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Post by tinkerpearce on Feb 24, 2018 19:55:28 GMT -5
  This Armi San Marcos caught my eye at the local gun store. Nicely made, in great condition and at a good price- what's not to like? I bought it intending to turn it into a Sherrif's Model, but this is my favorite barrel length for a SAA and it's just so nice the way it is... Nothing fancy, just a basic workhorse for carting around the woods and the like. It's funny, after monkeying around with the Walker so much this seems like such a small gun... |
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Post by isaactc on Feb 24, 2018 19:57:25 GMT -5
.45 Colt? I hope it is a good shooter for you.
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Post by tinkerpearce on Feb 24, 2018 19:59:18 GMT -5
.45 Colt? I hope it is a good shooter for you. Oops! Yes, .45 Colt. |
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Post by bobwright on Feb 24, 2018 20:15:11 GMT -5
Those grips seem to be a cut above the ordinary!
Bob Wright
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Post by bobwright on Feb 24, 2018 20:17:00 GMT -5
There was some discussion on another forum regarding the safety. From the photos you posted it seems to have the "Swiss Safe" extended base pin. Early Dakotas lacked this feature.
Bob Wright
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Post by tinkerpearce on Feb 25, 2018 11:40:38 GMT -5
There was some discussion on another forum regarding the safety. From the photos you posted it seems to have the "Swiss Safe" extended base pin. Early Dakotas lacked this feature. Bob Wright Yep- when set in the rear position its (barely) keeps the firing pin from contacting the primer. Not at all a practical safety but it will keep the gun from going bang. |
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Post by bobwright on Feb 25, 2018 17:19:27 GMT -5
There was some discussion on another forum regarding the safety. From the photos you posted it seems to have the "Swiss Safe" extended base pin. Early Dakotas lacked this feature. Bob Wright Yep- when set in the rear position its (barely) keeps the firing pin from contacting the primer. Not at all a practical safety but it will keep the gun from going bang. It is not meant to be a practical safety, it is meant to get the gun into the united States. Bob Wright |
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Post by nolongcolt on Feb 25, 2018 18:37:34 GMT -5
Good looker! I had a couple ASM revolvers and they were good. Only issue I had was when on the first time out with one the front sight went into orbit! I found it, called them, shipped it back for warranty repair, no charge.
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Post by Otony on Feb 25, 2018 20:43:29 GMT -5
One of the nicer single action revolvers I ever owned was a dual cylinder ASM, .45 Colt and .45 ACP. Shot both cartridges nicely, and was smooth right from the get go.
I have had a few early Ubertis that were clearly outmatched by it, but newer production Ubertis are much nicer these days, and surpass that old hogleg. Still, I wouldn't mind having it back, but the feller I sold it to has the sad ability to totally ruin every gun he gets his hands on. Crying shame....
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Post by goodtime on Mar 2, 2018 1:58:27 GMT -5
Congratulations on acquiring a beautiful piece! I love those Italian replicas. Yours is a beauty. I really like the dark case color hardening. Nice grips, too.
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Post by tinkerpearce on Mar 2, 2018 3:32:01 GMT -5
Thanks! I really like it. Need to go shooting tomorrow.
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