The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: twyacht on September 09, 2011, 04:09:52 PM
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I am truly shocked at was waiting for me when I got home. Like Really, Really Shocked!!!
Backstory, I was in N.C. for Labor Day at my step-daughters wedding. Met my Father for lunch with my son who lives there also. He was "bitten" by his 1993 Colt Mustang on the top of his hand two weeks ago at the range. Nothing too serious but a bite from the slide.
*He bought the Colt NIB in 1993, and has fired 1 box through it.* He is not really a "gun" guy, and likes his S&W snub better.
I, being such a good son, ::), offered him my Walther PPK/S in trade, which is in near mint condition, albeit fired more, and had the recall upgrade to the de-cocker, in exchange for the Colt Mustang. With the stipulation, if he didn't like it, we'll switch back.
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/Coltandwedding019.jpg)
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(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/Coltandwedding029.jpg)
No toes this time,...it is a Colt,... ::)
Either way, it has one mag, (need another 2 or 3), and the kicker is his letter that accompanied the Colt.
"Don't send your Walther, consider this an early Birthday Gift, Enjoy, Love Dad.".....
He is looking for something else, and a coach's gun. ;D
I have never fired it, but it is smaller than I thought, like Kel-Tec, LCP small....
Range report soon, any advice on mags? Tips, tricks,....???
What a great surprise to come home to. Damn allergies....
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Nice.....Great story also.
I sure would like to have that case it's in......... ;D ;D ;D
I hope you find another nice surprise in the accuracy........I have the Gov't .380 and it is silly accurate for a gun that size.
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That's one of the guns I always admired but never bought. Congrats TW.
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Also, when re-assembling after cleaning, don't push too far downward on the ejector. It pivots on the sear pin and has to be pushed down just enough to clear the rear of the slide. If you push down too far, it will flip down. It is covered in the manual, but thought I'd give a heads-up JIC. ;D
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Also, when re-assembling after cleaning, don't push too far downward on the ejector. It pivots on the sear pin and has to be pushed down just enough to clear the rear of the slide. If you push down too far, it will flip down. It is covered in the manual, but thought I'd give a heads-up JIC. ;D
Thank you!!!! I guess this version is the "Pocketlite Mustang", as I thought this was too small for a standard Mustang.
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That means it's an alloy frame, right?
ETA: Buffalo Bore makes +P ammo for it. http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=29
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That means it's an alloy frame, right?
ETA: Buffalo Bore makes +P ammo for it. http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=29
Ain't no plastic/polymer on this leetle guy, the grips are, but the frame & slide is all as the manual states, Colt Blue.
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Nice surprise...enjoy.
Richard
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Mustangs, PPK and Sig 232 all bite my hand.
It's nice to see it going to someone who will enjoy it.
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Very nice!
That's one of the guns I always admired but never bought.
Me too.
Congrats TW.
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Looks like a Stainless slide and aluminum frame.
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Magazine
http://www.ammoclip.com/C/colt_mustang_pocketlite.htm
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Cool Colt cowboy!
Hug your pop the next time you see him Tom.. ;)
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Magazine
http://www.ammoclip.com/C/colt_mustang_pocketlite.htm
Thank you Haz, just ordered 2 Colt Factory Mags.
but the site is called "clip"???? ;D
Cool Colt cowboy!
Hug your pop the next time you see him Tom.. ;)
I think when bonus comes around next month, I'll ship him the coach's gun he wants...Nothing fancy, American made, dual hammers, dual triggers. With a big hug.
Looks like a Stainless slide and aluminum frame.
The manual says Colt Blue, but you are correct, stainless slide, over aluminum frame. I think he paid around $450 back in '93.
Seems they have appreciated in value, but that matters not, as it is, and will remain in the family...Funny thing was, my son actually thought my Walther, (which he loves) was going away.....(got to remind the youth about real family traditions and future heirlooms sometimes).... :P
Thanks again to all. I think it will be a .380 day at the indoor range this weekend.
tw
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The manual says Colt Blue, but you are correct, stainless slide, over aluminum frame. I think he paid around $450 back in '93.
tw
??? That's what I meant when I asked if it was an alloy frame. I think that's what makes it a "Pocketlite".
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Pocketlite does mean aluminum frame and brings the weight down to 12.5os, which while heavier than the LCP and 3AT, puts it in contention for a possible Pajama Pocket gun.
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Thank you Haz, just ordered 2 Colt Factory Mags.
but the site is called "clip"???? ;D
Yeah, I actually sent him an email a few years back about that. He laughed saying I wasn't the first to 'bust his chops'. Said in doing searches magazine usually comes up for print magazines so he used clip.
He is a good guy and does have a good supply and will get back to you if you back order or ask about something.
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In the guy's defense, he does sell clips.
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Great story and pistol. The last one I saw at a gun show the dealer wanted $800 for it. Looking forward to a range report.
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Nice, quality .380. Much better than the lower cost Polymer .380's that are flooding the current market. Bill T.