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Post by TA on Apr 21, 2007 13:13:40 GMT -5
I have been on a quest for a nice blue 4" Python for several years. I just picked up the pace after becoming inpatient and watching Python prices soar! This is a 1979 vintage. It came with factory rubber grips so I put this set of Hogues on it. It is in good shape, but has a few scratches and blemishes from handling. Action is typical Python sweeeeet!  |
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Post by TMan on Apr 21, 2007 14:12:55 GMT -5
TA, congratulations on a good buy.
I'm a little surprised that it came with rubber grips. Mine, and the ones I've seen, came with those horrible grips that are narrow on the top and big on the bottom. I put Hogue on mine too.
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Post by TA on Apr 21, 2007 16:14:24 GMT -5
The grips are known as factory Pachmayr grips and have the gold medallions like the Pythons are supposed to have. They are factory, but I am not sure if they are correct to late 70's 4" blue Pythons. I will start my quest for the correct wood grips. Then it will look like this.  The Hogue grips and even the rubber ones are much nicer for shooting. |
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Post by 5ontarget on Apr 21, 2007 21:27:43 GMT -5
That sure is nice!
I think I like the blued version better than the nickel. Of course you now have one of each.
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Post by TMan on Apr 22, 2007 7:29:25 GMT -5
TA, do you shoot the nickel version? I have one in nickel, but I've never shot it. I only shoot the blued version. I'm afraid of screwing up the nickel one by shooting it.
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Post by TA on Apr 22, 2007 12:33:47 GMT -5
TMan,
I have shot the nickel one, but I did screw up the nickel when I cleaned it, so I haven't fired it since. I am confident I could safely clean it now that I have learned a hard lesson, but I honestly have so many guns in my safe that haven't been fired since I bought them, that the nickel Python will sit for quite a while.
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Post by MLB on Apr 23, 2007 9:18:02 GMT -5
I'm glad you found it before me. That way I don't have to sell my wife's china to buy it.
Very nice TA. That's exactly the one I'm looking for.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Apr 23, 2007 10:40:03 GMT -5
How sweet life can be for those who wait. Nothing quite like a four inch blue Python. I'm very happy for you TA; you are truly a deserving recipient for this revolver.
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Post by BIGDOG on Apr 23, 2007 15:40:03 GMT -5
One word! Beautiful! You lucky dog!
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Post by ron on Apr 24, 2007 18:24:07 GMT -5
Ahhhhrgggg! I passed on the chance to buy a beeeuuuutiful 4" Python last year because I didn't have the $$$$ at the time. I should have sat on an exit ramp of the highway and begged, if necessary.
Congratulations on your beauty!
Regards,
Ron
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Post by TBT on Jun 20, 2007 9:18:28 GMT -5
My dream gun right there. 4" Blue Python. I can't stop looking at it.
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