gsokk
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Post by gsokk on Jun 24, 2023 12:26:16 GMT -5
I’m 9 months into a 16 month wait for two FA 97s and got the itch for a M83. Steve at SMJ gave me a quote and a 20 month wait time for a M83 44 magnum, round butt, 4 inch barrel, tan grips, jeweled trigger, fluted cylinder and action job. about $4,100. He had a used gun with 15 rounds fired but with black micarta everything else the same for $3500 so I’m sending him a check on Monday.
its not exactly what I wanted but 20 months and 4K kind of soured me. 44 mag in a packer configuration makes a nice addition to the collection and provides good utility for my intended use
follow up report to come
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Post by zeus on Jun 24, 2023 13:02:03 GMT -5
I just traded off that exact 4” RB 44. But it had black micarta. We should all have a want list posted somewhere 🤣
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jun 24, 2023 13:08:37 GMT -5
A Looking For topic!!!
Trapr
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 24, 2023 13:35:04 GMT -5
Looking forward to hearing about your FA83 and the 97s once they arrive.
Freedom Arms is one of those you don't hold your breath about. They'll be quality every time.
I spoke to Jordan at FA yesterday. He's overhauling an 83 in 454 I traded into. Asked him to add a 45 ACP Cylinder to the Worklist. It'll promptly be cut for Auto Rim once it's in hand.
Cannot go wrong with these guns. Congratulations!!!
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Post by 2 Dogs on Jun 24, 2023 13:44:16 GMT -5
A Looking For topic!!! Trapr Somebody should ask Lee if it’s ok to have a “Looking For” topic. That would be an epic thread! |
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Post by giblett on Jun 24, 2023 16:29:29 GMT -5
Agree on the looking for thread.
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Post by wilecoyote on Jun 24, 2023 17:18:52 GMT -5
...here they imported everything from everywhere except the M83 in .44mag._
that would be my Unobtanium Tread:I personally have never even seen one live/unplugged here.
just as well: in .44mag. persuasion, I simply couldn't resist.
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Post by pacecars on Jun 24, 2023 20:32:29 GMT -5
The first Model 83 I ever handled was the .454 I bought off here a couple years ago. The only question after that was why did I wait so long?
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Fowler
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Post by Fowler on Jun 24, 2023 22:32:13 GMT -5
I just traded off that exact 4” RB 44. But it had black micarta. We should all have a want list posted somewhere 🤣 Hey now, that gun found a happy home and will be used heavily for years to come. Already seen 500 rounds since you sold it. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Jun 25, 2023 10:30:25 GMT -5
$4100 versus $3500? $600 will get you close to some mastodon ivories from NC Ordinance. Or some ram horn from a certain craftsman we all know on here. Who wants factory grips anyway?
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gsokk
.30 Stingray
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Post by gsokk on Jun 25, 2023 12:35:11 GMT -5
$4100 versus $3500? $600 will get you close to some mastodon ivories from NC Ordinance. Or some ram horn from a certain craftsman we all know on here. Who wants factory grips anyway? Why not you can’t take it with you I’m told. SMJ is selling at as a used gun because Steve fired three cylinders through it. Look forward to posting when I get and shoot it. |
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 25, 2023 12:41:51 GMT -5
These guns are sheer perfection, but have gotten outrageous in price. Looking at a 44 Magnum on GB that's loaded out like I want it. But, it would kill $4300 by time it was in hand. Besides, i prefer the 454 Casull or larger bore in the 83s. www.gunbroker.com/item/992561201I'm hoping my factory refurbish goes as planned on the 454 Casull I traded into. Otherwise, I'll never own one. So again, good grab and I look forward to range reports... |
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Post by zeus on Jun 25, 2023 14:48:08 GMT -5
These guns are sheer perfection, but have gotten outrageous in price. Looking at a 44 Magnum on GB that's loaded out like I want it. But, it would kill $4300 by time it was in hand. Besides, i prefer the 454 Casull or larger bore in the 83s. www.gunbroker.com/item/992561201I'm hoping my factory refurbish goes as planned on the 454 Casull I traded into. Otherwise, I'll never own one. So again, good grab and I look forward to range reports... That’s a rough looking crown on that GB pistol. Someone needed to change out the insert or make one more slow pass. I would send that back if it showed up here for sure. |
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Post by Encore64 on Jun 25, 2023 15:01:42 GMT -5
I noticed the option for an "Inverted Crown" on the new labels. I have asked or read anything about this option.
I could make up my mind if that one was rough or if it just looked like that in the photos.
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Post by zeus on Jun 25, 2023 15:13:08 GMT -5
Rough. Bad machine marks. All of my guns I order have inverted crown for the last 15 years. Usually much better than that. There should be zero striations on that inverted portion. It looks like someone had a crappy insert or stopped the compound instead of keeping it running smoothly and didn’t go back over it to clean it up. I can’t see it coming from the cnc like that. I’m shocked it made it out of final inspection like that honestly.
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