BP blue or ss

qwik · April 11, 2009, 12:29 PM

Im going to buy a BP 1858 new army 44 from Cabela's I would prefer stainless steel , but wondering if its worth the difference in price. Blue $220 SS $330. Thanks for any thoughts.

madcratebuilder · April 11, 2009, 12:45 PM

If you want stainless, get stainless. Stainless is a little more forgiving about cleaning than it's blued brother.

CaptainCrossman · April 11, 2009, 02:37 PM

stainless will withstand corrosion, nicks, scratches, moisture better, and also is a stronger gun

what's it worth ? whatever someone is willing to pay at the time. Currently Ruger no longer makes that gun new- if they release it again, it will devalue your gun- if you're gonna sell, now's the time

it's all supply-demand

Hawg · April 11, 2009, 04:52 PM

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stainless will withstand corrosion, nicks, scratches, moisture better, and also is a stronger gun

There's stainless and then there's stainless. Some SS is stronger than carbon steel some isn't. Gun steel (especially foreign)is going to be of the softer variety.

Indian Outlaw · April 11, 2009, 06:10 PM

The stainless steels used in firearms tend to be softer, at least on the surface, than most carbon steels. Stainless steel scratches ultra easily, in my experience.

Note: The crappy Italian cap & ball blued steel might violate this rule.

D.Delozier · April 11, 2009, 07:59 PM

He's talking about buying a new ss NMA not a ROA he's not selling anything Captain. You could be more helpful if you slow down a bit and read the post
Stainless does show scratches worse than blue steel,but on the up side a bit of rubbing with some scotch-brite and they are almost good as new.Cant do that with a blued gun.Iffin you like the look of the SS go for it it's your money and your gun.

pappy177 · April 11, 2009, 08:24 PM

Im going to buy a BP 1858 new army 44 from Cabela's I would prefer stainless steel , but wondering if its worth the difference in price. Blue $220 SS $330. Thanks for any thoughts.

I have that in 8 inch SS , nice to come home , put it away , have a beer and clean it tomorrow or the next day , very fine piece.

Hawg · April 11, 2009, 09:10 PM

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have that in 8 inch SS , nice to come home , put it away , have a beer and clean it tomorrow or the next day , very fine piece.

You can do that with blued also. BP and Pyrodex aren't nearly as corrosive as most people think.

madcratebuilder · April 11, 2009, 09:30 PM

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stainless will withstand corrosion, nicks, scratches, moisture better, and also is a stronger gun

Stainless firearms generally scratch or nick as easy or easier than it's blue steel counterpart. Generally it is weaker, but it's an insignificant amount. Stainless well still rust and corrode with out proper care.

April 11, 2009, 12:29 PM	#1
qwik Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: nc Posts: 152	BP blue or ss Im going to buy a BP 1858 new army 44 from Cabela's I would prefer stainless steel , but wondering if its worth the difference in price. Blue $220 SS $330. Thanks for any thoughts. __________________ havejeepwilltravel [0lllllll0]

April 11, 2009, 12:45 PM	#2
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	If you want stainless, get stainless. Stainless is a little more forgiving about cleaning than it's blued brother.

April 11, 2009, 02:37 PM	#3
CaptainCrossman Junior member Join Date: April 2, 2009 Posts: 381	stainless will withstand corrosion, nicks, scratches, moisture better, and also is a stronger gun what's it worth ? whatever someone is willing to pay at the time. Currently Ruger no longer makes that gun new- if they release it again, it will devalue your gun- if you're gonna sell, now's the time it's all supply-demand

April 11, 2009, 06:10 PM	#5
Indian Outlaw Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2008 Location: Behind a computer Posts: 100	The stainless steels used in firearms tend to be softer, at least on the surface, than most carbon steels. Stainless steel scratches ultra easily, in my experience. Note: The crappy Italian cap & ball blued steel might violate this rule.

April 11, 2009, 07:59 PM	#6
D.Delozier Member Join Date: March 28, 2009 Location: S.C Posts: 35	He's talking about buying a new ss NMA not a ROA he's not selling anything Captain. You could be more helpful if you slow down a bit and read the post Stainless does show scratches worse than blue steel,but on the up side a bit of rubbing with some scotch-brite and they are almost good as new.Cant do that with a blued gun.Iffin you like the look of the SS go for it it's your money and your gun.

April 11, 2009, 08:24 PM	#7
pappy177 Member Join Date: March 14, 2009 Location: port richey florida Posts: 46	Im going to buy a BP 1858 new army 44 from Cabela's I would prefer stainless steel , but wondering if its worth the difference in price. Blue $220 SS $330. Thanks for any thoughts. I have that in 8 inch SS , nice to come home , put it away , have a beer and clean it tomorrow or the next day , very fine piece.