Cosmoline
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In response to the thread about handguns that didn't live up to their reps, what about the reverse--beater handguns or cheapo pawn shop specials that exceeded your expectations?
High on my list is the Colt Police Positive Special I got for under two bills. Beat up with broken and repaired mother-of-pearl grips. The revolver would shoot quarter-size groups at twenty yards and had awesome ergonomics. I foolishly traded it off last year, but I have hopes it will resurface one day.
Also the even cheaper Ruger Security Six I found rotting away in a pawn shop bargain bin. After a trip to Ruger for a complete refurbishment (which only cost $80), it was a really nice revolver. Trigger was as smooth as any Smith.
High on my list is the Colt Police Positive Special I got for under two bills. Beat up with broken and repaired mother-of-pearl grips. The revolver would shoot quarter-size groups at twenty yards and had awesome ergonomics. I foolishly traded it off last year, but I have hopes it will resurface one day.
Also the even cheaper Ruger Security Six I found rotting away in a pawn shop bargain bin. After a trip to Ruger for a complete refurbishment (which only cost $80), it was a really nice revolver. Trigger was as smooth as any Smith.