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gml1998 · 09-01-2016, 10:39 PM

Going to the range Saturday, looking forward to shooting this Colt. It was given time me shortly before my Dad passed this past January.

Dizzy82 · 09-01-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gml1998

Going to the range Saturday, looking forward to shooting this Colt. It was given time me shortly before my Dad passed this past January.

IMO, a family heirloom (especially a firearm) I would keep in pristine condition.

he passed.

Royal Tiger · 09-02-2016, 06:17 AM

I agree with Diz. Maybe get it mounted in a shadow box with some photos?

Mr Twisty · 09-02-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gml1998

Going to the range Saturday, looking forward to shooting this Colt. It was given time me shortly before my Dad passed this past January.

Looks like a clean Colt Python! Still have the box and papers?

I don't think I would display because they've really gone up in price. I wouldn't be afraid to shoot it either, but would be leery of others handling it. In like-new condition it's worth well over $2k, more with box and papers.

Keep it clean and oiled and enjoy it along with memories of your dad.

PHXLT1 · 09-02-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Might head out into the back yard this weekend and bust off a few mags from the P85, providing there's no dairy cows on the back 40. Haven't fired that gun in about 20 years.

A P85 Ruger!??! Man, that was my first semi auto pistol. My friends at the time had Baretta's and Tarus 9mm and would give me crap because my P85 was bulky looking bla, bla, bla. Say what you want about it but it worked just fine. Damn sure wish I never sold it.

ZED SLED · 09-02-2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PHXLT1

A P85 Ruger!??! Man, that was my first semi auto pistol. My friends at the time had Baretta's and Tarus 9mm and would give me crap because my P85 was bulky looking bla, bla, bla. Say what you want about it but it worked just fine. Damn sure wish I never sold it.

Yep, picked it up in 1990 when I lived in VA. Just recently got around to getting it licensed in NY. Had to dispose of the 15 round mags

because of our douche Governor's S.A.F.E. laws though.

PHXLT1 · 09-02-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Yep, picked it up in 1990 when I lived in VA. Just recently got around to getting it licensed in NY. Had to dispose of the 15 round mags

because of our douche Governor's S.A.F.E. laws though.

If i remember right that was Rugers first attempt at a semi auto. The gun sold ok but didn't really get much of a following. It was a good gun though. Have any pics?

Tenring · 09-02-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gml1998

Going to the range Saturday, looking forward to shooting this Colt. It was given time me shortly before my Dad passed this past January.

Very nice! how's that trigger, I still remember the trigger on the Python it was always like wow! ...........wish I still had all the ones I owned over the years.

Dizzy82 · 09-03-2016, 06:39 PM

I love going to the range and letting fellow shooters who have never seen or only seen in video games or movies some of the guns I own shoot off a few rounds. Today I let a kid (maybe around 12) shoot my SCAR-17. His grandfather said .308 is a pretty big round for him and maybe 1 shot will be enough. The kid agreed and said only 1 shot. I told them "that's what they all say before quickly changing their minds".

Needless to say the kid happily emptied the rest of the magazine. He told his grandfather he wanted that rifle when he got older.

SkipNWis · 09-03-2016, 09:17 PM

I got a Taurus 709 slim for a birthday gift. So far I'm very happy, it's thin great carry weapon. Any input on this weapon.

Tenring · 09-03-2016, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

I love going to the range and letting fellow shooters who have never seen or only seen in video games or movies some of the guns I own shoot off a few rounds. Today I let a kid (maybe around 12) shoot my SCAR-17. His grandfather said .308 is a pretty big round for him and maybe 1 shot will be enough. The kid agreed and said only 1 shot. I told them "that's what they all say before quickly changing their minds".

Needless to say the kid happily emptied the rest of the magazine. He told his grandfather he wanted that rifle when he got older.

Nothing better that sharing shooting sports with the youth.

Billy10mm · 09-03-2016, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenring

Nothing better that sharing shooting sports with the youth.

Tell me about it. My 10 year old, last time at the range:

PHXLT1 · 09-04-2016, 04:07 PM

Well you buy cheap, you get cheap. The reflex sight didn't last 2 magazines. Labor day sales at.Cabelas here i come.

Tenring · 09-04-2016, 10:44 PM

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Well you buy cheap, you get cheap. The reflex sight didn't last 2 magazines. Labor day sales at.Cabelas here i come.

That sucks how hard were you looking at it

I am looking at a Burris Fast Fire III.

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09-02-2016, 06:17 AM	#7745
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I agree with Diz. Maybe get it mounted in a shadow box with some photos?