Happiness is a new gun 2

[BirdsThaWord]

Barrels the same Bird.
another want, not a need but a want kind of makes it a need don't it?

Interesting... I guess I learned something. I did not know 9mm and 357 mag had the same diameter projectiles. Then again, I’ve never reloaded or got into learning about the projectile sizes.

Yes, your want/need analysis is sound. I often times justify wants as needs. Keeps it simple!

[BirdsThaWord]

Thats the nicest mini-14 I've ever seen. I have to agree that the green stock coupled with the stainless really jives well!

[BirdsThaWord]

Picked up an SP101 a few weeks ago. Of course it has me sidetracked from my other polishing projects. First time I've ever dissasembled a revolver. Had no idea how many parts there were in the trigger system. I'll be smoothing out all of those little parts as well, at least where they interact. Grips came in yesterday, so it's a bit telling as to how it will look once done. I need to focus and get one done before breaking down another!
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[Bawanna]

Yeah, the inside of a revolver can be quite intimidating. I'm afraid to go there. I replaced a spring or two in my wife's S&W but not all that came in the set, it was too scary.
I have a spring kit for her SP101 (22) but haven't gone there yet either, probably had them 2 or 3 years but guess I'm too chicken.

Those grips look great.

[dao]

Colonel here's the .41Mag I was telling you about. And it's still there as of a couple of hours ago.
If you or anyone else wants the phone number of my LGS shoot me a PM.

[BirdsThaWord]

Yeah, the inside of a revolver can be quite intimidating. I'm afraid to go there. I replaced a spring or two in my wife's S&W but not all that came in the set, it was too scary.
I have a spring kit for her SP101 (22) but haven't gone there yet either, probably had them 2 or 3 years but guess I'm too chicken.

Those grips look great.

Thanks Colonel! I intend to use this video once I reassemble. Best one I’ve found. Might help you with the spring set install:
https://youtu.be/LHb_Cba6CaY
Following what this guy does for polishing the internals, just not messing with the hammer as I don’t have the jig, nor do I intend to buy one:
https://youtu.be/Y1ryKEqY5eY

[berettabone]

What weight springs are you using????

[Bawanna]

Colonel here's the .41Mag I was telling you about. And it's still there as of a couple of hours ago.
If you or anyone else wants the phone number of my LGS shoot me a PM.

That looks good but I think I'm gonna stick with the Blackhawk SA with a shorter barrel 4 5/8" I think. Looks like an H&R top break next to it. I have one like it or similar. Think it's a 9 shot.

Thanks for taking the pic.

[BirdsThaWord]

What weight springs are you using????

Not sure if you are asking me or the Colonel? I’ll be looking at a kit from Wilson Combat, but not sure yet. What little research I did has me under the belief that people have had better results with the WC stuff than with the MCarbo stuff. I’m open to any experience, feedback or pointers.

EDIT: Just read up on the WC spring kit...
Comes with a #10 trigger spring and both a #10 and #12 hammer spring. I will install both the #10’s. If I get light primer strikes I will go to the #12 hammer spring. The hammer spring is super simple to get to if need be.

[JohnR]

I have a 1990 SP-101 in .22LR on the way. Wolff sells lighter springs for that, but not for the newer .22s. I expect I’ll be getting those. This 101 has a 4” barrel and holds 6, not the unnatural 8 of modern ones.