And if that's not enough - Pistolsmithing

American Handgunner, Sept-Oct, 2002 by Alex Hamilton

In review, proper headspace, an aligned cylinder, correct diameter throat, an 11 degree forcing cone, a correct specification bore and a perfect crown should give you those nice little groups way out to 50 yards and beyond. Quality sights, a good action/trigger job, and quality ammunition round out the revolver accuracy package.

What's it going to cost you to get your Ruger or Smith & Wesson to shoot? If there are no major flaws like excessive cylinder end-play or headspace, the following will give you an idea. $95 to $125 for an action job, around $75 to regulate the fixed sights on a single action, $85 to have a Bowen adjustable sight replace the Ruger Blackhawk rear sight and $20 for fifty rounds of quality ammunition to sight it all -- all this should get the ball rolling in the right direction. Is it worth it? All I can say is that the pride of having a tack-driver knows no bounds.

All three of these fine pistolsmiths will teach you what they know in various classes at gunsmith schools around the United States. Give one (or all three) a call to see when and/or where their next class might be. Be prepared to talk to a real character: Ron Power: (573) 372-5684; Jack Weigand: (570) 868-8358; Hamilton Bowen: (865) 984-3583.