Arkie_Lefty

JSharp, Were it me, and I planned to shoot that thing a lot regularly, I'd find someway to smooth that "pebble finish" into something less abrasive! Bob

Do cleaning in my shop/wellhouse, outside the home. Usually do step outside before any major "hose downs" with B cleaner. Personally prefer "CRC Brakleen", as, while still odoriferous, it's non-flamable. Speaking of use as a gun cleaner, and professionally when installing brakes. Bob

WUSS! Bob

Caliber? Bob

I'd kinda like to get to be a "Supreme Master Blaster" one a these days! Bob

Izzat UP or Down from Florida

http://bobmarvelcustomguns.com/ This is the web site that produces the world's finest 1911's! Bob

HEY! I made it to "Newbie" also! Without too terribly many of those post boosters. What's next? Bob

Have shot thousands over the years. Excellent moderate velocity plinkers. Tearing plating is possible if case mouth's aren't belled a bit. Plating can also "crack" if too much crimp is used. A bit of experimentation with bell and crimp, and they're great bullets. I like them for near max loads in 44mag blaster ammo. Reasonably accurate and NO LEADING! Bob

Two different posts about two different S&W's that had to go back for warranty problems,,,,,, , , , , ,, , Something wrong with this picture? Bob

Any idea who actual mfgr. is ? Bob

See custom 1911 thread. Bob

Think I'd want it to go back to the dealer for a replacement! I'd never feel confident in that one. Also, see thread in pistol forum on S&W failure. Bob

Better'n a jab in the eye with a sharp stick. Bob

Never been overly fond of rubber grips. Though I much prefer Hogue to Pachmayer (sp). Do have custom Hogue exotic wood grips on 3 different Pythons. ONLY select parts of the female anatomy feel better! Bob

Bob Marvel did develop and begin marketing. Sold the patent or something. Someone else is actually building them now (I think). Bob

Gonna throw in a "plug" for My Nephew, Joe Chambers here. Joe's apprenticed to Mr. Bob Marvel in Crete NE. They are engaged in building the finest custom 1911's in the world. Each is a work of art, not to mention absolute reliability, function, and accuracy. Marvel Custom Guns has been in business for near 30 years, Joe has been there about 2. He's now serving his probation period for acceptance (1 year) into "The American Pistolsmiths Guild". While Springfield's custom shop, or Kimber's custom guns are nice, they in no way compare to these each one one of a kind built masterpieces. Had Joe do his magic on a Colt Combat Masterpiece, slick as owl $hit on glass, and too pretty to shoot (though I do occasionally) Also had him do a trigger tune up on an old 1970's Bill Wilson gun. Most would love to have a rifle trigger this crisp and clean. If you are planning to have a 1911 built, or just some re-work, give these guys a look. Bob Reed

Been using it for years. Will dull the finish of the plastics used for pistol front sight inserts, and I'd keep it off of Pachmyer type rubber grips. Pretty mild otherwise, and does a great job on gunk. The one you must use VERY carefully is CARB CLEANER! Bob

Good to have ya, But DARN, we need more southerners!! Begining to feel like a minority here! Bob

Still a Glock! Bob

I've seen them, a bit ckunky, but reasonably well finished for the cost. Built like a crowbar sturdy feeling. Bob

Personal top-of-the-wish-list would be a U. S. M3 Grease Gun,, Can't afford that either! Bob

I'd say just the opposite! Least here in Arkansas most all deer hunting is done from some elevated position (even if it's just the seat of your super-lifted pickup ). Usually for varmits you're stretched flat of your tummy behind a bush (less you're still in the seat of that pickup )! Bob

Do those change when you're shooting at a Coyote? Bob

Anyone got any idea what the going rate would be for one of them in the modern market? Have to be out of sight! Bob