New Ranger 1 Pics

adp3 · October-01-19 16:10

Just got back from the gun shop. Here are the pics that I promised. Thanks again to Jessica, Sandy and the NAA Staff. Christmas started today.

Best Regards,
ADP3

OV-1D · October-01-19 16:10

OH BOY aren't you the talk of the town now . Ain't it a sweet piece of mechanized metal and a great set of grips to boot , dang now I gotta pull mine out to fondle .

bearcatter · October-01-19 17:10

That looks really special with those grips.

I know you my not want to give out the actual serial number you chose, but can you give some description of what it is? A name, date, whatever?

smokeless joe · October-01-19 17:10

Very nice sir. Do you plan on running some rounds thru her or you gonna keep her mint?

cfsharry · October-01-19 19:10

Congrats again. Remember, guns are meant to be fired. Enjoy.

grayelky · October-02-19 08:10

Again, congratulations on the good fortune! I really like the original. In my eyes, it is superior cosmetically.

mrmurl · October-02-19 11:10

Grayelky
I have to agree with you on the looks of the I verses the II, but I have to carry it a bit farther. I do not like the look of the lock system on the II. Especially if you are going to put it into a holster. It sure looks to me like it would push the latch back and release the action to open when going into a holster. It may be perfectly fine, but sure not for me.
Remember folks this only my opinion and worth maybe a little less then what you paid for it.

thom · October-02-19 11:10

Congratulations, I know that I am new here, but what do I have to do to participate in the drawings?

Bj · October-02-19 12:10

Just watch for one to be announced, maybe next year is my guess and that is definitely only a guess.

WyoShooter · October-02-19 13:10

Quote from: thom on October-02-19 11:10
Congratulations, I know that I am new here, but what do I have to do to participate in the drawings?

This post tells the rules for the just concluded giveaway:

https://naaminis.com/smf/index.php?topic=20914.msg181126#msg181126

bearcatter · October-05-19 08:10

For those mentions of the cosmetics, locks, and sights of both Rangers, a comparison photo from American Handgunner :

Photo of the S&W Perfected, their last top break 1909-1920. I see a lot of resemblance here to the Ranger I :

WyoShooter · October-05-19 09:10

Interesting comparisons between those guns. Thanks. I like that Ranger I.

Was there a problem with the Ranger I design that prompted the Ranger II?

autofull · October-05-19 09:10

ahhhh, u are 1 rucky dog guy.

bearcatter · October-05-19 11:10

Quote from: WyoShooter on October-05-19 09:10
Interesting comparisons between those guns. Thanks. I like that Ranger I.

I remember reading somewhere that the design was too complicated to manufacture for a reasonable price. I don't know how true that is.

smokeless joe · October-05-19 11:10

Quote from: bearcatter on October-05-19 11:10
Quote from: WyoShooter on October-05-19 09:10
Interesting comparisons between those guns. Thanks. I like that Ranger I.

I remember reading somewhere that the design was too complicated to manufacture for a reasonable price. I don't know how true that is.

I read that someplace as well.

steelbuttplate · October-07-19 18:10

5 S&W top breaks in my pile, I like zee Ranger.