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CUSTOM RUGERS: PLEASE FINISH THE JOB, FREE WHEEL #194239 09/05/2018 8:54 PM
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I CHECK GUNBROKER FOR CUSTOM RUGER SINGLE ACTIONS ON A REGULAR BASIS. CUSTOM GUNS COME UP THAT HAVE BEEN CUSTOMIZED BY A LOT OF THE BETTER KNOWN GUNSMITHS. MY PET PEEVE IS THAT GUYS WILL SPEND A BUNCH ON CUSTOMIZATION BUT THEN FAIL TO SPEND JUST A LITTLE MORE FOR A FREE WHEELING CYLINDER, BIG MISTAKE IMHO. DON'T KNOW HOW YOU GUYS FEEL ABOUT IT, BUT I LOVE FREE WHEELING CYLINDERS.


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Re: CUSTOM RUGERS: PLEASE FINISH THE JOB, FREE WHEEL [Re: 45MAN] #194245 09/06/2018 2:02 AM
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I don't own a custom Ruger, but I do agree on the free wheeling. When I purchased my bfr, I spun that massive cylinder both ways and then needed five minutes alone with it. Best feature on a wheel gun, period.

Re: CUSTOM RUGERS: PLEASE FINISH THE JOB, FREE WHEEL [Re: Brenden] #194247 09/06/2018 5:22 AM
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I have added the free spin pawl from Ron Power on several of my Rugers. A valuable addition to a hunting handgun.

Dan

Re: CUSTOM RUGERS: PLEASE FINISH THE JOB, FREE WHEEL [Re: 45MAN] #194248 09/06/2018 5:33 AM
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A big part of why I love my BFRs!


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Re: CUSTOM RUGERS: PLEASE FINISH THE JOB, FREE WHEEL [Re: pab1] #194255 09/06/2018 11:10 PM
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Re: CUSTOM RUGERS: PLEASE FINISH THE JOB, FREE WHEEL [Re: tradmark] #194430 09/18/2018 7:00 AM
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I free wheeled my Super single six .32 H&R, much easier to load and unload.

mike

Re: CUSTOM RUGERS: PLEASE FINISH THE JOB, FREE WHEEL [Re: nockhunter] #194462 09/19/2018 12:05 PM
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I've had both and in all honesty eha. Then as I've stated before i use a bent over finish nail to hold on my rear sight. ( works to and don't work it's way out)


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