Westlake

[sy247]

No - just put in a variation for .357/.38 ML revolver

 

[Colonel Rimfire]

No - just put in a variation for .357/.38 ML revolver

Brilliant, thats all I needed to know, Alan lives quite close to me so I will give him a quick call,

Now the fun and joy of waiting for the variation to be processed!

Thanks so much

Ed

 

[TringSaint]

A few lads at my old club had them and each cylinder needs a slot from what I heard.
So the application should be for 1x frame in 357 calibre, for example, and then a number of cylinders as additional items.
They were getting sniffy when ppl were asking for 5+ cylinders because they were doing practical pistol, as it effectively gives someone 30 shots with a high ish power pistol all ready to go.

 

[sy247]

A few lads at my old club had them and each cylinder needs a slot from what I heard.
So the application should be for 1x frame in 357 calibre, for example, and then a number of cylinders as additional items.
They were getting sniffy when ppl were asking for 5+ cylinders because they were doing practical pistol, as it effectively gives someone 30 shots with a high ish power pistol all ready to go.

You apply for a varaition for a pistol, that is the frame and it includes one cylinder. For every additional cylinder you require you have to apply for it. I personally don't think Westlake ML pistols are that well suited for practical pistol for a number of reasons. You would be better off pith a .22RF semi auto LBP or possibly a long barrelled revolver if you want to shoot larger calibre.

 

[Colonel Rimfire]

Well im thinking of selling one of my rimfires with a moderator, so I can apply for the .357 and ask the moderator slot to be changed to a spare cylinder!

Im not planning on doing practical, just slowfire at my club and ocasionally at Bisley, Ive had my fair share of 10/22's and Marlins and though it would be nice to have something a bit different,

Im thinking of the 2 inch purely because of the 70's decective look it would "channel" I know it would be a lot harder to get decent groups but looks are more important to me as a hipster shooter!

 

[HistoricBore]

Well im thinking of selling one of my rimfires with a moderator, so I can apply for the .357 and ask the moderator slot to be changed to a spare cylinder!

Im not planning on doing practical, just slowfire at my club and ocasionally at Bisley, Ive had my fair share of 10/22's and Marlins and though it would be nice to have something a bit different,

Im thinking of the 2 inch purely because of the 70's decective look it would "channel" I know it would be a lot harder to get decent groups but looks are more important to me as a hipster shooter!

Each to their own...

HB

 

[ContinShots]

Well im thinking of selling one of my rimfires with a moderator, so I can apply for the .357 and ask the moderator slot to be changed to a spare cylinder!

Im not planning on doing practical, just slowfire at my club and ocasionally at Bisley, Ive had my fair share of 10/22's and Marlins and though it would be nice to have something a bit different,

Im thinking of the 2 inch purely because of the 70's decective look it would "channel" I know it would be a lot harder to get decent groups but looks are more important to me as a hipster shooter!

I've got two Westlake ML revolvers. I really enjoy shooting them. Once you've got the hamgof loading, they're easy enough to use. Tbe bullets aren't controlled as they're not cased ammunition, so you don't need an ammo hold for them, you just boy them via the post.

 

[stephen quinn]

Yes you do need an fac I had one and they are the nearest thing we can own to are old cartridge revolvers the problem I found was it all way became difficult to cock and rotate with the primers binding on the recoil shield I tried all sorts of primers and loads and I had a spare cylinder but to no luck so I sold it you couldn’t shoot it in double action mode because of this fault I think it’s just the system that Alan has to live with in this design

 

[rocketdogbert]

Just bought a Westlake Alpha .357, lovely piece of kit, based on the Alpha-Proj .357 magnum frame, not a Taurus. Target grips are fugly, standard grips are too small for my hands, so looking for something suitable.

 

[ContinShots]

Just bought a Westlake Alpha .357, lovely piece of kit, based on the Alpha-Proj .357 magnum frame, not a Taurus. Target grips are fugly, standard grips are too small for my hands, so looking for something suitable.

You can buy a walnut grip from Merseyside Armoury for the Alpha, although you'll have to fettle it so the cylinder will come out. Alan Westlake may possibly have some spares too. Unfortunately, Alfa frames aren't standard to other platforms, like Colt or S&W, so there aren't many, if any, aftermarket options.

 

[ContinShots]

Yes you do need an fac I had one and they are the nearest thing we can own to are old cartridge revolvers the problem I found was it all way became difficult to cock and rotate with the primers binding on the recoil shield I tried all sorts of primers and loads and I had a spare cylinder but to no luck so I sold it you couldn’t shoot it in double action mode because of this fault I think it’s just the system that Alan has to live with in this design

I have that problem with my Westlake Alfa too. I don't have it with my Westlake Arms or though, which is more fun to shoot as a result.

 

[rocketdogbert]

You can buy a walnut grip from Merseyside Armoury for the Alpha, although you'll have to fettle it so the cylinder will come out. Alan Westlake may possibly have some spares too. Unfortunately, Alfa frames aren't standard to other platforms, like Colt or S&W, so there aren't many, if any, aftermarket options.

Thank you

 

[rocketdogbert]

You can buy a walnut grip from Merseyside Armoury for the Alpha, although you'll have to fettle it so the cylinder will come out. Alan Westlake may possibly have some spares too. Unfortunately, Alfa frames aren't standard to other platforms, like Colt or S&W, so there aren't many, if any, aftermarket options.

They don’t have a functioning website, and I don’t use Facebook, I don’t suppose you have an email address for them?

Thanks

 

[wytonpjs]

Alan has 4, 7 and 13 grips in stock.