0.32 IOF revolver- Small arms factory OR Field Gun Factory

[perfectionist]

Respected Sirs,
Greetings!!
As in my introductory post I have mentioned that I am planning to buy IOF 0.32 revolver asap, after doing all analysis. I am slightly confused that which one will be better, SAF one or FGK one.

I have read in many posts that there is no internal or manufacturing difference between both of them, but somewhere in this blog I read that the FGK writes MK III on the revolver and SAF does not. Sir, is SAF still giving MK I type, I read that MK I had an issue of hammer.

After doing some research myself on the internet, I saw a difference in (pics only) the foresight- Blade as FGK - one seems to be more elongated towards the shooter side and SAF looks small ear type, resembling the one in my father's webley.
I like the latter better, but if SAF produces MK I or a different revolver as compared to FGK, then I will go for FGK.

Sir, also is it true that there is a rifling issue in IOF 0.32 revs.

Kindly guide me.

- Perfectionist

[perfectionist]

Sirs,
In continuation for my quest to understand the difference between, SAF, Kanpur and FGK, Kanpur manufactured 0.32 revolvers, I have made a collage of various images of the latest IOF 0.32 revs. Please find the images in the link below:

http://picasaweb.google.com/10876308934 ... fectionist#

Kindly let me know the difference in the product and which factory it is manufactured, it will be a help.

You may also see a photo of Isaac Hollis & Co. DB sxs, a similar my family owns.

- Perfectionist

[hdn]

Dear friend go for 0.32 Revolver With Filed Gun Factory Kanpur, as per their delivery schedule they are delivering the Revolver to us almost three months for the date of booking, where the Small Arms factory Kanpur are giving the Revolver within Ten Days, but there is a difference “Field Gun Factory” are supplying MK- III, which they have confirmed to me Under one of my "RTI" to their office that “Only Revolver MK-III is being manufactured in the year 2010-2011, so i am going to purchase from Field Gun Factory.
Regards
HDN

[mariner]

Post Temporarily deleted for SMS/Text gibbreish.

Mariner,

I'm sure you're parents spent their hard earned money to get you a decent education....which includes the ability to write properly. Text speak brings the whole thing to waste.

regards,
Moderator

[grewal]

Welcome to the forum Mariner, But I would like to bring this to your notice that as per forum rules you are not supposed to use to use sms text language . Please use proper English in your future conversation. And please do share you revolvers pictures as and when you get one. Best of luck for your future toy.

[peterdk]

Sirs,
http://picasaweb.google.com/10876308934 ... fectionist#

Kindly let me know the difference in the product and which factory it is manufactured, it will be a help.

You may also see a photo of Isaac Hollis & Co. DB sxs, a similar my family owns.

- Perfectionist

hi perfectionist

could you please tell a bit more about your I hollis & sons maybe show a few pictures of yours, as the one you have in your photo album is a gun i have in my gun cabinet
i just found out that one of the pictures you have is actually my picture and the other one is from Gavin gardiner's website, it is so easy to ask permission and when people do that they most of the time get a yes

send me a PM with an email adress and i will send you a full resolution picture of the gun, it is actually the one i have in my avartar

best regards

peter

[The Doc]

http://picasaweb.google.com/10876308934 ... fectionist#
You may also see a photo of Isaac Hollis & Co. DB sxs, a similar my family owns.

the one you have in your photo album is a gun i have in my gun cabinet
i just found out that one of the pictures you have is actually my picture and the other one is from Gavin gardiner's website, it is so easy to ask permission and when people do that they most of the time get a yes

Oops !! Small world, huh ?

In continuation for my quest to understand the difference between, SAF, Kanpur and FGK, Kanpur manufactured 0.32 revolvers, I have made a collage of various images of the latest IOF 0.32 revs.
http://picasaweb.google.com/10876308934 ... fectionist#
Kindly let me know the difference in the product and which factory it is manufactured

I compared both the pictures and there is a little difference indeed between the two. Can you post the pictures (are these your own pictures ? ) on the main forum for everyone to appreciate and comment ?

best,
Rp.

[indigo_indo]

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You may also see a photo of Isaac Hollis & Co. DB sxs, a similar my family owns.

the one you have in your photo album is a gun i have in my gun cabinet
i just found out that one of the pictures you have is actually my picture and the other one is from Gavin gardiner's website, it is so easy to ask permission and when people do that they most of the time get a yes

Oops !! Small world, huh ?

In continuation for my quest to understand the difference between, SAF, Kanpur and FGK, Kanpur manufactured 0.32 revolvers, I have made a collage of various images of the latest IOF 0.32 revs.
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/10876308934 ... 0876308934 ... ectionist#</a><!-- m -->
Kindly let me know the difference in the product and which factory it is manufactured

I compared both the pictures and there is a little difference indeed between the two. Can you post the pictures (are these your own pictures ? ) on the main forum for everyone to appreciate and comment ?

best,
Rp.

On observing the pictures and my novice experience i could just find the difference in the target sight at the end of the muzzle ;only the FGF sight is bigger and the SAF sight is smaller and tht the top of the grip the hunch is bigger in FGF andthan SAf product.. rest God Knows better

[mariner]

hi,My apologise to all the IFGns,and thanyou Mr.grewal for pointing out my mistake so decently,yesteday i went through the expected code of conduct more precisely.and wont make the mistake again,
Regarding above discussion,what i persume that the pic. Which mr.perfectionist has posted (SAF)is probably old,as they dont care to update it very often,the left side picture is the latest one,as i have the same one in my cell as Wallparer

[eljefe]

some soft hearted mod got to the MARINER ,the sms poster.
I believe I will simply throw out anyone who uses sms.Tired of telling people to RTFM all these years.
sorry for the thread hijack guys.Now, please carry on

[mariner]

and on zooming it,its SAF on right side of it.plus as i said earlier i met a man who got his revolver from SAF and is the same one as the one posted by you on the left side which in the collage says it belongs to FGN.better zoom it and check whats embedded below ashoka SAF Or FGN.if in doubt PM
Best rgrds,
Mariner

[indiaone]

I had the opportunity recently to discuss with senior Army officers of the Ordinance Corps about the IOF revolver. The actual position is that all revolvers are manufactured at the Field Gun Factory as it only has the foundary with the mold for the .32 revolver. Most of the revolvers are assembled in this factory and sent out to the various sales outlets except the Small ArmsFactory and the Ordinance factory ar Ambarnath in Maharastra. At these two factories, the components supplied by the FieldGunFactory are assembled and sold to the public as finished products. At present there is overproduction and hence the delivery time is short. It was further clarified to me that all present productions are mark -111 models and Mark-4 is undergoing fieldtrial. Shall let you knowshortly, when it will be ready for sale.

[winnie_the_pooh]

I had the opportunity recently to discuss with senior Army officers of the Ordinance Corps about the IOF revolver. The actual position is that all revolvers are manufactured at the Field Gun Factory as it only has the foundary with the mold for the .32 revolver. Most of the revolvers are assembled in this factory and sent out to the various sales outlets except the Small ArmsFactory and the Ordinance factory ar Ambarnath in Maharastra. At these two factories, the components supplied by the FieldGunFactory are assembled and sold to the public as finished products. At present there is overproduction and hence the delivery time is short. It was further clarified to me that all present productions are mark -111 models and Mark-4 is undergoing fieldtrial. Shall let you knowshortly, when it will be ready for sale.

Actually, bulk of it is made by private manufacturers and the IOF chaps just put it together.Guess how they get the contract.

The lowest tender wins.

[perfectionist]

Mr.Peter,
Thanks for writing your comments on my post. I have never said that the Isaac Hollis pics are of my family gun but if you read my post it says - "You may also see a photo of Isaac Hollis & Co. DB sxs, a similar my family owns."

It is good to hear that the pics are of your gun, I am impressed with the upkeep, but I never said it is of my gun.

Request you to please not to jump to guns before reading properly and mocking anyone in a forum.

Best,
Perfectionist