E D Skinner
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S& w model 41

It’s Broke!
Posts
10/5/05

The 41 wasn’t dirty, it was broken.

I purchased a slightly oversize nylon brush (25 cal.) to scrub the chamber and, …

Trigger Control and Bicycle Riding Redux
Posts
9/30/05

From Email to a shooter asking several questions including why some of his shots hit up and right of center.

Concerning jerk, …

Cleanliness Is Next To …
Posts
9/28/05

Well, I thought that gun was clean but, brother, did I miss a spot – at least that’s what I think is causing so …

First 2700
Posts
9/20/05

I competed in my first “2700” this past Sunday at 7:30AM along with seven other shooters. This was an NRA …

Accuracy Tests: Preliminary Results
Posts
8/22/05

Ignoring the “first round flyers” (described in previous blog) which I think are an artifact of our test …

Accuracy Tests: Initial Observations
Posts
8/21/05

We shot eight (8) brands of .22 ammunition at 50 yards yesterday before packing up around Noon when the temperature passed …

Accuracy Testing Tomorrow
Posts
8/19/05

Joe and I will be doing some accuracy tests tomorrow at the Phoenix Rod and Gun Club. We will have a total of three (3) Smith …

Accidental Discharge
Posts
6/6/05

(Posted to Bullseye-L.)

It’s worth mentioning an “oops” (Accidental Discharge) I had while doing the Ball …

Better Cleaning and Lube
Posts
6/1/05

For everything except the bore, I use Mil-Comm MC25 Firearm Cleaner/Degreaser followed by TW-25B Lubricant (grease) any place …

S&W Model 41 Extractor Replacement
Posts
4/30/05

(Posted as user eskinner at Rimfire Central.)

I replaced my extractor a couple of months ago (because it just wasn’t …