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Well, this afternoon we got off werk a little early because of the weather.
Was killing time waiting for a haircut appointment.
Stopped by the local Gander Outdoors, a place I hardly ever visit.
Not much for ammo except Shotgun shells.
Quite a few rifles, no Henrys except a single 12 ga.

Looking at the handguns, they had quite a few used ones.
Saw this guy, and it just didn't want to stay there any longer and followed me home.
45 colt 1873 by Pietta.

Didn't get a chance to try it out, as when I got home the grandson was here.
In the next day or so I will sling a little lead and let ya know what I think.

RP

Cowboy up there Pilgrim. Looks good. Lead off the back porch

Nice!

nice indeed .... looking forward to your range reports and use impressions

Nice Randy!
I must say, I really like the sign on top of the box.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:05 am

Nice Randy!
I must say, I really like the sign on top of the box.

I knew you would, and believe it or not.
I thought of you as soon as I saw it. and Thanks.
Haven't decided where it will go.

RP

Inside the back window of the pickup truck maybe

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:37 am

Inside the back window of the pickup truck maybe

Only one firearm related sticker on it now, but most don't even know what that one is.
Then the Gadsden flag tag on the front.
This one will go on the bench or the safe most likely.

RP

Randy, I have the exact Pietta revolver except my grips are a checkered plastic type. You're going to really like that one. Nice find.

Good find. I try to walk faster so things can't follow me home as much as they used to.

Randy, what's the load going to be?

Very nice indeed!

Rifletom wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:53 pm

Randy, what's the load going to be?

Not sure, I have a few different loads to choose from.
There ae some 6.5 gr Red dot loads that should work, and believe I have some 8.0 gr Unique and some 200 gr RFN.
I have some stouter loads but will save those for the Rugers and carbines.
May have time this afternoon for a little shake down.

The trigger isn't near a nice as the Rugers, but it is new and should smooth up as I use it, or at least I hope so.

RP

That's a good looking firearm. It's going to fun to put a few rounds downrange with that. 45 Colt is one of my favorite rounds. Once you start shooting, it's hard to put down. Congrats on your find.

Paul

Headhog wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 03, 2021 5:10 pm

That's a good looking firearm. It's going to fun to put a few rounds downrange with that. 45 Colt is one of my favorite rounds. Once you start shooting, it's hard to put down. Congrats on your find.

Paul

I already know, as this is definitely not my first 45lc.

RP

It just followed you right out of the store,? Disgraceful! You'd think they'd have security for that..
Congratulations Randy. Nice gun. The box top got my attention.
Thought of Mark & Doc, immediately.

Nice catch Randy! Does that one have the spring loaded firing pin with 3 click action? You can slick them up a bit with a spring kit and usual polishing.
200-250 gr. bullet with 8.0 Unique and that Red Dot load work very well!

That is a beauty Sir. I try hard not to actually touch a handgun that looks way too nice in the case. They tend to follow me home. I own at least seven guns that would have been sold to someone else if I hadn’t succumbed to the siren call of the seductress of gunpowder and lead. Love my Uberti six shooter and have no doubt that you will enjoy your new seductress.

Ok, I'm to try this one more time, dang internet has been iffy the past 2 days.

Yes Forty it does have the 3 clicks, I plan on putting some rounds down range before I attempt in mods.
Hard to get away from these two grandsons at the moment though.

Good one Seabee, and I totally agree, but the counter gut and myself were talking ammo.
While doing so I was kinda glancing back and forth and the case coloring got my attention.
Then... made the mistake of asking to fondle it.
And the rest is history, I'll try and sneak out one day this week and give it a spin.

RP