Single Action .357's
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contender
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"The "unicorns" are the Rugers, and Colts, etc., high and higher end stuff that everyone would like to have ,"
Well, when I first read your post,, I knew what you were considering. I didn't even mention the Freedom Arms models. THOSE are THE best. And of course, the prices reflect that. Plus,, they aren't often easily available even when we aren't experiencing shortages.
The issue, as I see it,, is your imposed time limit on a purchase. I could make a few calls, & likely find a nice, Ruger Old Model, (3-screw) shooter grade for around $600 easily enough. It just might not fit your timeframe. And I do have a LOT of contacts.
Well, when I first read your post,, I knew what you were considering. I didn't even mention the Freedom Arms models. THOSE are THE best. And of course, the prices reflect that. Plus,, they aren't often easily available even when we aren't experiencing shortages.
The issue, as I see it,, is your imposed time limit on a purchase. I could make a few calls, & likely find a nice, Ruger Old Model, (3-screw) shooter grade for around $600 easily enough. It just might not fit your timeframe. And I do have a LOT of contacts.
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TripleO7
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Well...I made a list of wants and needs.
The needs list was longer than the wants.
I did it any way.
Uberti El Patron. .357. 4.75 inch barrel, color case hardened. It felt right compared to the 5.5 and was on the shelf at an LGS for about what buying online would cost considering possible shipping plus a definite transfer charge.
Did nobody get the spaghetti western joke? @Notacop called them spaghetti guns so I mentioned "For A Few Dollars More"....
The needs list was longer than the wants.
I did it any way.
Uberti El Patron. .357. 4.75 inch barrel, color case hardened. It felt right compared to the 5.5 and was on the shelf at an LGS for about what buying online would cost considering possible shipping plus a definite transfer charge.
Did nobody get the spaghetti western joke? @Notacop called them spaghetti guns so I mentioned "For A Few Dollars More"....
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I like Pietta first. Uberti second. These are revolvers that I can afford. Barrel lengths of 4 and 3/4". Except for a Uberti 3.5" Birdshead, in .45 Colt. I like it enough that I bought/fitted a .45ACP cylinder for it.
Ruger Vaquero if I stretch my budget? Colt? I just can't justify the cost. But, I would like to own a couple!
Ruger Vaquero if I stretch my budget? Colt? I just can't justify the cost. But, I would like to own a couple!
Hammer12b
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I just gave my brother a nice 3 screw Old Model Ruger last week. I have several and he wanted one. This one was my Dad’s, and he cou have ended up with it just as easy as I did.
In 1900 a new Colt SAA could be had for a $20 Gold Piece.....Today...It still can be bought for a $20 Gold Piece. Nothing changes...
WilburByTheSea
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Definitely handle a Bisley style grip in your pursuit.
Good luck in your endeavors.
Wilbur
Good luck in your endeavors.
Wilbur
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Have a matching pair of Old Vaquero's in .357....stainless. They go nicely with my RH + cross draw western rig.
I'm rarely depressed at all, but If it feel it coming on I put on my boots/hat/western rig and feel better
I'm rarely depressed at all, but If it feel it coming on I put on my boots/hat/western rig and feel better
Some time ago I had a nickel finish Colt SAA .357 second generation but needed some quick cash so I sold it to a guy who had a side biz of converting them to .45 Colts. Don't know if he bored out the barrel and re-rifled it or had spare parts on hand. I wonder how much of that was going on back then, 25 years or so ago.