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Near term, what are you out there looking for?

For me, the search is on for:

A Colt Lightweight Commander, series 70 or earlier, all original in 45 ACP.

Two Smith and Wesson Model 29's, S-prefix serial numbers in 6.5" and 4" configuration.

A Smith and Wessson Model 27, S-prefix serial number with the 3.5" barrel.

A 2.5" Colt Python, blue.

And, last but certainly not least, a Freedom Arms 454 Casull, 7.5" barrel, premier grade.

I could have any of the above tomorrow, if I had the money and were willing to pay internet prices. But I don't have the money, and part of the fun for me is the search. So I'll save, and I'll keep looking. But that's my list and I'm stickin' to it

That's an expensive list!! But everyone you have listed is the "cat's meow" when it comes to handguns. Good luck in your search!

Yup, if I can find and afford 2-3 off that list in the next calendar year I'll be doing alright. Setting the bar high keeps things interesting

I don't really have any I'm looking for currently. Wouldn't mind having a Ruger Mark II Government. A Kel Tec double stack 9, whatever they're called, would be okay. Lots of handguns I'd probably get to play with if I was suddenly inundated with lots of cash.

The Mark II's are great guns. I see them used under $250 just about everywhere, and they're the best deal running on a semi-auto in that price range. I've had one of the slim barreled target models for about eight years now, its a good shooter.

There's only one handgun left on my "Wish" list....a Freedom Arms model 83 Premier .454 Casull with a 4 3/4" barrel. Ivory Micarta grips and an additional cylinder in .45 Colt.......oh, adjustable sights too.

Of course can't afford it, but I can dream.

...a friend of mine has your "wish" gun... It was on GunBroker a few years ago at a pawn shop in Dallas. Ended up getting LNIB for $1200.00....when the gun came my friend went to put a round of .454 in and found the cylinder was a .45 Colt. Called FAs to be told they never have shipped a 83 with just a .45 Colt cylinder... A call to the pawn shop and they found the cylinder that they didn't even know they had... Dual cylinder Premiere for $1200.00....could not wish for better...so keep looking...they are out there....


My "wish list guns"...

FA 83 in .475/.480, 4 5/8" with black Micarta grips and Mag-Na-Port

S&W 357 Nightguard .41 Magnum

S&W Model 57 4" blue made in 1964 first year of production to go with my 6" .41 Magnum


Bob

..this your gun???

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=196911330

I would like to own a Freedom Arms M97, 4 1/4" barrel chambered in .41 MAG and a mint 1950's era Colt Commercial 1911A1 in .45acp.

Cold Python with 2.5" barrel, and a Colt Woodsman Match Target 4" barrel.

These are on my "someday" list.

Virgil B.

FA 97 .41....4.25"....like this one...was one of my dream guns too...this one came true...





Bob

My tastes are simple enough.

Lately, I've been thinking about getting a truck gun. A lightweight carbine was my first thought, but lately I've been leaning towards a heavy, long barreled .357 revolver.

Maybe a 6" model 28.

It used to be that the model 27 was danged cheap in the 8 3/8" model. I owned the same one twice. It was a pristine pistola. Didn't have much use for it though.

No longer have a wish list, I have or have had everything that interests me.

If US Firearms ever comes out with the mythical Match Target Woodsman announced at last years SHOT show, I want a fully engraved version.

That sounds like a beauty , Windage.
I was thinking along the same lines..
Hi Standard Custom 10X

http://www.highstandard.com/

Or maybe a custom worked S & W Mod 41

Or even an Olympic Hammereli

I don't have anything on my wishlist quite as extravagant as the Freedom Arms offerings.

I handled a few of the Ruger SR series (9, 9C, 40) pistols the other day and was really impressed with how they felt. While it doesn't exist yet, I have to say that I would like one of the SR's in a 45. Someone here mentioned the P345 but in my eyes, its not even close to the same in feel or features.

I would love to get a hold of a series 70 colt or maybe a New Agent.

Aside from those, everything else on my wishlist are long guns.

A no dash S&W 640 with a "CEN" serial number to replace the one I gave to a relative after Katrina. Maybe a model63 as well.

Cheyenne...is that a .357 Magnum with no lock??? If it is I just saw on at the Allenstown, Pa. gun show for $400.00...was in excellent condition... I took the dealers card and will try and find it...
Bob

Always wanted a scoped T/C Contender in a centerfire 22 like a 22K hornet..221 Rem [Fireball] or probably a better choice 223 for coyote hunting.