Rudukai13 Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 She’s a hefty bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Alright, so I have come to the decision to change the optic on the Schofield as the current high-mounted tube-style sight isn’t working for me from a visual standpoint. I’ve decided I want to try to go with a more Eotech-style optic. Here’s where I need help - which one should I get? Currently looking at these options: - Vortex UH-1 Gen2 - Holosun 512C - Eotech EXPS - Sig Sauer Romeo8 Are there any other options in this style I should be considering? Right now I’m leaning fairly heavily towards the 512C, for the solar backup and cause it’s significantly more affordable. Plus it’s still fun to piss off the purists by adding a rail and optic and piss off the tactical nerds by using a Chy-nah dot. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 Screw it. HE512T-GR ordered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Rainier Arms is on it, 512 confirmed shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Uberti lists the stock Hardin model Schofield at 2.6 lbs, or 41.6 oz. This is…Slightly more. 4 lbs 6.5 oz or 70.5 oz. For reference, a Mk XIX Desert Eagle in 50AE is listed around 69.8 oz. So much for needing the Knucklegun, I can just pummel somebody with this anchor when it’s empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 The 512 should be here tomorrow, and it’s looking like Tuesday afternoon will be the very first range trip for the gun to get zeroed and tested. It will be the very first rounds shot through the gun, stock or otherwise. We’ll see how it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 IT IS OFFICIALLY STILL A FUNCTIONAL GUN! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CgNmygnAFka/ Brought it back to the gunsmith that helped build it today and got it zeroed at 10 yards. Once Bart had the POA dialed in, he proceeded to punch a single ragged hole with the wheelgun. These were the very first rounds ever fired through the revolver and it performed flawlessly. I shot a couple cylinders through it myself and I must say the recoil isn’t noticeable in the slightest when you’re behind the gun. Shooting 45 Colt out of a boat anchor unsurprisingly results in hardly any recoil whatsoever. I did learn a couple interesting things - for one, the ammo quivers did start to loosen during recoil so when I got home I applied some blue loctite to each and tightened them back down. More interestingly, it turns out the polymer tip of the FTX bullet in the Leverevolution loads is just barely too long for the Schofield cylinder, and doesn’t allow the cylinder to rotate when you try to cock the hammer. So, no neat red-tipped bullets lining the side of the gun, but it sure shoots the American Eagle JSP loads well. Other than those two small things, the gun worked perfectly and the shroud remained rock solid. That makes this a successful project! Oh, and one more thing - the next outing for this beast will be to my local Fudd range. Just to see how many of them we can make cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Since the Leverevolution rounds ended up not working out I decided to order up some Winchester PDX1 bonded JHPs. This still isn’t meant to be a serious defensive or hunting gun at all, but no harm in making decent JHPs available for it in the highly unlikely event it ever is pressed into that need. Still nearly $2/round though… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 Featured by Uncle Fudd himself! https://www.unclefudd.com/post/tomorrow-s-schofield-guest-build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modoc Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 @Rudukai13, That write up from Uncle Fudd is an excellent distillation of this thread with good use of your photography. My only quibble would be to have the “Shroud” anodized to match the Bluing on the cylinder/barrel, but that is me. FWIW, one of my SASS Pards and I wanted to get a brace of Schofields when they were first reproduced in the mid ‘90’s and shoot an IPSC/USPSA match with them using HKS speed loaders and Black Powder Cowboy loads for $#!@$ N Grins That would have Been Atascadero about 1995/6, but being poor college students it was just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 22 hours ago, Modoc said: @Rudukai13, That write up from Uncle Fudd is an excellent distillation of this thread with good use of your photography. My only quibble would be to have the “Shroud” anodized to match the Bluing on the cylinder/barrel, but that is me. FWIW, one of my SASS Pards and I wanted to get a brace of Schofields when they were first reproduced in the mid ‘90’s and shoot an IPSC/USPSA match with them using HKS speed loaders and Black Powder Cowboy loads for $#!@$ N Grins That would have Been Atascadero about 1995/6, but being poor college students it was just an idea. Thank you very much! I was thrilled when UF asked if he could feature the gun on his blog. While I don’t shoot CAS/SASS, my understanding is the Schofield revolvers aren’t popular among competitors because they lack the ability to pin the trigger and slip-hammer like the Vaquero and SAA/Remington repros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Nu-boolits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Decided to consolidate all my weird SA revolver builds into one thread, will continue posting updates on this gun there: https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/302118-rudukai13’s-desecrated-wheelgun-projects-consolidated-thread/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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