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Old 8 November 2016, 08:15 PM   #1
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Pam 249 or pam448

Found a local seller but torn on which I should pick up. Both are priced at the same. I already own the Pam 449, just wanted it's brother .
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Old 8 November 2016, 09:24 PM   #2
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I have always liked the 249. If the price is right I would say go for it.
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Old 8 November 2016, 09:30 PM   #3
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249 !!
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Old 8 November 2016, 10:06 PM   #4
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249 without hesitation. Thinner. Robust and easy/cheap to service. No "California" engraving. The first "Cali" re-issue.
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Old 9 November 2016, 01:05 AM   #5
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As my friends above^^ 249
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Old 12 November 2016, 09:25 AM   #6
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249 without hesitation. Thinner. Robust and easy/cheap to service. No "California" engraving. The first "Cali" re-issue.
Agree
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Old 12 November 2016, 12:16 PM   #7
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249 easy decision.
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Old 9 November 2016, 02:27 AM   #8
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for a pair..448..but the 249 is my preference..and I had the 448
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Old 14 November 2016, 03:37 PM   #9
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249 for sure
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Old 14 November 2016, 11:02 PM   #10
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Another vote for the 249
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Old 15 November 2016, 03:33 AM   #11
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Old 16 November 2016, 03:44 AM   #12
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Old 16 November 2016, 04:10 AM   #13
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