Yuck.
Worst part: I can't un-see it.
Worst part: I can't un-see it.
Cool Conversion- The Chopper
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Doug M.
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I don't care for the finish or color. Hard Chrome or the like would be better IMHO. I have Big Dots on a couple handguns, and they are excellent for the purpose. Will this revolver be of interest to a purist? No. It is not supposed to be. It is a fighting gun, meant to be carried all the time and capable of being used well under bad conditions. Different strokes.
Your last sentence covers about 8 gazillion handguns.........BUT you don't have to fight with a butchered ugly gun or dance with a fat girl.
This is a tough crowd for sure! While we all have our opinions you have to remember that anyone who pays for a custom job probably has their reasons. I myself have had a number of customized guns built to include pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns. Some were built to copy historical guns and others to improve function for use. While you or I may think it is a waste of money you have to remember none of the people that had it made asked you to pay for it. All my best my Friends, Joe.
Well, that's one way to completely destroy a classic S&W...
The grips look….functional.
Here's the pics, so you don't have to follow the link:
Definitely... "unique". But to me - a lot of spend and work for limited return. Headscratchers for me:
1. Why paint/coat a stainless gun (makes no sense to me) it would look much better if it was bead blasted stainless.
2. I think they could have achieved the same thing with a DL Sports Rear Sight (less than $100):
a new FS blade (less than $50), a Nelson Ford action job ($250ish), and a bead blast of the whole gun ($100ish) and if you really want a bobbed hammer, probably something pretty easily accomplished with a grinder...
3. And the grips... not sure what to say... perhaps if you wanted to change them to something more tactical... some VZ grips ($85):
But... hey, what do I know? I'm the guy who sends out my guns to get them professionally scratched up.
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When I saw the title, The Chopper, I was expecting an old vintage model 1917 cut down for business.
Ah, NOPE! Kind of like sporterizing an M1 Garand.
Of all my snubbies, the 2.5" 66 is the one I shoot the best. I can easily see the RR, WO sights, which is probably why it shoots so well for me. If you like the cosmetics on that piece that's good for you; no offense but personally I'd spend the $1400 on another 66 snubby and all the powder, bullets and primers I could find (actually, I already have 2 other 66 snubs--a 66-4 and a factory engraved 66-2).
Not my cup of tea but mostly because of the front sight and paint job.
The method of milling off the markings to recenter would be ok IF you stamped something in the cuts. The ball lock is alright, but completely un necessary with the front lug still there especially with a short ejector rod
My carry 325 has the same rear sight and a bobbed hammer..
The method of milling off the markings to recenter would be ok IF you stamped something in the cuts. The ball lock is alright, but completely un necessary with the front lug still there especially with a short ejector rod
My carry 325 has the same rear sight and a bobbed hammer..
I try not to be too judgmental about firearms instructors or their guns. I have been to many classes taught by them over the years. The dept would send you there to gain knowledge or keep current. "Your never a prophet in your own land" type thinking is pretty normal in police work. Some instructors were very good, some okay, some you didnt want to go back to after lunch. I tried to be open minded and look at it like a mini vacation. I realize that most of them have to have some shtick to make them different from everyone else.
When I read something like "modify the trigger guard for faster access of the trigger finger" the little man in my head just shuts off to anything else they may have to say. The miniature winged rib and other stuff is a bit much for me, and I like custom guns . I just feel bad for someone sold a bill of goods because they are told that's what they need to defend themselves.
When I read something like "modify the trigger guard for faster access of the trigger finger" the little man in my head just shuts off to anything else they may have to say. The miniature winged rib and other stuff is a bit much for me, and I like custom guns . I just feel bad for someone sold a bill of goods because they are told that's what they need to defend themselves.
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I was primarily intrigued with the front site adapter machining. Nice bit of machine work where it fits over the original sight base. I can take or leave the wings but definitely like the XS big dot. Great sight for aging eyes.
Eye Bleach.
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