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Old 11-08-2021, 11:28 AM
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I'm a fed working for the DODIG, and I'm fostering a renewed love to these classic revolvers. I bought a model 10 that I refinished and cleaned up, and one day I'll own my dream 27 in perfect condition My current dilemma is deciding whether I want to buy a 642 or a 637 to add to my carry roster.



Still nursing an old dumb regret when I was young and stupid..sold a chief's special in great condition for a much lower quality pistol. Still haven't been able to forgive myself, and I plan on buying another to vindicate myself eventually! Anybody else have a sellers remorse story?
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Old 11-08-2021, 11:30 AM
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Old 11-08-2021, 11:39 AM
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Old 11-10-2021, 11:13 AM
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Pull up a chair. Sit on the floor. Coffee will be ready in a bit. Not that cup. That's the dogs cup and he gets upset if anyone else drinks out of it.

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