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Post by bigbore5 on Oct 23, 2024 11:10:21 GMT -5
Doing all of that detail work sounds more like finishing out a BFR than an FA!
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 23, 2024 11:37:17 GMT -5
Doing all of that detail work sounds more like finishing out a BFR than an FA! Well, keep in mind I am referring to used FAs. Sometimes, well used. But, I most certainly do the BFRs the same... |
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Post by jeffer on Oct 23, 2024 16:36:55 GMT -5
I sure don't hate that leather...
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 23, 2024 18:27:58 GMT -5
I sure don't hate that leather... The whole package will be out of the park. |
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Post by pacecars on Oct 23, 2024 18:45:47 GMT -5
Can’t wait to get it in my hands. The prior owner lives about 40 miles from Freedom Arms and said he had them do a trigger job on it. A big thanks to Huey for the advice on spiffing her up. I am going to give it a try
Ronnie
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 23, 2024 18:47:04 GMT -5
Can’t wait to get it in my hands. The prior owner lives about 40 miles from Freedom Arms and said he had them do a trigger job on it. A big thanks to Huey for the advice on spiffing her up. I am going to give it a try Ronnie You've got my number if I can help... |
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 23, 2024 19:35:43 GMT -5
Ronnie, let's approach another characteristic of these guns. The controversial 1-24" Twist.
Ronnie Wells and I discussed this in length recently.
I've got two FA97s in 45 Colt, one with an auxiliary 45 ACP Cylinder.
While I've only experienced fantastic accuracy, RDW says it can be a problem with shorter barrels. Both of mine are 5.5" Guns.
Granted, I've never shot bullets over 260 grns. I can see where heavy bullets at subdued velocities could be a potential problem.
Also, I've always shot the 45 Colt Cylinder at 950+ fps. My 45 ACP Cylinder is very accurate at 25 yards with factory ammo.
The 45 ACP Cylinder (Cut for Auto Rim) loaded with Berry's 230 Hybrid Bullets over Power Pistol at 1025 fps is my favorite woods carry load.
Look forward to your reporting on the abbreviated barrel...
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Post by pacecars on Oct 23, 2024 20:00:13 GMT -5
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Post by pacecars on Oct 25, 2024 6:32:47 GMT -5
These will be going on it. Desert Ironwood  |
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Post by singleaction on Oct 25, 2024 6:37:59 GMT -5
These will be going on it. Desert Ironwood Spectacular! |
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 25, 2024 10:12:49 GMT -5
Beautiful Grain!!!
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Post by pacecars on Oct 31, 2024 11:37:35 GMT -5
Just left the gun store!  |
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Post by pacecars on Oct 31, 2024 13:03:01 GMT -5
This thing conceals pretty well under a light shirt. Hmmmmm, EDC maybe  |
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Post by paul105 on Oct 31, 2024 14:54:45 GMT -5
That just screams Perfect Packin' Pistol. Light weight, accurate and capable of mild to wild loads. Said it before, but once again, Love that configuration - 4 1/4" bbl, fluted cyl, and white micarta grip panels.
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Paul
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Post by Encore64 on Oct 31, 2024 18:30:41 GMT -5
Amen!!! My 5.5" Black Micarta Square Butt 97 is 37.2 oz while the 5.5" Wood Grip Round Butt is 36.4 oz.
It's hard to imagine a better packing gun....except the 44 Special. Not better, but just as good.
I predict Ronnie will become an addict just like the rest of us...
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