Wheelgun Fun

[t-squared]

Seems like forever since I've had the time, but it worked out today and I got to send some lead downrange with my 629 and GP100. Over the winter I gave them both some love with new Altamont grips. Love the snakeskin on the Ruger, and the walnut Bateleur is damn fine feeling in the hand.




And a big shout out and Thank You to our own Boss Hoss for the work he recently did to the 629....it's amazing how much better the action feels!!

 

[700 LTR 223]

Fine looking pair of revolvers! Also have a 629 Classic 6.5" . Will have to start shooting again this fall/winter. Used to have a GP100 in the late 1980s, I di miss that one!

 

[357 Terms]

Nice six shooters!!
I've considered the Bateleurs for my N frames, look nice, I've always wondered how they felt.

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

Love revolvers, nice looking pair. Stainless is so easy to maintain.

 

[firefighterjohn]

Nice looking revolvers there! I noticed the Vortex and Holosun red dots. How do you like them on your revolvers? Did you have to get special mounting setups made for each?

 

[mmpsteve]

Nice looking revolvers there! I noticed the Vortex and Holosun red dots. How do you like them on your revolvers? Did you have to get special mounting setups made for each?

X2. Inquiring minds and all that.

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[t-squared]

I used Raptor Engineering mounts for both the Smith and the Ruger. They are still out of business from the fires last year....Raptor Engineering

Allchin also makes similar mounts...Allchin Gun Parts

As to the dots, I like them both. I went with the Holosun on the Smith partly because it has the same mounting foorprint as the "gold standard" RMR. I figured if it couldn't handle the recoil of a 44mag, then I would replace it with the spendier RMR. So far it hasn't missed a beat.
On the Ruger, I used one of the refurb Venoms I bought from AAOptics when he had them for silly cheap. It's also worked perfectly so far.

 

[Dean C.]

I need a full sized revolver in my life , right after I get a semi auto shotgun. Those are some good looking wheel guns , I like the RDS mounting system

 

[t-squared]

I need a full sized revolver in my life , right after I get a semi auto shotgun. Those are some good looking wheel guns , I like the RDS mounting system

Model 29

 

[Dean C.]

Model 29

Now that is a good looking Smith, though if I were to get a Model 29 I would never forgive myself if it was not a 6.5 inch gun so I could have the "Dirty Harry" pistol.

 

[Noble Sniper]

Great looking pair of wheel guns!!!

 

[DadSmith]

Seems like forever since I've had the time, but it worked out today and I got to send some lead downrange with my 629 and GP100. Over the winter I gave them both some love with new Altamont grips. Love the snakeskin on the Ruger, and the walnut Bateleur is damn fine feeling in the hand.

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And a big shout out and Thank You to our own Boss Hoss for the work he recently did to the 629....it's amazing how much better the action feels!!

Now I want to add a red dot to my Taurus Model 44. I even found a mount that replaced the rear sight.

Taurus Revolver Model Mini Scope Mount

Taurus revolver mini scope mount Weaver Picatinny style

www.jackweigand.com

Also found the Dot sight I'll use.

Kingslayer Micro Reflex Sight 1x22

The Kingslayer is a super compact, highly accurate micro reflex open red dot sight featuring three reticle options that allows for fast target acquisition with both eyes open while focusing through to the target. It is an RMR-compatible footprint for reciprocating pistol slides . For rifle or...

www.swampfoxoptics.com

 

[t-squared]

If I remember right you've had the old girl for a long time. It'll be fun to change her up a bit.

 

[Amishman44]

I'm really a revolver guy at heart and having a GP100 and a 629...heck of a day at the range!
Nice looking pair of revolvers!

 

[led4thehed2]

Magnum revolvers = good, good, good! I have a GLOCK and love it, but there's just something about a steel wheel that sets mine heart aflutter. ❤

This Redhawk has been my companion recently as I explore the vast, beautiful landscape that is .44 Magnum country.

 

[t-squared]

Redhawks are wayyy cool....

 

[88E30M50]

This thread has me thinking that I should explore putting a red dot on my Redhawk.

 

[DadSmith]

If I remember right you've had the old girl for a long time. It'll be fun to change her up a bit.

I'll do that next month get it ready for deer season. Haven't use her in a few years since high power rifles became legal.

 

[t-squared]

This thread has me thinking that I should explore putting a red dot on my Redhawk.

EGW
Weigand

 

[kjdoski]

I love round guns. Keeps reminding me I need to collect a few more...