Thinking about a Wheel "Spoon", thoughts?

[KFC911]

Somewhere, stashed away at my parents' house or mine, are all my original Colt boxes, and the wooden presentation case my M-27 came in...I have no clue where though

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by regency

I'm a sucker for old Smith "N" frames.......M-27's, 28's Highway patrolmans

Steve

Did you mention Model 28 Highway Patrolmans

[KFC911]

Serious question...NIB

Although I don't know where the box is right now, when I purchased my M-629, I distinctly remember that it came with a target with it's grouping of 6 rounds fired....nice big holes they were

So do many spoons actually get test fired before leaving Colt or S&W, and how does a collector know the difference?

[911boost]

Sorry everyone, was traveling...

The Python belongs to my ex wives father, She is an only child and my son is the only boy. His has a target in the box too if I am not mistaken. I have offered to buy it from him, but that's one I do not think he will part with....

He also had a number of other revolvers I have shot, including a Blackhawk and RedHawk and some S&W's, it has just been about 10 years since I shot them, so I was hoping to brush up on it as by no means am I an expert. I am not one to buy anything to just look at, so whatever I get it will get exercised.

Thank you for all of the replies so far, I greatly appreciate it.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by KC911

We've had this discussion before . If I were the OP, I would absolutely shoot that Python before passing it on to his son, so the boy wouldn't have any qualms about using it as it was intended, and not view it in terms of $. I'm not like you...

I had no idea my Diamondback (virtually like new) was worth more than I imagined until you told me some years back....but would I rather have never enjoyed it (NIB) and had a few grand in my pocket...no.

Many folks have driven a new car off the lot and taken a similar "hit" by the time they got home...I just don't care about $ in some instances...that Python would be one

Shoot the damn thing..I.it's only $....

Thats why I have 2 of em, one for fun and one is my gun.


Right now I have located something rather rare and is likely to be a sleeper. We shall see? The last one I saw was about 3 or 4 years ago.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by tabs

Thats why I have 2 of em, one for fun and one is my gun.
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You're a collector, I am not...different strokes. I remember purchasing my M-27 back when I was 18....saw it in the display case at the end of my freshman year of college, and it beckoned....pick me, pick me!!! I'd never seen a Python back then, but as I recall later, there wasn't that much price difference between the two....my how time changes some things .

What about my NIB question? Do you have test fire targets with those snakes....how does a collector know? If I had two, I'd shoot them both then sell one to a shooter....just because

[Geronimo '74]

This is my dad's Ruger GP100 357mag.
Dunno if it's any good but I like shooting it. (but I'm no expert)

Edit: I see some people already recommended it.

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by KC911

Please tell me you let it out of it's box to go play outside on occasion...please

'cause if you don't I might take my Diamondback for a walk tomorrow....

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NIB, never fired...still have the original receipt.
'Been out of the box a few times since I bought it 30 - 40 years ago to go pig hunting in Monterey, CA...never went.
I ought to just sell it.

[dlockhart]

Not sure why but the convertible speaks to me. The single action seems legit no fail

[Joe Bob]

You will lose a cylinder to safety. Not many use a full load with a hammer over a live round on a single action.....

[targa911S]

My wheelies...



these two, an 1851 Colt Navy and 1862 Colt open top are conversions made by Uberti. Both are chambered for .38 Special. I have an 1858 Remington as well chambered in 45 LC.

[Pazuzu]

Local sports store has a Black Friday special...
.22LR 6 shooter wheel gun, single action, pearl grips for $99!

That's cheaper than I can find it down the street in the ghetto!!


You know it's a good piece for $99...

[onewhippedpuppy]

I have a Smith 686+ 6" and a Colt mk2 Trooper 6". Love them both but the Smith is so sweet to shoot. Easily my funniest plinker. A few classic Smiths are on my wish list, there's nothing classier or more timeless than a revolver. Even my 12 year old fell prey, despite his Call of Duty playing he chose a 686+ 4" as his Christmas gift last year.

Btw, add me to the list of people that would shoot the hell out of a Python.

[flipper35]

Our 28-2

[scottmandue]

A wheel gun is on my bucket list.
My friends Colts are wonderful but too much $$$
S&W always get high praise.
However a Ruger would be more economical.

RE: 44 mag, do the make a 44 special like the .357/.38 special?

[Joe Bob]

Ruger’s New Model .44 Special Revolver Review

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

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RE: 44 mag, do the make a 44 special like the .357/.38 special?

Yes, I shoot mags and .44 specials in my M-629....prefer the specials and those are very potent rounds

[Taz's Master]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

A wheel gun is on my bucket list.
My friends Colts are wonderful but too much $$$
S&W always get high praise.
However a Ruger would be more economical.

RE: 44 mag, do the make a 44 special like the .357/.38 special?

Well it depends. Like a .38 special, in that it is a real round and less powerful than a .44 magnum and less punishing to shoot? Yes. Like a .38 special in that it is an economical way to shoot? Not really.

[Jeff Higgins]

You will likely spend more on .44 Special ammo than on low end .44 mag ammo. The .44 Special is kind of a niche round these days, kept alive by, and more suited to hand loaders.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

You will likely spend more on .44 Special ammo than on low end .44 mag ammo. The .44 Special is kind of a niche round these days, kept alive by, and more suited to hand loaders.

Extremely hard to find, and they are mighty proud of them when you do