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Post by magnumwheelman on Oct 2, 2017 14:34:00 GMT -5
WHIT... no disrespect meant... but honestly... that is a long ways from my idea of a "perfect packing pistol"  in the 1st place, IMO... it's much too "perfect" to be a "packing pistol" When I think of my guns, my 480 Ruger, Alaskan, comes to mind as my "perfect packing pistol"... that ugly rubber grip does a great job absorbing recoil, & I would not cringe too badly if I dragged it through the thorny brush... the grips on your's, ( pictured ) are so purdy, that I'd probably shoot myself in the foot for being so stupid as to drag it into the brush... I can rationalize that my Alaskan, being a 6 shot gun, & being double action is better prepared for packing... but in reality I'd be just making up excuses for carrying something so brutish looking, when there are works of art out there such as the gun pictured in this thread... but, be honest now... are you really going to be packing that lil princess??? |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Oct 2, 2017 14:44:56 GMT -5
Whitworth, I have been working my own 480 Ruger in my brain. Speaking for myself, a PPP has to be a bit more than a joy to carry all day. It's also got to be tough enough to take a tumble. So for me, the factory rear will have to be replaced with a more durable unit. What say ye?
By the way, yours is coming along nicely.
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Post by whitworth on Oct 2, 2017 14:45:56 GMT -5
but, be honest now... are you really going to be packing that lil princess??? Hell yeah I will. I have customs that are a lot nicer than this that get regularly dragged through the brush. I don't own any safe queens, nor safe princesses for that matter. Besides, I prefer a single-action to a double, and often carry an SA for backup duty. That said, no harm in your PPP looking good as well as being functional. |
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Post by 2 Dogs on Oct 2, 2017 14:46:15 GMT -5
Magnumwheelman and I posted almost the same thought at the same time...
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Post by whitworth on Oct 2, 2017 14:47:21 GMT -5
Whitworth, I have been working my own 480 Ruger in my brain. Speaking for myself, a PPP has to be a bit more than a joy to carry all day. It's also got to be tough enough to take a tumble. So for me, the factory rear will have to be replaced with a more durable unit. What say ye? By the way, yours is coming along nicely. Definitely! It'll be getting a Bowen Rough Country more than likely. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Oct 2, 2017 14:50:46 GMT -5
WHIT... not trying to put ya down... just trying to complement ya in a little different way... she's a beauty
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Post by whitworth on Oct 2, 2017 14:55:22 GMT -5
WHIT... not trying to put ya down... just trying to complement ya in a little different way... she's a beauty I didn't take offense to what you posted. We all have our own idea of what is optimal and we are all entitled to our own opinions. That said, my PPP is a hellofalot nicer looking than any SRH!  |
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Post by sheriff on Oct 2, 2017 15:07:16 GMT -5
It looks like a winner!!
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Post by azshaun on Oct 2, 2017 15:12:33 GMT -5
WHIT... no disrespect meant... but honestly... that is a long ways from my idea of a "perfect packing pistol" in the 1st place, IMO... it's much too "perfect" to be a "packing pistol" When I think of my guns, my 480 Ruger, Alaskan, comes to mind as my "perfect packing pistol"... that ugly rubber grip does a great job absorbing recoil, & I would not cringe too badly if I dragged it through the thorny brush... the grips on your's, ( pictured ) are so purdy, that I'd probably shoot myself in the foot for being so stupid as to drag it into the brush... I can rationalize that my Alaskan, being a 6 shot gun, & being double action is better prepared for packing... but in reality I'd be just making up excuses for carrying something so brutish looking, when there are works of art out there such as the gun pictured in this thread... but, be honest now... are you really going to be packing that lil princess??? That was basically MY question. How are you going to conceal it? Or can you open carry where you are? PPP to me says take it anywhere and everywhere... Envy-inducing though.... |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Oct 2, 2017 15:12:39 GMT -5
I don't think anything could ever be done to a SRH that would put it in the same league as this gun...
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Post by whitworth on Oct 2, 2017 15:25:11 GMT -5
I don't think anything could ever be done to a SRH that would put it in the same league as this gun... I love SRHs! Their beauty lies in their pure functionality. |
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Post by whitworth on Oct 2, 2017 15:26:31 GMT -5
I have no intention of concealing it. It's for field use.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Oct 2, 2017 15:30:04 GMT -5
I wouldn't trade either my 454 or my 480 Alaskans... they are much to utilitarian & are kind of ruggedly handsome, like me  ... that said, I do love my single actions though... much more graceful & balanced... & you throw some pretty grip material on one & they quickly outshine the rugged functionality of said double action  |
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Post by azshaun on Oct 2, 2017 15:50:11 GMT -5
I have no intention of concealing it. It's for field use. Oh come on! It isn't THAT hard... I have been known to conceal my blackhawk. Am right now in fact. Still, you do have a point. Something that nice, its hard to hide away... and what happens if you had to use it? I wouldn't want it sitting in police evidence. |
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Post by whitworth on Oct 2, 2017 15:58:10 GMT -5
It's not a matter of being able to conceal it, I have no need to.
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... that said, I do love my single actions though... much more graceful & balanced... & you throw some pretty grip material on one & they quickly outshine the rugged functionality of said double action 