My first Colt revolver

[ravencon]

For some inexplicable reason I never owned a Colt revolver before. I just bought an Officer's Model Match .22LR w/ 6" bbl made in 1958. They made very fine revolvers back in the day.

I just put a 50 rounds through to sight it in. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The only downside is I'm not too fond of Colt grips.

 

[Old Fuff]

There isn't a whole lot of grips being offered today for the Colt OMM. But keep in mind that it uses the same ones as the Python. Still lots of different styles and sizes of Python stocks out there...

 

[El Tejon]

Congrats. I am very fond of .22 revolvers (the ones I do not break) and own several Colt .22s, inlcuding the very first revolver I destroyed (broke it in half during shooting), a Colt New Frontier.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Congratulations!

I have an older version, an Officers Model Target made in 1938. Python grips will fit OMTs, OMMs, Official Police and Model 357s -- they're all the same basic gun.

 

[El Tejon]

Is anyone else getting great deals on Colt .22s? I've been doing really well, even on Diamondbacks. I don't think they have caught on in popularity unlike the Smiths that I pay for through the nose, at least around here I do.

 

[Starter52]

Ravoncon, my congratulations on finding the finest .22 revolver ever made. The Colt OMM is simply THE gun when it comes to target .22 revolvers.

Vern is right about Python grips fitting the OMM. Plenty out there to choose from. One quick look at eBay will get you started.

And El Tejon - kindly let us know where those great Colt deals are. Colts cost an arm, a leg and a speen here in the northeast.

A local shop is listing a used OMM .22 for $515. You can't find a common .38Diamondback for less than $600. And Pythons? Forgetaboutit!

 

[Ala Dan]

Congrat's On The Find

while I'm an old S&W revolver guy; I do find old Colt revolvers interesting.
And, even own a few Colt D-frames myself~!

 

[jrplank]

Here's mine with Python grips. I'm really pretty much a S&W guy but Colt made some fine guns and the Officer's Models are my favorites.

JR

 

[10-Ring]

Yeah, I know what you mean! Vintage Colt wheelguns are the schnizzle! They do get a second look now that I've developed a taste for them

 

[El Tejon]

Starter, bought a Trooper in .22 for $200 here: http://www.tippysportshop.com/

Bought a Diamondback for $340 here: http://www.ramzexchange.com/

Holy cow! What a bleeding you guys are taking out there. Well, I am flying out to Boston in January for my biannual Boston trip. Maybe I should leave the clothes at home and fill the suitcase full of Colt revovlers? Kidding, Agent Shmuckatelli!

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Here are a few nice buys from www.gunsamerica.com

Official Police
GA# 976609338
$350.00
Colt Official Police .22 caliber #1033X 95% 6" barrel 1935 manufacture FFL Required. Pictures available. Buyer pays shipping 3-day inspection Asking $350.00 Highland Gun Shop REDUCED ! price is $350, not $495 !

Official Police
GA# 976368144
$275.00
Colt Official Police .22 LR. Serial number 350XX. All original with about 65% metal finish. Grips are correct and in excellent condition. 6" barrel with sharp clean bore. Single action timing is a little weak, but can be corrected.

6 INCH .22 POLICE POSITIVE
GA# 976803575
$350.00
COLT POLICE POSITIVE, .22LR, 6 INCH BARREL, SERIAL # 14XXX. THE ROLL MARKS SHOW JULY 4, 1905 AS THE MOST RECENT PATENT DATE. MECHANICALLY IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, AND SHOOTS WELL. COSMETICALLY GOOD, WITH SOME PITTTING, AND SCRATCHES. OVERALL FINISH REMAINING IS ABOUT 80%. THE GRIPS ARE INCORRECT.THEY FIT THE FRONT GRIP STRAP PROPERLY, BUT OVERHANG T

 

[ravencon]

Inmates of Massachusetts can only dream about such prices. Due to our insane AG regulations the prices on "grandfathered" handguns reflect the iron law of supply and demand.

 

[Jim March]

The Colt OMM is simply THE gun when it comes to target .22 revolvers.

In DA wheelguns, yeah, that's what I've heard. The OMM in .22LR is supposed to be outrageously accurate.

BUT I'd be willing to bet a Freedom Arms '97 in .22 could outshoot it, esp. with a match cylinder. And for dangsure the '83 frame can, although that's a big clunky beast...