Pasadena vs. TDE vs LEJ

 

 

LEJ's are TDE El Monte made guns, and I think the quality is the same.

 

There was first the Pasadena's, then TDE North Hollywood (made from some left over parts from Pasadena, but still considered very good by many), the TDE El Monte.  Starting with TDE/OMC El Monte, these "B" guns because they started with a "B" serial number had "solid bolts".  There were not many "B" guns made.  Later, there were "C" and "LAST" serial numbers made by AMC Covina.  Lastly, the commerative editions were made "AMT"

 

All of these involved Harry Sanford or his family. 

 

I would be more worried about getting a good in good shape than what the maker was (ie, see the problems on Yoshi's Page).

 

Jason

... from "Super Glue" to "a drilled cavity on the frame"?

 

I would say no improvements beyond of good tuning and care were made, until we see Max's new Bolt system.

 

For the guts, Pasadena and North Hollywood are 100% Stainless Steel made (except the grip panels, of course), but TDE and later are not always the case. I have seen some carbon steel made parts on later guns, but not certain when changes were made.

 

Yoshi