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The 1911s
Some Loudenboomers
Some Loudenboomers
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9mmfan
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OK, haven’t posted in this thread for a bit, and most of my old pics disappeared because of the changes with “that” photo hosting site.Next to last purchase, will take some of the new one soon.
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Early Colt Lawman Mk III in .357 magnum, 2” barrel.
Armored farmer
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the old snake with it's new skin.
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ancientnoob
Love that "old school", exposed ejector rod on your Lawman MK.III! A bit of a stretch to call it a "pocket .357" but still an awesome Colt snubby revolver! Thanks for sharing!
Love that "old school", exposed ejector rod on your Lawman MK.III! A bit of a stretch to call it a "pocket .357" but still an awesome Colt snubby revolver! Thanks for sharing!
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Snapped one with the Hogue wood grips installed, normally this wears the rubber monogrip version. The amusing part about this revolver coming home was that I'd just purchased a 586 and was talking with the gunsmith what I wanted done. He said he had a 686 for sale that met all what I had asked along with a Magna Port job and a bit more. The price was quite attractive that I bought that and had him do the 586. (What a sucker I was LOL.) The additionals were: stippled front of trigger guard, glass bead finish, over-travel stop, The Smith Alexander cylinder release and these Hogue wood grips. Wish I could find those Smith Alexander thumb releases now. A guy at the range offered $100 for the release, I thought he was crazy.
(I don't have a stainless release and I'd have to have it glass bead blasted. Seems unlikely that it would match the revolver now so if I were OCD that would likely mean having the whole revolver glass beaded again. For $100, I felt that this wasn't worth the bother. <shrug>)
(I don't have a stainless release and I'd have to have it glass bead blasted. Seems unlikely that it would match the revolver now so if I were OCD that would likely mean having the whole revolver glass beaded again. For $100, I felt that this wasn't worth the bother. <shrug>)
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Thanks @bannockburn - I spotted this for not a lot of money. I was trying to research it - it appears to be fairly scarce. I have seen a few online with the shrouded rod, although I have never seen ANY of these Colt snubbies in the flesh. Are they not popular? The thing is built like a tank and weighs about 35oz empty. I have seen a few Troopers usually with a 4” barrel and often with some odd target stock that does little for aesthetics. I have yet to shoot it but I am eagerly looking forward to it. This example has some cosmetic issues and needed a serious deep cleaning. Few scratches on the frame and a bit of wear on the barrel, and a few very tiny rust spots. The kicker is some joker lightly scratched “A” into the grip frame which was not described by the GB seller but I can live with it as it would not be worth the cost of hassle to return. I really do like the piece even with all that being said. It did clean up nice even round 2 after this picture Hardly a pocket gun, but the grips fit nicely in my hand. I find my Model of 1911 a bit large for comparison sake.
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ancientnoob
My first .357 revolver was a Colt Trooper Mk.III with a 4" barrel. Loved that gun, it was built like the proverbial tank and was perfectly at home with any .357 ammo that I ran through it. Never cared much for the factory wood grips and soon replaced them with a set of Pachmayr Presentation grips that were a great improvement in terms of fit and comfort. While the DA and SA trigger were okay they were no where near as smooth as that found on a comparable S&W Model 19. I held onto that Colt for a number of years til I traded it in on a semi-auto (a Beretta I seem to recall).
Some years later I had both a 4" and a 6" blued Trooper Mk.V which was a definite improvement over the previous model. The DA trigger was noticeably smoother and easier to use and the factory wood grips were the best fitting grips I ever had on a DA revolver. I would still have these revolvers to this day if it wasn't for the fact that I needed to sell them to pay for school. Oh well I still have my S&W Model 686 and that one's a keeper for sure!
My first .357 revolver was a Colt Trooper Mk.III with a 4" barrel. Loved that gun, it was built like the proverbial tank and was perfectly at home with any .357 ammo that I ran through it. Never cared much for the factory wood grips and soon replaced them with a set of Pachmayr Presentation grips that were a great improvement in terms of fit and comfort. While the DA and SA trigger were okay they were no where near as smooth as that found on a comparable S&W Model 19. I held onto that Colt for a number of years til I traded it in on a semi-auto (a Beretta I seem to recall).
Some years later I had both a 4" and a 6" blued Trooper Mk.V which was a definite improvement over the previous model. The DA trigger was noticeably smoother and easier to use and the factory wood grips were the best fitting grips I ever had on a DA revolver. I would still have these revolvers to this day if it wasn't for the fact that I needed to sell them to pay for school. Oh well I still have my S&W Model 686 and that one's a keeper for sure!
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Recently took some pix of this one for the " Lets Talk Rimfire Handguns" thread but this is the handgun pictures thread so it can get in here also. A S & W model 2206TGT that has lived in my safe since 1994. It's the target model of the 2206 series and except for the Pachmayr grips it looks like the day I took delivery of it brand new. After 24 years of satisfied ownership and over 3300 rounds fired I can now honestly classify these things as solid, accurate, and reliable; or at least this one is.
RA40
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Those Pachmayr grips look great! I also have a 2206 base version with simple adjustable rear. Estimating ~12K round range.
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Ruger 3" SP101 in .327 Federal:
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Hertzer
Wow that's some collection of vintage classic revolvers and semi-auto pistols! Thanks for the sneak peek into the safe!
Wow that's some collection of vintage classic revolvers and semi-auto pistols! Thanks for the sneak peek into the safe!
The duty weapon I carried around the world a few times Active Army and Reserve Component.
Extensive use from the early 90s on.
Never had any issues as long as they were properly maintained.
It did it’s duty whether in a few combat zones, high risk protective details, or in a law enforcement role.
I still shoot the Beretta 92FS and would carry it into harm’s way again knowing it will perform.
Extensive use from the early 90s on.
Never had any issues as long as they were properly maintained.
It did it’s duty whether in a few combat zones, high risk protective details, or in a law enforcement role.
I still shoot the Beretta 92FS and would carry it into harm’s way again knowing it will perform.
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DesertVet
Nice collection of military/law enforcement service pistols. Good to hear they all provided you with dependable and reliable performance in each different setting that you used them. My favorite one of them would be the Browning Hi-Power. My Mk.II fits me like a glove, has a great trigger and sights, and has a very well designed thumb safety.
Nice collection of military/law enforcement service pistols. Good to hear they all provided you with dependable and reliable performance in each different setting that you used them. My favorite one of them would be the Browning Hi-Power. My Mk.II fits me like a glove, has a great trigger and sights, and has a very well designed thumb safety.
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