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Doctor Sam · « **on:** April 06, 2006, 08:35:45 PM »

Bought a new Dakota model in .45 Colt. I need someone to slick this action up a litle bit.
Any suggestions?
Many thanks, Gentlemen.
Dr. Sam

LAH · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2006, 07:47:45 AM »

I'm sure you'll have many answers. Lot's of Smiths out there. One thing you may consider is shooting the little sixgun some first. I like to put a 1000 or so through them before doing much. It's like shaking hands before the contract or "a get to know each other period" before going into business.

Doctor Sam · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2006, 05:47:47 PM »

What an excellent suggestion! 1000 Rounds would certainly put some wear on the action and make it easier than now. However, that would be a lot of shooting for me (and reloading).
I did shoot it today with my standard load of 8g of Unique with a 250g RNFP, side by side with one of my RBH .45 Colt. At 25 yards this gun shoots about 6" low and 12" left.
A call to EMF revealed that they sold the gun six years ago and recommended an outfit in Oregon to contact. I sure thought it was new as there is not a scratch on it and no evidence of having ever been fired.
The gentleman in OR said to shoot it at 7 yards and send it to him with the target. I don't know what is magic about 7 yards and really am interested in much greater distances. I would rather hit real close to an oil can at 25+ yards.
We will see how this works out.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Dr. Sam

jimster · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2006, 01:31:29 PM »

I also had a Dakota from EMF years back, somehow got lucky and it shot to point of aim with 250/255 gr bullets. Also like the the exact load you listed with unique, it seems to be a good kickin around load for most chores. If it shoots to the left, you can have your barrel turned in just a wee bit, if a smith by you has a barrel vice, or you could try it yourself if you feel up to it. You wouldn't have to move it much at all, just a little bit of a tweak really moves point of impact a lot.
Since it shoots low, your lucky there, you can file down the front sight a bit to bring up the POI. The Dakota I had was real accurate and gave nice groups. As I remember, the back strap was brass...but they had something on it that looked like black chrome??? It's been awhile, maybe 13 or 14 years ago. But I remember the insides was pretty much like any Colt and could be worked on if you wanted, and for the money it was a real nice revolver for walking the property I had back then. I think after you get it shooting where you want you'll be happy with it.

Doctor Sam · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2006, 06:05:06 AM »

You are correct about the black chrome. The backstrap is polished to a mirror finish and then chromed. The receiver is color case (don't know if it is real). Bbl and cylinder are blue. Really fine walnut stocks with some black color.
The gun "feels" good in my short fingered hand, seems to balance OK, and I intend to keep it if I can get it regulated. Compared to the cost of a Colt, I could buy four of these.
And as I reported: I believe that it had never been fired and there is not a scratch on it. Maybe used as a display as I didn't get any paperwork with it. EMF said they would send me a set.
The gun groups well using 5g of Bullseye and the Remington 250g Cowboy bullet with the skirt/base made to expand. Nasty lube on the bullets but cheap in bulk from Midway.
Need to try some home grown Lee 255g RNFP wheel weight bullets and see how it likes them.

Doctor Sam · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2006, 08:03:18 PM »

I fired the gun today with three different load at 7 yards. All three grouped nicely about 1 1/2" low and four-five to the left.
I have it boxed up to ship to the 'smith in OR and will give you a heads up when he reports back in a few days.
Dr. Sam