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by Fast Frank
Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Extra Power Main Spring?
Replies: 5
Views: 6073

I just read that again... Are we talking about the hammer spring, or the spring that returns the bolt into battery? I suppose that shooting some kind of bad- boy bullets might make you want a stiffer spring, but if that's the case what you want is a heavier slide. The spring returns the bolt to batt...
by Fast Frank
Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:29 am
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: New member with a short report
Replies: 21
Views: 23718

This is the first I have heard of this problem. Thanks for the heads-up! I have a Mk3 2245 target, and it's been a great little pistol. (You already knew that, right?) I just looked at my frame. It has no damage. That pin seems to be located by a spring and a slot in the pin, and it's doing fine. I...
by Fast Frank
Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:02 am
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Extra Power Main Spring?
Replies: 5
Views: 6073

Generally speaking, the reduced power spring exists because it allows you to get a lighter trigger. Logically, it seems like a stronger spring would most likely get you a WORSE trigger pull. Why would you want that? If reliability is your issue, there's probably something else going on with your pis...
by Fast Frank
Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:56 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: Silicone kills bullets
Replies: 11
Views: 11869

Yep, it's true. A long time ago, I had a box of bulk .22s that got rained on. The box turned to mush and I was afraid that leaving the bullets wet would lead to corrosion. I threw the bullets out on an old towel and sprayed them down with WD40. The stuff is supposed to displace water, right? I rolle...
by Fast Frank
Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:01 am
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: FIRST POST
Replies: 6
Views: 7052

Hi fj40. Well, first, I think your screen name is cool. I wheel a 4WD Tacoma myself. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/FastFrank4x4/oddball/200520TX20TO20014.jpg Ruger pistol? yep. Mk3 .2245 target. love it. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/FastFrank4x4/oddball/ruger2245004.jpg .22s? yep....
by Fast Frank
Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:37 pm
Forum: Gun Talk Community Forum
Topic: FIRST POST
Replies: 6
Views: 7052

FIRST POST

Hey, guys!

I just signed up and I figured I should say hello.

:hiya: