Haven't ever had a new Peterson and this one caught my attention after seeing more chatter on this thread. I appreciate the look and hope it performs well for me.
Peterson Irish Army
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I recently got a rusticated one and like it. If you use filters, make sure you get Peterson 9mm. They are just ever so slightly wider than my Vauen filters which will not stay in the bit when using the breath method.
I have two of them. Love them both. Can't remember the shape numbers. One is a small bent billiard, the other is a large bent billiard. With bent pipes being able to remove the stem to absorb moisture with a pipe cleaner during the smoke is key. You don't have to fit the cleaner down the stem and risk scraping the inside at the bend.
I have a 406, an 86, a 999 and I'm looking for a 102(small billiard). I just love these basic no frills pipes and I recommend them to all and sundry! My Ulster grandfather smoked them and recommended them to me back in the early 1970s. You can break them down and shove them in your pocket and not worry about breakage. You can clear up a gurgle or a clog because the stem can be removed from a hot pipe.
One of my Silver Mounted Armies is a 102 (my first one, actually). It’s one of my favorite pipes by far.
And I just realized my other two are an 86 and a 999. We have similar tastes!
Well, I pulled the trigger - taking advantage of the SmokingPipes sale - and bought their last Irish Made Army 120 in stock. Should have it in the next few weeks. Thanks for all the feedback everyone!
Congrats ! ... Let us know how you like it !
I know you’ll like it. My Army Mount Peterson is becoming my bigger bowl go-to pipe.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
The Peterson IAMs are probably some of my favorite pipes. Easy to clean, elegant but understated, and uses a standard fishtail. (I don't hate the P-lip, but I do prefer more standard bits.) I have one in their XL Billiard, and I love it. It is probably my favorite Pete other than my Deluxe System.
Well, it arrived! Can't wait to take it for a test run!
That's a stunningly gorgeous pipe ! Its so elegant and classic. I wonder if they have a filtered bent ... Maybe while I'm shopping for others ...
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From what I understand, the Irish "Made" Army are 6mm and the "Army" are 9mm - for filters. So that would give you an option. There are a few sandblasted 9mm 120s on smokingpipes right now.That's a stunningly gorgeous pipe ! Its so elegant and classic. I wonder if they have a filtered bent ... Maybe while I'm shopping for others ...
I'm very pleased. It looks much nicer than the photo they had of it on smokingpipes.
Quite nice... Dublins are a great shape and a natural for Peterson. Congrats
Thanks everyone! Tried it with some Escudo tonight - smoked right down to the bottom with no relights - cool, dry. Like a dream!
Oh - and a question while I think of it: anything special in terms of taking care of the nickel on it?