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Clobbersaurus · 02-26-2008, 05:56 PM

I posted awhile back about asking what to look for in a used revolver. Theres was some great info posted and its now a sticky. Thanks for all the help cause it came in real handy today.

Anyways I went to the range today. In the case is see the gun that Ive always wanted but never had the dough at the time to get it. It was a used (obviously) but VERY VERY good shape Colt Python 6". Just the tiniest bit of wear at the tip of the barrel and some slight wear marks on the cylinder from use. The rest spotless. Tight cylinder and good gapping. $800. I had 300.00 in gift certs that my wife got me for xmas so it only cost me out of pocket just over 500.00. He just put it on the shelf yesterday. I wasnt even going to go there cause I usually shoot outside but my buddy got off work and really wanted to hit the range (it was raining). Puttin in the paperwork tomorrow and should have it in about 10 days. DAMN WAITING PERIOD!!!

Wasnt even planning on buying a gun today and Ive been saving to build an AR but Im getting a bonus from my job next month and I got 18hrs overtime this check so Ill recoup my AR funds fast. I just couldnt let one get away again cause im sure it wouldnt stay there too long. Ill post some pics when I get it. Cant wait.

Clobber

**Kauzi XD45** · 02-26-2008, 05:57 PM

I see no revolver?!?!?!

Clobbersaurus · 02-26-2008, 06:07 PM

I mean I finally bought my revolver. Gotta wait until its added to my permit then Ill post some shots of it.

**Kauzi XD45** · 02-26-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clobbersaurus

I mean I finally bought my revolver. Gotta wait until its added to my permit then Ill post some shots of it.

OH! you are in one of THOSE states, sorry, cant wait to see it! Congrats on the new(future) addition!!!!!

Clobbersaurus · 02-26-2008, 06:09 PM

yeah it sux.

Jerry D. · 02-26-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

was a used (obviously) but VERY VERY good shape Colt Python 6".

I'm jelous.

fordsoldier · 02-26-2008, 06:50 PM

lucky you, I tossed the Idea around about a revolver, thougth about a ruger GP100 with a 6inch barrel.

Brickboy240 · 02-27-2008, 07:52 AM

Nice buy!

The Colt Python is definately the nicest 357 ever made. They're not cheap and never were.

I still have my Smith Mod.19 and used to own a Smith 686 (great revolvers, BTW), but I always dreamed about having a Python.

- Brickboy240

Clobbersaurus · 02-27-2008, 08:39 AM

Yeah man. Something about the Python. Its just sooooo smooth and that ventilated rib just makes the look. I just never had the dough to get one when I came across it. I was going to pick up a 686 they have there. They have a new one and a used (450.00) one but it was 4", real clean and prob coulda got if for cheaper. I really wanted a 6in so I passed. Good thing too.

ghettocruiser · 02-28-2008, 08:14 AM

Nice man...congrats! I just picked up my first revolver a couple weeks ago. I got a Colt Trooper Mk. V. .357 mag with 6" "vented" bbl.

I LOVE it. I just shot it last weekend. Took me about 12 rounds to get used to the trigger and the sights...but now its a heck of a shooter. Shot some .38 out of it as well...which is cool because its cheaper, but just not as fun as the .357 punch.

Enjoy it!

J.

02-26-2008, 05:56 PM	#1
Clobbersaurus XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 272	Finally bought my revolver!!! I posted awhile back about asking what to look for in a used revolver. Theres was some great info posted and its now a sticky. Thanks for all the help cause it came in real handy today. Anyways I went to the range today. In the case is see the gun that Ive always wanted but never had the dough at the time to get it. It was a used (obviously) but VERY VERY good shape Colt Python 6". Just the tiniest bit of wear at the tip of the barrel and some slight wear marks on the cylinder from use. The rest spotless. Tight cylinder and good gapping. $800. I had 300.00 in gift certs that my wife got me for xmas so it only cost me out of pocket just over 500.00. He just put it on the shelf yesterday. I wasnt even going to go there cause I usually shoot outside but my buddy got off work and really wanted to hit the range (it was raining). Puttin in the paperwork tomorrow and should have it in about 10 days. DAMN WAITING PERIOD!!! Wasnt even planning on buying a gun today and Ive been saving to build an AR but Im getting a bonus from my job next month and I got 18hrs overtime this check so Ill recoup my AR funds fast. I just couldnt let one get away again cause im sure it wouldnt stay there too long. Ill post some pics when I get it. Cant wait. Clobber __________________ Springfield XD40 Serivce Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded Black Stainless Colt Python 6" Mossberg 590 Mariner w/ Knoxx SpecOps Stock Ruger 10/22 w/ Christie Super Stock Romanian AK-47 Noveske N4 Light Low Profile Carbine Last edited by Clobbersaurus; 02-26-2008 at 06:04 PM.

02-26-2008, 05:57 PM	#2
Kauzi XD45 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Wonderful Wild West - Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 2,138 Blog Entries: 1	I see no revolver?!?!?! __________________ Respect Few, Fear NONE! Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum! People understand compassion, mercy, dignity and honor.... Predators understand STRENGTH!

02-26-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
Clobbersaurus XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 272	I mean I finally bought my revolver. Gotta wait until its added to my permit then Ill post some shots of it. __________________ Springfield XD40 Serivce Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded Black Stainless Colt Python 6" Mossberg 590 Mariner w/ Knoxx SpecOps Stock Ruger 10/22 w/ Christie Super Stock Romanian AK-47 Noveske N4 Light Low Profile Carbine

02-26-2008, 06:09 PM	#5
Clobbersaurus XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 272	yeah it sux. __________________ Springfield XD40 Serivce Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded Black Stainless Colt Python 6" Mossberg 590 Mariner w/ Knoxx SpecOps Stock Ruger 10/22 w/ Christie Super Stock Romanian AK-47 Noveske N4 Light Low Profile Carbine

02-26-2008, 06:50 PM	#7
fordsoldier XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Conus, Illinios Posts: 136	lucky you, I tossed the Idea around about a revolver, thougth about a ruger GP100 with a 6inch barrel. __________________ XD45 Tactical Black (350 RNDS) XD40 Tactical Black (500 RNDS) Loaded SS PX9151LP (SOLD) Ruger KP89 (400 RNDS)

02-27-2008, 07:52 AM	#8
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,264	Nice buy! The Colt Python is definately the nicest 357 ever made. They're not cheap and never were. I still have my Smith Mod.19 and used to own a Smith 686 (great revolvers, BTW), but I always dreamed about having a Python. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

02-27-2008, 08:39 AM	#9
Clobbersaurus XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 272	Yeah man. Something about the Python. Its just sooooo smooth and that ventilated rib just makes the look. I just never had the dough to get one when I came across it. I was going to pick up a 686 they have there. They have a new one and a used (450.00) one but it was 4", real clean and prob coulda got if for cheaper. I really wanted a 6in so I passed. Good thing too. __________________ Springfield XD40 Serivce Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded Black Stainless Colt Python 6" Mossberg 590 Mariner w/ Knoxx SpecOps Stock Ruger 10/22 w/ Christie Super Stock Romanian AK-47 Noveske N4 Light Low Profile Carbine

02-28-2008, 08:14 AM	#10
ghettocruiser XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeastern, PA Posts: 273	Nice man...congrats! I just picked up my first revolver a couple weeks ago. I got a Colt Trooper Mk. V. .357 mag with 6" "vented" bbl. I LOVE it. I just shot it last weekend. Took me about 12 rounds to get used to the trigger and the sights...but now its a heck of a shooter. Shot some .38 out of it as well...which is cool because its cheaper, but just not as fun as the .357 punch. Enjoy it! J.

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