Ironically, my favorite revolver and the one I've bonded with the most (and modified beyond what most people consider sane!) was bought new in 2005. But that's because the Ruger New Vaquero was brand new - the gun now known as "Maurice the FrankenRuger" has a serial number just over 5,000.
But otherwise, yes, I highly recommend buying used most of the time.
Rugers are of special note because Ruger will fix 'em if they break without worrying about who bought it new.
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Jim March
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