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sailor723

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Help me, I'm torn.

I'm looking at 3 guns right now....
1. Nice looking 9mm BHP (classic era...1980-ish.... blued with walnut grips..... before ambi safety, 3 dot sights etc)
2. Pre-war FN GP35 circa 1937 ...only so-so condition with aftermarket grips and mismatched mag so not really a collectable but what a lot of history....would be very neat to have
3. Dan Wesson 15-2 6" .357 I don't have a wheel gun yet

All are within a $100 range in terms of the asking prices. I want them all but this month's budget ( and #2 kid's tuition payment due Sept 1) says no :(
 
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That's why I don't have any kids. Hehe. All kidding aside, tough choice between the pre war FN and the Dan. Try to get the two and eat kraft dinner for a month.
Good luck.
 
The Dan Wesson would probably be the hardest to find again if you pass it up now. Browning HPs are really nice, but aren't that hard to find if you are patient. I'm not sure I'd be in a hurry to have both the Browning and FN pistols...either one would do.
 
I couldn't choose either. I would choose both! Huge Hi-Power and revolver fan here!

Although I am more partial to S&W's...

You will do no wrong. :)
 
I just threw one more into the mix. While chatting with the clerk in a local sporting goods store yesterday he mentioned he had a friend who was selling a S&W 66. Buying local means I'd get to see/handle before deciding.
 
Tengoo said:
The Dan Wesson would probably be the hardest to find again if you pass it up now. Browning HPs are really nice, but aren't that hard to find if you are patient. I'm not sure I'd be in a hurry to have both the Browning and FN pistols...either one would do.
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Yes but pre-war Belgian military HP's can hardly be described as "aren't that hard to find if you are patient". The question with that gun is ......"does what it is overcome the negatives of condition, aftermarket grips etc etc"?
 
sailor723 said:
Yes but pre-war Belgian military HP's can hardly be described as "aren't that hard to find if you are patient". The question with that gun is ......"does what it is overcome the negatives of condition, aftermarket grips etc etc"?
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Depends why you want it. If you're looking for a first-class shooter, I'd go with the more recent vintage Browning. If you are looking for a collector's pistol, then maybe the FN is what floats yer boat. I've had a few historic pieces and I lost interest pretty quickly, but that's just my view. If you're fascinated by revolvers, well, there's only one on your list. .

To be honest, and with all due respect, I don't really get why people post these 'what should I buy?' threads. Nobody can evaluate your tastes or priorities better than you can yourself.
 
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Depends why you want it. If you're looking for a first-class shooter, I'd go with the more recent vintage Browning. If you are looking for a collector's pistol, then maybe the FN is what floats yer boat. I've had a few historic pieces and I lost interest pretty quickly, but that's just my view. If you're fascinated by revolvers, well, there's only one on your list. .

To be honest, and with all due respect, I don't really get why people post these 'what should I buy?' threads. Nobody can evaluate your tastes or priorities better than you can yourself.
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Not really looking to be told what to choose....just making conversation....after all, that's what a forum is for isn't it?
 
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