Parker vs L.C. Smith guns

[Lloyd McKissick]

Researcher, that "Rube-Goldbergian" design has lasted for a long time now (from 1886 to the present day) and it has killed a veritable mountain of game over those intervening years. Like it or don't like it, that's fine (& I know Dewey is sick of working on the many later versions). Crapping on it here is not making you any points.

[Double Lab]

With all due respect Mr. Mckissick, the OP asked for opinions on which gun was better. That's what he got from Mr. Noreen, who has forgotten more about guns than every member on this board ever knew. As does Dewey. I challenge anyone to find a more qualified gunsmith. It's the ole Ford vs. Chevy thing so let's keep it civil here.

[Mike of the Mountain]

I had a few Smiths over the years. Operative word is HAD. I have plenty of Parker and Lefever guns. Even a few Ithaca and Crescent to boot. My two cents, I'd take any Parker over a Smith any day.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Lloyd McKissick

Researcher, that "Rube-Goldbergian" design has lasted for a long time now (from 1886 to the present day) and it has killed a veritable mountain of game over those intervening years. Like it or don't like it, that's fine (& I know Dewey is sick of working on the many later versions). Crapping on it here is not making you any points.

Researcher doesn’t need to make any points here, he arrived fully armed with points.




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[Lloyd McKissick]

A comparison between Smith and Parker hammers. The 1901 Smith is in better shape here (cleaner, w/more recent work having been done on it) but the 1887 Parker #1 frame gun is about a half-pound lighter (which makes a surprising difference) and the straight grip makes it feel like it's quicker to mount.

Is there a better way to get this nasty "brown mung" off of this old Parker?

[Lloyd McKissick]

Double Lab: Mr. Noreen is a spectacular resource, no doubt, but it was unnecessary for him to berate the maker any further and I calls 'em as I sees 'em. In my world that is not being uncivil.

Mr. Mountain: like Mr. Noreen, you are entitled to your opinion, but you are clearly ignorant of the better, earlier Smiths.

[Pa SxS]

Dumb topic. Calls for opinions. There are no answers to the question.

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Dumb topic. Calls for opinions. There are no answers to the question.

My point exactly. Thank you your eminence. (As Toolman would say)

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Lloyd McKissick

Double Lab: Mr. Noreen is a spectacular resource, no doubt, but it was unnecessary for him to berate the maker any further and I calls 'em as I sees 'em. In my world that is not being uncivil.

Mr. Mountain: like Mr. Noreen, you are entitled to your opinion, but you are clearly ignorant of the better, earlier Smiths.

I’m very well aware of the earlier Smiths. It’s a personal choice and everyone has choices, and opinions. I personally do not like shooting LCS guns. I don’t like cats either. Just sayin’.

[BRDHNTR]

Cats purr too much