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    What you describe sounds a lot like the ejector...

    What you describe sounds a lot like the ejector rod isn’t concentric with the cylinder and yoke. It’s a common problem. It can be causes by rough handling or even the tolerance of the threads.
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    Poll: Froggy, I like the little .32 revolvers a lot....

    Froggy,

    I like the little .32 revolvers a lot. My first was a 2d Model Hand Ejector with a 6” barrel. Since then I’ve collected a few, mostly after the recent great rimfire shortage. Now we have...
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    OP I own and shoot all three revolvers, and a...

    OP
    I own and shoot all three revolvers, and a marlin 1894 carbine. All are as reliable as sunrise and kill whatever vermin they’re loosed on. The S&W get the nod when I get the itch to shoot a...
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    Poll: Froggy, Thanks. I will look for those issues....

    Froggy,

    Thanks. I will look for those issues. I had a gap in my subscription when i was overseas, so I might not have them.

    The single 7 is troublesome to load and unload. I don’t care for 7...
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    Poll: I must have missed the TFS article on your 32...

    I must have missed the TFS article on your 32 build. What issue was it?

    I’m with you on a 32 H&R long gun. Ruger could do it on the American bolt action or similar. And of course a Marlin 1894 in...
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    Outpost 75 offers good advice. I’m a smith...

    Outpost 75 offers good advice.

    I’m a smith man myself, tho there might be a police positive or two in the collection. The PP is more pleasant to carry than the K frame. I shoot the K frames much...
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    I recently drilled my model 14 for a scope mount....

    I recently drilled my model 14 for a scope mount. I used the same hole spacing as the new production revolvers come with.

    I’ve used the Allchin mount with red dot sights. Its the lowest mount on...
  8. I thin leather dye with alcohol for our projects...

    I thin leather dye with alcohol for our projects

    I also like Rit fabric dye for use on stocks. The green looks awesome on most hardwoods.
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    JD Slide mounted dots endure tremendous forces...

    JD

    Slide mounted dots endure tremendous forces during cycling. My experience has been that all dots will malfunction eventually if mounted on a hard recoiling pistol. That said, the dots are...
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    My wife went this same route: 380 first, then...

    My wife went this same route: 380 first, then 9mm. Both are reliable and she likes them.
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    Backcut You can swap triggers without much...

    Backcut

    You can swap triggers without much worry. Swapping the hand requires more care, so keep the hand that came in the revolver.

    Like others, I smooth and round the edges on my DA revolver...
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    Fitting a side plate can be an exercise in...

    Fitting a side plate can be an exercise in patience. Having a couple to choose from is helpful.

    I may have something in my cache of parts. Email me if you’re in dire need.
  13. Thanks for clearing it up.

    Thanks for clearing it up.
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    Roysha That’s interesting that the rebound...

    Roysha

    That’s interesting that the rebound slide is plastic on your daughter’s 642s. Must be a recent change. The rebound slide does a lot of work in those little DAO revolvers. The one in my...
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    I have tinkered with the Short Colt when I was...

    I have tinkered with the Short Colt when I was trying to race revolvers. In the end I went back to regular length cases as there was no advantage for me on the clock.

    I used 125 grain Lee cowboy...
  16. I have been pleased with 231 for a couple of...

    I have been pleased with 231 for a couple of decades. Works well in mid range target loads for .38, 9x19, 45 acp.

    Others that work well for me in those cartridges:
    Red Dot/Promo (also great for...
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    That’s a nice set up ya got there

    That’s a nice set up ya got there
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    30 carbiner I believe the impact specification...

    30 carbiner

    I believe the impact specification is the same for both small and large primers. Shouldn’t make a difference. In my experience it sometimes matters, the small primers being harder to...
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    For the OP, Lanolin dissolved in rubbing alcohol...

    For the OP, Lanolin dissolved in rubbing alcohol works well to reduce comp fouling. Many open gun shooters spritz the comp with Dillon Case Lube between stages. I use a home brew version. It’s not...
  20. I’ve used both. Both work fine in my self loading...

    I’ve used both. Both work fine in my self loading pistols. No significant difference in accuracy or velocity when using the same quantity of the same powder (BE, Clays, or 231)

    In my 45 acp...
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    Tim, Bending both legs on the trigger spring...

    Tim,

    Bending both legs on the trigger spring will reduce the trigger pull. It will also reduce the reset. Don’t bend too much. A 30 degree bend is a good starting point. Start the bend about where...
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    I have only dabbled with cast in the swede. I...

    I have only dabbled with cast in the swede. I have a 1:8 twist barrel. Lighter (thus shorter) cast bullets shoot more accurately for my rifle. I suspect they don't bend as much during acceleration,...
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    absolutely agree. I have used used vans for...

    absolutely agree.

    I have used used vans for touch up. It is satisfactory for vary small areas. Since I tried oxpho blue I have never used vans. Oxpho-blue is a superior product in all respects...
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    18B this is most likely the issue. I have had it...

    18B
    this is most likely the issue. I have had it happen with specific bullet noses, esp round flat style. It is common among competition shooters with short throated pistols. CZ is notorious.

    If...
  25. Dave - I've posted to the NOE forum. Patiently...

    Dave - I've posted to the NOE forum. Patiently waiting
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check