good guy 176
R.I.P.
With 2017 coming to a close, what has been your favorite purchase to date?
I bought a Canik TP9SF Elite and could not be happier, kinda puts my Glock to shame (love my Gen4 very much regardless). I don't think there is a better option sub $400 at all (Just my opinion)
-Cerakote Slide
-Warren tactical sights (fiberboard optic)
-Nice metal mecgar mags
-awesome trigger
-nice big easy to access release
-match grade barrel rated for over 50k rounds per Canik
-Lifetime warranty (for the original owner)
-Comes included with a OWB holster
To date and not to be challenged any time soon, a 1943 UNION SWITCH AND SIGNAL at $1,675 back in 2009 from Al R. at The Gun Rack, Burtonsville and subsequently a victum of Md SB 281
in June 2014.
Switched out the target sights mounted on the original slide and with
that upgrade and some appreciation I value it in the $4,000 arena.
I was born in 1940, grew up within 50 miles of Swissvale, Pa where
those pistols were made, and the 1911 was my tote weapon during 21 years of active duty in the Army, 1963-1984.
In 2017, I purchased some real neat ones:
1) Two WW1 Colt 1911s.
2) Two Colt Woodsmans 1935 and 1971 vintage.
3) A Colt Cobra.
4) A fine S&W model 37 Airweight in nickel. Along with 2 other very
decent blued ones.
5) A bevy of S&W revolvers in .38 and .357.
6) A wad of Ruger revolvers.
7) Two Berettas.. a 84 and a 92.
I am a very sick puppy, and as a direct result of this
uncurable disease, IPF, most of my firearms inventory
is FOR SALE. My Pulmonologist feels that my exposure
to Agent Orange on both tours in Vietnam is the most
likely culprit...not the best news I ever received, but I
remain strong and I deal with it.
I will have numerous semi pistols and revolvers on consignment
at Tyler Firearms in Halethorpe, Md (410--921--6393) and at
the Gooshevn Gun Shop and range complex in
Warren, Pa. (412--419--4741).
Also for sale are several M1 Garands, two Colt USGI 1911s, two
CZ "as new" rifles, two gorgeous Steyr Mannlicher rifles in .308
and 7MM, a Sears Roebuck double barreled side by side 12 gauge
and a few inexpensive revolvers.
Lew--Ranger63 & Good Guy 176
US Army (Retired-1984)
Korea...Vietnam...Vietnam II...Germany