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The MIGHTY PEN CO .45-110 Sharps "Quigley" Pen Review
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<blockquote data-quote="mhphoto" data-source="post: 1738385" data-attributes="member: 6288"><p>Hello there, folks! Today I'll be reviewing a brand new pen from The MIGHTY PEN Co., helmed by HMFIC (Doug, to those in the know), maker and purveyor of fine writing instruments, several of which I've review here before (<strong><a href="http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?131467-The-MIGHTY-PEN-CO-.30-06-.308-Combo-Pen-Review" target="_blank">.30-06/.308 Cross-style twist pen</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?133685-The-MIGHTY-PEN-CO-.300-WM-WSM-Combo-Pen-Review" target="_blank">.300 WM/WSM Parker-style twist pen</a></strong>). Well, I now have the honor of review this new pen, first announced by the MPC in the January Giveaway thread.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen1_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen3_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen5_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>FYI, in the above shots the copper model looks as if it has a dent in the cartridge. It <u>does not</u>. Behind the camera is a gazebo thats reflection is being contorted, and the effect is accentuated by the angle of the polarizer I use for all my shots.</p><p></p><p>The new pen features a .45-110 Sharps ("Quigley") cartridge as the body. It comes in It's features a rear twist mechanism, which operates both ways, with the middle position keeping the refill in its locked and upright position. Move the rear section tot he left or right to extend the writing tip. The pen can be broken down into four pieces: the body/rear section, the tip section, the refill spring, and the refill itself. Speaking of refills, let's talk ink.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen7_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The fit and finish on these pens is, as always with the MPC's products, excellent. All pieces fit together perfectly and without gaps or wiggles, and the exteriors are well finished. The clips are strong, curved, and the perfect length. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen9_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen11_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen13_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen15_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The clips are strong, curved, and the perfect length. The .45-110 "Quigley" cartridge is fairly long, and is rimmed, though the rim doesn't affect holding the pen at all. If anything it makes it a bit more handsome. The tip and rear sections are well finished. The black version is deep and defect free, and the copper version is shiny saturated. Both versions of the pen weigh 1.7 ounces (47 grams). The total length of the pens is 4.84 inches (123 mm), and the barrel is just shy of a half an inch in diameter. The clip is 40 mm long.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen19_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen21_Version2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mhphoto, post: 1738385, member: 6288"] Hello there, folks! Today I'll be reviewing a brand new pen from The MIGHTY PEN Co., helmed by HMFIC (Doug, to those in the know), maker and purveyor of fine writing instruments, several of which I've review here before ([B][URL="http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?131467-The-MIGHTY-PEN-CO-.30-06-.308-Combo-Pen-Review"].30-06/.308 Cross-style twist pen[/URL][/B] and [B][URL="http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?133685-The-MIGHTY-PEN-CO-.300-WM-WSM-Combo-Pen-Review"].300 WM/WSM Parker-style twist pen[/URL][/B]). Well, I now have the honor of review this new pen, first announced by the MPC in the January Giveaway thread. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen1_Version2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen3_Version2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen5_Version2.jpg[/IMG] FYI, in the above shots the copper model looks as if it has a dent in the cartridge. It [U]does not[/U]. Behind the camera is a gazebo thats reflection is being contorted, and the effect is accentuated by the angle of the polarizer I use for all my shots. The new pen features a .45-110 Sharps ("Quigley") cartridge as the body. It comes in It's features a rear twist mechanism, which operates both ways, with the middle position keeping the refill in its locked and upright position. Move the rear section tot he left or right to extend the writing tip. The pen can be broken down into four pieces: the body/rear section, the tip section, the refill spring, and the refill itself. Speaking of refills, let's talk ink. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen7_Version2.jpg[/IMG] The fit and finish on these pens is, as always with the MPC's products, excellent. All pieces fit together perfectly and without gaps or wiggles, and the exteriors are well finished. The clips are strong, curved, and the perfect length. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen9_Version2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen11_Version2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen13_Version2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen15_Version2.jpg[/IMG] The clips are strong, curved, and the perfect length. The .45-110 "Quigley" cartridge is fairly long, and is rimmed, though the rim doesn't affect holding the pen at all. If anything it makes it a bit more handsome. The tip and rear sections are well finished. The black version is deep and defect free, and the copper version is shiny saturated. Both versions of the pen weigh 1.7 ounces (47 grams). The total length of the pens is 4.84 inches (123 mm), and the barrel is just shy of a half an inch in diameter. The clip is 40 mm long. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen19_Version2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/i1248.photobucket.com_albums_hh494_gunsandlights_45_110Pen21_Version2.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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