Author Topic: Self-Control . . . . Arrrrrrrrrrrgh -- it HURTS ! (Read 876 times)

Old Griz · « **on:** March 05, 2005, 04:30:53 PM »

:cb2: I can't believe I did this. I walked out without buying it. Yep, that M57 was calling to me, heck it was yelling at me, but I ignored it. Even at only $350. It was my second time to look at it, and if I'd had the money in my pocket at the time, I may have given in. But somewhere during the trip home this totally unusual surge of self-control grabbed me and shook me senseful. This has only happened once or twice in my lifetime. A .41 mag.? Sure, it can do anything a .44 can. But can it do what four .44 mags can do? That's how many I have so far. And they complain that I don't shoot them enough. A good deal? Sure it is. A 57 no dash. Oh no. Starting to shake again. Starting to doubt . . . Why do I need it? Oh, I feel myself slipping . . . .

ftw · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2005, 05:01:04 PM »

You really don't need it. You have four 44's and with a little down loading you can duplicate the performance of the .41 Magnum.

Besides it is a little used near obsolete cartridge that nobody wants. Do yourself a favor and stay with the 44's.

Just out of curiosity, exactly where did you say the model 57 for $350 was located? :lol: :lol: :lol:

I could make it to Tennessee in about four hours.

Seafarer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2005, 05:20:49 AM »

You need it because they do not make them anymore and you probably won't ever find one at that price again. All the .44 vs .41 arguments aside, it is a fine piece of American artwork and should be protected by someone who appreciates it.
Seafarer

TScottO · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2005, 03:06:37 PM »

I wasnt aware that self-control and purchasing firearms belonged in the same sentence much less involved in any type of rationale employed one to the other.

Buy that sucker!!!!

Be Safe,
Scott

Old Griz · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2005, 05:36:20 PM »

:cb2: You guys ain't helpin. I feel it slippinnnnnnnnnnn.

HuntingGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2005, 08:46:38 AM »

You left it allll alooooneeeeee in the scaaaary gun shop? :shock: You NEED this gun.. I am sure your others could use a purdy new friend :wink: How's that for helpin?

Old Griz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2005, 06:24:20 PM »

:cb2: HuntingGuy, your encouragement is too late. After listening to everyone else shoot down my self-restraint, the poor old M57 is sitting beside me now as I write. She has yet to be fired, but sometime this week she is headed to the range with me. Never thought I'd have a .41. Heck, next thing ya know I'll get a .45 Colt. (Naw!)

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2005, 10:12:33 PM »

When you die and appear at the gates of heaven you can bet your backside that St. Peter will give you extra points for buying that .41!!

Old Griz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2005, 06:00:55 AM »

:cb2: I'd even let Peter shoot it! That is, after he has a class in handgun safety. After seeing how he uses a sword (he kinda pulls to the right) I wouldn't want him to shoot somebody's ear off!