Ruger Blackhawk 7 1/2 45C

smee78 · February 18, 2017, 06:03 PM

Hi everyone,

I got a co-worker who has a revolver he is looking to sell and its a Ruger Blackhawk, stainless, 7 1/2 barrel in 45 Colt. Now I already have one in 4 5/8 stainless and a Blackhawk Hunter in 45C so I really don't need another but he's only asking $400. I wanted to see what the board thought of the price and if they would pick it up?

Pathfinder45 · February 18, 2017, 07:53 PM

If you were me, you'd say something like, "Sounds like a fair price to someone that needs it. Give it a chance to sell at that price. If it doesn't sell and you still want to sell it, I can give $350 for it. But if I hear of someone that might be interested, I'll let you know." And then you can walk away, since you don't really need it. Maybe in a couple of days you'll get an offer you shouldn't refuse. Or maybe you know someone that could use a good deal more than you. But, of course, you are not me, and you might have more spare change, and the guy might be someone you want to help out without haggling over the price, etc.

smee78 · February 18, 2017, 10:46 PM

Good idea Pathfinder, I may have to give it a try.

TruthTellers · February 18, 2017, 11:03 PM

I agree with Pathfinder. It is a great price, but you don't need it.

Crazy Carl · February 18, 2017, 11:16 PM

I'm inclined to say it's a fair deal, if not great. If I wanted such a beast, I'd buy it at that price.

**44 AMP** · February 19, 2017, 02:07 AM

I have, more than once in the past bought guns that I didn't need, from co-workers or friends, who needed money more than the gun. Some of them I wound up keeping, some got sold or traded when the opportunity arose.

$400 for a Blackhawk stainless sounds like a good deal these days, unless the gun has been trashed, and its tough to trash a Ruger...

tallball · February 19, 2017, 09:03 AM

I LOVE my 7.5" Rugers. I would jump all over that thing for $400. The super long barrel makes a big difference.

Crazy Carl · February 19, 2017, 09:46 AM

Oops. Didn't notice it was stainless. I'd definitely jump on that, but I have a thing for s/s single actions.

45Colt_Man · February 19, 2017, 01:02 PM

I'd buy it at that price, even though I already have one. Can't have to many Rugers in .45Colt. I've got 12 of them already plus the .454. Also have Winchester and Marlin lever guns. Love the caliber.

Pathfinder45 · February 19, 2017, 04:13 PM

45Colt_Man: Confession without repentance is just braggin'.

Like Solomon and his wives; can't remember which he was with at last festival, much less her name! And which one's the favorite, lesee, I dunno.... can't decide which one gets to go out with me next week; oh, hell, just take four; it'll make it easier to decide!

But maybe you could show some pix and explain the special virtues of one versus another? This one for Sunday, that one for hunting, this one for that Holiday, that one for the wedding,.....

ShootistPRS · February 19, 2017, 05:20 PM

Smee,
I will buy it for $400. Let me know how to get in touch and I will provide the FFL info for him.

Bob Wright · February 19, 2017, 10:10 PM

Since when does need enter into the picture?

Bob Wright

CDR_Glock · February 19, 2017, 10:16 PM

You might like the longer barrel more than what you have. So it may be that you keep the one from the friend and sell off one of what you have. $400 isn't bad so even if it were something you didn't like, you can make it up selling it. That's the beauty of used guns, it's like a free rental.

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Pathfinder45 · February 19, 2017, 11:54 PM

I've seen this kind of comment a lot here:

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Since when does need enter into the picture?

I'm sure it's just a light-hearted joke that's not intended to be taken too seriously. But the truth is that some folks have other needs that have to compete with their desires to get the attention their needs deserve. How can I buy this gun I want when there is this other thing I need and I can't afford both? For some of us, Need doesn't often enter our lives in the form of a gun; but rather, Need never leaves, though it often wears out its welcome. I want this gun, but what about the bald tires? The kids need shoes and the dog needs to go to the vet, but I want this gun.... Some people have the luxury of not having to make many sacrifices; they maybe already have money or make so much money that they are able to insulate themselves from real Need. Maybe the guy at work that's selling the gun in question is not so much disappointed in the gun as he may be dealing with a greater Need.
I, for one, am always juggling needs. Consequently, my vast gun collection has never gone beyond the single-digit category. I consider my pick-up truck modern, but it's 24 years old now. Currently, the Wife is between cars, i.e., wheel-less. I do hunt and fish and camp when I can, but it's challenging to keep everything afloat, Uncle Sam satisfied, and have any time or money to spare for my selfish desires. If it weren't for reloading, I would just about have to restrict my shooting to rimfires. It's good to remind myself of these things whenever I get tempted to buy a gun of any kind. And I do get tempted.
Yes, some people really do have to ask themselves, "Do I really need this? Don't I have one already? Why must I have another?"

Siggy-06 · February 20, 2017, 09:56 AM

7.5 barrel is a bit too long for my tastes. I like the 5.5 inch barrel blackhawks as a good in between. $400 is a good deal though for a stainless. You could always flip it if you dont end up using it.

February 18, 2017, 06:03 PM	#1
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	Ruger Blackhawk 7 1/2 45C Hi everyone, I got a co-worker who has a revolver he is looking to sell and its a Ruger Blackhawk, stainless, 7 1/2 barrel in 45 Colt. Now I already have one in 4 5/8 stainless and a Blackhawk Hunter in 45C so I really don't need another but he's only asking $400. I wanted to see what the board thought of the price and if they would pick it up? __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

February 18, 2017, 10:46 PM	#3
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	Good idea Pathfinder, I may have to give it a try. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

February 19, 2017, 02:07 AM	#6
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	I have, more than once in the past bought guns that I didn't need, from co-workers or friends, who needed money more than the gun. Some of them I wound up keeping, some got sold or traded when the opportunity arose. $400 for a Blackhawk stainless sounds like a good deal these days, unless the gun has been trashed, and its tough to trash a Ruger... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

February 19, 2017, 10:10 PM	#12
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	Since when does need enter into the picture? Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

February 18, 2017, 07:53 PM	#2
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	If you were me, you'd say something like, "Sounds like a fair price to someone that needs it. Give it a chance to sell at that price. If it doesn't sell and you still want to sell it, I can give $350 for it. But if I hear of someone that might be interested, I'll let you know." And then you can walk away, since you don't really need it. Maybe in a couple of days you'll get an offer you shouldn't refuse. Or maybe you know someone that could use a good deal more than you. But, of course, you are not me, and you might have more spare change, and the guy might be someone you want to help out without haggling over the price, etc.

February 18, 2017, 11:03 PM	#4
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	I agree with Pathfinder. It is a great price, but you don't need it.

February 18, 2017, 11:16 PM	#5
Crazy Carl Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Alamance Co., NC Posts: 265	I'm inclined to say it's a fair deal, if not great. If I wanted such a beast, I'd buy it at that price.

February 19, 2017, 09:03 AM	#7
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	I LOVE my 7.5" Rugers. I would jump all over that thing for $400. The super long barrel makes a big difference.

February 19, 2017, 09:46 AM	#8
Crazy Carl Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Location: Alamance Co., NC Posts: 265	Oops. Didn't notice it was stainless. I'd definitely jump on that, but I have a thing for s/s single actions.

February 19, 2017, 01:02 PM	#9
45Colt_Man Member Join Date: April 15, 2006 Posts: 59	I'd buy it at that price, even though I already have one. Can't have to many Rugers in .45Colt. I've got 12 of them already plus the .454. Also have Winchester and Marlin lever guns. Love the caliber.

February 19, 2017, 04:13 PM	#10
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	45Colt_Man: Confession without repentance is just braggin'. Like Solomon and his wives; can't remember which he was with at last festival, much less her name! And which one's the favorite, lesee, I dunno.... can't decide which one gets to go out with me next week; oh, hell, just take four; it'll make it easier to decide! But maybe you could show some pix and explain the special virtues of one versus another? This one for Sunday, that one for hunting, this one for that Holiday, that one for the wedding,.....

February 19, 2017, 05:20 PM	#11
ShootistPRS Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2017 Posts: 1,583	Smee, I will buy it for $400. Let me know how to get in touch and I will provide the FFL info for him.

February 19, 2017, 10:16 PM	#13
CDR_Glock Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2010 Posts: 704	You might like the longer barrel more than what you have. So it may be that you keep the one from the friend and sell off one of what you have. $400 isn't bad so even if it were something you didn't like, you can make it up selling it. That's the beauty of used guns, it's like a free rental. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

February 20, 2017, 09:56 AM	#15
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	7.5 barrel is a bit too long for my tastes. I like the 5.5 inch barrel blackhawks as a good in between. $400 is a good deal though for a stainless. You could always flip it if you dont end up using it.