I would consider having someone cut a new dovetail for you. Either that, or buy a simple non-adjustable sight. Even with a simple sight, who cut the dovetail so close to the breech? I have that same sight, and my dovetail is 12" from the breech. Nice patch box. Even 120 grains FFg is a lot.
Yes, there are tools I would buy at HF, and there I would leave on the shelf. I had a job that occasionally required cutting locks. Sometimes, our own company locks. I forget how much I paid, but it was really cheap, and did the job well.
I've been to Orlando for boot camp in July and August. You ain't telling me nothing! Love those little 5 minute thunderstorms where it cools of 30 degrees, then the sun comes back out with a vengeance.
I think they are a good shop. I, and others have said it's not showy at all. @smo showed the point of going there. Antique guns, and cars! Th ladies are almost always in the back fulfilling mail orders. The lights will be turned off in the car showroom, but they will turn the lights on for...
Buy the Gatling and take it home with you. I'm anxious to see how well it works! It should stop most home invaders. Not sure how your home would look like afterwards, though!
What to expect: Lots of antique guns! They have a Gatling gun for sale! They have a lot of neat antique cars! What not to expect: A glamorous showroom with lots of staff waiting on you. If you want to buy anything, you just tell the clerk the item number(s) from their catalog. (They are a...
The best solution, at least to me with bifocals, is a Gehmann Iris. I have tried several options, an find Gehmann the best. Cheap is good, effective rules the day.
Gehmann Stick On Iris for Ordinary Glasses