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Post by leftysixgun on Feb 14, 2023 5:44:55 GMT -5
pacecars, you mind telling me where you're going to be buried Dick Hahahaha, grave digger in another sense of the word.....lol
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Post by longoval on Feb 14, 2023 23:40:44 GMT -5
I completely reject the idea of a Grail gun. It implies that it is supposed to be the end of the search, providing complete satisfaction.
There is no satisfaction in material things. Surely they can be enjoyed; we all know this. But when you obtain your "grail", don't think two more won't appear on your radar.
Enjoy your hobby responsibly, knowing that there is no end. Stay within your means. Try to learn and pass on knowledge.
All that said. Some that I hope to own one day:
TLA - one or more, I like all the variants A Colt or similar (Std Mfg) worked over by Alan Harton A complete custom Ruger by one of the Masters- I don't know what I want just yet
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Post by Lee Martin on Feb 15, 2023 14:46:49 GMT -5
Like longoval said, I've never known of one gun that'll fill every void. I have however always wanted to build a custom that I could call my favorite. For many years, the 5-shot .45 Colt at the top of this page was my 'favorite". It's one of the most accurate revolvers I own at 100 yards and I need not say more about the cartridge. Two knocks I have on the gun: 1) I'm not a huge fan of Bisley grip frames 2) My choice handgun caliber is .41 After 34 years of converting revolvers, I finally built my 'favorite'. Call it a grail gun if you want. Details: Cartridge: .414 Martin Razorback (you can shoot .41 Magnum in it too) Barrel: 6" Shilen (6" is my preferred length) Gripframe: Super Blackhawk Hunter Grips: Ruger gray laminate Hammer: Super Blackhawk Rear Sight: Bowen Target Front Sight: homemade post Basepin: Belt Mountain #5 Trigger job: 2 lbs -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 15, 2023 15:56:53 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat. My customs are more accurately described as "Latest Obsession" than a quest or grail.
I suppose the 25-20 Single Six filled a niche that no others had previously done. Ditto on convincing Smiths the 10mm was a viable Single Six Option.
Other than that, housing the Old Hyphenated Cartridges in modern guns has been a joy.
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Post by parallaxbill on Feb 15, 2023 16:32:50 GMT -5
I've had more rifle and military grail guns than single actions but I did fulfill my quest of buying great condition OM Rugers and have one or several of each in every caliber and many barrel length examples.
I've yet to acquire with good representative example from my birth year of 1957. For that I want a minty boxed with papers flattop in 357 or 44 magnums. Preferably with factory stag grips. Then, I'd be most happy!
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Post by markwell on Feb 15, 2023 16:39:40 GMT -5
I have been fortunate to have more than a "few" custom 1911 pistols. They've all been shot and then retired for the next one to come along. Regret never having Armand Swenson build me a gun and continue to search for a nice and "affordable" example of his work.
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Post by pacecars on Feb 15, 2023 16:50:14 GMT -5
I think most of my “grail guns” are from my childhood looking at catalogs of guns I couldn’t afford and reading all the gun rags. Ross Seyfried and Bob Milek caused a lot of my handgun quests.
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 15, 2023 17:04:01 GMT -5
I think most of my “grail guns” are from my childhood looking at catalogs of guns I couldn’t afford and reading all the gun rags. Ross Seyfried and Bob Milek caused a lot of my handgun quests. This makes so much sense to me. Growing up, I was exposed to my dad's gun books. I always wanted an Ithaca 37. To the point, it was the first gun I bought when I turned legal age. Forty years later, it's still my go to shotgun. I've tried so many, but always come back to it. It was so important to me, it superceded the purchase of my first Blackhawk. I already owned a Browning Nomad, Hawes 22 LR and Ruger Security Six. But, the Ithaca is my longest owned long gun...
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Post by pete on Feb 15, 2023 17:18:07 GMT -5
Contender, you can't talk about your Hawkeyes without pictures, that's just wrong! 30 years ago I saw a Super Blackhawk built into a 30-30 Hawkeye in a magazine, always thought that would be a nice longer range hunter than a contender. One of my long term searches showed up today after I left for work, an Uberti 58 Remington revolving carbine. I'm chomping at the bit for quitting time! I agree, there's no end of the quest, that's a horrible thought. Only changes in the exact object of the quest. I think I'm good with that. 👍
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Post by squawberryman on Feb 15, 2023 17:34:52 GMT -5
All is vanity and a striving after the wind.
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Post by pacecars on Feb 15, 2023 18:39:14 GMT -5
Sadly a lot of times I enjoy the pursuit more than the acquisition. A few guns have not fell victim to that thankfully. The .50 Old Army of course and the Linebaugh built .500 Linebaugh. Rifles I would have to say Shiloh Sharps have never been a disappointment.
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Post by bearskinner on Feb 19, 2023 11:26:45 GMT -5
I like one off builds, and “different” guns. I have an 1895 Marlin in 500 Linebaugh, that I call “the Reason”. That gun is the reason John will never build another one!! One off and rare
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Post by 500fksjr on Feb 19, 2023 11:57:20 GMT -5
All is vanity and a striving after the wind. There does come a time to just pull over from quest and acquiring and start shooting them/ sharing outings etc ...I have spent 50 yrs in/on the chase to get what I would say "I have what I want and need".... I have 8 children and have help them get started on the shotguns , 22 rifles, and small ,med, and large bore HG...Its up to them now!!! Now that said not sure what to do about 12 grand kids???
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Post by aciera on Feb 19, 2023 19:55:25 GMT -5
I like one off builds, and “different” guns. I have an 1895 Marlin in 500 Linebaugh, that I call “the Reason”. That gun is the reason John will never build another one!! One off and rare Yup. The one off deals are the best
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Post by gnappi on Feb 20, 2023 1:20:30 GMT -5
I like one off builds, and “different” guns. I have an 1895 Marlin in 500 Linebaugh, that I call “the Reason”. That gun is the reason John will never build another one!! One off and rare Yeah, I also like "different" firearms.
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