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Post by mk70ss on Mar 22, 2023 15:21:13 GMT -5
 Just picked up this Astra 960 .38 Special. It is comparable to a S&W N frame in size. Pinned and recessed, some honest wear, but I like that look. Excellent trigger and overall, just a really nice gun. $355.00 out the door. |
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Post by oddshooter on Mar 24, 2023 10:50:43 GMT -5
How is it with hot loads? looks pretty sturdy.
That sure looks like a S&W cylinder release knob.
It looks like a working man's gun; stout and thick. That also looks like a pinned barrel. Recessed?
38's should stand on their hind legs and howl at the moon with that beauty.
How does it shoot? What's your plan for ammo?
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Post by mk70ss on Mar 24, 2023 11:04:03 GMT -5
How is it with hot loads? looks pretty sturdy. That sure looks like a S&W cylinder release knob. It looks like a working man's gun; stout and thick. That also looks like a pinned barrel. Recessed? 38's should stand on their hind legs and howl at the moon with that beauty. How does it shoot? What's your plan for ammo? Prescut Yes very stout gun for .38 Special. Kind of like the old S&W .38/.44 Outdoorsman. It is a pinned and recessed gun as well. So far I have only put 50 rounds though it, and it shoots great. Ammo used was Remington 125 Gr. Golden Sabres. |
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Monti
.240 Incinerator
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Post by Monti on Mar 25, 2023 5:01:12 GMT -5
Very nice indeed.
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Post by 45MAN on Mar 25, 2023 7:46:53 GMT -5
WHAT ABOUT PARTS SHOULD ANY BE NEEDED?
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Post by mk70ss on Mar 25, 2023 9:48:53 GMT -5
WHAT ABOUT PARTS SHOULD ANY BE NEEDED? These were made in large numbers for many police departments throughout Europe. Parts seem plentiful on GB. |
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.375 Atomic
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Post by jeffh on Mar 25, 2023 10:25:30 GMT -5
That really IS a cool gun. Maybe a bit bigger than I'd like to carry concealed, but the kind of thing which seems to get my attention. I like it.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Mar 25, 2023 14:08:16 GMT -5
38/44s should shine in that old Spanish round gun. 158 g 358156 or the 358429 170 grain at 1,000 fps should be the ticket for most uses.
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Post by Encore64 on Mar 25, 2023 19:27:52 GMT -5
These kind of finds are fun. Believe you've hit pay dirt for a great one...
Look forward to a range report...
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Post by needsmostuff on Mar 26, 2023 9:32:17 GMT -5
Have you looked under the grips to see if it has that cool wheel thingie for setting hammer spring (trigger pull) tension?
Neat design nobody but Astra picked up on.
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Post by mk70ss on Mar 26, 2023 10:33:15 GMT -5
Have you looked under the grips to see if it has that cool wheel thingie for setting hammer spring (trigger pull) tension? Neat design nobody but Astra picked up on. Yes sir, I did a thorough cleaning when it came home, and the spring tension wheel for trigger pull is there. |
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.30 Stingray
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Post by wpeel on Mar 27, 2023 9:32:07 GMT -5
That was a nice find. I'd like to find the same in .45 Colt, if the stars align just right.
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