chaim
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So, I went to the gunshop to pick up my consignment check from my Colt Gold Cup that finally sold.
I have long had a big hole in my revolver collection... no 4" medium framed revolver (my only 4" is an N-frame .45LC S&W 625MG). I can't say I got one of the leftover 20 year old deals for sub-$300 for a mechanically minty M10 that just has serious holster wear. No, I paid $500, the finish is in great shape (not 100%, but quite nice), and the lockup is tight.
Unfortunately, I didn't pay close enough attention to whether it is a RB or SB, but I think it is a SB. Unfortunately, it has large Pachmayr and I've never been a fan, though they are pretty period correct (a -8 is a 1977 to 1988 gun). I'll use the MD 1 week waiting period to shop grips (shop, but I'll wait till have have it to buy so I can be sure if I need RB or SB grips). I was initially thinking period correct wood grips, but with what original S&W wood grips are going for these days, I may finally break down and buy some Elk grips like I've wanted for years. Hmm, Elk grips with bark or without? I really like both, but at around $200 a pair for the cheaper brands/craftsmen, I'm not sure I want to buy two pairs.
I have long had a big hole in my revolver collection... no 4" medium framed revolver (my only 4" is an N-frame .45LC S&W 625MG). I can't say I got one of the leftover 20 year old deals for sub-$300 for a mechanically minty M10 that just has serious holster wear. No, I paid $500, the finish is in great shape (not 100%, but quite nice), and the lockup is tight.
Unfortunately, I didn't pay close enough attention to whether it is a RB or SB, but I think it is a SB. Unfortunately, it has large Pachmayr and I've never been a fan, though they are pretty period correct (a -8 is a 1977 to 1988 gun). I'll use the MD 1 week waiting period to shop grips (shop, but I'll wait till have have it to buy so I can be sure if I need RB or SB grips). I was initially thinking period correct wood grips, but with what original S&W wood grips are going for these days, I may finally break down and buy some Elk grips like I've wanted for years. Hmm, Elk grips with bark or without? I really like both, but at around $200 a pair for the cheaper brands/craftsmen, I'm not sure I want to buy two pairs.