gsokk
.30 Stingray
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Post by gsokk on Nov 23, 2021 15:20:58 GMT -5
Wanted to do a range report but ammo shipment is now delayed so just the gun for today . FA 97, 3.5 inch octagon barrel, round grip frame, action job, front gold bead with express rear, in 44 special. I wanted something smaller for hip carry when out bumping around the trails, taking in the fall season. So many people out this time of year I doubt I will run into any 4 legged wildlife but in case I do 255 grain Keith bullet 44 special moving at about 950 FPS out of the short barrel should do fine. a few people on other boards and at the range criticize me for spending that much money on a novelty gun as it was put to me. My reply, it’s not a novelty, has a specific purpose for ME and who cares, it’s my money. I generally buy things that make me happy, to each their own. Enjoy the pic and feel free to comment. Happy Thanksgiving. ps still deciding between a 5.5 inch model 97, leaning towards 45 but the 44 special is still not dead, so who knows. Attachments:
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 23, 2021 15:28:03 GMT -5
My FA-97 44 Special 5.5" is my most useful centerfire revolver and would be the last one I gave up.
My sanity has been questioned many times on some of my custom projects.
The reply usually involves them and the horse they rode in on.
Enjoy your gun...
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Post by longoval on Nov 23, 2021 15:36:41 GMT -5
Looks like a very practical choice to me. I really like the options you chose.
Do you have some leather picked out yet??
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Post by squawberryman on Nov 23, 2021 15:37:11 GMT -5
45 sir, 45. Nice gun, money well spent unless you wear it out in a few months.
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Post by tdbarton on Nov 23, 2021 15:37:58 GMT -5
Don’t really consider that to be a novelty gun at all.
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Post by x101airborne on Nov 23, 2021 15:55:00 GMT -5
Ask the person who called it a "novelty" if they would still have that opinion while staring down the barrel of it.
I dont think it is a novelty or a senseless use of money. I would say it would be the most controllable and accurate weapon in the arsenal. Not to mention probably the most economical to load for and a hit with a 44 special is better than a miss with a 500 magnum.
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Post by taffin on Nov 23, 2021 16:14:46 GMT -5
Wanted to do a range report but ammo shipment is now delayed so just the gun for today . FA 97, 3.5 inch octagon barrel, round grip frame, action job, front gold bead with express rear, in 44 special. I wanted something smaller for hip carry when out bumping around the trails, taking in the fall season. So many people out this time of year I doubt I will run into any 4 legged wildlife but in case I do 255 grain Keith bullet 44 special moving at about 950 FPS out of the short barrel should do fine. a few people on other boards and at the range criticize me for spending that much money on a novelty gun as it was put to me. My reply, it’s not a novelty, has a specific purpose for ME and who cares, it’s my money. I generally buy things that make me happy, to each their own. Enjoy the pic and feel free to comment. Happy Thanksgiving. ps still deciding between a 5.5 inch model 97, leaning towards 45 but the 44 special is still not dead, so who knows. CRITICIZING YOU FOR A NOVELTY GUN TRANSLATES TO "I AM SO ENVIOUS OF YOU"! |
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gsokk
.30 Stingray
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Post by gsokk on Nov 23, 2021 16:15:58 GMT -5
Looks like a very practical choice to me. I really like the options you chose. Do you have some leather picked out yet?? Simply rugged sourdough holster, carry cross draw with hanks belt - next to two loads from buffalo bore - 200 grain wad cutter and 255 grain Keith style for some reason pic won’t load |
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gcf
.30 Stingray
South Texas
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Post by gcf on Nov 23, 2021 17:04:55 GMT -5
"Novelty gun" huh? Well personally as a city dweller, & although some will disagree, I don't view my SA's as practical EDC's. But that's sorta' beside the point. Got other options for urban carry.
That 3.5" FA97 / .44Spl, looks to be a real sweetheart - and if you have to explain that, they'll never understand anyway...
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Post by paul105 on Nov 23, 2021 17:38:50 GMT -5
My M97 .44 special is 5.5". I do however have a 3 1/2" round butt .45 colt/ACP that I thoroughly enjoy. Accurate and versatile. .  . Scoped it for load development. May look a bit funny, but it makes a handy, powerful and easy to shoot little package. .  . Hope you get as much use and enjoyment from yours as I have from mine. Paul |
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Post by ddixie884 on Nov 23, 2021 17:40:07 GMT -5
Neat.............
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Post by paul105 on Nov 23, 2021 17:43:15 GMT -5
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Post by paul105 on Nov 23, 2021 17:45:26 GMT -5
Think we were typing at the same time. |
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tj3006
.375 Atomic
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Post by tj3006 on Nov 23, 2021 18:09:15 GMT -5
That thing is Very cool, ! El Paso saddlery makes a couple shoulder rigs, that would be dandy for that guy, But for a gun like that, I would have 2 or three rigs, Doc, or Simply rugged, get stuff to you a lot faster, that El Paso does. Load up a batch of skeeters, and have at it !...tj
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Post by drycreek on Nov 23, 2021 19:29:13 GMT -5
That’s a nice revolver, and I can think of several uses for it, none of them fall under the mantle of “novelty”. Taste is a very personal thing and it doesn’t make any difference whether it’s trucks, dogs, women, or guns. One man’s meat is another man’s poison. I’d have to call that revolver a bone-in-ribeye !
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