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December 17, 2008
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Steve, thanks - that Zebra grip just set it off when I put it on. A good call from Jody!
I did send that middle picture to Jody with another similar one - hope I make the cut! I have a whole new appreciation for bright nickel on a revolver…
Photo - I needed your line when I showed it to the wife!!!
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January 24, 2009
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Man, that is one SHINY man toy! Gotta wear shades looking at that.
I've never owned a nickel revolver, which is odd, because I am very easily distracted by shiny things. LOL! That's a great looking gun Dusty, congrats again.
December 17, 2008
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Gracias amigo. Sexy little shiny thang, ain't it?
Gotta get you one to go with those shades...we'll keep an eye open...
April 25, 2008
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Dusty, those are great pics. Ya found out how hard nickel is to photgraph, eh? Always sun flares to deal with. The second pic is great! No light flares, and I like the reflections of the surroundings in the nickel.
Question...who did your nickel refinishing? I picked up a 740-VH6 that was done somewhere, but the finish is flaking off in spots, and it needs redoing.
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January 24, 2009
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On the subject of taking pics of nickel guns, this is the coolest pic on the subject I think I've ever seen. Just thought I'd share, I found it over on the 1911 site.
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April 25, 2008
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Very cool...nickel guns on a mirror. Even if they are Smiths.
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December 17, 2008
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Definately discovered the difficulties of nickel! I have a whole bunch of those pics that are no good for one reason or another...
But that center one did come out well - I have another one where the red cloth is reflected in the nickel - the whole gun has a rose color -gorgeous- and my reflection, unfortunately! I'll have some fun trying to perfect the technique. Thanks again for that tip sheet - it got me a few good ones!
I bought the gun as it is & think that it is factory nickel - not exactly sure how to tell, but I haven't found any flaws or indicators that would tell me it was aftermarket.
I like Chargers pics also - nickel plated "Dirty Harry"...nutin' wrong with that!!
December 17, 2008
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OK, it's been a good week. I've been working on acquiring this one for a long time.
1983 Monson 741VH 2 barrel Pistol Pac - unfired. Serial #SC0018XX.
Everything's there including one barrel wrapper (undated) & unopened blades and barrel wrench, buckle, patch, instruction booklet, etc. There is a letter: Congratulations! You've chosen the best! -Dated April 1, 1983.
Now, to find an Alaska Guide Special...
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March 2, 2008
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DAMN! (Can I say that here?)
Steve
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June 5, 2008
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I am an adult and sent 22 years on active duty with the USN and have heard far worse. Also I am not a PC guy and could care less.
That said I won a 8" ported barrel for my 744 and I paid too much at $83 but I wanted it because I have a ported shroud and non ported barrel. Probably will never shoot the barrel just due to mess it makes in shroud.
Hope it wasn't a member here I out bid. After I won it I had buyers regret, but I think I am over it now.
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December 17, 2008
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Steve - great line.
Waldo - $83 bucks for an 8" ported barrel? A new unported would've set you back $89. Ya' done good!
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January 24, 2009
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Dusty, WOW!
What a sweet lookin' plinker, congrats!!
You say you've been trying for that one for a while, was it a person you know that had it, or at a store?
December 17, 2008
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A guy I had bought a different pistol from had it. It was left to him by his grandfather who bought it and just tucked it away. I've been trying to convince him he should sell it to me for a while.(!) 
February 2, 2009
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That there is a primo DW and needs to be put on the header. Please add it to the header rotation? Congrats on the great acquisition.
December 17, 2008
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I agree!! Sent Jody one (medium quality) tonight, but I need to take some decent "header quality" pics.
I know this is a little lame, but I did send a nice looking shot of that belt buckle too!
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January 24, 2009
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So Dusty, are you going to feel a little guilty when you send that first bullet down the pipe? I must admit, last December I felt a bit guilty shooting my 29 year old Ruger the first time...in fact, I even stewed over it for about two weeks.
I finally decided I was being dumb, went out & blazed a box of hollow points through it...then came back & spent two hours cleaning every nook & cranny again.
June 5, 2008
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Dusty Trail said:
Steve - great line.
Waldo - $83 bucks for an 8″ ported barrel? A new unported would've set you back $89. Ya' done good!
$90.10 with shipping and insurance. I wanted it to just go with my vented shroud to have a perfect set. Most likely I will never shoot it, but like others here. Why not, it's only a piece of steel.
Speaking of the 744 I will be shooting it about an hour from now, along with the 722 with the optional magnum cylinder.
Chow boys, will report later on how the shooting goes.
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November 17, 2008
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Waldo,
I too was watching that barrel but didn't bid because POPS2 had it sewed up for several days and I did not want to bid against another member. I see after I last looked several people bid it on up past where I was willing to go because I probably wouldn't use it either, just trying to work on the collection. I shoot lead mostly and ported barrels just don't like them, or at least I don't like cleaning behind them. Any way I'm glad one of the guys wound up with it.
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December 17, 2008
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Charger Fan said:
So Dusty, are you going to feel a little guilty when you send that first bullet down the pipe? I must admit, last December I felt a bit guilty shooting my 29 year old Ruger the first time…in fact, I even stewed over it for about two weeks.
I finally decided I was being dumb, went out & blazed a box of hollow points through it…then came back & spent two hours cleaning every nook & cranny again.
Charger, yeah, that's a real good question & the answer is: I have also been stewing about it. I agree with your logic and final decision though.
I got a pretty good deal on it and it is a chestnut, so I've been flirting with selling and reinvesting.
I bet everyone here would say: SHOOT IT! 
March 25, 2008
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Hey! waldo no problem on the 8" ported barrel. I bid because I don't have one. I'm just glad someone here got it, that way I know it will be appreciated. I hope the other 8" barrel and shroud went the same way. Shoot straight!
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