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Post by bigwoolie on Aug 31, 2020 12:14:53 GMT -5
As much as I love my firearms, I still view them as a commodity. I had a pretty good horse wreck a few weeks ago that did a number on my working saddle. I got 'er patched back together, but she aint what she was. So Im gonna have to get another. And real saddles aint cheap.
Sometimes a man has to weigh priorties of life and make tough decisions. Its looking like Im gonna need to move on the custom BFR .44mag.
In light of our current societal woes, the Springfield TRP Operator, the AR and the Winchester 1886 aint going anywhere.
But a .44mag is a luxury. This one is a beautiful luxury, no question, but a luxery none the less.
So I guess I'll make a trip to my local gun store this week and put it on consignment. The saddle helps make my livin'. The revolver does not. 😢
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Post by instymp on Aug 31, 2020 17:16:10 GMT -5
My three daily carry tools.....    Is the Keltec 32 0r 380? Had & sold both & wish I still had the 32. Was lighter than my comb. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 31, 2020 20:20:03 GMT -5
As much as I love my firearms, I still view them as a commodity. I had a pretty good horse wreck a few weeks ago that did a number on my working saddle. I got 'er patched back together, but she aint what she was. So Im gonna have to get another. And real saddles aint cheap. Sometimes a man has to weigh priorties of life and make tough decisions. Its looking like Im gonna need to move on the custom BFR .44mag. In light of our current societal woes, the Springfield TRP Operator, the AR and the Winchester 1886 aint going anywhere. But a .44mag is a luxury. This one is a beautiful luxury, no question, but a luxery none the less. So I guess I'll make a trip to my local gun store this week and put it on consignment. The saddle helps make my livin'. The revolver does not. 😢 Hate to hear that but I've been there. Had to sell all of my Colts 44 years ago including 2 GCNMs. Later I had to sell My Contender with the custom stocks and grips and 5 barrels. After our son was born I had to sell my S&W target pistols, a Model 41 and a Model 52 38 Master. I have more guns now than I ever had before. I needed real life stuff. You need a saddle. A man's got to do what a man has to do. You need a saddle and you don't need a fancy 44. I am just learning not to be proud of possessions. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 31, 2020 21:03:28 GMT -5
My three daily carry tools..... Is the Keltec 32 0r 380? Had & sold both & wish I still had the 32. Was lighter than my comb. It's a .380 Mike. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 21, 2020 19:36:19 GMT -5
Still carrying this old timer.  |
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Post by instymp on Sept 22, 2020 17:33:29 GMT -5
Still carrying this old timer. Don't blame you. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Sept 22, 2020 19:00:37 GMT -5
So far Ive managed to dodge the bullet (see what I just did there?  and have held on to the BFR .44mag. I shot it before taking it down to sell, and then couldnt bring myself to sell it. 😁 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2020 20:50:10 GMT -5
So far Ive managed to dodge the bullet (see what I just did there? and have held on to the BFR .44mag. I shot it before taking it down to sell, and then couldnt bring myself to sell it. 😁 😜😁🤠 |
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Post by Darin on Sept 22, 2020 22:32:19 GMT -5
Still carrying this old timer. Don't blame you. Looks just like my daily carry ... nice. |
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Post by okie on Oct 4, 2020 5:39:09 GMT -5
My first carry piece was a lightweight J frame snub nose that my dad gave me. It kicked like a mule and literally made you bleed after less than ten rounds. Only revolver I have now is my grandfather's old service S&W that the sheriff's department gave him.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 4, 2020 20:29:52 GMT -5
My first carry piece was a lightweight J frame snub nose that my dad gave me. It kicked like a mule and literally made you bleed after less than ten rounds. Only revolver I have now is my grandfather's old service S&W that the sheriff's department gave him. I would not have anything but...... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 4, 2020 21:18:45 GMT -5
My first carry piece was a lightweight J frame snub nose that my dad gave me. It kicked like a mule and literally made you bleed after less than ten rounds. Only revolver I have now is my grandfather's old service S&W that the sheriff's department gave him. You should try my 44 mag snubbie. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 4, 2020 21:39:14 GMT -5
The only gun that I have ever sold was a Taurus Millenium pro that I lost confidence in.
I never sold off any others, because I read too many stories of regret. But then again, I haven’t been in a place where my hand was forced, Ron’s advice is sage advice.
Talk show host Bruce Williams had good advice “ Never fall in love with something that cannot love you back, that will inform you on making wise choices”
Good advice then, good advice now.
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Post by okie on Oct 5, 2020 4:02:20 GMT -5
The only gun that I have ever sold was a Taurus Millenium pro that I lost confidence in. I never sold off any others, because I read too many stories of regret. But then again, I haven’t been in a place where my hand was forced, Ron’s advice is sage advice. Talk show host Bruce Williams had good advice “ Never fall in love with something that cannot love you back, that will inform you on making wise choices” Good advice then, good advice now. You don't regret it if you sell them right. I've bought, sold, and traded my way into a collection I never could have afforded otherwise. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 5, 2020 9:10:01 GMT -5
The only gun that I have ever sold was a Taurus Millenium pro that I lost confidence in. I never sold off any others, because I read too many stories of regret. But then again, I haven’t been in a place where my hand was forced, Ron’s advice is sage advice. Talk show host Bruce Williams had good advice “ Never fall in love with something that cannot love you back, that will inform you on making wise choices” Good advice then, good advice now. You don't regret it if you sell them right. I've bought, sold, and traded my way into a collection I never could have afforded otherwise. Unfortunately, I had to sell mine short. Winchester M1 for $125, Gold Cups for $200, M52 $350,M41 $200,etc. |
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Post by jay on Oct 5, 2020 14:05:52 GMT -5
I quit selling a few years ago. Now I just buy. I don't get as many, but I want what I have. The only requirement, according to my wife, is that I'm limited to what I can cram into the gun safe. Fortunately, pistols are small...LOL.
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Post by instymp on Oct 5, 2020 17:52:37 GMT -5
I quit selling a few years ago. Now I just buy. I don't get as many, but I want what I have. The only requirement, according to my wife, is that I'm limited to what I can cram into the gun safe. Fortunately, pistols are small...LOL. Sorta like Pipes, tobacco, fishing rods & lures, wines, beers et all. Addictive. |
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Post by briarbuck on Oct 7, 2020 8:45:07 GMT -5
Just got my CCL. Here's my daily carry. I did the gold color fill with 24k paint. Upgraded with the Magguts that get me from 8 in the mag to 10 + 1. I also LOVE my holster. It's a 1791 Ultra custom. It has a layer of carbon fiber between the leather that forms when it gets hot. You put it in a sous vide @ 175 for 10 min and it will form fit to your weapon.  |
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Post by instymp on Oct 7, 2020 17:24:11 GMT -5
Just got my CCL. Here's my daily carry. I did the gold color fill with 24k paint. Upgraded with the Magguts that get me from 8 in the mag to 10 + 1. I also LOVE my holster. It's a 1791 Ultra custom. It has a layer of carbon fiber between the leather that forms when it gets hot. You put it in a sous vide @ 175 for 10 min and it will form fit to your weapon. Now you need the Shield 45. Recoil to me is like the 9. Had the 9 & now only the 45. (Hopefully you are happy with only the 9, just like you are happy with your only favorite pipe) Holster might?? fit the 45. Looks great, congrats. |
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Post by briarbuck on Oct 8, 2020 9:16:10 GMT -5
Just got my CCL. Here's my daily carry. I did the gold color fill with 24k paint. Upgraded with the Magguts that get me from 8 in the mag to 10 + 1. I also LOVE my holster. It's a 1791 Ultra custom. It has a layer of carbon fiber between the leather that forms when it gets hot. You put it in a sous vide @ 175 for 10 min and it will form fit to your weapon. Now you need the Shield 45. Recoil to me is like the 9. Had the 9 & now only the 45. (Hopefully you are happy with only the 9, just like you are happy with your only favorite pipe) Holster might?? fit the 45. Looks great, congrats. I already have a 1940, 1911 that my Dad gave me that's a great shooter. It's my office gun in case some disgruntled employee goes postal. I am trying to keep my Ammo selection to a minimum. I certainly can see an addition of another 45 down the line considering I already have the ammo. |
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Post by instymp on Oct 8, 2020 10:59:13 GMT -5
Now you need the Shield 45. Recoil to me is like the 9. Had the 9 & now only the 45. (Hopefully you are happy with only the 9, just like you are happy with your only favorite pipe) Holster might?? fit the 45. Looks great, congrats. I already have a 1940, 1911 that my Dad gave me that's a great shooter. It's my office gun in case some disgruntled employee goes postal. I am trying to keep my Ammo selection to a minimum. I certainly can see an addition of another 45 down the line considering I already have the ammo. Biggest Gun regret = selling mu Colt 1911. even thought no sentiments as yours. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 8, 2020 11:02:40 GMT -5
We need to start another thread on automatics.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 8, 2020 11:03:51 GMT -5
Just got my CCL. Here's my daily carry. I did the gold color fill with 24k paint. Upgraded with the Magguts that get me from 8 in the mag to 10 + 1. I also LOVE my holster. It's a 1791 Ultra custom. It has a layer of carbon fiber between the leather that forms when it gets hot. You put it in a sous vide @ 175 for 10 min and it will form fit to your weapon. Was there a picture with this and I just can't see it? |
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 8, 2020 11:16:56 GMT -5
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Post by jay on Oct 8, 2020 13:16:49 GMT -5
Dewayne, that is really nice. I must be one of those old geezers, because this is how shooters are supposed to be...LOL.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 8, 2020 15:58:43 GMT -5
We need to start another thread on automatics. Agreed. This is wheel gun country. |
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Post by toshtego on Oct 8, 2020 15:59:31 GMT -5
The only revolver I currently own. BFR Precision Center Custom .44mag.    Purty gun!! |
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Post by briarbuck on Oct 9, 2020 8:46:07 GMT -5
That's a Beauty Woolie.
My PAD is moving towards GAD lol
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 15, 2020 17:03:12 GMT -5
Put a new rear sight on the BFR, a One Ragged Hole peep sight for hunting. Took it out and put a few rounds through it. It is phenomenal.
Gotta take it to the smith tomorrow and get the front sight shortened by about a third.
Im not a great handgun shooter, but my goal is 4" patterns at 75 yards, then start harvesting game with it. The peep sight helps my tired old eyes more than I would have believed possible.
The pistol had a scope on it at one time, which I still posess, but I dont like carrying or shooting a scoped revolver very much.
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Post by jay on Oct 15, 2020 17:10:08 GMT -5
That's a Beauty Woolie. My PAD is moving towards GAD lol I have learned that a person can have multiple full-blown ADs at the same time. Guns, pipes, beer, radios, etc...all at the same time. |
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and have held on to the BFR .44mag. I shot it before taking it down to sell, and then couldnt bring myself to sell it. 😁
