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S&W Chief's Special .45 RANGE REPORT ADDED

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I stopped into a gun store in a neighboring small town this afternoon while passing through. It's a decent shop with okay prices but the real reason I drop in occasionally is the owner has an amazing collection of guns (almost like a museum) that are not for sale. The big draw for me is his Colt Python set. They're pristine.

Anyway, I spotted a .45 Chiefs Special in the case with a consignment tag on it. I impulse bought one of these in .40 cal last year. I really like the gun with the exception of the caliber. It was priced at $500 and looked to be in really good condition with decent night sights. The clincher was the original box with paperwork and receipt from the original owner. A cash offer and frantic search for an ATM nearby and paperwork was being signed.

I know it's not a collectors item but I've got a weird thing for compact .45's. It will join the XDs, G30s, and Kimber Tactical Ultra II in the stable of "little cannons."







And just to appease the Python fans:
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Those were neat little guns.

I expect a range report.

What's the capacity on it anyway? Seems like they were 6+1
Those were neat little guns.

I expect a range report.

What's the capacity on it anyway? Seems like they were 6+1
You are correct, mag carries 6.

I'm hoping to run a few mags tomorrow afternoon and I'll report back. If the trigger is as good as it's .40cal brother, it may see some hip time.

I text a buddy a picture of it and he already made an offer on the .40. I don't sell many guns but it never gets shot and will help me cut a caliber that I'm not particularly fond of.
The only reason I might pick up a .40 is because of how easy ammo is to find. Though I might get a .357 Sig and just order a .40 barrel so I don't have anything with that dirty bastard marked on the slide.
Very nice looking S&W and Colts, thanks for the pictures.
I like it, let us know how it shoots. It probably is easier to shoot in 45 vs 40
I bet it will shoot real nice being a "real" pistol! Made of all steel that is...

Congrats, and have fun shooting your new mini hand cannon.
Nice!
I had one but could not hit the broad side of the barn with it.
Others tried it and wasn't much better.
Hope yours is a good shooter.
Very nice! I am looking forward to your range report.
Wow...Really cool!!
Congrats, it looks to be in very fine condition.
Nice acquisition! Like others, I'm looking forward to the range report. Don't keep us waiting. ;)
Nice acquisition! Like others, I'm looking forward to the range report. Don't keep us waiting. ;)
I called in a babysitter for this afternoon. Range session at 14:00, results to follow!
Oooooh boy! :)
Cool Smith, waiting to see how it shoots!
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