I am posting this in general handguns as there is a revolver involved, if only for a second.
After a range trip I was cleaning some pistols and realized that I have two that I NEVER shoot. One is a 6" 586-7, the other was an early S&W1911 (The "Billboard" model). The 1911 was incredibly accurate, but it was very picky about ammo. I've had the 586 for about 8 years and have put maybe 200 rounds through it. I got a message from a friend of mine that works part time saying that they had a Springfield LW Operator in stock. I decided that one pistol I will shoot is far better than two that I don't, the store definitely made out monetarily, but I feel like I got what I wanted. I walked out of the store with the Operator and $10. Haven't gotten to the range yet, waiting for the long weekend. I did replace the two piece guide rod with an Ed Brown standard length, and put VZ grips on it to match my smaller 1911. Full range report to come this weekend.
Here's the two that were traded:
The new one, wearing original hardware:
Post Makeover:
Twins:
This is the Wilson practical holster.
After a range trip I was cleaning some pistols and realized that I have two that I NEVER shoot. One is a 6" 586-7, the other was an early S&W1911 (The "Billboard" model). The 1911 was incredibly accurate, but it was very picky about ammo. I've had the 586 for about 8 years and have put maybe 200 rounds through it. I got a message from a friend of mine that works part time saying that they had a Springfield LW Operator in stock. I decided that one pistol I will shoot is far better than two that I don't, the store definitely made out monetarily, but I feel like I got what I wanted. I walked out of the store with the Operator and $10. Haven't gotten to the range yet, waiting for the long weekend. I did replace the two piece guide rod with an Ed Brown standard length, and put VZ grips on it to match my smaller 1911. Full range report to come this weekend.
Here's the two that were traded:
The new one, wearing original hardware:
Post Makeover:
Twins:
This is the Wilson practical holster.