Freedom Arms 97 45 Colt

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11 September 2008, 02:57

new_guy

Freedom Arms 97 45 Colt

A couple of months back, I asked for opinions here on the FA revolvers vs. the various customs (thanks again for you input). Although I was asking about the larger bores at the time (454 and 475), I ultimately decided to go with a smaller framed gun (this time.

) I didnâ€™t have anything in this size, and the 97 just seemed so handy.

After a short 8-week wait, it arrived yesterday, and Iâ€™m very, very pleased with the fit and finish. These are obviously well-made guns.

Itâ€™s in 45 colt, has the 5.5â€oct bbl, fixed rear sights, adjustable front, and round-butt grip. Thanks again for the input!

11 September 2008, 03:06

MS Hitman

Nice looking revolver and one you should enjoy for a long time to come. Now begins the fun of finding a load it likes and getting some shooting in.

11 September 2008, 03:14

Whitworth

Freedom Arms?!

What a........beautiful revolver you got there! Have you shot it yet?? Oh, and very nice photography! Congratulations on the acquisition!

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"

11 September 2008, 03:33

new_guy

Thanks for the copmliments. I have not shot it yet, but it did come with one of those "clover-leaf" targets, so it looks promising.

11 September 2008, 03:38

Whitworth

Let us know when you test drive it!

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"

11 September 2008, 05:08

N E 450 No2

Chris

As you know I have a FA 475.

I think that the FA is one of the best handguns made on the Planet.

I have handled some of the "little" FA 45 Colts. IMHO they are EXCELLENT.
THEY HAVE A MOST EXCELLENT FEEL TO THEM.

Your FA looks VERY NICE.

11 September 2008, 05:28

x-caliber

Wow!

It's a looker! Let us know how it shoots for you.

11 September 2008, 05:54

OLBIKER

Congrats.Thats a fine looking Revolver!!

11 September 2008, 10:36

gumboot458

Very nice ,, a perfact little packin around pistol ...
The kind that probably will kill alot of game simply because it will probably always be with you ...

I,m pretty jazzed about my 454 model 83 Field Grade .......I,m not concerned about loosening it up ....

11 September 2008, 17:19

Peter

That is just beatutiful. Now, a couple of questions: that barrel looks longer that 5.5", the cylinder looks long (maybe the angle), and I can't see the rear sight (angle again?) One day I will get an FA. Anyne know of any good deals?
Peter.

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