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This slid down too far and I almost couldn't find it. Bringing it back to the top so I can post pics tonight.

Coltfan

A friend bought a 97 .32 H&R Magnum from an acquaintance that was also fitted with a .32-20 cylinder. He then sent it back to FA for a .327 Federal Magnum cylinder...a smokin' little gun....







My 97 is much like his but has a round butt... in .41 Magnum.



Gun came with a barely used Simply Rugger holster...







Had a .454/.45 Colt but sold it after about 300 rounds as it was starting to cause some damage to my right wrist and elbow...and it was just too big to shoot .45 Colt from... Ended up with an identical gun in .41 Magnum that the previous owner Mag-Na-Ported...a sweetheart of a shooter..



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Clements made a Keith Long Range front sight and did a superb job...

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The 97 is a very small gun..smaller than a Blackhawk....

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Saturday I should be taking delivery of #3.....


Bob

M97, 3 1/2" round butt, .45 Colt.
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Paul

That's a nice one there. I'd clone it but in 44 special. Hmmm, maybe I will....

Thanks for the back story Partagas, and to everyone else for sharing photos of their babies. It's threads like this that maintain the Campfire's greatness amidst the BS.

Replaced my scope with a Burris FastFire II. Looks good, works great & is far less bulky.

That's the point, right?

Great pictures guys thanks for sharing!

Guys, beautiful guns! Thanks so much for sharing.

41 mag, 44 mag, 475 linebaugh, I can't decide. Maybe a 44 Special, or 45 colt. Does the round butt help with recoil? Paul's 45 but with a 4.5" barrel looks perfect to me.

The 97 was built around the .44 Special. Although I love mine in .41, one is limited to what cast bullets can be used in the gun due to the shorter than average Magnum cylinder.

Paul's gun is a 3.5" which is a non standard length. Mine is a 4.25" which is one of the stock factory lengths.

The round butt doesn't help with recoil. I spoke with Mr. Barker at the SHOT Show about it and he stated he doesn't recommend round buts on 83 size guns in the calibers above .44 Magnum.

Bob

You guys just suck. FA makes some lovely guns for sure.

Extreme suckage by all. Man those are noice!

Maybe, but round butts like Cheryl Burke's is mighty fetching..

I brought one of mine to work today. It's a Model 97 in 22 lr with a spare 22 WMR cylinder. It shoots lights out, better than me anyway, and has come out more than the Colts lately. May have to change my name.

Coltfan

...a .22 97 is on the wish list but I have a Ruger stainless 4 5/8" that is smaller, lighter and shoots really well compared to a lot of Single-Sixes I've seen...but boy those .22 97s are NICE....

Bob

Sweet baby!! A FA in .22.... You have excellent tastes my friend..

Very nice. Been dreaming about one of those in 22lr. Its definetly on my list!

Forgot about this post till tonight so I figured I'd post a pic of mine. Had to put the early Bowen in 475 Linebaugh in there as well, just so it didn't feel neglected. A 97 is what I would like my next one to be, preferably in a 41 magnum, but that short barreled, round butted 45 sure is sexy. Maybe a 41 1st and a 45 second.