Author Topic: Moyers Triggerguard and spacer in Stock. Anyone know if there better than old? (Read 3247 times)

kevinsmith5 · « **on:** February 19, 2009, 01:55:01 PM »

Got an e-mail from MidwayUSA that they have new Moyers metal Triggerguards and spacers in stock (signed up for the list before I asked Quick about the quality). I don't suppose anyone out there knows if they are any better than the lousy ones Moyers used to turn out, do you?

kitchawan kid · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2009, 04:58:08 AM »

Never heard of Moyers co.,but is interesting,see what I can find here.

kitchawan kid · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2009, 05:09:47 AM »

Checked on midway,45.00+shipping!and not finished.Read reviews,not that good.For the price of two I think I will buy another handi.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2009, 01:49:52 PM »

Do a search here using Moyers in the search box and quickdtoo in the by user box, select only this forum from the list.

Tim

seafox · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2009, 10:55:51 AM »

Midway now lists trigger guards and forend spacers. Steel spacer=$19.99 and guard=$29.99. Brass spacer=$23.99 and guard=$44.99 Has anyone tried these yet? I would hate to be the first if they are junk.

www.midwayusa.com

PHATINJUN · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:09:36 AM »

yes do the search Tim suggests. Kurt

kansasj · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2009, 08:12:40 AM »

Purchased a brass spacer today from Moyers--will let you know how much fitting and finishing is required when I get it.
check out http://www.moyersgunrepair.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=14&products_id=42

Buster95 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2009, 08:30:45 AM »

To bad for me Midway don't ship to Canada

kevinsmith5 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2009, 01:33:27 PM »

Apparently I didn't make it clear in the original post that I knew about the previous reviews and even have tried to fit one of their triggerguards in the past. There were great promises of improve,ents during the time when they weren't available. I'm curious as to whether or not anyone knows if the promises have been kept. Especially about the horrible way they ground off the back of the trigger guard so it wouldn't meet the frame.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2009, 01:41:22 PM »

I guess kansasj will tell us when he gets his.

Tim

GrampaMike · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2009, 04:41:25 AM »

I bought 3 brass sets from Moyer's (1-2 years ago I believe) before I knew better (from the people here).
I remember that it took forever, so long that I had forgotten about them when they finally showed up.
I worked on one set and put them on a 30-30 Handi along with a mannlicher forearm.
They are ok, but I would not spend the time doing it again (because I just do not have enough time).
I will GIVE the remaining 2 sets to 2 different handiholics here for the asking.
Mike

kitchawan kid · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2009, 04:54:40 AM »

Would like to have one for my buffalo classic,will pay any cost.

GrampaMike · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:10:41 AM »

Kitchawan Kid, Ok one is yours, no cost, just PM me the address to send it to.
Mike

kitchawan kid · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:13:40 AM »

Will do,donation to GBO will be done also.

GrampaMike · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:15:41 AM »

Everyone does know that these are unfinished brass castings and require filing and polishing?

kansasj · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:26:51 AM »

GrampaMike
I would like to speak for the second one if it is not taken. I will be glad to compensate you some for the cost and postage! What does it mean to PM you and how do I do it?
Kansasj

GrampaMike · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:39:59 AM »

Ok, Kansasj the second set is yours.
PM (Private Message). At the top is a choice of "My Messages", people can send private messages to each other.
Use that to send me the address to mail the brass set to you.
Thanks, but no cost, I have gotten so much free and valued information here, I owe back.
Mike

GrampaMike · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2009, 09:44:46 AM »

OK, I have both addresses, will pack them up tonight.
Will let you know when mailed.
Mike

kansasj · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:22:44 AM »

Thanks Mike!
Let me know if you want the butt plate stock
kansasj
http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,165496.0.html

truckysm · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2009, 12:41:54 PM »

I saw this thread on the 20th and did a search for Moyers on the internet. Found them, ordered a brass trigger guard and spacer. They show up in the mail today the 23rd. I had them polished and installed by 1600hrs. It took about three hours, including the time to dismount and remount the new parts. I had never taken one apart before so that took a little time. The FAQ section really helped. I would have liked to have spent less but I love the look. I found them easy to fit and polish.

I have a 16ga that I'm changing into 50/70 government carbine. A vintage steel butt plate, brass fittings, a saddle ring, buck horn sights, a modified hand guard with a barrel band and spring, and a barrel liner. It's starting to look circa 1871. love it.

Great sight.

Steve

GrampaMike · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:22:16 AM »

I finally found my cache of brass trigger & spacer sets.
They were in a plastic box labeled "Handi Gun Parts", imagine that.
Anyway it turns out that I have 4 sets.
I kinda remember ordering 3 sets and when they never showed up, and Moyer could not tell me the status, I thought the order never got through.
So I placed a another order of 2 sets. When the finally did show up there were 5 sets. My memory is old.
Bottom line is I have 2 more sets for 2 more handiholics.
Set 1 is Kitchawan Kid, Set 2 is KanasJ.
Mike

cwlongshot · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:52:10 AM »

Quote from: truckysm on February 23, 2009, 12:41:54 PM

I saw this thread on the 20th and did a search for Moyers on the internet. Found them, ordered a brass trigger guard and spacer. They show up in the mail today the 23rd. I had them polished and installed by 1600hrs. It took about three hours, including the time to dismount and remount the new parts. I had never taken one apart before so that took a little time. The FAQ section really helped. I would have liked to have spent less but I love the look. I found them easy to fit and polish.

I have a 16ga that I'm changing into 50/70 government carbine. A vintage steel butt plate, brass fittings, a saddle ring, buck horn sights, a modified hand guard with a barrel band and spring, and a barrel liner. It's starting to look circa 1871. love it.

Great sight.

Steve

Steve,
First off, WELCOME!!!

Secondly, that sounds like a really nice project!! PLEASE, please post up some pictures!!

I'm glad the FAQ's where a help, they really are a great asset!! Good job on the first dis/re assembly!!!

CW!

mitch132 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2009, 06:33:08 AM »

Grampamike,

I would LOVE a set of those! It would be perfect for my newest handi project!

I am more than willing to compensate you for the items and shipping cost. Just let me know. PM inbound.

mtbugle · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2009, 07:23:32 AM »

grandpa mike. If there is still a set to be had, I would like to try them on. Please let me know about recoupment for you. Thanks Don.

GrampaMike · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2009, 07:55:35 AM »

OK all sets are gone...

Kitchawan Kid
KansasJ
Mitch132
MtBugle

Will post here the day I mail them out.

Singleshotsam · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2009, 08:02:22 AM »

Yes I would LOVE to see pictures of the project as well!!!!

quickdtoo · « **Reply #26 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:39:02 AM »

Pics would be nice, would like to see if our criticism of his mold worked, you can see the problems on mine, the "legs" on the spacer are too short, mine was also warped which I was able to fix, but the cutout at the rear of the TG is awful, I sent him pics of his parts and actual parts in comparison and even offered to send modern parts for him to copy, all he did was accuse me of not knowing what I was doing, saying his parts were correct.

Tim

kitchawan kid · « **Reply #27 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:42:55 AM »

That is the look and also the sight am after with my buffalo,are you happy with that sight?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #28 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:59:30 AM »

The Williams FP-HR-TK is a nice sight, I've got the elevation gib lock knob on my wish list at Brownell's to order the next time I need something there (like a laminated camo forend that's been backordered for months), it eliminates the need for a screwdriver when making adjustment. I've only used it to 200yds, but Bernie has used it to 600yds with 500gr cast bullets, see Long Range Sights for the BC/Target in the FAQs for more info.

Tim

Buster95 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:09:03 PM »

Speaking of sights which one (or which kind) have the more authentic look, I know it's a strange question $:-\$