Why, oh why, do I keep doing these things to myself?
I know better. But I do it anyway.

So I'm sitting here this morning quietly surfing the internet. Just messin' around, not doing anything in particular. When I stumble across a local ad for a gun I've always wanted, but had pretty much given up on.
Colt prices these days have gone absolutely nuts. So when I saw the ad my eyes bugged out. This is too good to be true. A quick check of the various action sites turns up guns in similar condition at $1200+.
I keep telling myself "Don't do this. You don't need to be spending the money right now. Let it go! Move on!"
But alas, it was useless. E-mails sent, meeting set and before I knew it, the deal was done.
Its not perfect. Has some holster wear, its been used. I'd guess the finish is about 85%. It has Pacmayer grips on it. But its mine for $700!
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1968 Colt Diamondback .38 Special

I took it to the range this afternoon and despite 20-25 mph crosswinds, the little pony performed well. But them goodyears have got to go.

You shoot at MSSA? I'm out there a lot, usually shooting an old Mauser.

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Lee, I told you and told you if you live right, good things will happen to you. so what i'm saying is you must have changed your ways. congrats on a nice little pony. lee

The little voice in your head telling you to not buy guns....that's the bad one. You did the right thing.

Reminds me of 'Animal House'

"Now Laurence, if you touch one hair......"



PS Verily I say unto you, I think I would rather have that than a Python.

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You got that right! Rubber has no place on a gun.*

Congratulations on your new gun.







*Note that I'm very opinionated on the subject. No apologies, either.

I'd a been on that deal like a pit bull on a poodle!

Very nice!

Sheepdawg: Yep, I shoot at MSSA. Wind was really cuttin' up out there today. We've probably crossed paths, just never been introduced.

Lee: Nope, ain't changed one bit and still got lucky. Who'd a thunk it?

I've been looking for some lumber, but used factory grips are runnin' about $200 per set. I believe I'll have to pass on those.
I've got a line on some nice Herrett's at a gun shop about 75 miles from here. Just might be a little road trip in my future.

Congrats, nice adoption.

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Lynnie, Professional Pest