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Your system spigot 314 probably has an vulcanite stem while the system standard 317 has an acrylic stem. Their p-lips are slightly different shapes. [Oops, I see Rustie beat me to it!]Some guys hate the p-lip, and it could be because they got the sharp-tipped one instead of the rounded. I'm not sure why they are inconsistent in this way.
That has to be it. Each one has a different feel to it.acrylic and vulcanite
Ohhh that's good to know....hmmm....Maybe ill keep looking!Everyone's different. I prefer vulcanite P-Lip. The acrylic P-Lip feels little unnecessary big in the mouth like sucking on Dum-Dum.
Yeah they’re a little bulbous but I’ve enjoyed them in spite of that. @RustiePyles CPG can probably give you some bite zone thickness measurements if you think it’s an issue. I can also do it but not until Friday.Ohhh that's good to know....hmmm....Maybe ill keep looking!
The only (Peterson made) acrylic P-Lips I have are Pub pipes, I don't own any modern System Standards. I'm not sure the acrylic Deluxe style stem on the Pub/House line would be the same as the System Standard.Yeah they’re a little bulbous but I’ve enjoyed them in spite of that. @RustiePyles CPG can probably give you some bite zone thickness measurements if you think it’s an issue. I can also do it but not until Friday.
The 314 is my favorite "all-round" pipe for everything from walking around with it hanging, to sitting still contemplating. It hangs perfectly, is the right size bowl for a variety of cuts and length of session. I've at least 8 of them. The older P-lips seem to be narrower in vulcanite, the newest ones I have are a little wider & thicker acrylic and I find them to be even better. The older ones, sometimes are quite narrow and seem to accidentally "roll" in the clench sometimes, no chance of that with the newer ones.Not guna lie I was real close to buying a smooth like the one you posted. Maybe was even that same one. I'll be purchasing a sandblasted 314 in the next couple of weeks.
I had one that was given to me years ago. It was a "failed" restoration on his end. He restrained the pipe black, and it just looked gross. I never smoked it (cause it's a smoked estate) but I did test out the plip multiple times. I absolutely love how the 314 hangs.
I had two Peterson's that I hated early on. But I feel now that it's been 10 years, I need to give them another shot. The 314 is a must buy for me.
Actually sounds like what I need! That's good cause I don't want to spend the money on the vulcanite ones!The 314 is my favorite "all-round" pipe for everything from walking around with it hanging, to sitting still contemplating. It hangs perfectly, is the right size bowl for a variety of cuts and length of session. I've at least 8 of them. The older P-lips seem to be narrower in vulcanite, the newest ones I have are a little wider & thicker acrylic and I find them to be even better. The older ones, sometimes are quite narrow and seem to accidentally "roll" in the clench sometimes, no chance of that with the newer ones.
I like lots but it's my favorite.