Post Your "Pairs" - and Thoughts on the Magic of Pairs

[tjpopkin]

Here is also an interesting pair....both from 1939, the Colt was my first gun and once my mother's..

 

[edwardyoung]

Here are a few poorly photographed pairs:

5 1/2" Nickel, 44 Special, 3rd Generation Colt SAAs.

3" 44 mag 629-1 and 629-2

5 1/2", 22lr, Bull-Barrel Ruger MKIIs. KMK512

Pretty tickled with these

 

[1Aspenhill]

Consecutive Serial Number BCP HDs

Consecutive Serial Number 6.5" Transition HDs

Consecutive Serial Number 4" Pre War HDs

I personally like them and except for the BCP guns I just got the second gun when it popped up!
Bill

 

[StrawHat]

I have a couple of several revolvers. Especially my carry piece. If something happens to the star, the understudy fills in until the stars return. It just seems right.

Kevin

 

[Dieseltech56]

The only "pair" I think that qualify are my ruger maximums. I have lots of S&W models that are the same barrel length but no two are actually the same gun.

 

[Salox]

Big fan of chemistry and biology, and after trying to formulate an intelligent post about enantiomers or symmetrical bilateral anatomy, I ended up with analysis paralysis. Seems the magic of collecting pairs is an awesome artistic way to express our creativity through the S&W collecting passion! And I feel much more balanced with one in each hand.

Both shipped same day to J S Oshman in Texas (Not Rex). Thank you RKmesa!

 

[texmex]

I have two 627 PC revolvers. Yesterday, I asked the boss if it was ok for me to get a left and right hand holster for them and wear both. Maybe he thought I was kidding, but he did not say no. I have two UM84R holsters that are switchable to right or left handed. I am not on uniformed duty right now, but when I am, I'm going to set up a completely symmetrical rig for them. Holster, moon clip pouch, handcuff pouch, belt buckle, handcuff pouch, moonclip pouch, holster. 16 rounds of 357 Magnum without reloading. I love it.

 

[RKmesa]

...Seems the magic of collecting pairs is an awesome artistic way to express our creativity through the S&W collecting passion! And I feel much more balanced with one in each hand.

WOW!!! They each looked beautiful individually, but together, they really bring out the best in each other...

I look forward to a dedicated thread with a bunch of photos.

Thanks for sharing,

 

[RKmesa]

Terry:

I didn't notice this before but that belt with those guns, and if I counted correctly, ONE HUNDRED rounds of .357 Magnum ammo plus 12 rounds in the cylinders, is a walking armory!!! It also probably weighs a ton. But man... it pegs the Cool Meter You could be dressed in a flaming pink spandex leotard walking down the street with that rig on and the only thing anyone would notice is the rig itself... BEAUTIFUL

 

[bdGreen]

K22/40 Masterpiece

Consecutive pair.

enjoy,
bdGreen

 

[MAB93]

Terry:

I didn't notice this before but that belt with those guns and, if I counted correctly, ONE HUNDRED rounds of .357 Magnum ammo plus 12 rounds in the cylinders, is a walking armory!!! It also probably weighs a ton. But man... it pegs the Cool Meter You could be dressed in a flaming pink spandex leotard walking down the street with that rig on and the only thing anyone would notice is the rig itself... BEAUTIFUL

Richard, Risking thread drift but you put the thought in my mind. I've had a close look at the image and I reckon there are 49 rounds in the top row and 33 in the bottom. Add 12 for the 2 revolvers then there would be a total of 94 rounds on the belt in total.

Now, as I remember it, those competitions as a kid growing up, where you had to guess the correct number of jelly beans in a jar, if you guessed the correct number you won the beans, jar and all.

Soooo.. Terry.....?????

 

[StrawHat]

Elmer sported a leather rig like that but I do not recall what revolvers he carried with it. Perhaps Heavy Dutys or Outdoorsman.

Kevin

 

[jggammon]

My only picture worthy pair - of 19-4s.

 

[lestert357]

Elmer sported a leather rig like that but I do not recall what revolvers he carried with it. Perhaps Heavy Dutys or Outdoorsman.

Kevin

Kevin, I believe you are referring to this rig and these guns. The holster rig is Berns-Martin with "Speed" holsters. The guns are Triple Locks in .44 Special. I will post them here because the pair of Triple Locks fit this thread perfectly.

For anyone that wants to read more about these fantastic guns see the thread at http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...t-triple-lock-elmer-keiths.html#post138469284

Photo credits beetledude.

 

[LLOYD17]

Are two pairs of 1959 Savage 110L's, one in each caliber produced during this first year of production of the lefty model, allowed?

 

[lestert357]

Richard, Risking thread drift but you put the thought in my mind. I've had a close look at the image and I reckon there are 49 rounds in the top row and 33 in the bottom. Add 12 for the 2 revolvers then there would be a total of 94 rounds on the belt in total.

Now, as I remember it, those competitions as a kid growing up, where you had to guess the correct number of jelly beans in a jar, if you guessed the correct number you won the beans, jar and all.

Soooo.. Terry.....?????

Mario, correct, 82 cartridges on the belt plus 12 in the RM's for a total of 94. Total weight of the rig with both guns loaded and the belt fully loaded with cartridges is 11.8 pounds. Sorry, even though you are the winner, no prizes can be shipped outside CONUS.[emoji1]

 

[RKmesa]

Mario, correct, 82 cartridges on the belt plus 12 in the RM's for a total of 94. Total weight of the rig with both guns loaded and the belt fully loaded with cartridges is 11.8 pounds. Sorry, even though you are the winner, no prizes can be shipped outside CONUS.[emoji1]

That's what I get for counting quickly... count the top row, multiply by 2 and add 12... But alas, it seems that I miscounted the top row and failed to take into account the fact that the holsters had to be attached to the belt somehow.

Kevin, I believe you are referring to this rig and these guns. The holster rig is Berns-Martin with "Speed" holsters. The guns are Triple Locks in .44 Special. I will post them here because the pair of Triple Locks fit this thread perfectly.

For anyone that wants to read more about these fantastic guns see the thread at http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-ha...t-triple-lock-elmer-keiths.html#post138469284

Photo credits beetledude.

Terry:

At least some of the inspiration for the design of your rig (or at least the photo) is in evidence when you see that beautiful Elmer Keith rig - except that your rig has a lot more "BLING" - and of course, more bullet capacity (did I count 58+12 on the Keith rig?).

 

[MAB93]

Terry,

Can't blame me for trying . I reckon the 4.5 inch barrels on that pair just hit the sweet spot in terms in terms of length on an N-Frame.

Also thanks for posting the link to the thread on Elmer Keith's Triple Lock's. Remarkable history as recorded by beetledude.

I'll just finish by posting my last pair, Colt 3rd Gen .44 Specials, really just an excuse to show the rig again. Made by a magnificent leather-worker, Karla Van Horne of Purdy Gear.

 

[Green Frog]

Here's an interesting pairing of guns I've had built up to suit my tastes. I've shown them before, of course, but they fit well in this context. In blue we have a classic style K-32, built using a factory barrel and a Model 14-3 to pay homage to the factory built late production version of the Model 16-3. At the time of this photo it was wearing custom grips from Shofieldkid, themselves an homage to period Fitz grips.

Its mate in stainless is the logical development if S&W had retained its commitment to building the very best revolvers out there, a 327 Fed Mag (K-327??) revolver. Combat grips and adjustable rear sight by Austin Behlert complete the package.

For your consideration, a pair of K-32s, the traditional blue 32 S&W Long and the cutting edge stainless 327 FM.

Froggie

 

[Kurusu]

The magic of pairs is...

Making 2 pairs with 3 revolvers that don't really pair up.

Pair one. British service Enfield and Webley in .38.

Pair two. British service Webleys .455 and .38.