Recent content by 8200rpm

I think you posted the wrong picture. Nice 4566 nonetheless.

Private party sales between two residents are exempt from the list. Also, LEOs can purchase any handgun not on the list.

I've never handled a 3rd Gen DA/SA. So, I can't comment on how the DAO trigger compares. However, I can say that the trigger is quite similar in smoothness and a bit shorter in travel than the trigger on a 686P that I used to own... I recently sampled the DA trigger on a Beretta 92 and...

The S&W 3953 recently piqued my interest. However, being discontinued by S&W and not listed on CA's "safe handgun roster", I figured I had a slim to none chance of getting my hands on a 3953. During a recent visit to my LGS, I discovered this gem just tagged for private party consignment...

The S&W 3953 recently piqued my interest. However, being discontinued by S&W and not listed on CA's "safe handgun roster", I figured I had a slim to none chance of getting my hands on a 3953. During a recent visit to my LGS, I discovered this gem just tagged for private party consignment...

Nice find for California. Finding gems like this could be a life long obsession in CA. Glad you scored!

If you don't mind the hole in the side and the lock, ~$600 will get you a new 686-6. However, I would gladly pay $100 more for a prelock very good condition.

Other than the hole in the frame, I like mine...

My pseudo CS-1... 686P w/ 3" barrel and Pachmayr Compac grips