Vent rib added to a handgun?

Henry0Reilly

November 09, 2007 03:59

Why would someone add a vent rib to a handgun?





I just don't get it.

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  rider

  November 09, 2007 04:11

  1. To look cool?
  2. To add elevation to the front sight?
  3. To have a place to hang the gun as a Christmas ornament?
  4. I don't know?
  
  rider

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  thunderbolt

  November 09, 2007 05:08

  At one time it was considered an asset in fast sight acquisition I
  believe. That and it gave a Colt Python look to more humble firearms.

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  select-fire

  November 09, 2007 05:43

  cause they are pretty..
  
  http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=84438793

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  thunderbolt

  November 09, 2007 05:50

  It also promoted barrel cooling.

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  Winston Bode

  November 09, 2007 05:57

  I put one of those on a Colt Peacemaker .22 revolver once. They are simply glued on and can be removed if desired. I thougt it looked cool and added some snap to the Colt. Everyone that saw it wanted to know what it was.
  
  Bode
  
  P.S. I found the whole kit and caboodle in a bargain bin in a gun store in Fort Worth, Texas. I think I gave five dollars for it.

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  spryor

  November 09, 2007 06:14

  quote:Originally posted by select-fire
  cause they are pretty..
  
  http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=84438793
  That it is.[:)]

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  Henry0Reilly

  November 09, 2007 09:10

  quote:Originally posted by Winston Bode
  They are simply glued on and can be removed if desired.
  
  
  Wow, I hope you're right about that. They slip on over the front sight?

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