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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2023 21:36:16 GMT -5
Got this 18-4 combat masterpiece today. I really like the target hammer and trigger. My friend owned it. I've shot it before. Good prices don't come by much anymore so have to jump when the opportunity knocks.  |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 31, 2023 6:16:47 GMT -5
Looks like a great woods carry gun. Very similar to my M48.
Hope it balances the same too.
Congrats and looking forward to the range report...
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Post by oddshooter on Feb 1, 2023 10:39:57 GMT -5
Great sixgun.
Compared to a model 17, the 18 always reminds me of the model 27 and model 28 relationship.
Incredibly close except for higher polish.
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Post by jd on Feb 1, 2023 17:41:52 GMT -5
The model 17's and 18's are identical except for the barrel length. The 18 has a 4" barrel, the 17 has 6" and 8 3/8" barrels. The polish level, fit, and finish is identical between the two..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2023 19:15:57 GMT -5
The model 17's and 18's are identical except for the barrel length. The 18 has a 4" barrel, the 17 has 6" and 8 3/8" barrels. The polish level, fit, and finish is identical between the two.. That's what I've studied about them. |
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Post by tj3006 on Feb 2, 2023 7:24:25 GMT -5
My understanding is,
The Model 18s were intended as companion guns for model 19s, sold to police departments for inexpensive practice gun's.
But the one in the picture looks to have a lighter barrel than the #19 in my gun safe.
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Post by jgt on Feb 2, 2023 11:07:23 GMT -5
The models 15,18, and 19 were the "Masterpiece" series. All were great guns. Of mine, I only kept the 18. I do have a 17 in the 6+ inch.
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Post by jban on Feb 2, 2023 19:52:04 GMT -5
That's a nice-looking gun. I wish I could find one in that condition and at a decent price' Ones in good shape are very rare around here.
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Post by Chip on Feb 4, 2023 6:28:50 GMT -5
Several years ago, I found a M18 at a gun show. The guy apologized for not having the box. I sad no big deal, I'm buying it to shoot. They are nice guns.
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Post by JM on Feb 4, 2023 9:53:37 GMT -5
Is the front sight profile different between the #17 & #18?
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Post by jd on Feb 4, 2023 22:20:00 GMT -5
The 18 uses a ramp front sight. The 17 uses a flat faced Patridge front sight.
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Post by 91b40 on Feb 16, 2023 1:11:12 GMT -5
The 18-4 was the first revolver I bought new. Still in the famil after 41 years. Came with smooth combat trigger and semi-target hammer.
After sending it back to the factory to have the barrel correctly installed, it has been an excellent gun.
If they would only make a Model 618.
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