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Post by redcanoe on Feb 2, 2011 12:37:22 GMT -5
Been following this board for quite awhile figured it was time to join in. About a year ago, I traded a Browning A-bolt for this 1960 .357 Blackhawk. I definitely got the better end of that deal, and it has provided many hours of shooting enjoyment.  I've lusted after an OM 44 Flattop for several years now but never found one locally. This past week, I spotted one for sale at Cabelas that looked a little different from the others I had seen before. Despite the custom grips and 7 1/2" barrel, I'm convinced that I could eventually learn to tolerate it. ;D   The grips are comfortable, but I'm thinking that they need to be replaced with a set of originals one of these days. Kevin |
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Post by Lee Martin on Feb 2, 2011 13:42:03 GMT -5
Really nice set and great photography. I usually don't like oversized grips, but those look good. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by ezekiel38 on Feb 2, 2011 13:59:25 GMT -5
Those look like great grips, if you take them off, hang on to them, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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Madbo
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Barranti Leather Co HS
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Post by Madbo on Feb 2, 2011 17:17:44 GMT -5
Welcome to the board Kevin, glad you joined us. ;D
Nice.....very Nice those look great!!
7 1/2" .44 Mag. Flattop.......Skeeters Favorite.
MB
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Post by cherokee on Feb 3, 2011 9:06:44 GMT -5
Welcome !! Nice FT's, really like the 44.
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 3, 2011 11:40:34 GMT -5
These FT "sets" can be habit forming. I started with one 357 and one 44 myself. Don't let just anyoe know that you llike them. If you let the wrong people know you'll start getting PMs, emails, and telephone calls from your buddies with deals and pointers to where another one might be...
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Post by majorKAP on Feb 9, 2011 9:07:36 GMT -5
Nice guns for sure, but it's that cool jacket that I'm diggin'!
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Post by redcanoe on Feb 12, 2011 22:17:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments!
I don't have any intention of getting rid of the grips, just putting them into the shooting cabinet and using a more traditional set. Too unique to part with right now.
Will add a nice Flatgate to this set someday...
The background in the photos is a Filson Mackinaw Cruiser. It's my deer hunting coat in November and my everyday coat for the rest of the winter. Hard to find a more stylish and satisfying jacket.
Kevin
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Post by newrugersafan on Feb 13, 2011 22:47:12 GMT -5
Nice pair of flat tops, I really like the old 3 screws and that 7 1/2" 44 is very nice example.
Mike
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Post by carl on Mar 2, 2011 6:58:34 GMT -5
Welcome to the club! The pre-'63 Blackhawks are favored by many of us! Ah, yes, those Flatgate Single-Sixes are also most intriguing! Especially the Lightweight versions!   Carl |
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