 MY FA83.
#112540
07/08/2012 3:05 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 265
sc1911cwp
OP
enthusiast
|
|
OP
enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 265 |
 This is a pic of my FA83 in .44 magnum I bought a few months ago. So far I have about 300+ throughout the barrel. Loading soft .44 loads and working up to get used to the pistol. Using Titegroup and 240 gr. LWSC.
Last edited by Gary; 07/08/2012 6:31 PM. Reason: tagged the image so it would display
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: sc1911cwp]
#112563
07/08/2012 6:39 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,836
Whitworth
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,836 |
That is one beautiful piece!
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: Whitworth]
#112568
07/08/2012 7:16 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 848
magman
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 848 |
That is one beautiful gun. The bestest caliber also. Congrats.
NRA LIFE MEMBER NAHC LIFE MEMBER
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: magman]
#112569
07/08/2012 7:18 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,608
s4s4u
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,608 |
The bestest caliber also. That is debateable ;-) Sweet gun, none the less.
Rod, too.
Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: s4s4u]
#112577
07/08/2012 8:15 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715
jamesfromjersey
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715 |
1911, John Taffin did some extensive reload testing with the
FA`s 44mag and listed his results in the FACA journal. I`am sure one of the reasons they were only in the journal was so the info was not used in other make 44`s. I used one of his loads under a 240gr XTP and was amazed at the terminal effect on game when put in the right place. However, because of the tight fit and tolerence of the FA`s you can expect a gain in velocity with factory ammo that justifies the high price. These guns are more accurate then I will ever be able to shoot them and will last through a few generations. Congratulations and good hunting on a well made 44.....
Life member-NRA-SCI
Member-HHI #2900-HHASA #067
Colt-Ruger-Freedom Arms-and S&W Collector Assoc.s
"I have more guns then I need but not as many as I want" "Handgun hunters HAVE to be good"
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: jamesfromjersey]
#112590
07/08/2012 9:02 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
Distinguished Master
|
|
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
There isn't much, if anything, that you can't kill with a 44 and the right bullet.
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: Gary]
#112602
07/08/2012 11:29 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,359
SChunter
Shooting Expert
|
|
Shooting Expert
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,359 |
sc1911,
That is one beautiful FA! Makes me wish I had followed up with John 
As discussed, my 7.5" 44 is SUPER accurate with Hornady factory 240XTP's. Your 44 is capable of putting down anything you'll run across here in the Carolinas (and elsewhere). Hope we can catch up soon...
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: SChunter]
#112621
07/09/2012 1:15 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963
KRal
Shootist
|
|
Shootist
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,963 |
Nice set-up! It will serve you well. Congrats!
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: KRal]
#112635
07/09/2012 2:51 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155
Gregg Richter
Distinguished Expert
|
|
Distinguished Expert
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,155 |
They are the best looking and tightest revolvers out there, IMHO.
One For Instance: the "cylinder window" in the frame is fit so exactly that you have to get everything "just right" to get the cylinder back in after cleaning.
An amazing feat of engineering and steel machining and craftsmanship!
Not to mention: pretty good caliber, too.
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: sc1911cwp]
#112647
07/09/2012 9:39 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,097
jwp475
old hand
|
|
old hand
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,097 |
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: jwp475]
#112671
07/09/2012 3:13 PM
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 408
Seasons44
addict
|
|
addict
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 408 |
Congrats on a great find.
Simple, Elegant, but always Approachable
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: Seasons44]
#112758
07/10/2012 12:41 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 265
sc1911cwp
OP
enthusiast
|
|
OP
enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 265 |
TNX for all the nice replies. It's nice to read about all your own firearms and exploits as well. Hey Dur, I would like to catch up one day in the field and see you go after some hogs. I figured I'd watch and see if I could outrun one before trying shooting one myself:)
|
|
|
|
Re: MY FA83.
[Re: sc1911cwp]
#112768
07/10/2012 1:42 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,642
BBwheelgunner
Pooh-Bah
|
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,642 |
excellent, I know I love my M83 454 casull, and I am sure you will enjoy yours
"If you are going to go through all the trouble to put a hole in something, why not make it a big one?"
|
|
|
|
|
0 registered members (),
48
guests, and 0
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
