The 20 year rule...

Doc

I don't buy a gun unless I have wanted it for at least 20 years. Last month I got a nickel S&W M39 because I had never owned a shiny auto pistol but had wanted one for over 20 years. Today at a local show show I saw something else I have desired for at least two decades. A nickel 1911 in 38 Super.

Would have preferred a Colt but got a good deal on this brand new RIA model. Didn't care for the factory stocks so I swapped on an old set of Colt stocks I had in the box. Shot indoors under electric lights so the finish looks dull but it is actually fully polished and very shiny.

I believe that's it. I can't think of any guns I am still actively seeking. This was the last one o my list. Made it before I died. Alright.

AzAfshin

That is a beautiful pistol, enjoy and may you shoot it as accurately as it can shoot.

EVILDR235

I hope to get a Browning Hi-Power some day. A Walther P38. Ruger 22 MK4. A M1 carbine. A Colt SAA. The other rifle that shot JFK.

EvilDr235

savage170

Looking forward to a range report on that RIA looking for a 38 super myself and I have considered a RIA

pulsarnc

Browning Hi-Power or one of the Kareenn clones

perry shooter

never /never think much less state you cant think of any other gun you want[:0] just get one more even if you did not want it and send it to me

montanajoe

That's pretty,,[8D][8D][8D]

iceracerx

Hmmm, you bought a brand of firearm you've wanted for over 20 years that wasn't available 20 years ago?

Neat

spasmcreek

eaa compact 38 super for travel...yippee skippee

rmill

Doc, so is that nickel, or polished stainless? It's a good looking gun...

TRAP55

Doc, I just did the same thing. Always wanted a Seecamp DA conversion, but never could afford one. When I had this ODI Viking offered to me for less than a new RIA, I jumped. Had some minor issues, but were an easy fix.
I was about 5 mins late getting a Davis built .38 Super bullseye gun for the same price.[B)]

Doc

rmill- Like I said, it's shiny nickel. Lighting makes it look dull. Actually polished mirror bright.

The RIAs look like they took a WWII issue 1911A1 and copied it. My only complaint is the very shallow checkering on the hammer spur. Would prefer a more sure grip. Otherwise I have had good luck with my previous RIA.

He Dog

If the mountain you are climbing doesn't come up past your knees, you need a new mountain. And a new list in case that was too obscure.[:)]

hillbille

at your age how can you remember 20 years??????

spasmcreek

tried for about that long for a navy arms martini target rifle ...gunshows said it was in the books but never made/never seen one....finally bought the only one i ever saw NIB ...444 marlin...have not shot it...weighs eleven lbs...need a crutch