rWt
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Post by rWt on Jan 24, 2013 20:30:32 GMT -5
For those of you who opted for round-butt grip frames-how do you like them and why? I'm thinking especially about the short barrel FA's that some of you have acquired.
How are they to shoot versus the "standard" grip frame?
Is there a maximum barrel length that you would use with a round butt?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2013 20:36:13 GMT -5
Oh, grip frames...
Yeah, they're cool.
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Post by whitworth on Jan 24, 2013 20:41:48 GMT -5
I prefer 'em squared off, personally.
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Post by zeus on Jan 24, 2013 20:44:51 GMT -5
I'm with Whit on this one.
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Post by nolongcolt on Jan 24, 2013 20:56:30 GMT -5
Who doesnt like a nice round butt?! I like them on S&W's as they are smaller and a little less obvious when packing. I think 4 inches is about the max they look good with though. Never had a round butt SA or Birds Head as usually called.
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Post by Ranger499 on Jan 25, 2013 0:09:19 GMT -5
Depends on how it feels in the hand. ;D
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 25, 2013 8:59:37 GMT -5
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Post by whitworth on Jan 25, 2013 9:16:14 GMT -5
I like the round butt in these instances:   In a single action I like it square....... |
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Post by zeus on Jan 25, 2013 9:19:37 GMT -5
Is that a Magna Classic Whit?
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Post by whitworth on Jan 25, 2013 9:45:18 GMT -5
DX Classic -- it's a really nice shooter! The bottom one is a Model 29 Lew Horton.
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Post by zeus on Jan 25, 2013 10:45:01 GMT -5
I like the DX guns. Traded for one not too long ago. Took a long time to find the exact model etc that I was looking for. they aren't under every tree   I had a Magna Classic that looked a lot like yours. As you said, these are my favorite when it comes to round butts. however, the FA is growing on me. I shot the one that I think is in Axe's pictures up top this week and it was really nice. What surprised me more on that one than anything was how much I REALLY liked the short 4" barrel and how it balanced on that FA 83! |
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Post by whitworth on Jan 25, 2013 11:21:05 GMT -5
Wow, that's a nice piece!
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Post by ward01 on Jan 25, 2013 13:32:01 GMT -5
I have a 4 1/4" M97 44 special with the rounded butt and another with a 6.5" barrel and a standard butt. When carrying high on my belt, I have come to appreciate the comfort of not poking myself in the ribs with the round butt. I believe I like the standard configuration better from a shooting standpoint. I'm happy with the way these two FA's are set up.
ward
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jan 25, 2013 13:48:13 GMT -5
I prefer square butts on revolvers.
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Post by paul105 on Jan 25, 2013 14:03:30 GMT -5
This little 3 1/2" round butt .45 Colt belly gun is a lot of fun to shoot, and is very comfortable for me. Never shot a longer barreled round butt. All my other single actions have square butts, and my 4"+ round butt S&Ws have square butt grips.  Paul |
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I've got 4 or 5 gunfighter grip configured Reeder revolvers. Here is my 7 1/2 inch 500L in buffalo horn. 
