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Offline longwinters

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Today I justified a new handgun.
« on: November 26, 2011, 12:00:35 PM »
Happen to be in lower Michigan for a big family Thanksgiving and Christmas. Course the men had to make a trip to our favorite gun store. I had in mind one of the Marlin levers in 45-70 or 35 Rem. But all they had in a long barrel was 338 Marlin. I hadn't done any home work on this cal but was quite intrigued by it. I figured when scoped etc I'd have about 900.00 into it.

But then there was the SW Model 60 Pro. A 5 shot 357 revolver with 3" barrel. Stainless with wood grip......I've been looking at these the last 3 times down. So I was really torn. Back and fourth, back and fourth. Took one more deep breath and then made the decision. The revolver was more money initially but to scope the rifle would cost about 250.00 more than the pistol. I have several rifles for my boys to inherit but really only 2 handguns plus the Contender. 3 boys and two handguns.......

The SW model 60 pro came back with me. Love that pistol! Plus now I have at least 6 months to do more homework on the 338 Marlin....which still intrigues me. :)

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Re: Today I justified a new handgun.
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2011, 02:37:05 AM »
how about a pic of that smith
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Re: Today I justified a new handgun.
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2011, 08:33:11 AM »
   I don't have a camera with me.  I'll have to see how to copy and print or whatever.
 
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Re: Today I justified a new handgun.
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2011, 02:31:39 PM »
Hey Long


I am a troll (live in the lower part of MI for you non MI folks)
I am curious what your favorite gun shop is?


We do have a few good ones here
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Re: Today I justified a new handgun.
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2011, 04:34:32 PM »
Since my absolute favorite gun shop is closed a/c the owner retired, my new favorite is Gary's guns in Muskegon on Apple Ave.  He mostly sells handguns, but at times has a few interesting long guns also. So when I am in the lower visiting family etc....I always make a trip over to Gary's.
 
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2011, 05:50:55 AM »
I dont get to Muskegon often buy I will have to check them out if I do.
 
I like to frquest gun shops if a store has no used gun I have a hard time taking them too serious. Thats the fun finding the treasures
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Re: Today I justified a new handgun.
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2011, 11:39:03 AM »
Cool, sounds like this one.  I've looked at this a few times as an upgrade for my wife to shoot her .38 specials in.  She likes her CA Pink Lady, but for a little more range accuracy, I'm still hoping to pick her up a .357 also.  ;)
 
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/72/products_id/52371
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also classics: M903 9-shot Target .22 Revolver, 1926 .410 Single, 1915 38 S&W Break top Revolver and 7-shot H&R Trapper .22 6" bbl.

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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2011, 11:54:30 AM »
That's the gun.  And Bud's has a good price on it too.
 
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Re: Today I justified a new handgun.
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2011, 03:42:26 PM »
Nice choice.  Really like that firearm.  ;)
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Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

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Re: Today I justified a new handgun.
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2011, 10:32:38 AM »
I finally was able to get out and shoot the 60 Pro (along with my contender) this morning.  Just shooting .38 +P  130 gn FMJ.  Since it was the 1st time shooting it I only shot at the 7 yd target single action.  This pistol will put everything into one ragged hole at that distance off hand.  I was messing around with different grip holds etc...but it is one accurate pistol.  I am thrilled with it.
 
Course the double action is heavy, and in the future it may get a spring job, but it is a great revolver.
 
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