New Pistol
- Aughnanure
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New Pistol
Just bought a 1991 Colt Custom (1911 really) in .38 Super (we're not allowed anything as big and powerful as a .45ACP ), polished stainless (which will probably stain).
Brand spanking new in the box (I usually buy second hand, or even further down the line), $A1,695.00 which is $1288.87 US and is under the RRP in the States
Haven't fired it yet but got a set of Lee Carbide dies and over 600 "once fired cases" (some of 'em look like they've been reloaded a few times).
Probably won't get to fire it till the New Year as I'll be away in Brisbane when the next pistol shoot is on.
Brand spanking new in the box (I usually buy second hand, or even further down the line), $A1,695.00 which is $1288.87 US and is under the RRP in the States
Haven't fired it yet but got a set of Lee Carbide dies and over 600 "once fired cases" (some of 'em look like they've been reloaded a few times).
Probably won't get to fire it till the New Year as I'll be away in Brisbane when the next pistol shoot is on.
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Eoin.
Eoin.
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Re: New Pistol
Don't just tell, show us Eoin!!
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"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
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Re: New Pistol
Now that's a Merry Christmas early I'd say. I'm happy for you Eoin.
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Re: New Pistol
Look forward to seeing the photos.
So what is the cut-off point between .38, (that you can handle), and .45 (that is too much for you) ........
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So what is the cut-off point between .38, (that you can handle), and .45 (that is too much for you) ........
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Re: New Pistol
Well, we have calibre restrictions, no pistols over .38, except for black powder.
.357 Magnum is OK but the 38-40 being really .401 is banned.
When I wanted a single action Colt (Uberti) I would have liked one in .44-40 but had to settle for the more powerful .357 Magnum.
Good to have sensible laws.
I'll try to take some pics tomorrow, have a couple of other new (2nd hand) as well.
.357 Magnum is OK but the 38-40 being really .401 is banned.
When I wanted a single action Colt (Uberti) I would have liked one in .44-40 but had to settle for the more powerful .357 Magnum.
Good to have sensible laws.
I'll try to take some pics tomorrow, have a couple of other new (2nd hand) as well.
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Re: New Pistol
We want Pics!
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Re: New Pistol
All my pistols,
I've tried every which way to download some photos, including going to Photobucket, which site is, frankly absolutely hopeless
The problem mainly seems to be in my computer.
I'll try another photo hosting site.
Hopefully with better luck.
I've tried every which way to download some photos, including going to Photobucket, which site is, frankly absolutely hopeless
The problem mainly seems to be in my computer.
I'll try another photo hosting site.
Hopefully with better luck.
Self Defence is not only a Right, it is an Obligation.
Eoin.
Eoin.
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Re: New Pistol
Another try!!
didn't work!!!
didn't work!!!
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Re: New Pistol
OH!! JOY!! OH!! BLOODY JOY!!
That's a not very good pic of all my pistols, in order of acquisition, reading l to r and top to bottom.
and the latest,
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Re: New Pistol
Odd looking pistol on far right with black grip, interesting looking, what is it????
And as tight as your gun laws are, I'm surprised you can have so many pistols, especially the
2 semi-autos......
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And as tight as your gun laws are, I'm surprised you can have so many pistols, especially the
2 semi-autos......
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Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading.