Couple of new additions recently

[Bawanna]

Here's my new/ old Iver Johnson 22 Super Shot Sealed Eight. Made from 1931 to 1957 (a little newer than Jocko).
I'm very pleased, it cleaned up well, didn't need much. Locks up tight with a decent single action trigger, double's not bad but I'm a thumb buster anyhow so that don't matter.





Also picked up my Ruger Charger that Brownells had a sale on. Free shipping, 10% off and a 25 dollar gift card! To my dealer for 219. Then he had to rob me for the transfer fees etc. Another 90 for the two guns. Felt good till I got that last damage report.

I see it in a Mare's leg stock soon. Hung a Red Dot on it for now. Not sure if that will change but it'll do nice for now.



Maybe if it turns out good my granddaughter will let me borrow my other Mares leg or maybe swap?

[Wlfman13]

Well, thanks, guys.

I was happily content with my current roster, with every gun having a role and the title of “starter” in some form or fashion. I believed my needs were met. I didn’t realize that a huge glaring hole existed. Well, I guess I did, but I thought one of the current players would fill the role. That is, the role of “Reliever of the Relief Pitcher”; or “The Closer”.

Then, I saw the posts above. I had wondered if the Sidewinder would fill my desire for a tiny revolver that could be reloaded quickly. I had never thought about a break-top mini revolver. After I saw the posts above, I found the attached photo. Apparently, this grip is called a CVang. If anyone needs to correct me, please do so ASAP, and I’ll edit this post.

I figure, even if these grips are not readily available, we have a resident custom-grip-ninja that does awesome work (just look for Bawanna’s Custom Grip Emporium).

Now, I have a hard decision to make. Do I hunt for a Ranger 2, and hope Bawanna is willing to create a custom grip for it? Or, do I try to find another Ruger Charger (is stainless too much to hope for?) and a Ruger 1022 stock, so that Bawanna can create a “Blonde Twin” to the brunette model he created for me back in February?

I am going to try to attach two photos. The first photo is of the NAA Ranger 2 with the “CVang” grip. The second photo is what has become one of my favorite pistols - my Brunette Ruger Charger Mares Leg. It is so much fun to shoot...

THANK YOU, BAWANNA!



-Wlf

[Wlfman13]

Here's my new/ old Iver Johnson 22 Super Shot Sealed Eight. Made from 1931 to 1957 (a little newer than Jocko).
I'm very pleased, it cleaned up well, didn't need much. Locks up tight with a decent single action trigger, double's not bad but I'm a thumb buster anyhow so that don't matter.





Also picked up my Ruger Charger that Brownells had a sale on. Free shipping, 10% off and a 25 dollar gift card! To my dealer for 219. Then he had to rob me for the transfer fees etc. Another 90 for the two guns. Felt good till I got that last damage report.

I see it in a Mare's leg stock soon. Hung a Red Dot on it for now. Not sure if that will change but it'll do nice for now.



Maybe if it turns out good my granddaughter will let me borrow my other Mares leg or maybe swap?

Bawanna, when I started my reply you hadn’t yet posted the photos of your new Iver Johnson (beautiful), your new Ruger Charger (can’t wait to see what you do with that stock), and your granddaughter holding the Uberti Mares Leg hostage (awesome). Great photos! Looks like one heck of a week!

-Wlf

[Bawanna]

Actually that stock is yours. I've been working on making it legally blonde. It's close, not sure I can get any blonder.
I ain't cut it of course yet, was waiting for mine to have a sample to mess with.

I have another (my last) 10/22 stock that I will do one for myself, whilst I keep my eyes peeled for more 10/22 stocks.

[yqtszhj]

I really like that Iver Johnson. Those grips on it are nice too.

[Bawanna]

Those grips are so slick and shiney I thought they were plastic. But I took them off to clean it and they are actually real wood.

It was also pristine under the grips, not a trace of rust or anything bad at all. I was happy with that.

They really feel nice in hand too. The gun is pretty light and the balance is pretty spot on. Hoping it shoots as good as it looks.

[JohnR]

I'm trying to resist going back to the store and snatching up a S&W 10-10 they have for $250. Apparently they made 6 million of these, so the price is probably "market price." If I pass on it, I know the market price will skyrocket. If I buy it, the price will tank.

[yqtszhj]

If I pass on it, I know the market price will skyrocket. If I buy it, the price will tank.

I don’t feel alone anymore.

[Wlfman13]

Actually that stock is yours. I've been working on making it legally blonde. It's close, not sure I can get any blonder.
I ain't cut it of course yet, was waiting for mine to have a sample to mess with.

I have another (my last) 10/22 stock that I will do one for myself, whilst I keep my eyes peeled for more 10/22 stocks.

I didn’t know that was my stock! Well, that officially means the legally blonde stock will be in my hands way before anything that could be placed on a mini break-top revolver. What am I doing? I need to find another Charger!

-Wlf

[gb6491]

I'm trying to resist going back to the store and snatching up a S&W 10-10 they have for $250. Apparently they made 6 million of these, so the price is probably "market price." If I pass on it, I know the market price will skyrocket. If I buy it, the price will tank.

If it was in fair to better condition, I'd probably have snatched it up at that price. I've owned various Model 10s (and some Hand-Ejectors) over the years and they were all accurate, reliable revolvers. Even having been on the wrong end of heavy barrel Model 10 once (in the hands of cautious Ohio Highway Patrolman) hasn't soured me on them.

Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

I didn’t know that was my stock! Well, that officially means the legally blonde stock will be in my hands way before anything that could be placed on a mini break-top revolver. What am I doing? I need to find another Charger!

-Wlf

Well I was gonna make it a surprise but let the cat out of the sack I guess. Might be awhile before I get it carved up and now might seek some input to your preferences.
Got another job (4th) now so sometimes there's not much bench time lately.

[Bawanna]

Yureka, it worked. My granddaughter loves the little Charger and I haven't even made it a mares leg yet!!!

Just might get to keep my 45 Colt.


This picture really got me. Her little brother, age 1 got into a bit of a bind. Mom snapped the picture but got there in time to break his fall. He just laughed and climbed right back up again. I think he's gonna be a stunt man or something.

[Wlfman13]

Those photos are awesome!

-Wlf

[Planedude]

Grandkids are the best. I have both my grandsons asleep in the next room. A lot of happy noise and pancakes for breakfast!

This is a pic of my Fathers day gift. A Charter Arms Mag Pug...

In 41 magnum.

Played with this at the NRA convention in Dallas and it became a kind of brain worm song I couldn't get out of my head. Once Buds stocked it, The wife ordered me one...

This crappy photo is from my phone in the front seat of my Truck after the pick up. Now the quest is on for Ammo. I'm thinking 175grn Silvertips, but what would y'all think about the 210grn loads (besides "ouch")??

[Armybrat]

Guns & grandkids pics are great - drooled at the guns, grinned at the grandkids.

Looks like Granddaughter has already learned good trigger discipline.