Range Time New Hardware

 The 45LC ran just fine with the new main spring, and surprisingly the sights were right on at 25 yards with the few rounds of ammo I had on hand.  I think I loaded those for someone many years ago.

I dropped a Timney trigger in the AR which naturally fixed the going full auto issue, It came to me with an old BSA reflex sight that exhibited intermittent power failures when I was trying to zero the rifle.  I need to do something about that, but may have to wait until I decide if I'm going to convert it to 6.5 Grendel.

The FN shot great with the PMC 40S&W I purchased.  After a few rounds I was able to keep most shots within about 2 inches at 25 yards, unsupported. I had a very good day.

Had some issues with the 9mm barrel installed in the FN. It kept locking up, requiring a brass mallet to get into battery.  At home I found my reloads have a base diameter of .388 to .391 and the chamber entrance measured as .390 using a caliper. As a comparison my FEG Hi-Power has a chamber of .396. I'll be replacing my 35 year old dies, and maybe getting the FN chamber opened up a little.  Hornady critical defense drops in easily (.387 Dia) and my reloads a a light press fit.

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Inventory Increase

 A few years ago my hunting and shooting buddy passed away. He was my wife's brother-in-law.  We'd been friends for decades.  

A few weeks ago my niece asked us over to distribute some of his gun stuff. I brought 3 home for me and 1 for my youngest.

Single action 45 LC. This is a replica with color case hardened frame. The main spring was broken, and now replaced. I think it's functional, but I haven't tried it yet.

FN Hi-Power 40S&W. It has that weird SFS (?) system where pushing the hammer toward the slide activates the safety. For some reason the rear sight is way off to the right side. I suspect it has to do with damage to his hand. I don't have anything chambered in 40 so I installed a 9mm barrel and weaker recoil spring. Fired 2 9mm into the ground in the back yard and it seems to be fine. I'll take it with me next time to the range. Will be checking function with 9mm and 40, as well as the sights.

AR15. He bought components and built it himself many years ago. I was with him the first time it was fired, and it went full auto. I checked the trigger and it was never fixed. I'll fix the trigger, then decide what to do with it.  I'll either modify it to my liking (maybe 6.5 Grendel) or let it go to a friend.

S&W 38 target revolver. It's an older revolver that appears to be in excellent condition. I think my youngest will like it.