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Section 8: Handguns Subject: S&W PC625 Msg# 1075054
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Yeah, you're right, pretty much. I can't say what I would do if someone appeared on my doorstep waving bunches of cash under my nose. 
As to good revolver smiths, I suspect there are a few left here and there. Joe Leininger of Mojo Custom Guns went back to the tool and die trade a while back because custom revolvers weren't paying his kids' way through college but he seems to be back in business. High round count run and gun revolvers seem to be the meat of his business these days - ICORE? Joe did a lot of the work on my first PPC revolver (it went through many hands and a number of smiths before I got it) but the second was a Robert Jones gun from scratch. If I wanted a good custom revolver smith out here, I would go to a number of ranges and gun shops and ask around for who did good work. If one name consistently came up, that's who I would see. Stu |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: 30+ years ago a standard Model 25-2 was not too expensive and there were a lot of really good revolversmiths. Then was the time to have that work done. Sadly, those days have past, eh? 
Like you, Stu, I still truly love a good revolver. Kind of an aside here, you know I've been debating selling a gun or three to be able to afford something special. Well of course revolvers spring to mind because I don't shoot them much, and I have half a dozen or half a gain that many. But I really love looking at them and handling them, and if they only get to the range annually at best, so what--they are a very enjoyable part of my collection. I suspect you have no desire to sell either of your PPC revolvers even if you could trade one for a new Smith 625--the 5" model you prefer of course--even if they offered you the 625 plus cash for one of your custom guns. Am I right? You might not shoot them hardly ever, but they are a meaningful part of your collection.... |
