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Offline neald

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Ruger smith needed
« on: July 15, 2008, 09:46:41 AM »
I tried to do a search and got knocked off, I am not the most computer literate person.

I need to know who is a GOOD Ruger smith, I want to have my SS 357 thats about 10-14 years old timed and trigger done.

 It has only had about 150 rounds thru it. I am willing to pay a decent price but can not afford to throw money away, if you know what I mean

 Thanks a bunch.
 Neal

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Re: Ruger smith needed
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2008, 11:21:07 AM »
 For such basic work I'd think most any decent 'smith could do that but for the money, John Gallagher woiuld be your best bet.   Is the timing that bad, especially after so few rounds?   ???
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Re: Ruger smith needed
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2008, 04:13:51 PM »
If you are looking for a good trigger job, call the Gun Doctor here in Michigan (PM me and I will give you his number).  Or you can call Ken Kelly at Mag-na-port, they both do excellent work.  He does most of my work for me (what I don't do myself).  As for timing, you will not get a 'perfect' time job on a Ruger.  On a Colt style weapon, you can get that bolt so it only pop's up when in the leade in to the notch on the cylinder.  Ruger's are set up so the bolt come back up about halfway between the notches on the cylinder leaving a mark and ring on the finish.  You cannot get the 'nice' type of timing without extensive replacement of parts and expense.  The Ruger's work well and are durable.  They are more like a useful hammer than a fine swiss watch.  Use them as they were intended and enjoy them.  44 Man
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Re: Ruger smith needed
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2008, 05:19:26 PM »
Alan Harton. Some of the best work I have EVER seen, and I own and have seen quite a few.....

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Re: Ruger smith needed
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2008, 12:36:26 AM »
why are you getting it timed. Is it shooting poorly or spitting lead. If not dont waste your money and if it is send it back to ruger and have them fix it.
I tried to do a search and got knocked off, I am not the most computer literate person.

I need to know who is a GOOD Ruger smith, I want to have my SS 357 thats about 10-14 years old timed and trigger done.

 It has only had about 150 rounds thru it. I am willing to pay a decent price but can not afford to throw money away, if you know what I mean

 Thanks a bunch.
 Neal
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Re: Ruger smith needed
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2008, 02:17:45 AM »
Thanks Guys,
 The timing issue was because of a very faint mark on the cyl.
 I will not worry about it now that 44 man has enlightened me.
Thanks a bunch.
 Neal