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Originally posted by oldRoger:

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I have not owned a 41, i am at a loss as to which era to pick up.

Mine are both '60s era pistols with cocking indicators. However, I see little difference between the old ones and new. Actually there seems to be little difference in price either.
I suppose somewhere there is someone who has worn one out, no one that I know has done so.

I bought one of mine new and the other from another target shooter, both have shot at least 100k rounds.
I have done very little but replace springs and one mag release.

If something happened to one of mine I would not hesitate to buy either used or new. The trigger out of the box is as good as any production pistol made. Usually 2#+ a couple of ounces and very repeatable. Trigger travel to break is very, very, short.

Barrels are available and easy to change, if you watch you can find a Bully Barrel (Ray-Vin) which is great for Red-Dots.

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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
Yes, my friend post up that family photo.

If you really want something you'll find a way ...
... if you don't you'll find an excuse.

I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either

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Originally posted by kimberkid:

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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
Yes, my friend post up that family photo.

With the exception of the NEOS, here's the Beretta Family ...

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Originally posted by PorterN:
I shot a new PPK in 22, and it had jam after jam after misfire after misfire. Mayyy have been the ammo - just a 50 round box of federal stuff - nothing special. but it was a bit disappointing to say the least.

If you really want something you'll find a way ...
... if you don't you'll find an excuse.

I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either

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Originally posted by DMF:
My only serious regret regarding sales/purchases of firearms, was my sale of a Ruger MkII Target model.

If you really want something you'll find a way ...
... if you don't you'll find an excuse.

I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either

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Originally posted by PorterN:
I shot a new PPK in 22, and it had jam after jam after misfire after misfire. Mayyy have been the ammo - just a 50 round box of federal stuff - nothing special. but it was a bit disappointing to say the least.

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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
Well, the 87t is a super nice gun. I like the smooth rolling trigger. Some do not like the trigger at all.
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But my newer 87T (Jan, 2016) has a two-stage trigger.

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Originally posted by P-220:
My only .22 Pistol.

Pre-lock, 4", 10 shot, stainless 617.

It is a ton of fun, but sadly does not get shot that much.

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Originally posted by SigSentry:
I've been looking for a 4 inch but couldn't pass up another 5 inch Target model in the black. Mags are plentiful. Trigger is crisp.




Mixup98 22/45
https://youtu.be/D-GO6ag8QX0

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Originally posted by striperkid:
Ok, here's one that has been brought back from the dead.

Several years ago a friend of mine inherited a bunch of hand guns and was wanting to sell off a few. This High Standard Sentinel MK I 9 shot revolver was one of those offered for sale so I snatched it up. I took it to a range and nothing but "light strikes". I dropped it off at some "gunsmith" (...and I use that term lightly) who had it for over a year and basically did nothing. I got disgusted and took it back from him and sought the assistance from my Uncle who has a machine shop.

He's not a gun guy but, he knows metals and tolerances. After looking at it for a bit, he said he could fix it by making a new firing pin. We were able to get the firing pin out of the revolver and he went and measured it, and drew what it looked like on paper with the measurements.

2 weeks later he has a firing pin ready for testing. We insert it in the gun and give it a go. BANG everytime !!! This man sorted out the problem with this gun in a matter of minutes and was able to make the part that would fix the issue. Yup, he brought this one back from the dead.