Pete 105/106 Short Army, Rusticated or Smooth?

[Sobrbiker]

So I’ve been wanting an early 1900’s Peterson army mount, as issued (or a JAP B), but I don’t think one’s in the near future.

I’m thinking hard about a Short Army 102/105 to scratch that itch and give Pete’s a try. I want vulcanite p-lip if I’m going to try a Pete (only makes sense I think).

Is there a benefit to the rustication? I think smooth would be more in line with what I’m looking for, but if there’s a benefit I may go the more economic choice.

 

[didimauw]

Price is less, and scratches and dings show up less on rusticated.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Rusticated also easier to grip, if that matters.

FWIW, I got both because I liked the look of both, might lean rusticated if forced to choose - finish looks really interesting on it to me and I tend to favor rusticated Petes (if they aren’t in the reddish finish).

 

[scloyd]

I always choose rusticated or blasted over smooth if given a choice. I like the look and the feel more than a smooth.

 

[AroEnglish]

I bought 4 smooths from this line and I really like the smooth 102 I landed but it’s going back since I decided I’m only going to keep one.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Thanks for the input. I pulled the trigger on a rusticated 102. Being an outdoor at home and at work smoker, I’m usually reaching for my pipes with a 3/4 x 1 1/4 bowl size.

I’m so glad this line came out-it is the first new pipe I’ve gotten, I’m mainly drawn to mid century or earlier American estates but this Pete will celebrate my lineage (German to US by way of Ireland). And it kid if scratches the itch for a K&P early 1900’s army issue. The latter will be down the road someday…

 

[Streeper541]

The clear answer is yes.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

It's purely a matter a preference, there are no measurable benefits to one or the other other than cost. I personally love petersons but hate their current rustication. I find it to be clunky and unattractive, this is of course just my opinion and not anything based in science or facts.

 

[proteus]

I like rusticated for the feel and the grip. Smooth to me makes me think of slipping from my hand given the arthritis.

 

[Sobrbiker]

I almost grabbed Aro’s smooth 102, but I’m not a fan of the reddish color of the this line’s smooths.
I’ll save the smooth for an old one. Their sandblast looked nice, but was the most limited finish this run.

Not to mention it was less money when my spending should be focused on property improvement.
The free tin of Deluxe Navy Rolls and free shipping pushed me over the edge

I’m curious if this (the Short Army) is going to be a one and done release or if it will be a standard offering.

 

[AroEnglish]

I’m curious if this (the Short Army) is going to be a one and done release or if it will be a standard offering.

I read it was limited but I imagine if it’s popular enough they could make it a staple. Although, some companies do choose to keep thinks limited in order to drive up demand. Hopefully that isn’t the case.

 

[OverMountain]

Those are great pipes. I didn’t know how much I would like rustication until I got a rusticated Pete system pipe. It feels so much better in my hand than a smooth. Try it, you may like it! The tactile experience is very enjoyable for some reason.