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I finally found a Model 331---no dash...a gun made in 1999 only and really elusive. This one is a bit unique, since the finish does not appear polished, yet the stamping or laser engraving is not defined by a dark color like on the 331-2. At least I have the gun for the collection....



here are the defined markings on the later gun....

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I finally found a Model 331---no dash...a gun made in 1999 only and really elusive. This one is a bit unique, since the finish does not appear polished, yet the stamping or laser engraving is not defined by a dark color like on the 331-2. At least I have the gun for the collection....



here are the defined markings on the later gun....

Congratulations on finding your 331. I've got a few models that I hope to find someday.

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That is a great little gun. I bought my daughter one years ago. She could not hit squat with it.


I put the pink Hogue stocks on the 331 and her attitude and shooting improved. Go figure.


The pink stocks also kept her brother from carrying it around.

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Congrats. The main gun still on my bucket list is a Model 631 with 4" barrel and adjustable sights. If I could just get Dale53 to sleep a little more soundly when I visit...

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I am still looking for a Model 430..for export only!
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I am still looking for a Model 430..for export only!
Like this one? haha
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There is a 332ti posted on Gunbroker right now by GT Distributors.
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Thanks for the post and pics: I did not know there were versions without the atom symbol. These are great guns - I have both 331 and 332.
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Thanks for the post and pics: I did not know there were versions without the atom symbol. These are great guns - I have both 331 and 332.
My gun HAS the atomic symbol, it is just nearly invisible, like the laser did not do the complete inscribing. It is there, but very faint, unlike all the other, later guns that I have.
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