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JoAllan said:
I have to differ.

The trigger and controls are definitely different. However they aren’t 1911 esk like the SA-35. The sights have been up dated and they have new modern finishes.

I’ve had several Hipowers and I feel the new FN’s stay true the the overall design but with modernization.

I know pictures don’t tell a story but here’s the new stainless and one of my all time favorites the Practical.

Definitely can get a better grip with the new FN, in my opinion, trigger is better, and sights definitely better. Wasn’t saying it was an exact copy……however I certainly think they did a great job staying true to the design.
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Except its all proprietary...so again, not even close
 
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YankeeVol said:
Except its all proprietary...so again, not even close
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For me that doesn’t matter……I’m not trying to mix and match parts.

For me:
Does it look like the original design
Does it feel similar
Does it handle and run similar

The design is almost 100 years old……I didn’t expect things to be interchangeable. I felt it held true to the overall original design…….but 100 years newer.

Like I stated I haven’t been around the new Springfield but “to me” it doesn’t even look like the same basic design. All the controls and everything are different.
 
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JoAllan said:
For me that doesn’t matter……I’m not trying to mix and match parts.

For me:
Does it look like the original design
Does it feel similar
Does it handle and run similar

The design is almost 100 years old……I didn’t expect things to be interchangeable. I felt it held true to the overall original design…….but 100 years newer.

Like I stated I haven’t been around the new Springfield but “to me” it doesn’t even look like the same basic design. All the controls and everything are different.
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I like the FN (not the price), but it's not a really a High Power. It's a good marketing ploy though
 
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YankeeVol said:
I like the FN (not the price), but it's not a really a High Power. It's a good marketing ploy though
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with the FN’s price…….not sure why anyone would buy it…….unless they just wanted an FN.

There’s just better stuff….even better and cheaper FN’s.
 
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VolunteerHillbilly said:
Browning Citori Upland Special 20 gauge. Circa mid-80s.
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Had the 12 version back in the day with 26”
Can’t remember which Citori version mine was.

Yours looks amazing……..20>12 in those to me.

One of those I wish I had kept.

Also I don’t remember my wood looking that good. Although I got rid of mine in 99 so it’s been quite a while.
 
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So question to all: this is "my little lady friend". I've looked everywhere for a 5" threaded barrel for her (want to run a compensator because faster follow-on shots), but everywhere I've looked is out of stock. Anyone know where one might be located??

(*btw, she's not finished. Plans are to add the threaded barrel, compensator, a Vortex Venom [or the Burris FastFire, haven't quite decided] with the suppressor-height front sight post, and maybe one day an upgraded trigger*)
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DeusExMachina said:
So question to all: this is "my little lady friend". I've looked everywhere for a 5" threaded barrel for her (want to run a compensator because faster follow-on shots), but everywhere I've looked is out of stock. Anyone know where one might be located??

(*btw, she's not finished. Plans are to add the threaded barrel, compensator, a Vortex Venom [or the Burris FastFire, haven't quite decided] with the suppressor-height front sight post, and maybe one day an upgraded trigger*)
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.45 ACP Stainless Steel Threaded Barrel
 
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Picked up another JAKL before s*** gets stupid.

Also decided to go with a couple LCP Max's for backups.
 
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Follow-up to this. Just ordered a S&W 686+. That’s seven rounds chambered in .357 magnum out of a 4.125” barrel. I opted for the S&W after doing more research. The Ruger is really quite good, but it seems as though the people who were putting it ahead of the S&W were more put off by the internal lock. Not a concern for me since it won’t be a carry gun. From what I’ve seen and held the fit and finish on the S&W is a touch nicer, plus I like that it’s forged and not cast.

I’ll get some photos when she arrives at my FFL.

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Nerd-Vol said:
Alright. I think I’ve figure out the direction I want to go in. Ruger GP100 4” chambered in 357 magnum. I’ve been wanting a service caliber revolver for a while now, and I think this is a better choice than a small J frame S&W. I say that as I cannot imagine a scenario where I would pocket carry a 642 over my LCP Max.

With the GP100 I get something that if I want to carry in the winter, I might be able to, but I should have fun with as a range toy. Everything I’ve read recommends the Ruger over the S&W 686.

Now the question is, what finish should I go for?

I think the blued looks very nice, but the stainless is very appealing. My 1911 is stainless, so I may go for the blued as I don’t actually have any blued guns outside of my mossberg 500.

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FYI. Today January 10, 2023, new Tennessee state representatives are being sworn into office. Despite the GOP having a super majority in both the state house and senate and a GOP governor, they have yet to legislate “True” Constitutional Carry in the state. I urge you to contact you new/incumbent state representative and demand they pass “True” Constitutional Carry in our great state this year.
 
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