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hey guys you have helped me out recently with some choices I was going to make. I have another question for you. I shot our local IDPA match today and there was a guy there with a Nowlin 38 super. What made it somewhat unique was that it had accu-rails. I tried the action and got to shoot it. From my limited knowledge it felt was nice. It was tight where it was supposed to be. My question is do you think it is a good idea to put them on. (pros and cons). My second question is who does them? thanks for your help again.
matthew

matthew, they're OK for a match gun and I've seen them on carry guns. No denying they make a gun feel like it's on ball bearings, but honestly I doubt there would be many cases where a person would notice a dif in accuracy or reliability. I would expect reliability to go down if anything, but given a gun that is reassembled perfectly they should not affect reliability. Thing is, there's no room for crud under them so it's gotta be spotless when you reassemble. The rods are rather delicate when they're not in the gun; I've heard of them breaking in the gun but I think that's rare. The rods create a slight inconvenience in reassembling the pistol.

Gunsmith Doug Jones here in Michigan does them (I don't have his info), among others (licensed from Mr. Kreiger). I'm not saying they're an absolute no-go. I used them once to salvage a super-sloppy aluminum framed Commander. I didn't feel it was the ideal setup for a carry gun.... guess it all depends upon the expectations and maintenance enthusiasm level of the owner. I think they're like $250.

thanks for your reply. I will take it into consideration. The upkeep of the gun is not a real issue for me because i like to have my weapons spotless after I shoot them. I guess that's probably overboard, but I figure why do a job half-hearted. So, I give it my best. Thanks again

I had my series 70 Gold Cup railed by Bob Krieger. I sent it off to be built up a bit so I have no clue yet how well I'll like it.
Bob Krieger can be reached at (248) 853-6171

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Lynnie, NRA Life Member

The rails really make the gun feel tight and smooth..I have sets on a couple of competition guns and the guns stayed tight for years..

for a carry gun..I would say not necessary and would pass...just another thing to possible break at the wrong time..no room for that.

for a gun that is a safe queen or possible range use..I would say sure..its your money...
I have seen sets break in matches and pretty much the shooter zeroed the stage..