shortly thereafter it was installed. The Verdict: Wow! What a difference. I modified the old factory...

Forum: Mark II

03-27-2008, 09:38 AM

Replies: 5

Looking for grip panels.

Views: 445

Posted By smartypants2

grips

I don't know the color. I didn't get them yet, but they sent me an email saying they were shipped. So I'll know soon.

The online ordering seems to automatically check stock. If you leave them an...

Forum: Mark II

03-26-2008, 01:43 PM

Replies: 11

MkII with Clark Trigger-how to adjust?

Views: 580

Posted By smartypants2

Thanks!

JJFunk
Thanks for the great pictures and info. I did order the VQ sear, and while I'm waiting for it to arrive, it was suggested (see above) that it might be possible to modify the factory sear to...

Forum: Mark II

03-26-2008, 12:46 PM

Replies: 5

Looking for grip panels.

Views: 445

Posted By smartypants2

Just bought some

I just bought a Mk2 which turned out to have a cracked grip (around the grip screw).

Looked around, and found the best deal at Numrich Gun Parts. The grips were $3.60, and the shipping about $8!...

Forum: Mark II

03-26-2008, 12:40 PM

Replies: 11

MkII with Clark Trigger-how to adjust?

Views: 580

Posted By smartypants2

update

I ordered the VQ sear from a store in California, which apparently had some in stock. (I'll believe it when I get it).

I tried polishing the factory sear. At first try, the trigger got down to...

Forum: Mark II

03-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Replies: 11

MkII with Clark Trigger-how to adjust?

Views: 580

Posted By smartypants2

thanks for the info

So far, two responses, both very helpful!

Thanks Recumbent. I did an online search for the VC2TS, which I found to be the P/N of the VQ sear. I will try to get one. And thanks for the reference to...

Forum: Mark II

03-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Replies: 11

MkII with Clark Trigger-how to adjust?

Views: 580

Posted By smartypants2

MkII with Clark Trigger-how to adjust?

I just purchased a MkII Target pistol (5-1/2" tapered barrel). It has a Clark trigger installed by the previous owner. The trigger is crisp enough, but the pull weight is 3lbs 12oz, or almost 4 lbs. ...

Forum: Air Pistols

02-26-2008, 09:12 AM

Replies: 5

crosman 600 repair

Views: 1,979

Posted By smartypants2

Thanks for the info

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the response. I have sent the gun to abairgun based on a phone conversation with him (Alan). He seemed quite knowledgeable on the 600. Also, your input (that he knows how to do...

Forum: Air Pistols

02-24-2008, 04:44 PM

Replies: 5

crosman 600 repair

Views: 1,979

Posted By smartypants2

Thanks

Thanks for the response. I will give it a try.

Forum: Air Pistols

02-22-2008, 06:59 PM

Replies: 5

crosman 600 repair

Views: 1,979

Posted By smartypants2

crosman 600 repair

I purchased a crosman 600 to practice bullseye shooting in the garage. It has a decent trigger, and being a CO2 semi-auto, it can be used to practice the timed and rapid fire events. The grip is...

Forum: Beretta

01-28-2008, 03:37 PM

Replies: 65

Beretta 70s 22 lr.

Views: 12,128

Posted By smartypants2

Model 76

I have a model 76. My only complaint is that the front sight needs to be higher to shoot to the aimpoint. In other words, you can't adjust the rear sight enough to bring it to the point of aim. (Just...

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