Peterson Weird Curve...Normal?

[OneGoodBulldog]

I would have put a NSFW warning and went with a curved penis joke, but hey.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I have a Peterson on order right now. While I've never been plagued by these problems, I've gravitated to the Irish Made Army line. Acrylic army mount fishtail stem and smaller bowls being my preference.
BTW, I've NEVER paid even $100 for any pipe in my stable!

I've been looking at the 999 and 80s. Do you have either?

 

[timelord]

A few people have suggested the problems -- if any -- lie in the Aran line. I'm 99% sure my next pipe will be a Peterson, so it sounds maybe best to go with something from them different. Any favorites among the forum?

I have 3 Arans in my herd of Petersons; no problems with any of them and they smoke just as well as my more expensive Petes.

 

[EssJaySea]

I have 3 Arans in my herd of Petersons; no problems with any of them and they smoke just as well as my more expensive Petes.

I'm really liking the look of the 408, which is very different from any I have. I am a bit worried the bowl is too small for my liking, but if it is... just get a House Pipe next.

 

[edger]

I've been looking at the 999 and 80s. Do you have either?

The closest I would have is a Kapet XL81S. It's a bent bulldog with a very large bowl with a relatively small tobacco chamber. Great smoker and an oldie from the early 1980's. Now I prefer small straight Irish Army's. My straight stem 406 is a favorite.

 

[Pete-Sav]

While most of my Petes are systems, 90% or so, I purchased an Aran 107 about 3 months ago from SP. I couldn't ask for better drilling on a pipe. Especially at it's price point. Wonderful smoker. I absolutely love the pipe. Only seen VA, VA/PER, and Burley in it. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[carolinasmokes]

If you clench on the left side it should center itself... Sorry, I couldn't help myself. But I do fine the frustration in this anomaly and hope you get it resolved.

 

[PipeIT]

I think it has more flare and artistic beauty, and something more unique if you’re into that sort of thing with Pipes.

If it smokes good too, don’t be bothered.

Please show some other shots of the pipe.

 

[BROBS]

Of my numerous Petes, only one I have reason to complain about. It's a Silver Mounted Army 106. Everything about it looks great, even the drilling. Every time I smoke it, about halfway through, it starts to gurgle. No matter how I pack, dry, or smoke the damn thing gurgles.

All my other higher end Petes, Sherlock Holmes, and Republic era pipes smoke great though. Hell, even my Aran 53 smokes well.

Run a tight fitting drill bit through the shank ?