I went to the Hattiesburg gun show today and spent two hours visiting and browsing, but I didn't see anything that really blew my skirt up.
Just as I was deciding to leave, I ran across something on a dealer's table that really got my attention. It was a new Model 40 in nickel. I had passed on one a couple of months ago with the case hardened frame, since I didn't like either the look or the price. The nickeled gun just sort $50 off the price, which was a good thing, so we cut a deal.
It's a gun of the miniature BBQ tool persuasion. There's no annoying lock, either, but oddly enough there is a vestige of what might have been: the curved arrow and the capital "L" for "Locked" are engraved on the frame, but I guess they forgot to drill the hole.
Because of the weather I was only able to put five rounds through it, but at five yards I kept all five in a 2 1/2" circle.
The trigger pull is AWFULLY stiff, and the small grip makes it hard for me to keep the grip safety engaged. I tried some pretty J frame grips on it, but they don't fit. I'm guessing there's some reason for this, but it's a problem. If I can't find a set of dedicated 40 grips, I'm going to go with a Tyler T. I'd love to find some real pimped grips, though.
All in all, though, a good day and a beautiful gun that I've been hoping to find for a couple of years.
Just as I was deciding to leave, I ran across something on a dealer's table that really got my attention. It was a new Model 40 in nickel. I had passed on one a couple of months ago with the case hardened frame, since I didn't like either the look or the price. The nickeled gun just sort $50 off the price, which was a good thing, so we cut a deal.
It's a gun of the miniature BBQ tool persuasion. There's no annoying lock, either, but oddly enough there is a vestige of what might have been: the curved arrow and the capital "L" for "Locked" are engraved on the frame, but I guess they forgot to drill the hole.
Because of the weather I was only able to put five rounds through it, but at five yards I kept all five in a 2 1/2" circle.
The trigger pull is AWFULLY stiff, and the small grip makes it hard for me to keep the grip safety engaged. I tried some pretty J frame grips on it, but they don't fit. I'm guessing there's some reason for this, but it's a problem. If I can't find a set of dedicated 40 grips, I'm going to go with a Tyler T. I'd love to find some real pimped grips, though.
All in all, though, a good day and a beautiful gun that I've been hoping to find for a couple of years.
