Two More Came Home From The Gunshow.....

mk70ss · February 17, 2019, 04:28 PM

So I went to a gunshow in Knoxville hoping to find a four inch Colt Trooper .22 or Diamondback .22. No luck there. But I did find a beautiful S&W Model 18 .22 that came home with me. Also snagged a three inch Charter Arms Pathfinder .22 for a great bargain price. The Charter’s finish isn’t great, but it’s tight and has adjustable sights. Test fired it as soon as I got home, this will be the new ranch gun for daily chores.

Carmady · February 17, 2019, 05:25 PM

Congrats. Are those Herrett's grips on the Charter Arms?

mk70ss · February 17, 2019, 06:08 PM

They are, also got the factory neoprene ones too.

GoPappy · February 17, 2019, 09:29 PM

Congrats, especially on the Model 18. I've got its older brother - a 5 screw Combat Masterpiece - and it's a sweet shooter. I'm sure yours will be too.

I was out shooting mine earlier today. There's something really satisfying about shooting .22LR out of a K frame. Plus, you can shoot it for a hour on about $5 of ammo.

223 shooter · February 17, 2019, 10:52 PM

Oh that 18 is nice - I actually saw one at a gun show yesterday.

TruthTellers · February 18, 2019, 03:15 AM

For the low price you can usually get them, those Stratford Charter .22's are unbeatable for a DA revolver. Hate the 6 round capacity tho which is why I never bought one.

Pretty much all the Charter revolvers from that era are great quality if you can get past their design and light weight. I have a 4 inch .357 and keep have been keeping my eyes out for a 6 inch for a reasonable price.

lamarw · February 18, 2019, 11:18 AM

Looks as though you had a good day at the gunshow. Congrats on your scores.

Niner4Tango · February 19, 2019, 12:22 AM

Very nice!

February 17, 2019, 04:28 PM	#1
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Two More Came Home From The Gunshow..... So I went to a gunshow in Knoxville hoping to find a four inch Colt Trooper .22 or Diamondback .22. No luck there. But I did find a beautiful S&W Model 18 .22 that came home with me. Also snagged a three inch Charter Arms Pathfinder .22 for a great bargain price. The Charter’s finish isn’t great, but it’s tight and has adjustable sights. Test fired it as soon as I got home, this will be the new ranch gun for daily chores. __________________ Say when.....

February 17, 2019, 06:08 PM	#3
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	They are, also got the factory neoprene ones too. __________________ Say when.....

February 18, 2019, 03:15 AM	#6
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	For the low price you can usually get them, those Stratford Charter .22's are unbeatable for a DA revolver. Hate the 6 round capacity tho which is why I never bought one. Pretty much all the Charter revolvers from that era are great quality if you can get past their design and light weight. I have a 4 inch .357 and keep have been keeping my eyes out for a 6 inch for a reasonable price. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

February 17, 2019, 05:25 PM	#2
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	Congrats. Are those Herrett's grips on the Charter Arms?

February 17, 2019, 09:29 PM	#4
GoPappy Member Join Date: November 28, 2015 Posts: 78	Congrats, especially on the Model 18. I've got its older brother - a 5 screw Combat Masterpiece - and it's a sweet shooter. I'm sure yours will be too. I was out shooting mine earlier today. There's something really satisfying about shooting .22LR out of a K frame. Plus, you can shoot it for a hour on about $5 of ammo.

February 17, 2019, 10:52 PM	#5
223 shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 557	Oh that 18 is nice - I actually saw one at a gun show yesterday.

February 18, 2019, 11:18 AM	#7
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Looks as though you had a good day at the gunshow. Congrats on your scores.

February 19, 2019, 12:22 AM	#8
Niner4Tango Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 287	Very nice!