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Old 04-15-2018, 08:11 PM
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Default Buying an M36 because it’s a 3”?

Or because it wears the most beautiful RB grips I’ve ever seen?




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Old 04-15-2018, 08:17 PM
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Either reason (excuse?) would work for me.
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Old 04-15-2018, 08:29 PM
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Beautiful gun and should be a great shooter. I bought a 1963 square butt M36 3 inch last year and have been very pleased. Shoots to POA at 50 feet with my 125 grain cast bullet handloads. Enjoy!
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Very, very nice, Kid. Those grips are gorgeous.

I've grown quite an affinity for the 3" Chiefs.

Be careful, they're addicting.
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Very nice - mine is a keeper and in much worse shape than yours!
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I would have to break my "no more guns" rule for that one. Nice.
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Very nice M36 and great color and figure to those factory grips.
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I had one and sold it. Not one of my better decisions.
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I understand your reasoning. I bought this Model 37 just because it is a 3".

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very nice find
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Very, very nice, Kid. Those grips are gorgeous.



I've grown quite an affinity for the 3" Chiefs.



Be careful, they're addicting.


Oh, I know that slippery slope well. I’ve got its nickel cousin too.




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I wish mine were a 3 inch. That extra inch does wonders for accuracy and performance.
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Winner-winner chicken dinner,nice one! Often pondered a 3 incher,enjoy that one!
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My LGS has a 3" 36 in almost new condition but with no box for $550. It's a bit rich for my blood, but it's a pretty gun.
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