islandtime Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) 2010 Thread Of The Year!!! A great story with a really special surprise ending. Edited February 4, 2010 by islandtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRW Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Great read and solid reminder of what I love about the shooting community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Great story, thanks for sharing it with us. I knew it was only a matter of time until a member of this great community stepped up to help. Kudos to Carmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Great read and Carmoney is one stand up guy Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegirl Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Wow Ari, that is a fantastic story - I am so glad it has a happy ending, and kudos to Carmoney for offering to help you with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Heck, any of you guys would have stepped up to help out......this just happens to be my area, that's all. (Actually, I thought for sure a couple of my crazy-ass revolver buddies would have waded in here by now with requests for free action work, now that I've revealed myself as such a sentimental softy!) Anyway, here's a quick update: Ari's revolver is in my safe. I fully disassembled it and cleaned it up internally, and it appears that the major components are all in good shape. In addition to the problems Ari noticed, there are a few other issues that will need to be resolved before this gun can be returned to use. But nothing that can't be handled! I have located most of the necessary parts to get everything back in good running order, and I've formulated a game plan to modify a couple S&W parts to fill in the gaps, so hopefully within a couple weeks I'll be able to tell Ari his gun is up and running again, and on its way back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I am loving how this is working out. I know there are several of us on here who have hand-me-down guns that are "cheap" to most people but are priceless to us. I have a few of my own "priceless" guns so I know how meaningful this can be. Ari is a class guy and Carmoney as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) Mike, I can't thank you enough, I could only dream of a situation were I am able to pay this back. You take as much time as you need, and I'm very thankful for anything you are able to do. Having admired your work online, and having shot a carmonized Revolver, I have my %110 faith in you. I am still learning my way around auto's, and don't have a clue about anything revolver wise. I have been feeling pretty guilty just allowing the gun to dwell in the back of my safe. So again, thank you very much, if there is anything at all I could do, please do me the favor of letting me know. Ari B Edited February 16, 2010 by Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Not only will I be happy to help you out with your Rossi, but under these extraordinary circumstances I wouldn't dream of charging you for it! Mike, That was a solid move. You're a class act. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) So again, thank you very much, if there is anything at all I could do, please do me the favor of letting me know. I can't resist..... someday.wav Edited February 16, 2010 by Carmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Mission accomplished. Now the inside of Ari's snubby looks as good as the outside! For the folks interested in the technical stuff: I couldn't find a Rossi hammer nose in stock anywhere, but I was able to modify a S&W hammer nose and it works perfectly. The rebound and hand torsion springs were rusted almost solid, but those were easily replaced with S&W J-frame springs. I refit the cylinder to the yoke, and honed the action a little, and that's all it took to bring it back to 100% functioning. FYI Ari, I test-fired it with Winchester ammo. As with any firearm used for defensive purposes, you should test-fire it thoroughly with your choice of defensive ammunition before placing it into service. It will go out on tomorrow's Fedex truck, and should be at your door on Friday. One more thing..... As I was finishing up the work on your revolver, Ari, I couldn't help but be flooded with memories of times spent with family members of my own, some now departed. And it occurred to me that the real reason so many of us have been moved by your story, Ari, is that it touches a thread of common experience in all of us. Most of us will never experience the loss of such a cherished momento, followed years later by its unexpected and miraculous recovery! But we can all relate to the loss and redemption that happens between us and the people we care about as we go through our lives. I want to thank you, Ari, for allowing me to participate in the restoration of this very special handgun. It has been a real honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Wow, I'm truly lost for words. Thank you very much Mike, words cannot express how happy I feel rite now. That is amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 OK, move it along folks; nothing to see here. Just a couple of guys making life long friendships. On the right you will see ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Outstanding thread, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) I received the gun last night, and I'm flabbergasted. She almost feels like a different gun, it feels more solid than it ever was even new. And it felt so good to put her in her holster, and put it on my hip, it's like a old pair of jeans and sneakers. I went to set up my match today, remembered to bring my gun, but forgot all of the ammo at home, lol. I'll try and put some rounds through it after the match tomorrow. Again Mike, at the expense of sounding like a broken record, this is so beyond words. I can't thank you enough, it's as if I finally have closure in this now that she's back to 100% and even better than when it was new. And after I get my ammo sorted out, I can finally carry it confidently knowing if I ever need it, it will be there for me, just like my dad. God bless. ari b Edited February 27, 2010 by Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Cool story.----------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 What a great story!!!! I can't believe I have not read this thread until now. Man, what memories came flooding back of my Dad & I spending time together on the pistol range and just "talking guns". Ari you are truly blessed to have had such a great Dad and blessed again to have Carmoney as a true friend. Awesome, just awesome....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 And now I get to say.......Hell, I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Egan Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Mike, You are a class act. Hey, i have an old revolver..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_kahuna Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Enjoyable tale of success. Gave me the warm 'n fuzzy feeling that a story this awesome deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Aristotle and Carmoney, I'd like to write this story up for Dillon's Blue Press if it's okay with you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Absolutely okay with me Duane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Aristotle and Carmoney, I'd like to write this story up for Dillon's Blue Press if it's okay with you both. OK, but I want that chick on the front cover to come interview me in person. I don't think that's too much to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_kahuna Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Aristotle and Carmoney, I'd like to write this story up for Dillon's Blue Press if it's okay with you both. OK, but I want that chick on the front cover to come interview me in person. I don't think that's too much to ask. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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