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Post by longrange2 on Oct 18, 2018 7:21:11 GMT -5
I am considering purchasing a FA model 97, probably a 5 1/2 inch. Not sure on caliber yet, probably a -327 or .357. Are there any Colorado dealers who might have a model 97 in stock so I can actually handle one? I’ve seen a few on-line but before I buy sight unseen I’d at least like to see how the model 97 fits my hand.
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Post by jdoc on Oct 18, 2018 13:26:21 GMT -5
Go to Freedom Arm's website. They list their dealers by state. At least they did so in the past. Otherwise give them a call.
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Post by Fowler on Oct 18, 2018 14:10:50 GMT -5
I think Gunsport in Boulder is a dealer, they normally have at least a few new FAs under the counter to drool on. The Gun Room in Lakewood has stocked them off and on a few times but I would sure call before a ran over there. After that I would check with FA for dealers who might stock them, lots of them can order them for you but not stock them.
Where in Colorado are you at?
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Post by longrange2 on Oct 18, 2018 14:21:29 GMT -5
I’m south of Denver near Castle Rock
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Post by z1r on Oct 18, 2018 14:26:13 GMT -5
Green Mountain had a pair of 83's there last weekend.
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Post by longrange2 on Oct 18, 2018 19:19:13 GMT -5
I really want to handle a 97. I’ll have to try the suggested places.
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Post by Fowler on Oct 19, 2018 19:46:58 GMT -5
You might call Rampart firearms in Sedalia, when you walk in there it is t a very impressive shop but ask for specific guns and he goes back and digs in the safe and comes out with just about anything. But you have to ask.
I really like the 97s, I really want one but the only FA I have is a 83 in 475 linebaugh. I’m just up in Littleton but I can’t be of help at this point.
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Post by z1r on Oct 19, 2018 20:24:15 GMT -5
Sorry, apparently I didn't read your post very well.
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Post by longrange2 on Nov 22, 2018 10:47:05 GMT -5
If anyone is interested Gun Room in Lakewood had a nice selection of 97s and Gunsport in Boulder had a few. I wanted to handle one in person because some have complained that the grip is too small. I like the Bisley grip frame on my Single Seven and Single Six .32 so I thought the 97 would be OK. After handling one at the Gun rRom I decided a 97 would be fine for me. I like the smaller frame size. I picked up a LNIB 5 1/2 inch 97 in .357 from Gunbroker for $1,528 and it came with an FA holster too. I don’t think it has ever been fired outside the factory. Just picked it up from my FFL yesterday, can’t wait to get it to the range.
I seriously considered a .44 special but I have a Ruger Fllattop Bisley 5 1/2 inch stainless .44 special on the way so decided to go .357.
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Post by Fowler on Nov 22, 2018 11:23:21 GMT -5
I was about to say the Gunroom now has a nice selection of guns. I hadn’t been in there in a long time and he now has a nice selection to choose from. The owner is a ass and a little slimey but he had 8 or 10 FAs to look at the other day.
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Post by z1r on Nov 22, 2018 13:59:54 GMT -5
The owner is a ass and a little slimey but he had 8 or 10 FAs to look at the other day. Roger that! |
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