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Post by Encore64 on Oct 27, 2022 19:55:19 GMT -5
Congratulations...look forward to the range report.
Do have a hard time with the "depreciation" theory.
That gun is not likely to loose any value. With the custom revolver smiths hanging it up, they're only going up.
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Post by tas6691 on Oct 27, 2022 21:19:47 GMT -5
Do have a hard time with the "depreciation" theory. That gun is not likely to loose any value. With the custom revolver smiths hanging it up, they're only going up. I always figure the next guy isnt going to pay what I have in it getting it built. That was also another thing that made me think. How much longer are some of the masters going to build? Is Mr Harton even taking new work? I know most of the 1911 greats are not currently and dont foresee opening their books anytime soon. Plus...a late 3rd 32-20 is going to sell way above its original retail as is a USFA if you can find either. I'm happy with the deal made, now I'll see how it shoots in a week or so! |
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Post by 45MAN on Oct 28, 2022 6:02:31 GMT -5
tas: I HAVE A 1927 SAA 32-20. IT PIERCES PISTOL PRIMERS SO FOR IT I USE REM 7 1/2 PRIMERS, NO PIERCING.
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Post by hombre on Oct 28, 2022 11:11:52 GMT -5
In my opinion, the calibre is too small...needs to be 44 or 45.
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Post by sj6g on Oct 28, 2022 11:22:11 GMT -5
In my opinion, the calibre is too small...needs to be 44 or 45. It’s gonna blow your mind when we tell you that you can own both! If I could only own one it would be a .45, but fortunately that isn’t the case. I’m not saying I’d use it to shoot at polar bears but 32-20 absolutely has a practical use. |
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Post by Fowler on Oct 28, 2022 13:14:21 GMT -5
In my opinion, the calibre is too small...needs to be 44 or 45. I am a big bore guy but I really regretted not getting a 5 1/2” Target for USFA in 32/20 before the quit production. Yeah they are a little heavy but again it’s a target gun meant to shoot steel plates and paper. The 32/20 is absolutely one of my favorite rounds, what’s not to like? |
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Post by hombre on Oct 28, 2022 13:21:03 GMT -5
I was fortunate enough to order a custom USFA Target 7 1/2 inch 45 colt ........then had Allan Harton to customize it even more.
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 28, 2022 13:27:36 GMT -5
I'm of the opposite opinion. This being a 32-20 is what makes it so appealing. Far less common than the big bores.
The 32-20 is no slouch when loaded to its full potential...
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Post by hombre on Oct 28, 2022 13:34:47 GMT -5
The smallest caliber I reload for is the 38 special / 357 magnum ....talk about an efficient caliber.... it is tops in my book.
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Post by tas6691 on Oct 28, 2022 14:02:11 GMT -5
tas: I HAVE A 1927 SAA 32-20. IT PIERCES PISTOL PRIMERS SO FOR IT I USE REM 7 1/2 PRIMERS, NO PIERCING. Thank you for that tip I will keep that in mind!! |
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Post by tas6691 on Oct 28, 2022 14:06:10 GMT -5
In my opinion, the calibre is too small...needs to be 44 or 45. And normally I would agree, but I currently own... 44/40-5 44 special-4 38/40-1 45 Colt-6 32 H&R mag-2 32/20-1 but it is a Uberti and a 4 3/4" barrel The 32/20 is an absolute blast to shoot! I dont care for 22LR, I'll take a 32 anyday! |
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Post by bobwright on Oct 29, 2022 10:14:03 GMT -5
If you were to buy a ratty old collectible Colt SAA and send it to be refurbished, you'd be out more money that $4000. I'm not into $4000 guns, but if you are and want it, go for it. Its a beauty, and I much rather have that than somebody else's "history."
Though on a 7 1/2" .32-20 SAA, I'd sure want adjustable sights, a la New Frontier.
Bob Wright
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Post by akray on Oct 29, 2022 13:12:52 GMT -5
Skeeter Skelton bought a 7 1/2" Colt in 32-20 as his traveling gun on the way home when he got out of the military. Owning this one puts you in fine company.
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Post by pattontime on Nov 18, 2022 20:21:56 GMT -5
I think it looks like a wonderful gun and would like to own it myself, but as far as value for ME, Rugers work better,
I have my one Buckeye Special 32/20- 32 Mag out getting worked on by Andy Horvath and am picking up my second one tomorrow at my local range,
I am hoping to have Ronnie Wells redo that one for me with a brass grip frame and one of his new hammers' and trigger, but not until I get my last two projects back from him,
I think the poor man is just too busy!
Plus I need to be sure that I like the Potato Judge grip frame version he recommended for me.
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