Hey y’all,
I’m a huge fan of the AK74 platform, but for the life of me, I’ve never seen anyone outside of Russian companies load 5.45x39. Where is our source of ammo going to come from? I fear this is going to murder the ‘74 market.
I've always had a soft spot for Fitz guns but no hope at all for owning an original. Hence why I made my own out of one that has no real historical value. I could afford it and I didn't hack up a piece of history.
It would be cool for sure, but there's no good reason to hack up a 1917 unless it is in truly sorry condition. I only did it to this one because it's from the late 60s and has no historical provenance.
I'm debating on selling my Fitz special. It started out as a 1967 detective special and I did all of the work (bobbed the triggerguard, hammer, and ejector rod) by hand. VERY carefully. And it came out very nice. Took it to the local gunsmith and he was impressed. The timing and lockup are just...
Been there, done that. 1967 Colt Detective Special. If you do choose to undertake this, be aware that no alcohol can be consumed during it. You will need the steadiest of steady hands, a vice, and, at clumsiest, a dremel with sanding and polishing wheels. Be ding dang sure you follow the contour...
Decided to post a thread for people who like the old Krags. Pictures and background welcome.
Mine is an 1898 model that has been very nicely sporterized. Even had the front locking lug modified so that both lugs engage properly.
Speaking of pocket guns; I recently acquired and started toting a Beretta model 418 in 25acp. Not a smoking cartridge, but it's better than a .22 and is so small it makes a wonderful "get off me" gun.