I ordered a set of Blue Gun Steel cups form James Kernen, and they just arrived! Yahoo!!! They are beauties! James is very nice to deal with. I'm glad he posts items for sale on CupsCon.

Also in today's mail, a set of Phoenix Sunfire balls from RNT2. Happy days are here again! As soon as I find my camera, I'll post some pictures.

Tom

Wow Tom. This is a great day. How are the Blue Gun Steel Monti Cups? I just ordered the Chromed PF Cups from James for $115. A great deal.



              Mike

Mike,

These cups are very nice. I guess the finish is called "brushed" or "brushed steel." I like that finish. They don't shine like a polished cup. I especially like the shape of the saddle.
James was kind enough to include a set of balls.

I'll get some pix posted tonight when I get home from work. Should have taken the day off!

I'm sure you'll enjoy the Chromed PF cups!

Tom

Tom... It sounds like you had a Christmas moment with all your goodies. Yes post some pictures!

Yep, that was a Christmas moment. Fun, fun, fun!

Pictures tonight, after work.

Tom

Hey Tom,
Why don’t you write a review on the Gun Steel Monti Cups? How do they feel compared to copper, are they as heavy or lighter. Do they look closer to stainless steel or aluminum, I have never seen a set of gun steel Cups in person… I am truly curious.

Take care,
Bruce

Bruce, I will work on a review for my newest additions. For now, here's some pix...

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/barbell7/101_0350.jpg

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/barbell7/101_0351.jpg

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/barbell7/101_0347.jpg

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/barbell7/SteelCups.jpg

I'll measure them and try to write up a good review.

They are not as heavy as my Riser copper cups. They look like stainless steel, not aluminum. I promise a review, but right now it's time to play!

Tom

They look really nice Tom.

You're correct about James, he is a true Gentleman.

Today I received the Foxy II.V cups and the strolling chop cup. Will post some pics as I get around to it. The chop cup is a wonderfull cup. And those Foxy's are big.

Etienne

Tom… thanks for posting the pictures, they helped me to understand what gun blue really looks like. Have fun with them!!!!

Etienne… Way cool that you finally received your Cups, I wait in anticipation still for my Foxy 2.5. Now you know why I like the SBL Strolling Cup so much.

All enjoy your new toys,
Bruce

Yeah, that things weights a ton. I also like the satin finish on this. Normally I like them bright and shiny, but this I like. Bye bye morissey cup, hello SBL chop cup.

I hope that the Foxy's will find their way to you very soon.

Take care,

Etienne

I just did a review of my new Monti cups. It's in the Review section.

Tom

Last wednesday I received my cups. Here are some pics to warm you up.

Balls
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp136/Floyd_78/HPIM2663.jpg
These are RNT2 1" red/gold set of working balls. The crochet isn't as tight as I like it to be, if you look closely you will see the core. But none the less excellent balls. (Sean, give it a rest ) Oh by the way, there are 3 balls not Micky Mouse.

Chop Cup
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp136/Floyd_78/HPIM2659.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp136/Floyd_78/HPIM2660.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp136/Floyd_78/HPIM2662.jpg

Foxy II.V
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp136/Floyd_78/HPIM2651.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp136/Floyd_78/HPIM2653.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp136/Floyd_78/HPIM2654.jpg

That all for now. Have a good weekend.

Etienne

Etienne, this is me!
Yup, green with envy!  Those Foxy 2.5's look great!

Sorry mate, can't help you with that one.


I agree, this set is finding it's way to becoming my favourite set. The deception with the final load is awesome, it really does feel like the tennisball really shouldn't fit inside the cups.

Etienne