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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 27, 2003 21:39:24 GMT -5
As I mentioned in the previous thread;I am contemplating on trading 4 custom S&W revolvers for two new Wilson Combat CQBs,one 4" and one 5".The Revolvers have been customized by Jack Weigand,noted gunsmith of Weigand Combat,2000 Pistolsmith of the year by the Pistolsmith's Guild,and President of the Guild in 2001.Jack Weigand is no longer available to perform those pistolsmith duties as he once was,so these revolvers are special.The Wilson pistols are special also so I'm faced with a very big choice in front of me.I appreciate any encouragement either way because tomorrow is my deadline.Thanks for any help.
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Post by HogRider on Jun 27, 2003 21:49:33 GMT -5
I'd hate to loose the Combat North American Hunter but nevertheless I say: Go for the trade.  |
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Post by XavierBreath on Jun 27, 2003 22:29:35 GMT -5
Is it possible to trade two S&W for one Wilson? If so, I say go for it. If not, keep what you have. There are plenty of Wilson CQB's out there and there will be more, but there will be no more Weigands.
Who needs two Wilson CQB's anyway?
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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 27, 2003 23:17:58 GMT -5
Xavier;I have been thinking the same thing,and I have a choice.If I go for the single Wilson I have the option of a Stainless "Protector" Model but it does not seem like a far cry from my Trophy.The 4" CQB is very fast, accurate,and makes for a good carry piece,in between a 3 1/2 " Officer's and a 4 1/2 Commander.The full length CQB is really smooth,hard to see it go also.The S&Ws won't be far because my brother is the flip side of the trade.What will get me is what got me last year;if he decides to get rid of the S&Ws after the trade,I'll be forced into a big cash buy,which I'll have to prepare for.I'll do real good on the trade for what money I have invested into the revolvers but I will not be able to replace them because of Weigand's work.I'm having a difficult time deciding on this,I love shooting the Wilsons more than any pistol I've ever held in my hand, but The S&Ws have the best triggers I've ever imagined in revolvers ( under 8 lbs. in double action ).
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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 27, 2003 23:26:26 GMT -5
If I trade two revolvers for on Wilson,I'm wondering which two to trade,and for which Wilson.
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Post by XavierBreath on Jun 27, 2003 23:52:26 GMT -5
Does your wife have a car you can trade for the Wilsons? ;D
Don't laugh, a buddy of mine actually did this while his wife was at work to get the hunting rifle he wanted!
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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 28, 2003 1:08:32 GMT -5
Here's the way I look at it;if I don't trade with my brother, he will go to one of his dealers and trade or sell the Wilsons,and I'll be coming up with almost $4,000. to obtain the same guns at another time.If I trade him the Weigands he won't be so eager to get rid of those because he tresures the Weigands more than his performance center guns,or any he owns.So,I might have a chance to get the Weigands back again,as I have on several occassions before,as long as it isn't sudden.The 29 classic has been between us four times in the past eight years and I'm still the only one who has fired it.The 3" 629 has switched hands twice in the past two years,but only a short time,it was involved in the aquisition of a Sig Sport Pistol last year,the street fighter 640 has switched hands with us only once in the past seven years,and the North American Hunter has been with me for the past two years.I knew the Wilsons were going to beat their path in my direction one day,and I've already seen my brother trade two off already this year.I know he will hold onto the Weigands long enough for me to prepare to re-aquire those back.I'm still thinking very hard on this,I'm going back to inventory my investments on the guns and their real value verses the real costs of the Wilsons,and what I will have after it's over.Thanks for helping me on this,I know now how alot of you guys feel when making choices,this is a tough call for me.
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Post by kmoien on Jun 28, 2003 2:13:11 GMT -5
I'm gonna have to sit this one out. I'm torn.
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Post by TA on Jun 28, 2003 8:10:12 GMT -5
Are you the big brother? Just take 'em from him! ;D
At first I hesitated to pipe in, but since it is your brother, and you would stand a chance to buy back the Smiths, I'd say go for it. I am no expert, but based on what you have said, it seems the S&W's are better collection pieces than the Wilson's. You can always get a Wilson, maybe not at the same deal, BUT, how easily would it be to find custom S&W's like yours? I would have a hard time with that decision, but if it was my brother and I had 1st right to refusal on the Smiths, I would probably do it.
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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 28, 2003 12:15:58 GMT -5
Either way I'll still have some S&Ws that can serve me well and I have my Colt 1911s that has served me,but it falls with a decision between custom revolvers verses that of custom 1911s,and what would serve me to the most practical advantage.I'm off to ponder my thoughts again before making my decision on this;Thanks Hogrider,Xavier,kmoien,and TA for coming in.
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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 28, 2003 13:15:59 GMT -5
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Post by cnemikeman on Jun 28, 2003 18:37:14 GMT -5
I think you did the right thing........kinda gives you the best of both worlds, without sacrificing "too" much. Good deal. I'm sure you give it a good home.  MiKeMaN |
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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 28, 2003 19:02:03 GMT -5
I approached my brother with the trade on the one gun,and that really stalled things.He is in pursuit of full control of all the Weigand Revolvers that we have between the two of us,and won't give in for anything less.I gave alot of thought to the 1911s that I already have and I'm sure that I will not gain that much with the Wilsons verses what I'll lose in my revolvers.My 4 1/2 Combat Commander can perform in my hands as well as the Wilson 4",maybe smoother,and my other four 5" 1911s can give the 5" CQB a big run for it's money.I cannot say this of my revolvers except for my Python.I have no other revolvers that has single stage double action triggers with strokes under 8 lbs as these Weigand S&Ws.Even the Python trigger stacks at 8 lbs,but not much.I had him give those Wilsons a real hard look because he also knows that they will be gone as well.For today we ended with a stale mate but he will return.He even gave mention to my nickel plated Colt Single Action Army ( I don't think so ) ;D
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Post by DoubleAction on Jun 28, 2003 19:19:41 GMT -5
Mikeman;I know that I'll take care of those Wilsons because I've been detail stripping,cleaning,and lubing them for my brother since they were new.Those Wilsons know me and I know them.The only thing I hate about them is the plunger tube spring,it's straight,everytime the thumb safety is removed it goes boing across the room.That spring is supposed to have a kink in it to prevent it from popping out like it does,that's a big flaw for a pistol of it's grade,but it can be fixed easy.The triggers do have more take up than mine but their clean otherwise.There are some very good steel in those Wilsons, their fitted to perfection,and very smooth.I think a big contributor to the smoothness on the CQBs is the Armor-Tuff coating applied to the finish.It contains molybdenum disulfide which contains excellent anti-friction properties.
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Post by DocGlock on Jun 29, 2003 14:09:59 GMT -5
D/A, Those Wilson CQB's are some prime hardware. No better in the game. I like xavier's idea of one for one. Best of both indeed. Let us know
DocGlock
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