The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Suggestions for relativly inexpensive revolver

MatthewVanitas · March 3, 2006, 12:59 AM

(Glancing at www.gunbroker.com)

I'm seeing quite a few .357 Ruger Blackhawk revolvers going for $260 or so used, and several going for as low as $320 new. Bear in mind, those are looking at the "Sold in Last 90 Days" function on the search, but it does seem to be a solid trend overall.

The Ruger Blackhawk will be a very, very solid American-made firearm, and accurate. Maybe a bit heavier than the Uberti, but far sturdier, and higher resale value.

I personally would be happier with the Ruger, at the same price.

If you buy off Gunbroker, figure $20 for shipping and $20 for FFL fee (fee paid to your local dealer to receive the shipment for you, as such a firearm can not be mailed to you personally). But this is partially balanced out by the $25 or so you'll save in sales-tax vs. buying from Bass Pro.

My vote: hang around www.gunbroker.com or www.auctionarms.com (or check the classifieds at www.gunsamerica.com) for a week or so, and odds are you'll find a good Blackhawk for the low $300s (less if used), and come out with a better revo than the Uberti for the same price.

-MV

March 3, 2006, 12:59 AM	#3
MatthewVanitas Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2000 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 258	(Glancing at www.gunbroker.com) I'm seeing quite a few .357 Ruger Blackhawk revolvers going for $260 or so used, and several going for as low as $320 new. Bear in mind, those are looking at the "Sold in Last 90 Days" function on the search, but it does seem to be a solid trend overall. The Ruger Blackhawk will be a very, very solid American-made firearm, and accurate. Maybe a bit heavier than the Uberti, but far sturdier, and higher resale value. I personally would be happier with the Ruger, at the same price. If you buy off Gunbroker, figure $20 for shipping and $20 for FFL fee (fee paid to your local dealer to receive the shipment for you, as such a firearm can not be mailed to you personally). But this is partially balanced out by the $25 or so you'll save in sales-tax vs. buying from Bass Pro. My vote: hang around www.gunbroker.com or www.auctionarms.com (or check the classifieds at www.gunsamerica.com) for a week or so, and odds are you'll find a good Blackhawk for the low $300s (less if used), and come out with a better revo than the Uberti for the same price. -MV __________________ --Capitalism isn't a program or a system like "socialism," but a description of reality like "the Pythagorean theorem." Deal with it.