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Post by TBT on Feb 26, 2005 19:20:27 GMT -5
Little more expensive though ... I like the looks, but I don't know if they would be a comfy as these wrap arounds. I'm more concerned with this gun being a functioning combat gun than a "looker" to be honest.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Feb 26, 2005 19:59:54 GMT -5
TBT; The Sigs shoot real good with the right wood grips, and well worth the money. I shoot better using the checkerd wood, and the Nill Grips look like they would work very nice. Functional beauty is all about the wood on the Sigs.
During the early eighties the wood grips had to be ordered from German for the Sigs, and many were willing to shell out the extra to get a set. I have wood for all my Sigs except my 226; If we had some good gun shows around here I would just trade some grips for some.
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Post by 5ontarget on Feb 27, 2005 8:08:26 GMT -5
Wow this thread covers just about everything!
Some day I'll actually make the call and have CDNN send me a catalog. I could download it, but I only have dial up. I think this summer I'll be able to get a high speed connection. People keep telling me about these great guns they get from them. TBT, sounds like you got a really good shooter. Even with the little slop, and wear it will probably outlast you given proper care.
TMan, been through that 3 years ago, but my roof was old. It had 2 layers of asphalt shingles over a layer of cedar shingles, and no sheeting, it was nailed to lathe. Needless to say they had to tear it all off, put plywood down, and re-roof it. I chose a shingle that looks like scalloped slate, and comes with a lifetime warantee (hopefully better than yours) I feel lucky compaired to you, our roof with three chimneys and two large porches flashed in copper, and a new flat top was about 1/3 of yours.
I too would have a hard time not shooting the colt. It'd be like have a great car and not being able to drive it. I believe guns are made to be shot, cars are made to be driven. I'd but models if I just wanted to look at them...
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Post by TMan on Feb 28, 2005 10:25:04 GMT -5
... I too would have a hard time not shooting the colt. It'd be like have a great car and not being able to drive it. I believe guns are made to be shot, cars are made to be driven. I'd buy models if I just wanted to look at them... Well, some people "collect" as investments. Items that are rare or special issue ones that would drop in value when shot (or driven). The pastor of our church has a $25,000 Harley anniversary edition. He dropped it, but it was fixable. However, I'd be very surprised if it didn't lose value (the bike was a gift by the way). I will confess that I only have 7,000 miles on my 4 year old car. When I bought it, they were selling on the aftermarket for $40,000 over MSRP (I paid MSRP). There are a lot of places I don't take it because it draws a crowd. It isn't a garage queen though, I do drive it. My garage queen is the 18 year old BMW 325, that I've poured a lot of money into, but looks like it just came off the show room floor. Also, I find that I don't shoot my high dollar guns a lot. I have what I'd consider two good pistols and one good revolver, and they don't see a lot of action. Don't ask me why - I think it is because of that brown matter between my ears. |
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Post by TBT on Feb 28, 2005 12:33:41 GMT -5
TBT; The Sigs shoot real good with the right wood grips, and well worth the money. I shoot better using the checkerd wood, and the Nill Grips look like they would work very nice. Functional beauty is all about the wood on the Sigs. During the early eighties the wood grips had to be ordered from German for the Sigs, and many were willing to shell out the extra to get a set. I have wood for all my Sigs except my 226; If we had some good gun shows around here I would just trade some grips for some. Hmm ... you might have just talked me into a $69 pair of Nill grips my friend. ;D |
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Post by MLB on Feb 28, 2005 16:04:34 GMT -5
... The pastor of our church has a $25,000 Harley anniversary edition. He dropped it, but it was fixable. However, I'd be very surprised if it didn't lose value (the bike was a gift by the way). ... I harass my brother in law mercilessly regardinig his 100th Anniversary Edition Harley Fat Boy. I do this mainly because when he bought it, they made such a big deal about it's collector value ($25k is about right), and then proceeded to make them for 18mos!  Get a dozen Harleys in a row, and I'd bet at least one is a 100th edition. Take a look on ebay or your local newspaper, they are all over the place. Harleys in general do hold their value very well though. I love mine... |
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Post by TMan on Feb 28, 2005 19:05:49 GMT -5
I'm beginning to think this thread has cancer...
Back to color case hardening: I got the March issue of Gun Tests in the mail today. Guess what's on the front cover? Yuk, yuk, yuk - the Beretta Stampede.
I bring this up because in the article they state:
I wonder how you tell. Anyone have any ideas?
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Feb 28, 2005 19:42:14 GMT -5
TMan; Their website described the gun as having a case colored frame. But, on the other hand, I've never known Uberti to do anything other than color case hardening.Now that you have the Colt to go by, You should be able to see the difference . The Ball's in your court on this TMan, because I don't have a Stampede available to compare; I do have a Uberti though, and a case colored Ruger Vaquero.
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Post by MLB on Feb 28, 2005 22:01:49 GMT -5
I'm beginning to think this thread has cancer... On the contrary, it's been like countless conversations I've had among friends. The best ones are when the "forum" is almost transparent. Veterans of the old HGR might find it vaguely reminicent of "Threadzilla." ;D |
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Post by TBT on Mar 1, 2005 2:56:51 GMT -5
On the contrary, it's been like countless conversations I've had among friends. The best ones are when the "forum" is almost transparent. No doubt man. |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 1, 2005 17:56:20 GMT -5
With a group of people sitting around talking about one topic, it takes only one foot off the beaten path to move toward a different branch of conversation.
During work breaks, which only lasts 15 minutes, many topics have to be covered during that short period of time.
What would it be like to have a forum with only one thread ?
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Post by TMan on Mar 1, 2005 18:58:16 GMT -5
.Now that you have the Colt to go by, You should be able to see the difference . The Ball's in your court on this TMan, because I don't have a Stampede available to compare. DA, my Stampede is Nickel (and I like the looks), when my dealership gets a color cased Stampede in I'll be able to compare the two. They do a lot of business, so I shouldn't have to wait too long. |
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Post by TMan on Mar 1, 2005 19:01:04 GMT -5
Oh, I almost forgot - I shot the Colt today, and I was impressed it is almost as good as the Beretta Stampede. Just kidding DA, you don't have a heart condition do you? I mean I don't have to be careful with my posts do I?
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 1, 2005 19:22:11 GMT -5
TMan; I'll tell you the honest truth about some of the Colts; They're better when turned over to a good smith to perform a very good action job and go over the gun. I know this sounds insane for what they cost, but I've known of a couple of people who shoots nothing but the Colt Single Action Army and nothing else, who went straight to the pistolsmith with their guns. Even Bat Masterson ordered his Single Action Army with special attention to a light trigger, before the Colts were considered historical significant and collectable.
If I run upon one of the Stampedes I'll give it a closer look this time. The Beretta I saw seemed like it had a color case hardened frame.
I seem to be getting lost in this thread. ;D; Next thing you know, we will bring the 1911 in this.
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Post by MLB on Mar 1, 2005 22:04:14 GMT -5
... I seem to be getting lost in this thread. ;D; Next thing you know, we will bring the 1911 in this. Or we could simply rename it. Perhaps: "The SIG Colt Beretta Ruger Harley Color-Case Hardened Greasy Roofing Thread" ;D |
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Post by 5ontarget on Mar 2, 2005 17:50:50 GMT -5
Hey, how was the weather where you live today? ;D
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Post by TBT on Mar 2, 2005 19:32:53 GMT -5
I have been wanting to talk about global warming, or the myth of ... whatever you prefer. ;D
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 2, 2005 22:18:03 GMT -5
Back to The Sig With the option of Wood Grips, Two Tone Finishes, Full Nickel coverage, Custom tuned packages, Double Stack or Single Stack Magazines, and compensated sport versions; The Sig Sauers is fast becoming the double action counter part to the 1911. Difference being; Only Sig makes the Sigs. ;D |
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Post by TBT on Mar 5, 2005 1:36:10 GMT -5
I'm really falling in love with SIGS DA ... I want more. ;D
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 5, 2005 23:41:48 GMT -5
I'm really falling in love with SIGS DA ... I want more. ;D I know the feeling; There seems to be very little to dislike with the SIGS. The one thing I wish they had, that the 1911 has, is grip screw bushings. Steel grip screws in an aluminum alloy frame allows for no mistakes. I know of a couple of people who cross threaded the frames while installing grips. I know of one who ordered some aftermarket grip screws with coarse threads ( not from Hogue) to find aluminum shavings inside the magazine well, after he installed the new screws. |
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Get a dozen Harleys in a row, and I'd bet at least one is a 100th edition. Take a look on ebay or your local newspaper, they are all over the place.