loeman
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I guess I better join the party too! Here are my two 3.5 Pre Md 27s. The nickel shipped in 1950 and the blued shipped ca. 1956.
The Model 27 Three and one half inch BBL
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devilfrog1911
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here's mine. She's a great shooter.
Art Doc
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Rick A-
Given the fact that I have degrees in art and in art history, and have studied design and composition, I would argue that my opinions on aesthetics are EXPERT opinions. I say that the target stocks on a 3.5" N frame are unbalanced, are too big for the rest of the gun, and that's my EXPERT opinion. Of course you or anyone else can offer your opinion in disagreement. But I will stand by my EXPERT opinion.
Given the fact that I have degrees in art and in art history, and have studied design and composition, I would argue that my opinions on aesthetics are EXPERT opinions. I say that the target stocks on a 3.5" N frame are unbalanced, are too big for the rest of the gun, and that's my EXPERT opinion. Of course you or anyone else can offer your opinion in disagreement. But I will stand by my EXPERT opinion.
Engine49guy
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Interesting the short barrel varients fetch a premium as the NT357 really shines on the range vs as a CCW .
"Pre" Model N, K, J snub size comparison
"Pre" Model N, K, J snub size comparison
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Ahhh, the good old days!
There certainly are some fair deals still out there with diligent searching. I bought this one around 5 years ago for about double of one of your guns and was happy.
Ed
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f.t.
Rick_A
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Of course, we all stand by our own preferences.
20140916_110413 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
Though some do not require EXPERT justification.
Art Doc
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Fat Tom- It's not ego if it's true...it's not bragging if you can do it.
Is "egotist" even a word?
Is "egotist" even a word?
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But at least you have it now!
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Yes, it is.
e·go·tist
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f.t.
I like it. Have to remember that one.
Lew Horton sold a "Registered Magnum" Model 27 from the Performance Center in a 3 1/2 barrel that was a 8 shot revolver. There was a nickel one on GB while back, that was a reasonable BIN ($1500.??) Didn't sell, probably more like me, just couldn't get past that Hillery hole.
Rick_A
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SaxonPig -
Sorry I couldn't resist
Better than my $0.02, I suppose.
Ok, back to topic...nice guns, all.
Sorry I couldn't resist
Better than my $0.02, I suppose.
Ok, back to topic...nice guns, all.
Rick_A
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I had watched that one as well. It was up for some time. The cylinder ratchet on those 8's just look so delicate. It may just be a mental hang up, but I have seen one "tweeked" inexplicably. The top straps on those appear to be laser etched instead of checkered which is a bit tacky. The bluing isn't as nice as older guns, either. The hole I can live with.Lew Horton sold a "Registered Magnum" Model 27 from the Performance Center in a 3 1/2 barrel that was a 8 shot revolver. There was a nickel one on GB while back, that was a reasonable BIN ($1500.??) Didn't sell, probably more like me, just couldn't get past that Hillery hole.
baxtersmith
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Its on my list and has been for a long time...I just haven't found the right one at the right time yet.
Heck, I might as well jump on the band wagon too. Here's
my first year of production, pre-27 with a 3.5" bbl. and factory
nickel finish with a set of aged ivory magnas. The H.H. Heiser
holster was made in 1950 for this particular handgun. It came
with special order items such as the hammer guard, rawhide
stitching and an optional belt snap loop on the back.
my first year of production, pre-27 with a 3.5" bbl. and factory
nickel finish with a set of aged ivory magnas. The H.H. Heiser
holster was made in 1950 for this particular handgun. It came
with special order items such as the hammer guard, rawhide
stitching and an optional belt snap loop on the back.
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Isn't art subjective?
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Art Doc
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Not in matters of composition. Strict rules apply. Balance, tension, focal points, more complicated than you would first imagine.
On egotist, well, learn something new everyday. Add that to donator. I was surprised to learn that's a word.
I like "When I want your opinion I'll beat it out of you."
On egotist, well, learn something new everyday. Add that to donator. I was surprised to learn that's a word.
I like "When I want your opinion I'll beat it out of you."
I have had my art on display at a major art gallery in New York City. Lever House. You may have heard of it. In fact, it won an award. May I call myself an art expert or do I need the degree?
Rick_A
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Function comes first.
Bottom line is that aesthetics need to be blended with practicality. The best looking stocks on short N frames are the service style in my opinion, but they sure suck to do any kinda real shooting with, even with a grip adapter.
Everything is a compromise. Art is no good if it bruises your hand. If I wanna look at a gun with prettier stocks I've got the pictures.
Bottom line is that aesthetics need to be blended with practicality. The best looking stocks on short N frames are the service style in my opinion, but they sure suck to do any kinda real shooting with, even with a grip adapter.
Everything is a compromise. Art is no good if it bruises your hand. If I wanna look at a gun with prettier stocks I've got the pictures.
