Thanks for the information. No worries on the sight, but if you do happen to have one you have no use for, send a PM and we'll work things out. No rush, I don't want for you to do decide on a future build and wish you still had an extra.
Many right hand shooters prefer the left handed breech because they do not have to move their right hand and loose their hand grip when loading. I would think the same may apply to your left hand shooters.
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on October 25, 2021, 01:36:21 PMMany right hand shooters prefer the left handed breech because they do not have to move their right hand and loose their hand grip when loading. I would think the same may apply to your left hand shooters.I'm a righty and you nailed it with that explanation Though I prefer to load with my left with all airguns, a few of my airguns don't have ambidextrous friendly loading ( like under-levers). The 13XX platform isn't difficult to operate the bolt left handed, I just rotate the the gun so the bolt is up, but would be nice just to have the bolt on the left. When I do the 1322 I plan on a relatively basic build. If I can get a lefty reciever I'll be thrilled as I plan on it being a rifle. Not sure if a LW barrel is needed but may go that way, preferably 14.5" carbine barrel with LDC, Magnum valve (not flat top) and shoulder stock. Maybe a few other goodies.I made a 1322 "Buntline" a few years ago. I cut the front sight off the barrel retainer and drilled/sanded so a 14" barrel could slip through. Added a 760 front sight and (don't do this ) used gorrila glue and silicone to keep things put. I didn't know the glue would expand, it is ugly but functional. I removed silicone partially, but kept some as barrel stabilizer whare the glue didn't expand. Still has all factory parts other than barrel. Some day I'll 're-do this one, but kinda like the flaws of my first tinkerings.
Not big on the Baker aluminum breech.Unmounted, I donated mine.Dunno but the bolt sits funky, so there must be an anomaly in the milling—I am not the only user sharing the same observation.Mine had dings and deep scratches, so I could not stand looking at it.
Quote from: Rick67 on October 25, 2021, 03:13:09 PMNot big on the Baker aluminum breech.Unmounted, I donated mine.Dunno but the bolt sits funky, so there must be an anomaly in the milling—I am not the only user sharing the same observation.Mine had dings and deep scratches, so I could not stand looking at it.That's too bad you had those issues. Hopefully they have things sorted out. My 1377 is a working gun, as well as a target plinker. When I get around to the 1322 (not the buntline) it'll be strictly a work horse. Cosmetics won't be a major concern.
Oh, and that's very cool about the LW barrels. Since I brought up the 1322 I want to modify, I have a question. When I got the gun, it was your average 1322, but I trimmed the trigger spring a little. This made it very light I guess you would say. Basically, it had a short, almost non existent travel. Just a slight pull and it would fire. Currently the transfer port is in my Maximus until I figure out if I need to go bigger with the valve exhaust and transfer port sleeve (both at .140 currently). Should I seek out a new trigger spring or space it up, or is it good? I've had no misfires or A.D.'s. Just want to make sure it's good is all.
I had a 1377 years ago then realized I hate pumping. I had a shoulder stock, the barrel mounts and pistol scope and fake ivory pistol grips for it. (those did look good) Sold it all to a buddy cheap. A couple of months later he had another $250 in it.