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by Greg Derr
Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Walther LP200
Replies: 5
Views: 3547

Re: Walther LP200

Walther USA is very helpful with parts, and Buck at Pilkguns is a good man for service. Try calling Buck.
by Greg Derr
Wed Sep 06, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Exesse pictures needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1045

Re: Exesse pictures needed

Thanks Doug, that helped a lot.
by Greg Derr
Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Exesse pictures needed
Replies: 2
Views: 1045

Exesse pictures needed

Anyone have a photo of an Exesse slide stop and spring, I'm working on a gunshot another smith pooched and need to see what the slide stop spring looks like and how it's oriented on the gun. Any help would be appreciated. This is a Walther version.
by Greg Derr
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: 10m air pistol
Replies: 14
Views: 13827

Re: 10m air pistol

A number of years ago I created progressive position pistol for my kids. It's best way to get to see the the sight alignment in relationship to the target from a rest at first, this will give a new shooter an idea of what to look for, then progress to a standing free hand position. Of course this is...
by Greg Derr
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FAS SP 602 magazine disassembly
Replies: 6
Views: 3730

Re: FAS SP 602 magazine disassembly

This is a 602 magazine with the removable base plate.

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by Greg Derr
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: FAS SP 602 magazine disassembly
Replies: 6
Views: 3730

Re: FAS SP 602 magazine disassembly

That looks like a newer magazine which the base is not made to remove. To do so would mis-shape the magazine. The older magazines with the metal follower had a removable base plate.
by Greg Derr
Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Refreshing or resetting eyes between shots
Replies: 6
Views: 3260

Re: Refreshing or resetting eyes between shots

As we age the lenses in our eyes become less flexible and we tend to strain to shift focus. This can cause eye fatigue. Another factor is the eyes contain some if the the smallest capillaries in our body. As we age blood flow can slow down due to weight and blood pressure. Capillaries also get clogg...
by Greg Derr
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: .22 Ammo For Free Pistols That Won't Stick in Chamber?
Replies: 36
Views: 43573

Re: .22 Ammo For Free Pistols That Won't Stick in Chamber?

Just a few observations here. Many .22LR bullets are lubed with bees way and lanolin. RWS, Eley, Aguila older Lapua. This prevented oxidizing of the lead. Some use an oil product like SK for example or CCI. This is really to keep the ammo looking fresh. If you ever looked at some older Remington amm...
by Greg Derr
Sun May 21, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Pardini SP Broken Slide Retaining Spring
Replies: 3
Views: 1165

Re: Pardini SP Broken Slide Retaining Spring

The pin has snapped, common if the gun is bench rested pushing the pin up during firing. Easy fix.
by Greg Derr
Wed May 17, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Free pooters
Replies: 6
Views: 2923

Re: Free pooters

The Aguilla sub sonic works fine and shots are on call. Eley used to make a specific ammo for the FP which was in a blue box.
by Greg Derr
Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Help debugging Pardini HP feeding issues
Replies: 5
Views: 2454

Re: Help debugging Pardini HP feeding issues

The Ammo choice is important. Try a quality ammo like Fiocchi or Lapua. The bullet should actually be seated below the case mouth and the mouth slightly rolled to provide a smooth surface for feeding. And remember the feed ramp is on the magazine.
by Greg Derr
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Toz 35 broken sear lever.
Replies: 7
Views: 1589

Re: Toz 35 broken sear lever.

OK, I have one. This one does not have the post stud on it. I looked and see a few firing pin blocks with and some without the stud. It must have been added for a let model. looks to limit lever movement. But it will work for you. https://i.imgur.com/wA0Lb4J.jpg PM me and we can work out details to ...
by Greg Derr
Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Toz 35 broken sear lever.
Replies: 7
Views: 1589

Re: Toz 35 broken sear lever.

I’m not in my shop at the moment, but I might have one.
by Greg Derr
Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Monthly Free Pistol League
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Re: Monthly Free Pistol League

There is one on FB Free Pistol Fanatics
by Greg Derr
Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Bullseye Pistol Talk
Topic: Recommended Bullseye Pistol for intermediate pistol shooter?
Replies: 5
Views: 2949

Re: Recommended Bullseye Pistol for intermediate pistol shooter?

You might consider the Springfield Range Officer if you are planning on using iron sights. They are very good out of the box with a BoMar style sight.
by Greg Derr
Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:44 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: pardini front sight
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Re: pardini front sight

Remove the front sight, then the sight assembly. Paint the area under the assembly that is under the set screw. Allow the set screw to mark the area. Now mill or drill a detent for the sight assembly set screw to nest in. This should solve the problem. The set screw is metric not SAE.
by Greg Derr
Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Beretta 76 Opinions?
Replies: 13
Views: 5716

Re: Beretta 76 Opinions?

Stick with a pistol that has a parts supply, like the Ruger.
by Greg Derr
Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Mystery Grip Identification
Replies: 6
Views: 1388

Re: Mystery Grip Identification

Arnie Vitarbo made them. Have a set on my revolver.
by Greg Derr
Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: Thoughts on the new Walther LP500 models?
Replies: 30
Views: 11066

Re: Thoughts on the new Walther LP500 models?

Yes it is true that CF was used in the early 90’s but the weight and balance killed the Hammerli not the CF itself. CF has come a long way in 20 years.
by Greg Derr
Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Olympic Pistol
Topic: TOZ 35 Gunsmith
Replies: 3
Views: 1334

Re: TOZ 35 Gunsmith

Still here