It’s tough, because if one doesn’t want a 5-shot the size of an SP or the weight of an LCR, or a 6-shot the size and weight of a GP-100, where does one go? S&W? They’re worse than Colt...
”But in the end all of these ideas just manufacture new criminals when the problem isn't a lack of criminals.” -JRB
Just buy a used one and find a good gunsmith. I've found at least one good deal at my local dealer. Funny, some people won't even touch a 30 year old gun even if it checks out to be in excellent condition. They just assume they're all crap, which of course, they aren't. Here's one of the first 1991A1 S 80 guns produced with parkerized finish. Excellent shooter for about half of a new one. A lot of people passed on that one I was told.
Last edited by Borderland; 12-07-2019 at 06:04 PM.
In the P-F basket of deplorables.
Somewhat related in that it applies to some gunsmiths is the conversation I had with my 45 year old mechanic. He was trying to repair a an excellent condition 1966 Plymouth with a slant 6 engine, standard transmission, and zero power equipment. He said that he hated working on pieces of shit. I replied that this vehicle had a motor and little else so what's the problem? He said that he could not hook it up to a computer and discover the problem. So he called an 84 year old retired mechanic who told him the problem and remedy.
Few are left who can repair a Colt revolver. Soon this statement will apply to older S&W's.
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