dcmdon
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Well, if you're going to get crazy about it, how about a 547, in 9mm.
Complete with spring loaded extractor. No moon clips required.
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Well, if you're going to get crazy about it, how about a 547, in 9mm.
Complete with spring loaded extractor. No moon clips required.
dcmdon
NES Member
Python is pure sex. I had one years ago and the bluing was just gorgeous. I actually shot mine though, and it continually went out of time. Just one man's experience.
One thing thats great about the 66 is that they aren't terribly expensive. For the cost of a new PC revolver, you can send a used 66 off to a guy like Richard Fletcher, a master revolversmith. http://www.fletchercustompistols.com/index.htm
He will do a trigger job, properly size the forcing cone and chambers, check and repair end shake, cylinder gap and timing, for not a lot of dough.
What you will get back is going to outshoot any factory gun and not cost any more. The deals are out there on the 66. You just have to look. Its neither as modern as the 686 nor as collectible as the 19.
Don
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dcmdon
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Oh. Thats just a beautiful piece in a great length and finish.
By the way. I mentioned that Colts don't hold timing as well as a Smith. While its true, the great revolversmith and shooter Grant Cunningham gives an excellent full explanation:
http://www.grantcunningham.com/blog_files/colt_python_delicate.html
I don't regret selling my Python because it was a 6" gun and I"m much more interested in 4" guns these days. Wish I had some cash.
Don
Thanks for the response (and that goes to everyone who responded)!
In order,
- It would be mainly a range gun. My Glock 22 handles home def, tyvm.
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- Preference is for a 4" barrel.
- DA (but not DAO — which I don't think applies to non-hammerless revolvers anyway, but I just want to be clear).
- I prefer blued, with walnut grips — no rubber — but I'd definitely look at stainless.
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The grip on the Model 10 seems a bit thin for me, and the 686 doesn't look "classic" enough. I like the heft of the 15 or 586 — they look like they would balance well in my hands, which are on the large side.
Not familiar with the Dan Wesson. I just Googled them and a lot of them look very modern. I guess that's why you specified an "older" one.
Colt Python is definitely a possibility, esp. in 4".
dcmdon
NES Member
Rob,
Smith and Wesson guns have come with either a round butt or a square "target" butt for the last 100 years.
A gun with a round butt can use larger grips that gives the same size grip as a square butt gun.
Bottom line is that you should not be considering the grips when deciding on a gun. You can spend $35 on replacement factory wood style grips. Or you can spend $100+ on exotic wood grips. Whatever you like.
Either way, don't discount a gun because you either don't like the grip material or the grip shape.
I'll try to get a couple of pics to demonstrate this to you.
Don
p.s. If are prepared to spend the $$, considering the fact that you will be shooting mainly .38s, a Python would be a great purchase.
Smith and Wesson guns have come with either a round butt or a square "target" butt for the last 100 years.
A gun with a round butt can use larger grips that gives the same size grip as a square butt gun.
Bottom line is that you should not be considering the grips when deciding on a gun. You can spend $35 on replacement factory wood style grips. Or you can spend $100+ on exotic wood grips. Whatever you like.
Either way, don't discount a gun because you either don't like the grip material or the grip shape.
I'll try to get a couple of pics to demonstrate this to you.
Don
p.s. If are prepared to spend the $$, considering the fact that you will be shooting mainly .38s, a Python would be a great purchase.
I'm sure what he meant by "older" is one made at the old Monson Mass factory.
They later moved production to Palmer Mass, but the quality went down hill from there.
I've owned two in the past, a model 15 and a 715 (stainless), both great guns and both made in Monson.
I traded the 715 to a fellow NES'er a year ago.
JuergenG
NES Member
Thanks for the response (and that goes to everyone who responded)!
In order,
- It would be mainly a range gun. My Glock 22 handles home def, tyvm.
- Preference is for a 4" barrel.
- DA (but not DAO — which I don't think applies to non-hammerless revolvers anyway, but I just want to be clear).
- I prefer blued, with walnut grips — no rubber — but I'd definitely look at stainless.
S&W 27-2 or 28-2 in 4".
They are out there in excellent condition and won't break the bank as a Python surely would.
It doesn't get much more "classic" than these two icons and you'll hardly wear them out.
A friend is shooting a 28-2 of the SFPD which were sold cheap over here. It has the "been
there-done that" look but is still a tack driver. Doesn't get much better at ~ $250.
Retired-LEO
NES Member
S&W Model 66 with 4"
or if the weight does not bother you
S&W Model 686 with 4"
Both Great Guns!
or if the weight does not bother you
S&W Model 686 with 4"
Both Great Guns!
dcmdon
NES Member
I'm with you. I justified the $900 for my 547 by saying I'll save a fortune in ammo. I can reload 9mm for about $5.20/box with precisionbullets.com 147 grain bullets.
Partial family portrait. I've got to do one with the J frame and the X frame to back up the comparison.
Guns are a 6" 29 high polish nickel in .44 magnum (under that paint), 6" 686 and 4" 66.
I got the 66 for $600 with 900 rounds of .357 magnum JHP. So the deals are out there.
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dcmdon
NES Member
To the OP. Don't forget. If you like everything about the Model 10 except for the dainty little grips, you can buy larger, more hand filling grips for it in either custom or original style wood, or rubber.
Model 10's can be beautiful:
as can Model 15's:
or 36's"
or 29's:
19's don't look to bad in blue either:
the 27 looks pretty good too:
you can't beat a Model 17 (22lr) for accuracy or cheap to shoot:
If you want the classic look, find one that catches your eye. Makes no difference which one, you'll love it.
as can Model 15's:
or 36's"
or 29's:
19's don't look to bad in blue either:
the 27 looks pretty good too:
you can't beat a Model 17 (22lr) for accuracy or cheap to shoot:
If you want the classic look, find one that catches your eye. Makes no difference which one, you'll love it.
The Dan Wesson's are very accurate, and offer a unique feature - user removable barrels & shrouds. Want a 8" w/ full underlug for the range, and a 4" for carry? A simple tool lets you make the swap.
I've got a Monson, MA .357 - great revolver.
dcmdon
NES Member
This is a DW thing. The company has been owned by different people in different places over the years. So people reference the place of manufacture when talking DWs. Its kindof like saying I have a Meriden, CT Parker.
