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1955mercury

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Taurus 44 magnum model 2-440081. I haven't had this one out in a while and that cheap BSA red dot site had something like tar all over it. I don't have a clue how that happened. I got that sticky mess all over my hands. I took it off and cleaned it with tire cleaner and a tooth brush. Seemed to do a pretty good job.
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1955mercury

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South Carolina
'merc, all the BSA red dots have that. And I know your pain, because they are a pain to clean!
Thanks for that info Deacon. It must be something that bleeds out of them over time because it wasn't like that when I stored it. I hope it's a one time deal or that thing is going in the trash.
 

DeaconKC

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Actually the BSA stuff is very good for the price, just that sticky stuff on them when shipped is one step below Cosmoline. They certainly are not the equal of Nikon or Leupold, but will compare well with Simmons or Bushnell.
 

Inkstainedwretch

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Speaking of Colt, it looks like they are getting back in the snub nose revolver market again. This is listed on their website for 2017.

Colt Cobra®


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Colt's Legendary Double-Action Revolvers Return

The Colt Cobra® marks Colt's triumphant return to the world of double-action revolvers. Its small frame and 2" barrel make it ideal for concealed carry. The Cobra® features all-steel construction, as well as a rubber wrapped grip that's been moved rearward to help manage recoil. The Cobra® is chambered in .38 Special and is +P capable. This firearm was designed to meet the needs of new shooters and seasoned professionals alike. It's easy and enjoyable to shoot, easy to carry, and draws from the fine lineage that make Colt revolvers special.

Kirk

Looks good, but I wonder why they're reviving the Cobra name, since this one is a steel frame. Detective Special or even Agent would be more fitting, I would think. Still a sweet-looking gun.
 

TPD166

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Lone Star State
Years ago I bought an early 1970s mint 2" S&W Model 15 - not even a line on the cylinder - but as much as I loved the gun, I could not bring myself to carry or shoot it. So a couple of years ago I let it go to collector, vowing to finding a shooter/replacement. Over the weekend, I finally found what I had been looking for - this one is a 1981 M-15-4 in excellent (but not perfect) condition, pinned barrel, original grips. Shown with a late '60s/early '70s Ray Sullivan custom-made paddle holster (made before Ray sold Sullivan's Holsters in Tampa).

 

green papaya

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California, usa
The COLT Model 1903 pocket auto is a real classic, I wouldnt mind having one in my collection

these are often shown in the old Film Noir or crime dramas, old gangster movies from the Golden era, they seem to show this model in old movies more than the M1911

probably because of the size & weight of the M1911, a little big for concealed carry
 

TPD166

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Lone Star State
In the old days, S&W took the small grip adapter even further - it only filled the gap behind the trigger guard.

If you've never seen one, it's a three-piece device that goes behind both grip panels and the adapter attaches to the grip extensions. They were apparently made for both K and N frame revolvers. More info and pictures here.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...adapter-now-letter-revolver-see-post-8-a.html

hmmm - never occurred to me to use a smaller T-Grip, gotta try that - Thanks!
 

Kirk H.

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1,196
Location
Charlotte NC
In the old days, S&W took the small grip adapter even further - it only filled the gap behind the trigger guard.

If you've never seen one, it's a three-piece device that goes behind both grip panels and the adapter attaches to the grip extensions. They were apparently made for both K and N frame revolvers. More info and pictures here.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...adapter-now-letter-revolver-see-post-8-a.html

I have seen pictures of those but have not actually ever seen one in person. The ones that I have seen photos of had the part attached to a piece of metal that was the same shape and size of the grip panel. It would be installed by removing the grip, placing it on the frame, putting the grip panel back on over it, and tightening the grip screw.
 

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