Monac
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When it comes to PP's in .32, I like the post-war Manhurhin ones with the brown plastic grips. They can be found in excellent shape for a little less than the Walther-marked ones. The finish is as nice as your Colt.
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Seven hundred.So what is the price point for such a nice 1903 Colt in that great condition? (if you don't mind saying)
That is a beautiful pistol, congratulations on the buy.
If Colt would revive the 1903 now, I bet it will sell a train full of them.
If Colt would revive the 1903 now, I bet it will sell a train full of them.
Shhh, don't tell anybody, but I've been carrying this one the past couple of days. Turns out Alien Gear makes an IWB for 'em, so I got one.Today's range session was two classics, a 1954 Manurhin PP and the 1923 Colt 1903. Both 32s functioned flawlessly and were close in accuracy with perhaps a very slight edge going to the Colt. In feel the Manurhin PP might have had a slight edge with slightly less perceived recoil and a little more palm swell to the grip. But like my other experienced 32s, I would feel perfectly comfortable with any of them as my Primary Carry.
Actually I have the OWB Alien Gear 1903 holster and it works pretty well.Shhh, don't tell anybody, but I've been carrying this one the past couple of days. Turns out Alien Gear makes an IWB for 'em, so I got one.
I've wanted one of these for a long time, and found one today:
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Colt Model 1903. These are chambered in the super-extra-dangerous .32ACP. The serial number says it was made in 1922. Yes, the bluing really does look that good, and on both sides too, which is kind of a shame because that means I'll never get to carry it. There's something really elegant about these old fellows, and I'm sure happy to have made its acquaintance. Now I have to get a double-breasted suit and a pack of Luckies.
All that's left on my gotta-have-it list now is a German PPK in .32ACP. I'll keep my eyes open.