DB> VH> Are they BETTER than my Kimber or my Argentine M1927?

DB>I think it's great to hear someone rave about their Kimber,
DB>_and_ their 27 Argentine. As you know, so many Kimber, and
DB>other high end 1911 users, often tend to crap on older and
DB>milspec guns. That 27 Argentine is pure Colt 1911 through
DB>and through, and even the steel was hardened to Colt specs.
DB>If you want to grab some gold medals, the sights might be
DB>a little too basic, but your typical 27 is going to be
DB>_just_ as reliable as any Thunder Ranch Special when you
DB>need to pull the trigger. :)

And than's exactly my experience.  I really had no NEED to get a new
gun, I just WANTED one.  The old M1927 will shoot about as well as my
Kimber for combat purposes, and is just as reliable.

By the way, I've lusted for a Colt New Service for years.  A few months
ago, I found one at a gun show -- a pretty ratty specimen -- for $515.
That's a lot lower than they're usually priced.  But I walked away from
it.

About 3 weeks ago, I found one on Gunbroker.com, with no reserve price,
and a starting bid of $395.  I bid, thinking someone will surely out-bid
me.  As the time for the auction to close approached, I was sure someone
would slip in at the last minute.

Danged if I didn't get it!!  For $395 plus $15 for shipping.

I picked it up from my local FFL dealer day before yesterday, and it's
gorgeous!  Bore and chambers are shiny-bright, it locks up tight, with
perfect timing.  It probably hasn't had a hundred rounds through it
since it was made in the early 1900s.

I ran some handloads through it -- a .452 230 grain bullet behind 6.2
grains of Bullseye and got very nice accuracy out of it.  I suspect when
I get some .454 bullets it will shoot even better.

What's the catch?  It was recently re-blued!!  That re-blue job (which
was nicely done and makes the gun LOOK even better) reduced the
collector's value about $500.

Me, I don't care -- I want it for a shooter.  It will make a great
companion on long rides or hikes through the hills.
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