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Screwdriver

Screwdriver

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Hello!

I've been shooting since I was 9, as my Dad was an avid shooter. He was very strict on gun safety, and even started my training with a 1860 Colt Army, as a way to teach me how a firearm works.

I own a few S&W handguns, but this is my favorite. Bought this from B&B Gun Sales around 1995, which was the shop the LAPD went to so they could grab AR-15s, in order to fight against the North Hollywood bank robbers.

Love this gun. Trigger is truly amazing. Still have the original box, paperwork and receipt.

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murphydog said:
Welcome! I knew Bob well and Barry less so. :)
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I didn't know any of the owners. B&B wasn't my main gun shop back then, but they had a 66 in stock when I was looking for one. I mainly shopped at Pony Express, Gun World (when they were next to the Van Nuys airport), Sherwood International, Andrews/Turner's and National Gun Sales.
 
Howdy, nice revolver. I remember the B&B ads that were in a weekly rag for Ventura County residents. I left Camarillo about 4 years ago. I used to have to drive out to Freemont Peaks to get away from the city which is about 3 hours. Now it's just 10 minutes to go shooting.
 
Screwdriver said:
I didn't know any of the owners. B&B wasn't my main gun shop back then, but they had a 66 in stock when I was looking for one. I mainly shopped at Pony Express, Gun World (when they were next to the Van Nuys airport), Sherwood International, Andrews/Turner's and National Gun Sales.
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All of my old stomping grounds in the Valley. I see Turner's and Gun World are still fighting the good fight.
 
I loved Pony Express! B&B....National ....and don't forget about Kings Gunworks in Glendale!
Fowlers in Orange and Martin Retting in Culver city is what remains.
 
Brooks said:
I loved Pony Express! B&B....National ....and don't forget about Kings Gunworks in Glendale!
Fowlers in Orange and Martin Retting in Culver city is what remains.
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Yep, I second a positive vote for Kings. Those were good ol days for me anyway. I remember how they use to have a case with several nice single actions. One in particular that got away from me was an old colt 38-40. Price was only about $1000.
 
Brooks said:
I loved Pony Express! B&B....National ....and don't forget about Kings Gunworks in Glendale!
Fowlers in Orange and Martin Retting in Culver city is what remains.
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First handgun I ever got was from Pony Express when it was in Encino, on Ventura Blvd. I bought a Colt Combat Commander 9mm in 1980. And my fire gun safe is a Pony Express branded one made by Sun Welding. I bought in 1983 when Pony Express moved over by Budweiser off Roscoe Blvd,...and I am still using it.
 
Welcome from W Hollywood. I remember bringing two close friends to B&B to get them home defense guns after the city burned in 92. I suggested they each grab a 3" inch k frame but one grabbed the 2 3/4" speed-six. Not being a Ruger fan at the time I tried to steer him to the Smith but to no avail. After shooting both of them, I have to admit he made a good choice.
 
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