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Post by xtratoy on Apr 26, 2012 23:59:09 GMT -5
Is there anybody out there making grips for Freedom Arms revolvers. I found a field grade with the rubber grips and and an extra 45 colt cylinder. I looked at FA's website and their grips have to be factory fitted. I hope to make the deal this weekend if all works out. What is a fair price for a field grade 454 6" ported with the extra cylinder. The guy says it wasn't shot much. I haven't seen the gun in person yet and wonder what adjustments the rear sight have. windage and elevation?
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Post by robl on Apr 27, 2012 0:04:11 GMT -5
Freedom Arms does... BJ Snow does, John Gallagher does...I.ll bet sixshot can do it as well as a couple other folks that post here.
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Post by kings6 on Apr 27, 2012 8:51:45 GMT -5
Charles Able and Blu-Magnum does custom grips for the FA and I would check with Scott Kolar.
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 27, 2012 8:54:27 GMT -5
Don't forget Gary Reeder...
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Post by whitworth on Apr 27, 2012 9:10:06 GMT -5
And Jack Huntington, and I'm sure Alan Harton does, as well as Dustin Linebaugh.
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 27, 2012 9:41:34 GMT -5
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 27, 2012 9:45:06 GMT -5
Value added to note that Scott Kolar required the grip frames to deliver grips. Gary Reeder required the entire gun.
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Post by hammerdown77 on Apr 27, 2012 10:37:38 GMT -5
Who was it again that thins out the lower portion of the FA grips in more of the "gunfighter" style? I know I've seen someone on here post a comparison pic. I'd be interested in trying some of those. I like the thickness in the top part of the grip, but feel like I would have a little more control if the grip was thinned, or maybe just flattened a bit toward the bottom.
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 27, 2012 11:53:58 GMT -5
Reeder does some "Gunfighter" style grips.. Don't have a FA example... Do have a round butted FA. Boys with a lot more experience with such things than I say that Bob Baker saw the Reeder "Gunfighter" before FA created their "Round Butt." Here is a RB and standard FA. The contour that you think you see in the RB body is actually there.    |
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Post by xtratoy on Apr 27, 2012 12:06:33 GMT -5
No thoughts on a price this might sell for? I am going to meet up with the seller on Sunday if his schedule permits and he is is asking $1150 for the gun and extra cylinder. I don't think he has a box as he never mentioned it.
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Post by kings6 on Apr 27, 2012 12:11:12 GMT -5
Not a FA expert but if it is a dual cylinder gun for that price, it seems like a good deal.
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 27, 2012 12:18:58 GMT -5
Sounds like a good deal to me too if the gun is in good shape... You don't see to many abused FAs but they are out there..
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Post by Thunderjet on Apr 27, 2012 12:21:28 GMT -5
Decent price for what is most likely FA's most common chambering. I think the porting would drop the value a little. Some shooters love the extra cylinders. Me, I just don't see any sense in them as I reload and if I want lower power loads reduce the charges.
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Post by AxeHandle on Apr 27, 2012 12:28:42 GMT -5
The face-to-face deal can be a significant savings.. Cutting out packaging, shipping, insurance, and xfer fees can make it the equal of a $100 cheaper gun. And in a face to face the seller can include ammo, powder, primers... Don't forget to ask about brass, dies, and leather the seller might be holding too..
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Post by xtratoy on Apr 27, 2012 14:17:17 GMT -5
Thanks for your help. I am making a list of things to check out and ask about. The pictures he supplied looks like a pristine gun. Except for the rubber grips
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