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by SmokeyVol
Tue May 26, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Volquartsen Mark III Hammer Recall Notice
Replies: 3
Views: 4157

I also received two target hammers in the mail today also, It is a recall of target hammers made after May 4, 2009. They came with a letter of explanation and a prepaid bag to ship the defective parts back to VQ.
by SmokeyVol
Sun May 24, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Volquartsen Acurizing Kit x 3
Replies: 11
Views: 9353

Yes, I might be a little partial to stainless handguns.
by SmokeyVol
Sun May 24, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Volquartsen Acurizing Kit x 3
Replies: 11
Views: 9353

They all three turned out well. I have been too busy at work to go to the range much, but the lighter trigger pull is definitely an improvement. I still have some adjustments to make to the trigger pre and post travel. I like the larger VQ bolt release. The Ruger stock hammers may go back in later. ...
by SmokeyVol
Mon May 18, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Volquartsen Acurizing Kit x 3
Replies: 11
Views: 9353

Volquartsen Acurizing Kit x 3

I have three stainless Mark IIIs, a Target with 5-1/2" bull barel and an Ultradot 30, a Competition with 6--7/8" slab side barrel and a 4X scope, and a Hunter with 6-7/8" fluted barrel and Hi-Viz sights. I bought three Volquartsen Acurizing kits over the pat few months and finally got around to inst...
by SmokeyVol
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Collection Complete!
Replies: 18
Views: 13626

What about some BLUED guns? I have blued guns also, but they are all long guns: 12 ga. Winchester Model 12 (1953) 12 ga. Remington 870 Wingmaster w/ Claro stock 12 ga. Remington 1100 G3 w/ Claro stock 30-06 Winchesterr Model 70 Featherwiought Deluxe (2008) 30-30 Wincheter Model 94 (1958) .22 Marlin...
by SmokeyVol
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Collection Complete!
Replies: 18
Views: 13626

Plus I have a few centerfire handguns to keep the rimfires company. :D http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/SmokeyVol-SC/centerfire.jpg Top to Bottom: Colt Python, 6" .357 Colt 1911 Gold Cup Trophy .45 ACP Ruger GP 100 4" .357 Beretta 92FS Inox 9 mm Ruger SP 101 3" .357 Kahr Arms K9 9 mm Kahr Ar...
by SmokeyVol
Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Collection Complete!
Replies: 18
Views: 13626

My stainless rimfire collection is complete for the moment anyway. I might add some more after the recession is over. :D http://s643.photobucket.com/albums/uu159/SmokeyVol-SC/rimfire.jpg Top to Bottom: Ruger Mark III Competition 6 7/8" slab side barrel w/ Simmons 4x Scope Ruger Super Single Six revo...
by SmokeyVol
Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Collection Complete!
Replies: 18
Views: 13626

Collection Complete!

I went to the range today with my newly completed collection of stainless rimfire handguns: Ruger Mark III Competition 6 7/8" slab side barrel w/ Simmons 4x Scope Ruger Mark III Target, 5 1/2" bull barrel w/ Ultradot 30 Ruger Mark III Hunter 6 7/8" fluted barrel w/ Hi-Viz front sight Smith & Wesson ...
by SmokeyVol
Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:32 am
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: why can't i find any new Mark III's for sale
Replies: 38
Views: 38956

Yes, I have some disposable income now that the kids are grown and gone, my wife is working after 25+ years as a stay at home mom, and the mortage is paid off. :)
by SmokeyVol
Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: why can't i find any new Mark III's for sale
Replies: 38
Views: 38956

Shortage

I just bought my 12th handgun. All are different stainless models and all except one bought within the past year (5 revolvers and 7 SA pistols). I also have 3 rifles and 3 shotguns, up from one of each this time last year. I have about 5,000 rounds of .22LR stored and about 1,000 rounds each of 9mm,...