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Those few of you that know me know I am a revolver guy first and foremost. I started with a 6" 586 and a 6.5" 29-2 back in the early 80's and I've never looked back.
Not to say I don't appreciate semi auto, but I prefer a wheel gun.
So, I went with a friend to check out a revolver in the East Bay and while we were there, I was clued in to a S&W 66 2.5" at their other store. If I'd been thinking, I'd have asked the guy to call the shop and put a "SOLD" sign on it, but I didn't.
We take our time, have lunch and when I finally got back to the other shop, the 66 was G-O-N-E.
In the display case was what I thought was an old model 10, so I blew it off, but the salesman told me it was a 13 and I did a double take. Damn! Excellent condition, box and tools and a price made to move. Only problem is it is a square butt 4", not a round butt 3". Still, beggars can't be choosers and they aren't making these anymore, so I tossed out a lowball offer - within reason of course, not insulting.
They called the owner, he bit, I slapped down the loot.
So, Here I sit, paperwork completed, waiting for the 10 day and 30 day (loadofBS) things to expire before it comes home.
I called Mag-Na-Port this morning and spoke to Ken about a 3" barrel and rounding the butt. If he can find a barrel, I'll go for it. If he can not find a barrel, I am hesitant to cut the current one. This is an ideal roscoe to make into a CCW pocket rocket. What I might do is to keep it stock and one day trade or use it in a trade for what I really want - 3" round butt.
I realize California frowns on giving the unwashed masses a CCW, but I can dream and maybe one day they will and I'll be ready.
I already have a commander 1911 and a couple 3" N frames, but a fixed sight K frame magnum for carry is also a nice option.
Here's the pics.
All that mung on the finish is 20 year old grease - it comes right off. The blue is deep, old school blue and all but the right tip of the barrel is perfect. I'll cold blue that small spot.
Not to say I don't appreciate semi auto, but I prefer a wheel gun.
So, I went with a friend to check out a revolver in the East Bay and while we were there, I was clued in to a S&W 66 2.5" at their other store. If I'd been thinking, I'd have asked the guy to call the shop and put a "SOLD" sign on it, but I didn't.
We take our time, have lunch and when I finally got back to the other shop, the 66 was G-O-N-E.
In the display case was what I thought was an old model 10, so I blew it off, but the salesman told me it was a 13 and I did a double take. Damn! Excellent condition, box and tools and a price made to move. Only problem is it is a square butt 4", not a round butt 3". Still, beggars can't be choosers and they aren't making these anymore, so I tossed out a lowball offer - within reason of course, not insulting.
They called the owner, he bit, I slapped down the loot.
So, Here I sit, paperwork completed, waiting for the 10 day and 30 day (loadofBS) things to expire before it comes home.
I called Mag-Na-Port this morning and spoke to Ken about a 3" barrel and rounding the butt. If he can find a barrel, I'll go for it. If he can not find a barrel, I am hesitant to cut the current one. This is an ideal roscoe to make into a CCW pocket rocket. What I might do is to keep it stock and one day trade or use it in a trade for what I really want - 3" round butt.
I realize California frowns on giving the unwashed masses a CCW, but I can dream and maybe one day they will and I'll be ready.
I already have a commander 1911 and a couple 3" N frames, but a fixed sight K frame magnum for carry is also a nice option.
Here's the pics.
All that mung on the finish is 20 year old grease - it comes right off. The blue is deep, old school blue and all but the right tip of the barrel is perfect. I'll cold blue that small spot.
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