Great afternoon out there fellas!

by MS @, Southern Michigan, Monday, January 19, 2015, 15:21 (3536 days ago)
edited by MS, Monday, January 19, 2015, 16:16

Good afternoon folks! It's another day where I woke up above ground ( breaking my previous record of 57 years 347 days old)
On January 2, I had prostate cancer surgery and I'm getting noticeably better every day.
The pathology reports said "Surgical margins clear". Lymph nodes are clear. Pending tests in two months, my surgeon said he's 99% certain I'm cancer free and will remain so for life.

Now I'll get on topic and talk about guns.
A few years ago I bought a S&W 1006 with 5 magazines for a good price.
It's a fixed sight model w/ the Novak dovetail cut.
I'm looking for an after market rear adjustable sight. I find a couple of them listed but never any in stock.
Like this, but for the 10mm-45 3rd Gen pistols.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/740896/lpa-tpu-rear-sight-s-and-w-3rd-generation-semi-...

I've searched Novak, Brownells, TPU, and S&W 1006 sights.
Anyone have a lead on an adjustable rear sight for the 1006?
When I bought the 1006, it came with Hogue rubber grips. Well, the 1006 has a pretty wide grip frame front to back. For my short meaty hands, it's been a challenge to get comfortable with it squirming around in my hands due to poor grip form.
I got serious tracking down a set of factory "Nylon" one piece grips. I'd have preferred the flat back strap but it has the arched mainspring housing profile. Akin to the 1911/arched mainspring feel. I really like these New Old Stock grips. These are much slimmer than the Hogue's, making it possible for me to get a consistant hold with good form.
Did I say I love these ? I ran 100 rounds through the 1006 with the new grips and I think it's a keeper.
I have three molds a 165gr TC, 180gr. RNFP, and a 200gr. TC.
Waiting on a .401" die for my lubrisizer, and we'll see what they can do. I like the profile of the 180 RNFP, let's hope is shoots well in this gun.

Mark

Congratulations on clear margins!

by MR, Monday, January 19, 2015, 15:26 (3536 days ago) @ MS

I had 3 protate biopsies (two 12 needle and one 18 needle) over 5 years before they decided I just have a naturally high psa. My condolences on the surgery part, but glad it's over and your margins are CLEAR! I still think the placement and lack of a better access hatch on that troublesome little part was a practical joke on the part of the human body design team.

Congratulations on clear margins!

by MS @, Southern Michigan, Monday, January 19, 2015, 20:08 (3536 days ago) @ MR

You're 100% correct from my view, this is a very inconvenient location and new task to do, relearning how to do something I've done for almost all my 57 years.

Good to hear Mark!

by Hoot @, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, January 19, 2015, 15:38 (3536 days ago) @ MS

Some days the air just smells sweeter. I am very happy for you and wishing you continue to break your personal record.

Cheers!

Good to hear from you too Hoot

by MS @, Southern Michigan, Monday, January 19, 2015, 20:11 (3536 days ago) @ Hoot

Yes, yes it does.

Telling myself that it's gonna be a good day when I get up in the morning has dramatically improved my life.
There's only so many hours in a day, a month, a year. Why waste them on negative and non productive ways?

Great reports. Sorry I can't help on the sights.

by Cherokee @, Medina, Ohio, Monday, January 19, 2015, 17:16 (3536 days ago) @ MS

nm

Great afternoon out there fellas!

by Creeker @, Hardwoods, Monday, January 19, 2015, 17:50 (3536 days ago) @ MS

Happy for you.

Found this listed on Amazon

by mcassill, Monday, January 19, 2015, 18:23 (3536 days ago) @ MS

http://www.amazon.com/LPA-Sight-Fully-Adjustable-TPU10WE30/dp/B00ORYGDM4

Here's to more good news from your direction!
Mark

Found this listed on Amazon

by MS @, Southern Michigan, Monday, January 19, 2015, 20:06 (3536 days ago) @ mcassill

That's the sight I need alright.
Funny how none of my searches showed that sight in stock. Different search engines?
I'll get that ordered and we'll see how this package shapes up.
I had Simply Rugged Rob make a Cuda with thumb break in oxblood. Even though the 1006 is no lightweight, it carries nice on the belt.
Thanks Mark

Good call on the 'Cuda

by BC, ER in L.A., Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 03:04 (3536 days ago) @ MS

Mine 5906 owns something similar from Rob and Rick.

Glad to read that you are still processing oxygen. Take it easy, armed.

Glad to hear your doing better Mark

by Fivegunner @, LOWELL Mi., Monday, January 19, 2015, 19:24 (3536 days ago) @ MS

I Dread thinking about surgery on that part, doc, sen`t me in for the biopsy, lot`s of fun as I recall 15 needles. came out neg. I take a pill to keep it from growing. Hope everything go`s well for you .:-D

good to hear you are still kicking...

by Rob Leahy ⌂ @, Prescott, Arizona, Monday, January 19, 2015, 20:01 (3536 days ago) @ MS

keep kickin!

--
Of the Troops & For the Troops

Excellent!!

by Brian A, Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 11:09 (3535 days ago) @ MS

Very glad to hear recovery is still going so well! Hopefully you will keep breaking records for a very long time to come.

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