[One1]

I actually got exactly what I’ve been wanting. (1) a 22LR revolver and (2) a 357 Magnum stainless snub. Turns out the same store had both and I’m pleased with what I got out for.

Exhibit A - Rossi 2” M971

Exhibit B - High Standard Sentinel R-109

I’m very pleased with them and I did my basic research to know they are both solid models, but I haven't spoken to other owners about them. Hence why I’m here.

Both lock up very tight and do what they are supposed to do. The Sentinel has a few scratches so I’m thinking about polishing the frame.

I own a Smith 10-6 so I have other revolvers, but these calibers were what I really wanted.

 

[gvaldeg1]

Very nice! I'm a big revolver fan.

 

[Coalcracker]

Nice additions. And you won't have to chase the brass. 😁

 

[jrbfishn]

Not a big fan of that style revolver but the High Standard is a sweet little gun. Would be nice to go with HS Single 9.
You should like those.

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[Kobs]

Very nice! I'm a big revolver fan.

Ditto

 

[fixitfred]

Yea your Rossi has that polished finished that some people like and it looks good but shows scratches easier. Get your fine grit sandpaper and dremel out.

 

[fixitfred]

When I first read your post about your new "snub" I read "snob" I'm going to mention I'm a gun snob. I only own certain brands and will probably never own some brands.

I see the Lincoln box in the background. I mention all that because I see a welder in my not too distant future. I know absolutely nothing about welding. I'm not a complete brand snob but there are some companies that have earned reputations in certain industries. I plan on possibly getting a Lincoln, maybe a Hobart or even a Miller. A good used one from a retired welder or company going out of business. Widows sell things their husband owned and I'll be glad to remove a big ugly eyesore. A new one may be unrealistic unless I can find a deal on one that fell off a truck.

 

[marcglock30]

I haven't owned either of those exact models, but I have been suffering some serious seller's regret over losing a Rossi M877 years back. Uncle Mike's combat boot grip really helped to control the 357 rounds. I believe that model is very similar. Enjoy.

 

[QuickdrawMcgraw]

Very good score! I really like that Rossi !

 

[Steyr Man 146]

Wheel guns awesome Just wished I could get one in .40 S/W 12 round capacity hehehehehehehe New York Reloads can get expensive hahahahahhahahaha....Nice Rossi, The Sentinel fans a few fond memories....

 

[Coalcracker]

Styer Man i have a Ruger 40sw/10mm Blackhawk. 6 rounds though. I like it a lot.

 

[One1]

When I first read your post about your new "snub" I read "snob" I'm going to mention I'm a gun snob. I only own certain brands and will probably never own some brands.

I see the Lincoln box in the background. I mention all that because I see a welder in my not too distant future. I know absolutely nothing about welding. I'm not a complete brand snob but there are some companies that have earned reputations in certain industries. I plan on possibly getting a Lincoln, maybe a Hobart or even a Miller. A good used one from a retired welder or company going out of business. Widows sell things their husband owned and I'll be glad to remove a big ugly eyesore. A new one may be unrealistic unless I can find a deal on one that fell off a truck.

ive ran many newer “portable” options, but as an old man in a middle aged body i lean towards the “antique, indestructible” side of things when i buy items. My shop fan is a 1955 Westinghouse, my regulators for my argon are 60 year old MECO heavy duty, and my welder is a 1957 Lincoln Idealarc 300/300 AC/DC. while i could easily give you many recommendations on good newer items my suggestion is to find spot in your Garage you can fit a little bit newer (60’s 70’s) model Lincoln Idealarc 250 AC/DC from Craigslist around $300/$400 (no more) and hook up a nice CKWORLDWIDE tig torch to it so you can run stick/scratch tig and be covered on everything with an indestructible setup.

My ‘57 was designed to clamp to old steel pipes and dead short for 8 hours to unthaw pipes. It’s not only in the owners manual, the stinger that comes on it has pipe clamps built in. This means 100% duty cycle, which is military grade back when that meant something.

 

[One1]

Never tend to leave well enough alone, I’ve stripped the Sentinel to the aluminum frame and polished the ally. It looks like it’s gonna turn out nice. I gotta decide what I’m going to blue. The cylinder, barrel, hammer, and trigger are steel.

 

[One1]

The process

blue trigger and hammer

 

[One1]

I had fun restoring that Last 22 so I bought another today and redid it as well. this is the direct competition to the Sentinel. It’s a 4” 22LR REVOLVER by Firearms International called The Regent. same age as the Sentinel, roughly 40 years +. I took 8 hours on the other, i had this done in 3.

 

[ethanjordan]

very nice , am a big revolver fans