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Post by pitfallharry on Mar 22, 2007 22:39:59 GMT -5
Well, I got my airsoft "Indy" revolver in the mail today. Here are a few shots of it. I'll add this to my "gear review thread" later.    |
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Post by Ragingblues on Mar 22, 2007 23:38:14 GMT -5
Yep... same model I have as well, except that mine was originally chrome. Did your's come with the extra grip piece on it? Also, what was the verdict on the orange safety ring that they ship with? Was it painted on or a plastic piece you pulled off/out? I can't remember for sure what it looked like when it first arrived. These make a great Indy gun, IMO, and I think you will enjoy it. Congrats PH!   Ken |
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Post by pitfallharry on Mar 23, 2007 0:03:23 GMT -5
Yep... same model I have as well, except that mine was originally chrome. Did your's come with the extra grip piece on it? Also, what was the verdict on the orange safety ring that they ship with? Was it painted on or a plastic piece you pulled off/out? I can't remember for sure what it looked like when it first arrived. These make a great Indy gun, IMO, and I think you will enjoy it. Congrats PH! Ken Thanks RB.  I totally agree that these make great "prop" Indy revolvers. I forgot that yours started out chrome.  Nice job again on painting yours. I got the gun this evening and I planned on taking a shot of it fresh right out of the box so people could see what it looks like when it arrives. I got so caught up with messing with it that I totally forgot.....kind of that "Kid with a new toy" type of mindset. Yes, it did come with that extra grip piece like it's show on the cover of the box. It took me like 30's seconds to unscrew the grips and take that off. ;D It also did come with a painted orange tip and not the plug!!! Ugh! This is the one major complaint I have about this. I can kind of get by painting stuff and at first I thought I might get away with scratching the orange off to reveal the black underneath. No such luck. No matter how light I scratched the orange it went all the way down to the bare metal. So I ended up sanding most of the orange off and used some glossy black paint to paint the tip. Well, I didn't like how that looked so I ran down to the hobby store and picked up both a flat black and a jar of the color gun metal. I also got some thinner. I removed the damn glossy paint and then tried the gun metal color first. That ended up being a little bit to light and blueish so I took what little I had put on of that off and tried the flat black next. This is how the barrel tip was when I took the pics above. As you can see the tip looks to dull. So after taking the pics I went back and removed the flat and went back to the damn gloss which now after drying looks the best. So basically I went in a complete circle! ;D I'm not totally happy with the painted tip but I can live with it for now. I thought about seeing if the gun can be taken apart and using spray paint on the whole thing and then sealing it. That would be down the line though. For now it's fine and you really can't see it unless you stare at it. |
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Post by GCR on Mar 23, 2007 0:45:44 GMT -5
Sweet looking prop piece, PH!!! I agree that this is one of the closest options out there for a decent Indy revolver, if you can't get your hands on the real deal. Not a bad job, by the way, on covering up the orange tip...if you want to try and replicate the Stembridge ("suitcase") gun, a little wear at the end of the barrel would actually make sense. Either way, you have a fine new addition to your Indy arsenal there! -GCR |
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Post by IndyBlues on Mar 23, 2007 12:54:04 GMT -5
Nice pistol, PH. What did that set you back?
'Blues
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Post by pitfallharry on Mar 23, 2007 13:06:16 GMT -5
Nice pistol, PH. What did that set you back? 'Blues Thanks, IB I paid $57.99 for it. |
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Post by Havana on Mar 27, 2007 7:32:02 GMT -5
That is a very nice piece. Reminds me of a S&W #10 that I used to have. I think that will make a great Indy revolver.
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Post by pitfallharry on Mar 27, 2007 11:26:59 GMT -5
That is a very nice piece. Reminds me of a S&W #10 that I used to have. I think that will make a great Indy revolver. Thanks Havana! Yeah, it's a very nice piece. I need to take a better shot of it though and add it to my gear review thread. So far it's the closest and cheapest replica "Indy Gun" I've seen. RB owns one as well and I've wanted one ever since I saw his. It just so happened that I had the cash to get it. One thing RB told me and I didn't get any when I bought it was the green gas for the gun. I guess when you use that in the gun smoke rolls out after you fire it giving it an even more realistic look. I may end up ordering some just for that. ;D |
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Post by locoindhead on Oct 9, 2007 8:07:25 GMT -5
I have the Todd's basic S&W holster, that should fit it you think?
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Post by Ragingblues on Oct 9, 2007 8:21:42 GMT -5
I have this gun and Todd's basic holster, and it fits just fine.
Ken
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Post by locoindhead on Oct 9, 2007 8:25:54 GMT -5
Awsome, thanks Ken. I noticed you also have the Winrich IOAB. How is it?
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Post by pitfallharry on Oct 9, 2007 15:29:31 GMT -5
Yes, this gun fits perfectly fine into Todd's holsters. I love it. |
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Post by raider57 on Dec 27, 2007 15:24:20 GMT -5
Hi Guys.New member, Just jumped over here from COW. I've been considering adding the gunbelt rig and S&W to my collection. After reading this thread,The Airsoft and Todd's belt /holster look like a good, economical choice. Thanks to Pitfall H.and others!
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Post by GCR on Dec 27, 2007 15:52:25 GMT -5
Raider57 - Welcome to the Lounge!!!  Don't forget to post some pics when you get your new gun & holster. I'd be curious to see what one of Todd's new "standard" holsters looks like. -GCR |
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Post by pitfallharry on Dec 27, 2007 15:56:22 GMT -5
Welcome Raider57! Glad myself and the other could be of some help to you. I have Todd's "original" standard holster and I wanted to buy the new version but I just haven't had the cash. The gun fits perfectly into my holster and it should yours too. Like GCR said.......I can't wait to see what the new version looks like. |
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Post by jerthrs on Dec 28, 2007 9:32:08 GMT -5
Although I'm new too, this does not forbid me to say: welcome to Indy Lounge Raider 57! BTW Pitfall Harry, do you think they could sell one of these in Canada ?  nice gun, jerthrs |
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Post by pitfallharry on Dec 28, 2007 11:28:56 GMT -5
Gosh, I have no idea?! I mean it's a BB gun and not a real one but I don't know what kind of laws they have up there. At a distance the gun does look real with the orange tip painted black. I'd check first before ordering one. It may get caught up in customs and then you'd be out $50 or $60 bucks! |
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Post by GCR on Dec 28, 2007 11:38:51 GMT -5
Gosh, I have no idea?! I mean it's a BB gun and not a real one but I don't know what kind of laws they have up there. At a distance the gun does look real with the orange tip painted black. I'd check first before ordering one. It may get caught up in customs and then you'd be out $50 or $60 bucks! Yeah, definitely check out your local laws governing the ownership of "modern" replica handguns. I know here in Massachusetts, you can't have them shipped to you, but I believe it is still legal to own them. One thing some folks should watch out for, though: removing or altering the orange tip on these types of replica or airsoft guns is a violation of Federal law in the U.S. Just something to be careful about if you happen to be out taking gear-pics somewhere and the cops show up.  ;D -GCR |
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Post by Indiana Sam on Dec 28, 2007 22:33:48 GMT -5
Thats a pretty piece Pitfall.
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Post by raider57 on Jan 2, 2008 17:01:08 GMT -5
Raider57 - Welcome to the Lounge!!! Don't forget to post some pics when you get your new gun & holster. I'd be curious to see what one of Todd's new "standard" holsters looks like. -GCR[/quote Will do... I ordered the Todd's holster/belt, and the airsoft revolver over the weekend. We'll see how they look together.  |
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Jan 2, 2008 23:07:18 GMT -5
I have what may seem a strange question: Can you remove the handle grips? If so, do you think that some genuine grips would fit? If this is the case, I might as well go get one and a pair of grips... budget allowing of course.  -Josh |
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Post by Ragingblues on Jan 3, 2008 8:32:31 GMT -5
Yep, the grips come right off with a screwdriver. I know G-Mann put some wooden grips on one of the airsoft guns he owns(ed). I'm not sure if they were standard or custom made though.
Ken
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Post by raider57 on Jan 3, 2008 18:38:11 GMT -5
I have what may seem a strange question: Can you remove the handle grips? If so, do you think that some genuine grips would fit? If this is the case, I might as well go get one and a pair of grips... budget allowing of course. -Josh That would be a nice upgrade,if they'd fit. I really don't imagine regular S&W wooden grips will be too pricey. But I doubt they'd fit without mods. |
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Post by jdfett on Mar 4, 2008 21:29:50 GMT -5
ive got this same airsoft...has any one figured out a way to install a lanyard clip on the butt?
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Post by Indiana Taz on Mar 22, 2008 16:27:44 GMT -5
I think we have the same revolver I use that for my indy gun too its Not HFC brand though I believe its Tanaka or something. did yours come with extra grips?  |
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