I had my RIA "Rock" apart a couple years ago. When I first got it, I thought some of the parts (MIM) looked like they were made out of plastic. When I got it apart I found out they weren't! - it's...
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I had my RIA "Rock" apart a couple years ago. When I first got it, I thought some of the parts (MIM) looked like they were made out of plastic. When I got it apart I found out they weren't! - it's...
Not sure it would hold up on a Carbine extractor, but look at all the manufacturers now putting MIM (metal injection molding) parts in their guns. New pistols for $200 and they seem to work OK. - ...
I'm not certain, but I think each individual engine had it's own crankshaft, but they were all connected (somehow) to a common shaft running down the center of the layout. We had an 8 cylinder...
I just checked the few steel 45 cases I have and compared them with '06 - almost exactly the same like DaveHH mentioned. Several of the head stamps are "TW 5" for Twin City 1955, if I'm reading...
I just sold a box of Evansville 45's at a recent show. I think I still have some empty cases - will take a closer look at 'em. Thanks! - Bob
(Sorry for the "hi-jack", Jon) :surrender:
I've only broken one on a Carbine and I'm pretty sure that's what caused it. I did shoot quite a bit of it in a Mini 30 without extractor trouble. I think it was about $1.30 a box for the 7.62x39...