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July 7, 2011, 08:42 PM | #26 | |
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July 7, 2011, 09:18 PM | #27 |
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I'm a single action kinda guy, here are my two.
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July 7, 2011, 09:20 PM | #28 |
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The top gun in the picture is a Freedom Arms small frame M97 in .44 Spcl with a 5 1/2" bbl. The bottom gun is a FA M97 .45 Colt with a 3 1/2" bbl and a round butt. Both have to me handled to be appreciated.
. . . . The top gun is a 386 but I have it's brother (396 in .44 Spcl). It is a handful with any load approaching 1,000 fps. The bottom gun is the above pictured FA M97 .45 Colt. . . . . Wish I could find a 3 1/2" N Frame .44 Spcl. Paul |
July 8, 2011, 08:36 AM | #29 |
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Gentlemen I appreciate all the input,,,
I'm going to a gun show this coming Saturday,,,
I have a clean credit card and GAS,,, Gun Acquisition Syndrome. Perhaps a .44 Special is in my future. Aarond
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July 8, 2011, 01:39 PM | #30 |
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Ruger Bisley 44 Special. Fabulous. Most of the revolvers listed above can't safely push a 240gr SP to 1200fps.
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July 8, 2011, 03:11 PM | #31 |
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Aarond, buy something nice! Since I'm not working I have to vicariously through the checkbooks of others!
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July 8, 2011, 03:19 PM | #32 |
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Hey mrbro,,,
I feel your pain my friend,,,
I'm 59 and single with a professional income,,, It is only in the past 6 years that I have attained this status. While I don't have a tremendous amount of disposable money,,, It is nice to know that if I do see something that I like,,, I no longer have to take anyone else into account. I'll definitely have my list and my eyes wide open,,, I'll probably not buy any guns there though,,, I haven't seen a "deal" at a gun show,,, At least not in recent years. I go to see/handle guns I can never find anywhere else,,, What I usually find/buy is accessory items,,, And occasionally I will find a holster. But what the heck,,, Whatever I decide to buy,,, I'll dedicate that purchase to you. Aarond
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July 8, 2011, 03:22 PM | #33 |
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Can a 44 sp shoot 44 mag? Is it like the 357/38?
That S&W blued 2inch model 24 is amazing. |
July 8, 2011, 03:39 PM | #34 |
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Nope, it's the opposite.
The .44 Magnum is longer than the .44 Special.
You can shoot .44 Special cartridges in a .44 Magnum handgun,,, Not the other way around. Aarond
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July 8, 2011, 04:02 PM | #35 |
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July 8, 2011, 04:16 PM | #36 |
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Found it! thanks |
July 8, 2011, 04:50 PM | #37 |
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Here is my CA Bulldog Pug. It is by the original charter arms and shoots where I want. They are very nice little revolvers
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July 9, 2011, 09:41 PM | #38 |
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"And these are a few of my favorite things......."
In addition to the ones below, a Colt SAA, USFA Rodeo and Sheriff, EMF SAA, Smith & Wesson 696 prelock, 24 5" custom cut, 28 4" Clements Custom conversion, 624 4", several older 3" Charter Arms, Ruger Blackhawk, Blackhawk .357 converted and probably a couple of others that don't come to mind right now.
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July 9, 2011, 11:15 PM | #39 | |
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But in the mean time, I'm really enjoying my 3" Taurus 431, a good buy at $268. |
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July 11, 2011, 01:59 AM | #40 |
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One more -
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July 11, 2011, 11:58 AM | #41 |
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I still have G.A.S.
I went to the gun show at the Tulsa fairgrounds this Saturday,,,
Had a good time wandering the aisles and sniffing gun oil. The only .44 special revolvers I saw were,,, An older well worn Charter Bulldog,,, And a nice S&W Model 24,,, Like in post #4. The Charter was just beat up,,, He only wanted $225 for it,,, But the gun was worn out. The man was very proud of his S&W Model 24,,, It had a teeny bit of blue wear at the muzzle,,, And just a slight turn ring on the cylinder,,, He wanted $895.00 for the gun. So, I guess I'll just have to do without a .44 Special for awhile. $895.00 might not be a bad price for that model revolver,,, But it's more than I am willing to pay for one. Oh well,,, Aarond
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July 11, 2011, 12:34 PM | #42 |
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yeah, when we're talking about used guns they don't make anymore, you have to have patience to find the right deal, snatch it when you see it, and have several choices not knowing what will come your way first...
You can't pay too much for a good gun, you can only pay it too early. That's more than I would pay also, but then again I would have said the same about a price half that size a few years ago and I've paid much more many times and happy I did. Inflation is accelerating. |
July 11, 2011, 01:53 PM | #43 | |
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July 11, 2011, 02:23 PM | #44 | |
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The Ruger SA revolvers are fine handguns,,, But I tend to gravitate towards the three or four inch DA/SA revolvers. I have three very fine SA revolvers,,, I hardly ever shoot them anymore. For the last two seasons I have been trying to master DA shooting,,, Even with those I try not to do too much SA shooting,,, I watched a Jerry Miculek video and got hooked. Aarond
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July 11, 2011, 02:28 PM | #45 | |
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July 11, 2011, 05:14 PM | #46 | |
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Aarond, I understand... I went the other direction and sold off my DAs and all I have is Single Actions .... With exception of my CC CA .44Spec Bulldog that is! You ought to pick up Ed's book if you are trying to master the DA revolver. http://www.amazon.com/McGiverns-Book.../dp/160239086X
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A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king. Last edited by rclark; July 11, 2011 at 05:20 PM. |
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July 13, 2011, 07:31 PM | #47 |
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Here is my 2010 Bulldog tigerstripe. It has been great so far. It is posing with my Ruger SP101. Nearly the same size.
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July 13, 2011, 09:01 PM | #48 |
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Well Leathermarsh, you inspired me to take a pic of my Bulldog/SP101/Blade buds too... so here's back at ya':
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July 14, 2011, 10:31 PM | #49 |
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Very nice! I like the bobbed hammer.
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July 15, 2011, 07:15 AM | #50 |
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Model 21-4
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