Handgun Forum Previews

[DoubleAction]

This particular pistol is one that Colt Re-Issued a few years ago from the Colt Custom Shop. I purchased this pistol with the intent of modifying a brand new blued Series 70 Colt. The polished blued flats on the carbon steel pistols are what the Colts are highly noted for, and the Series 70 is no exception. This pistol has excellent tolerances of fit with the frame to slide and barrel lockup. I eliminated the long spur hammer in favor of the Nowlin "Speed Demon", I also replaced the factory trigger with the fitted Dlask, which has a light Magnesium Shoe, and Titanium Stirrup. Other items I added was the EGW Sear, Briley Disconnector, Nowlin Full Length Guide Rod with reversed plug, Wolff Springs, a King's Thumb Safety, and a fitted Ed Brown Beavertail High Ride Grip Safety.
The trigger now breaks at 3 lbs., with almost zero take up and zero overtravel.

[DoubleAction]

Sigarms introduced their entry for the .40 S&W chambering with the Compact Size P-229, weighing empty at 32 ounces, with a slide that is machined from a solid billet of stainless, and a total measurement of 7.08 inches long and 1.46 inches wide.
With a barrel length of 3.86 inches, a double column 10 rd. magazine, and interchangable barrel compatiblity with the .40 S&W and 357 sig, this pistol has become a favorite of mine among the newer class of more modern handguns.
Two Tone with Hogue Grips

Nickel with Hogue Grips

[DoubleAction]

It doesn't take but a glance to notice that Colt's Python is possessed with refinements not found in any other double action revolver. To touch any moving part of a Python, is to experience it's jeweled like movements that few words can describe.
Why it shoots so smooth and accurate is with reason,as is everything else about the gun. The Python has exceeded the industry standards since it's introduction in 1955, with a barrel twist of 6 rifling grooves, as opposed to 5 for most others, and a left hand twist of 1 in 14 inches, as opposed to the industry standard of 1 in 18 3/4 inches. The barrel also has an inner surface that is polished to a mirrored smoothness like no other revolver manufacturer. Another noted feature of the barrel is the bore diameter that tapers by 1/1000 of an inch toward the muzzle, forcing the bullet deeper into the rifling.
The action of the Python has at least six individual hand polishing and honing steps performed. The trigger stroke and hammer fall are longer than those of the S&W, Ruger, Taurus, or Dan Wesson, which some may feel is bad, but in fact, it's good because the longer hammer fall provides a harder strike on the frame mounted firing pin. With a lighter trigger action, this longer hammer fall, provides a more reliable primer ignition, while providing the Python with a positive trigger return, from shot to shot.
Assisting in the cylinder lockup is the "Second Hand", which rises under the first hand, locking the cylinder motionless in place at the moment of the shot.
These are some of the differences I've found with the Python, as opposed to other revolvers.

[DoubleAction]

The Smith & Wesson Model 29 , 44 Magnum, was known by many as the Flagship of the S&W line in the double action revolvers line during the second half of the 20th century. The 29 -2 was the last version to feature the counter bored cylinders to completely encase the rim of the cartridge. It was also the last version to feature the pinned barrel. This specimen features the four inch barrel with the Nickel Plating finish.

[DoubleAction]

The Sig Sauers did not simply become popular in this country, the popularity was the result of quality, design, and the combined work of Swiss and German craftsmanship.
The P-220 introduced Americans to a semi-automatic .45 acp which weighed only slightly more than a Lightweight Colt Commander, but displayed the accuracy of a Gold Cup.
The Trigger breaks on single action at 4 1/2 lbs, with a short reset, comes from the factory with dove tailed front and rear sights, double action/ single action trigger, decocker with internal passive firing pin safety, an external tilt barrel locking system , which reduces internal fouling build up, an external extractor, a light aircraft grade high tensil strength alloy frame with hardened steel breech block and cam locking block, integral feed ramped barrel, barrel cam lockup, full length guide rod with high strength stranded recoil spring, simple field stripping, and testimony by many with claims of having fired over 10,000. rounds without one single malfunction. The incorporated safety lockwork is disengaged by the rearward movement of the trigger, not requiring the disengagment of any manual safeties while deploying the pistol for immediate use.
I have watched the growth of popularity evolve for over twenty years with the Sig Sauer. When the P-220, .45 acp, arrived in this country it was against all odds with our treasured Colt -Browning 1911 in it's path; But there was no denying a pistol such as the Sig.

My Stock 220



My other 220 with Eagle Grips and Trijicon Sights

[DoubleAction]

The Steel Frame Commanders, referred to as the Combat Commanders, began being offered in the electroless satin nickel finish during the early eighties with the Series 70. This provided much better wear protection, as well as rust resistance to the frame, slide, and controls. While the popular use of stainless was used by AMT with their Hard Baller 1911, Colt had been developing the stainless Python. Many purist still preferred the Carbon Steel guns, as many still do today. As stainless became a proven source for building the moden day semi-autos, pistols like the Electroless Stain Nickel Series 70 Combat Commander became a cost cutting part of history.
This particular pistol has been with me for almost two decades, with some upgrades, while preserving the original frame, slide, and barrel. Some of the things done to enhance it's purpose is a 3 1/2 lb. crisp Trigger Action, Throated Barrel Chamber, Cut and Polished Feed Ramp, King's Fitted Target Bushing, King's Thumb Safety, Wilson's Slide Stop, EGW Firing Pin Stop, King's Hardball Sights, Full Length Guide Rod with Reversed Plug, Wolff Springs, and Wilson's Drop In Grip Safety to preserve the original condition of the frame.

[Jerome]

Go Earl, go!

You twisted f-u-c-k.

You are as nutty as a fruitcake.

Get some medical help before you cause someone harm.

[DoubleAction]

Colt's Single Action Army .45 Colt



Galco's " Trailboss" Holster and Cartridge Belt

[Whocares]

BumpTEXT

[Whocares]

;D

[Jerome]

Whacko

[singullackshun]

VERY few, big, strong men can adequately control full power 357 ammo, in a 4" gun,much less a snubby. nearly all women are much better off with a 9mm,preferably an SA one, that their hand fits around properly, that their finger can reach the trigger of properly, etc. People who aren't going to get REALLY good with guns, and practice a lot, should stick to dogs,alarms, walking sticks, etc. That way, they aren't as likely to become a statistic that the antigunners can use

[Jerome]

Maybe in YOUR neighborhood, girly-man.

Around here, the boys can shoot 357, and so can the girls.