March/April 1983 - American Handgunner

RELIABILITYACCURACYQUALITYBELLSCUSTOM SHOPSpecialists inCombat & CompetitionHandgunsSend selfaddressedstampedenvelope forcomplete pricelist.Over 50 Yrs. ExperienceSatisfaction GuaranteedBELLS CUSTOM SHOP3313 MANNHEIM ROADFranklin Park, Illinois 60131(312) 678-1900PISTOLSMITHINGContinuedfrom page 21TRICKY WELDING JOBSome slide stops are too small inside theframe and will slip past the magazine follower.This is usually a sign of maximumtolerance in the magazine well. The onlysolution, aside from checking out eachmagazine, is to add a bit to theprotrusion-a tricky job ofwelding. It maybe simpler to find a larger slide stop.Grip screw bushings and plunger tubesalmost always require staking, even if theyare factory-installed. Some factory-installedplunger tubes seem to have beenmade with the pins too short; so, ifstakingwill not anchor it down, simply replace itwith a new one. I find this to be one of themost prevalent shortcomings'in the aftermarketframes; but a new surplus G I partwill always solve the problem. A commercialpart will almost always solve it.A close inspection of every bearing partwill payoff in maximum reliability. Stone,file, polish or chip away the high spots asrequired, always bringing the part in questionto a proper degree offinish for smoothworking and reliable functioning.Always range-test your assembledpistol, using a variety ofammo, before youconsider it finished.Ifthe box ofunassembled parts seems tooverwhelm you, it can always be shippedoff to your favorite gunsmith. He mightwelcome a challenge, betweenroutine jobs. ..,BRASS.38 SUPER, .38 SPL.45 AC~ .223AND OTHERSCall For Quantity Prices(512) 858-4441THE BRASS WORKSp.o. Box 315HDripping Springs, TX 78620KNIFE & GUN FINISHING SUPPLIES*Speciaiisis in melal finishing*Gun refinishing supplies for the hobbiestor the professional. Largest supplier inthe Southwest of buffing wheels, abrasives,buffing machinery, Foredom toolsand accessories, Dremel accessories,Cratex accessories, and bluing sup'pliesand equipment. Send $2.00 for catalog.********P.O. Box 13522, Arlington, TX. 76013Phone (817) 274-1282SUPPORT THEADVERTISERS INTHESE PAGES!~814.95sugg. retailCOMBAT GUARDTRIGGER GUARD EXTENSIONavailable in:Blue - Stainless - Satin NickelInstalls in minutes with super strong epoxyor silver solder. Will not damage originalconfiguration of the guard.Designed by Career law Enforcement ArmorerDealer & Police price· $10.00 ea or 10/$B5.00include $2.00 per order for postage/handl ingMoney Order or Cashiers Check only please.to: HARRY R. BALIAN, pistolsmith4207 W. STATE AVE.PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85021(602) 937-1l18Arizona residents include 5% sales taxAlberts adds 2 swagedbullets to its lineTwo new designs'to its swaged bulletline have been added by the AlbertsCorporation of Fairfield, New Jersey.They are the 230-grain .45 ACP andthe 250-grain .45 Long Colt.The 230-grain bullet is a flat-noseprojectile designed primarily forsilhouette and bowling pin competition.It feeds perfectly in an auto and is analternative to the traditional round-nosedesign long favored by competitiveshooters.The 250-grain bullet is a semiwadcutter,hollow-point projectiledesigned primarily for the Smith &Wesson M25-5. The bullet is swaged to.a~lightly larger outside diameter (.456 vs..454) to compensate for oversize cylinderthroats.The Alberts line now includes eight.45 caliber designs.For more information, write thecompany at POB 233 (AH), Budd Lake,NJ 07828.FORMED POCKETHOLSTERMade from top grain cowhide withheavy duty stitching. The rough side isexposed so it will not slip out.MEASURES: 5/1 high, 4W' wide. FITS:all small frame .38 with 2/1 barrel (i.e.SW Model 36-60, Colt Detective Special,Cobra, and Agent, Charter ArmsFive Shot .38).$1450Cal ResidentsAdd 6%%Send Check or M.O. to:r l..r / 4,. Schulz leather Co. Inc.• 16247 Minnesota Ave.eo ll'" Paramount, CA 90723"'panr. (213) 633-1081 or 636-7718HANDGUNNERS: Send $1 for catalog.Get $1 off the purchase of any item.60 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983