Charlie207
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Is that a Form-1 can?
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Is that a Form-1 can?
H2oman7.62mm
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No, this is military issued can that Smith Enterprise, Inc. makes.
Mine started out as SEI/Fisher can like those picture below, I returned it to SEI a couple years later for Wind Talker updated. It's not the quietest or lightest can every made, but it can be used as a billy club if the need arises.
My next handgun purchase is going to be a new Colt Python .357 Magnum.
The only question is which one?
They are not cheap so "All Of The Above" won't be an option for me. Which one would you want? I'm leaning towards the 5" or 6" barrels.
Colt currently offers 19 different variations in six different barrel lengths; blued, matte blued, stainless...
Python Family - Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC
The only question is which one?
They are not cheap so "All Of The Above" won't be an option for me. Which one would you want? I'm leaning towards the 5" or 6" barrels.
Colt currently offers 19 different variations in six different barrel lengths; blued, matte blued, stainless...
Python Family - Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC
SoCal Sam
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Barrel length is going to be personal preference and or purpose of use. 6 inch is the most faithful to gen. 1. 5 inch is gen. 2 only and was never produced in gen. 1. 4.25 inch is not 4 inch because of Canada. Blued 4.25 has 3 vents instead of two vents for the other finishes which is an anomaly.
I bought a 3 inch gen. 2 late last year. I handled a dozen examples before choosing because there is a lot of variability in fit. Cylinder lockup varies a lot. As soon as I found one with tight lockup, I bought. Latch operation can be very gritty and balky which is not acceptable in a premium model. Check for ejector rod wobble. All of the examples I looked at had some wobble which is a disappointment. (Mine has rod wobble which I considered sending back to the factory. I did not want to lose tight lockup so I did not.) Bring a set of snap caps to make sure cylinder advances properly. Side panel screws can back out which causes jams. Loc-tite will fix. Rear sight set screw is too small and will not hold zero. Loc-tite is mandatory. Wilson Combat makes replacement rear sight which is highly recommended. Get WC front sight as well. Why so many quality issues? Colt uses a ton of MIM parts which compared to gen. 1 is a major disappointment. MIM parts are typically assembled and not fitted. Gen. 1 had no MIM and was hand fitted so lockup is "bank vault" tight and operation is smooth and precise.
When you settle on a barrel length and begin serious shopping, check the born on date by reading the QR code sticker attached to the trigger guard. You will want fresh production. I've seen examples in stores that were over a year old which could be factory refurb or a blemish being sold as new.
I remember when Colt released these in 2022 they were only available in 3 lengths and only in stainless. I'm glad I didn't buy one then because I prefer a blued one.
I won't be getting the 8" barrel like below but man it is awesome.
I'm leaning more towards the 5"
$1,699 direct from Colt as-shown but I will probably take your advice and buy one from a local dealer so I can check it out first. I think you can get them a little cheaper that way too.
I won't be getting the 8" barrel like below but man it is awesome.
I'm leaning more towards the 5"
$1,699 direct from Colt as-shown but I will probably take your advice and buy one from a local dealer so I can check it out first. I think you can get them a little cheaper that way too.
usedto
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Posted this photo of my "El Faisan" .410 SXS some time back. Made in Spain in the 60s, mostly a utility $50 shotgun.
The stock is butt ugly, so I decided to take it apart and refinish it. Gun isn't worth much, so I won't harm the value.
I stripped a little of it using acetone - will get something better tomorrow. Looks like there might be some nice wood under the current finish.
Trying to decide what the best stripper is to use. I'll post more photos as I go.
The stock is butt ugly, so I decided to take it apart and refinish it. Gun isn't worth much, so I won't harm the value.
I stripped a little of it using acetone - will get something better tomorrow. Looks like there might be some nice wood under the current finish.
Trying to decide what the best stripper is to use. I'll post more photos as I go.
usedto
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Got the wood stripped. I used Citrustrip since it's supposed to be less toxic. Didn't have the best results - had three coats, and still left some in the checkering. Odd wood. Now I see why they used such dark stain/shellac. Doesn't look like the buttstock and forend came from the same tree.
But this gun isn't worth a ton of money, and it's mostly a safe queen, so I'll just carry on. Hit it with 80,120, 180 grit sandpaper. Will give it a little color now.
But this gun isn't worth a ton of money, and it's mostly a safe queen, so I'll just carry on. Hit it with 80,120, 180 grit sandpaper. Will give it a little color now.
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My first handgun was a Ruger Security Six in stainless. Bought new in 1979 in Houston when I lived there, for about $300. I had long guns prior being from NYC handguns were nearly impossible to get legally back then.Most all of my handguns are semi automatic but I do have 2 vintage wheel guns. Ca. 1986 Smith & Wesson Model 686 .357 Combat Magnum and a ca. 1974 Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk .44 magnum.
The reason for replying to your post was because just as I slipped out my earplugs at the indoor range the guy next to me let loose with that .44 cannon. My ears were ringing for weeks, I figure some of my hearing loss forty years later was related tothat. My own fault.
usedto
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First coat of color - pleasantly surprised. I cheat in the stain department - I use Old English Furniture Scratch Remover, in this case for dark wood. (they make dark and light). I've used the stuff for years on all kinds of projects and never been disappointed. Three or four more coats, then oiling. Should look better that the original finish.
A little research tells me they mainly used Spanish Red Oak for the stocks, which can range from amber to red in color. Explains the difference in color.
A little research tells me they mainly used Spanish Red Oak for the stocks, which can range from amber to red in color. Explains the difference in color.
Have you considered an S&W? That would be my preference in a 6" stainless as a robust carry as of 10 years ago. I've handled the 686 and it was lighter than the K.C. I was carrying. Drop in oem replacement parts, if necessary, was an easy situation. Quality is constantly changing and now I'm out date with anything current.
No I want the snake gun. I always wanted one and was almost ready to spend some big bucks for a vintage one before colt re-introduced them in 2022. I was actually on the waiting list at my local gun shop in IL but they never called me before I moved to TN. Glad they didn't because there are a lot more variations to choose from now.
The difference in 5-6" is negligible in every area that I can think of. Hopefully you can spend some time handling both and think about which one will be the natural shooter for you. Focus on the sight radius.
Personally, I know that I will be attempting 50 yard targets for fun and that extra length could be a slight advantage.
Yes I've been contemplating that. Back in 2022 when I pre-ordered a 2022 Colt Python from a local gun store, I ordered the 6" barrel. They only offered three different lengths at that time (3-inch, 4.25-inch, and 6-inch) and only in stainless.
But now they have six different barrel length options (2.5-inch, 3-inch, 4.25-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch) all in three finish options (stainless, blued, and matte blued). So instead of three variations there are now eighteen to choose from.
I'm still on the fence a little on the length but I want a blued one. I'm not buying it as a CCW. I have two other handguns I can use for that purpose.
But now they have six different barrel length options (2.5-inch, 3-inch, 4.25-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch) all in three finish options (stainless, blued, and matte blued). So instead of three variations there are now eighteen to choose from.
I'm still on the fence a little on the length but I want a blued one. I'm not buying it as a CCW. I have two other handguns I can use for that purpose.
whoaru99
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I have a 4" 686. It came to me 2nd hand at a very good price so there was basically no contemplation on barrel length in that case.
Were I to buy new 357 for general shooting sake I think I'd go with 6". Purely in terms of shooting 8" is probably even better but I think 6 is a good middle, even though it's not necessarily the middle length on current production.
Were I to buy new 357 for general shooting sake I think I'd go with 6". Purely in terms of shooting 8" is probably even better but I think 6 is a good middle, even though it's not necessarily the middle length on current production.
usedto
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And done.
A couple coats of oil, and it's good to go. I put the butt plate and sling swivel back on. Too bad the finest sandpaper I had was 180 - you can see marks if the light hits it right. I might take it apart again some day and do a better job, but I'm happy for now. I'll take a photo after it's put back together.
A couple coats of oil, and it's good to go. I put the butt plate and sling swivel back on. Too bad the finest sandpaper I had was 180 - you can see marks if the light hits it right. I might take it apart again some day and do a better job, but I'm happy for now. I'll take a photo after it's put back together.
