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Re: Gunsmith Recommendation

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:05 pm ¦  Forum: Repair and Ammunition ¦  Topic: Gunsmith Recommendation ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2570

S&W fixed the gun for free!!!

Gunsmith Recommendation

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:20 pm ¦  Forum: Repair and Ammunition ¦  Topic: Gunsmith Recommendation ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2570

I am in need of a gunsmith to repair my Smith & Wesson Model 41 .22. Any recommendations in central or eastern CT??

thanks very much

Re: Heart attack?

 by Johnny45 ¦  Fri May 20, 2016 7:43 pm ¦  Forum: Announcements ¦  Topic: Heart attack? ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 4878

I had trouble loging on site since format changed. Maybe many others have also

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:30 pm ¦  Forum: Pistol ¦  Topic: Colt Defender ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 3491

The trigger does not pinch my finger. You can try it out if you like. I am in eastern CT.

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sat Jan 23, 2016 2:36 pm ¦  Forum: Pistol ¦  Topic: Colt Defender ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 3491

I purchased the matt stainless but that could be the Cerakote and I believe this is the only finish they have for this model. And been using gun more and its working much better

Colt Defender

 by Johnny45 ¦  Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:27 pm ¦  Forum: Pistol ¦  Topic: Colt Defender ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 3491

Originally looked at gun and liked the trigger. Want back a few months later and bought gun. Went to range to shoot gun and had many misfeeds and stove pipe jams. Shot about 300 rounds and experienced far fewer jams. Still has some every once in a while. Gun is nicely put together and accurate. I hi...

 by Johnny45 ¦  Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:30 pm ¦  Forum: Pistol ¦  Topic: Colt Defender ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 3491

Probably just carrying it on the range for some tactical matches. thanks

Colt Defender

 by Johnny45 ¦  Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:51 am ¦  Forum: Pistol ¦  Topic: Colt Defender ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 3491

I am thinking about buying one of these in 9MM. I looked at one and liked the very good trigger on it. Anybody out there have any experience or advice about this gun?

bullseye

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:55 pm ¦  Forum: Repair and Ammunition ¦  Topic: Bullseye Powder ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 2684

One pond containers were $29. Last year he had them for about $25. I have not seen any in a year so the $30 was no big deal for a one time purchase. But, as I pointed out a while back, he has 325 round boxes of Federal Automatch for $50, that's F outrageous. Grouse perch had same box of Federal a li...

Bullseye Powder

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:23 pm ¦  Forum: Repair and Ammunition ¦  Topic: Bullseye Powder ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 2684

Rons Guns in East Lyme had several pounds of Bullseye yesterday.

 by Johnny45 ¦  Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:57 pm ¦  Forum: Local Vendors ¦  Topic: Gun Shop East Lyme ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 3958

.22

 by Johnny45 ¦  Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:56 pm ¦  Forum: Local Vendors ¦  Topic: Gun Shop East Lyme ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 3958

I bought a 500 round bulk box of Remington high velocity stuff at Cabelas today for $25.

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:43 pm ¦  Forum: Local Vendors ¦  Topic: Gun Shop East Lyme ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 3958

He seems to do a petty good business. The guns are over priced also.

Gun Shop East Lyme

 by Johnny45 ¦  Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:04 pm ¦  Forum: Local Vendors ¦  Topic: Gun Shop East Lyme ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 3958

What's up with the gun shop in East Lyme, "RG". All his .22 is about 2 to 3 times what others are charging. Purchased 325 round box of Federal at the Grouse Perch in Old Saybrook a few weeks ago for $21. RG is selling the same box for ......................$49. Brick of Aquila..........$70

Chokes

 by Johnny45 ¦  Fri Nov 22, 2013 7:26 pm ¦  Forum: Shotgun ¦  Topic: Chokes ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 2039

I acquired a bunch of chokes from my father about 30 of them. Some Briley kits and other single units. anybody have an idea if they are worth any money?

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