jjanglin Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Interesting looking "loudin popper kickin harder" Gives me some food for thought . Jim/PA Sailors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks like the back two side holes (one on each side) are cracked too? where do you see that Flex? (as I pick myself up off the ground) This is what I was wondering about: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Those do look like cracks in that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Jeez, great........ You just gave my V12 Tanfoglio popple envy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Looks like the back two side holes (one on each side) are cracked too? where do you see that Flex? (as I pick myself up off the ground) This is what I was wondering about: Just got back on here this morning (Thursday) Well Flex you nailed it....good eyes! (much better than mine) They are very tiny but as I ran my fingernail over them they are without a doubt CRACKS! Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 When something falls off from the cracks getting really bad it will go in a safe direction. If you brought it to me to fix this afternoon I would hand it back and tell you to shoot it until it pukes. It is going to need a new slide, and the new slide will either have to be cut for the holes or the barrel will need to be replaced too. When it presented a problem I would just send it off and have a top end put on, and that top end would be 5" barrel with only the holes it came with, a 5" slide lightened appropriately and a nice comp like the Bedell TI. The Brazos Custom tru-bor barrel/comp also shoots really nice, you might consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Damn, 16 holes in that barrel. Does it make major? I had a hard time making it with one that only had 4 holes in the top. I'd love to watch(from a distance) with some of that fireball throwin VV powder at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Saw the same cracks Flex did. Dude...you probably want a new top end for that thing. As for Sanchez, he'll stick around. If Taylor Mays is staying (our "FREAK" safety, 6'-3" 230# and runs a 4.2 and he's staying) then Sanchez will too. Draft status alone dictates that. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just got back on here this morning (Thursday)Well Flex you nailed it....good eyes! (much better than mine) They are very tiny but as I ran my fingernail over them they are without a doubt CRACKS! I just knew to look. There just isn't enough material there to handle to stresses. Too bad the guy that did the mill work didn't realize that. You might let him know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just got back on here this morning (Thursday)Well Flex you nailed it....good eyes! (much better than mine) They are very tiny but as I ran my fingernail over them they are without a doubt CRACKS! I just knew to look. There just isn't enough material there to handle to stresses. Too bad the guy that did the mill work didn't realize that. You might let him know. Well thanks Flex. I will let him know. I won't name drop but the gunsmith in question is no rookie, I am very surprised. I will leave it at that. Thanks to all.....I will run it till it pukes and then spend some more money! Love this sport! Oh...and all of the feedback about the holes and flinching???? What?...you guys don't shoot wearing a welders helmet and flak jacket? Geez, it's not so bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 That is a beautiful pistol. It's a shame you've got the cracking issue. I do flinch a little just thinking about ROing you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 RO'ing the gun would be painful. Shooting it would not be Bigpops, I'm serious... contact the smith and see what he might could do for you (if anything)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDB Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 To bad for your misfortune, but that thing is just SICK! Enough with the pics though, you got any video of that bad boy doing it's thing? No? Get some, readers whatta know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Pops: Sweet gun I love the loud stuff. Shoot it til it breaks. That gun is useful for more than just shooting. Roasting marshmellows, hotdogs, or any of your campfire delicacies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lneel Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Awesome looking blaster, I mean BLASTER!. I bet that thing would take 17gr (kiddin') of 3n37 to make major though....WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Saw the same cracks Flex did. Dude...you probably want a new top end for that thing.As for Sanchez, he'll stick around. If Taylor Mays is staying (our "FREAK" safety, 6'-3" 230# and runs a 4.2 and he's staying) then Sanchez will too. Draft status alone dictates that. Rich you spoke too soon . I'm not sure on the making major part but it would make a wicked steel gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I think I would hand it back to the smith and tell'm to make it so it didn't break. How long have you had it? If it's new there is no way I would accept that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKAL Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Very nice looking pistol but sorry about the problems. Hope you will get it fixed by your smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Pops: Sweet gun I love the loud stuff. Shoot it til it breaks. That gun is useful for more than just shooting. Roasting marshmellows, hotdogs, or any of your campfire delicacies. Now that is just plain old funny! Edited January 16, 2009 by Bigpops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Pops: Sweet gun I love the loud stuff. Shoot it til it breaks. That gun is useful for more than just shooting. Roasting marshmellows, hotdogs, or any of your campfire delicacies. Now that is just plain old funny! Better make sure you have an extra thick layer of SEA_BOND on those choppers too old man. Edited January 16, 2009 by JThompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 hAhaha. Sea bond is the $#it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 RO'ing the gun would be painful. Shooting it would not be Bigpops, I'm serious... contact the smith and see what he might could do for you (if anything)... Thanks again for your comments, advice and information. I contacted the shop and awaiting a phone call from the gunsmith...he was swamped with work (go figure) BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 It makes major. I am trying some of my reloads right now with 124 grain MG JHP's with 3N37. Problem is that it so cold my LED chrono goes nuts when I turn it on. When it warms up I will fill you all in and perhaps a little video too. I just don't want to become to famous to quick. I have been told I look just like Brad Pitt............(or was that his butler?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I just want to see that gun go in the Chrono shed....And they thought mine was bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBomber Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Here she isI added a *thumb rest [generic]*. I have large hands and my thumb was getting beat up by the mount so adding it helps. The grip has to go...plain old ugly. Jim Hart will get this one too. The bizzilion holes...well...less weight go faster and...I don't have to worry about anyone crowding me while I shoot! My wifes first comments, "he took that picture in the back of his truck, see he has rhino lining." Then she said, " holy sh$t, that thing has more holes than a possie of hookers!" LOL I had to post those thoughts! My wife ROCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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