Tell me about the Ruger Single Ten

Merad · June 20, 2012, 06:34 PM

Been looking at getting my first wheel gun. After looking around for a bit I think I'm settled on a .22 so I don't have to worry about keeping another caliber of ammo in stock.

Found a guy locally selling a lightly used Single Ten for just over $400. He claims only about 50 rounds through it and that it's in overall excellent condition. Is that a decent price for it? Anything in particular I need to check before handing over the cash (remember, I'm a revolver noob)?

Daggitt · June 20, 2012, 07:04 PM

Did you price them on Gunbroker? I think you can buy a new one somewhere around $475. To me , the used one would need to be at least 25% off the price of a new one or I'm buying a new one. I have heard nothing negative about the six or the ten. Good Luck.

Daggitt · June 20, 2012, 07:08 PM

Looks like about $435 for stainless and $405 on the blued.$400 is high. That's 35 less than he paid for it, I'd pay no more than about $325 for a used one.

**Aguila Blanca** · June 20, 2012, 08:59 PM

Aside from his price being high, you need to ask yourself why he's selling it. Remember, it's the Single TEN. 50 rounds is only five cylinders worth of shooting -- one box of .22 ammo. Maybe he just didn't care for a .22 revolver, or maybe he decided a six gun should be a six gun and not a ten gun ... or maybe there's a problem he's not telling you about.

Rifleman1776 · June 21, 2012, 08:50 AM

Yes, do be suspicious of why he is selling it.
And, negotiate for a lower price.
I haven't seen any first hand reviews of the S10 yet. Can only assume (hope) it is just as reliable as the Single Six.

rclark · June 21, 2012, 12:12 PM

Might want to check out http://rugerforum.net and http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/ for more information. Seems the folks that have them like 'em. I don't have one myself.... I have a single-six though and love it.

Huskerguy · June 21, 2012, 08:20 PM

The last couple of times I was in Cabela's in KC there were at least two of these for sale as used. They had not been out very long and it surprised me. I am a big fan of the single six and would like to shoot the ten as well. I have heard some people complain they can't shoot the mags in the ten. I doubt if people shoot that many mags through the mag cylinder anyway but I could be wrong.

rclark · June 22, 2012, 01:58 PM

I know I don't use my 'mag' cylinder. I tested it to make sure it works .... but now it just sits in the cabinet. 22LR is good enough

. I'd like to get a single-ten sometime for the 'novelty'. Remove the front sight and put a 'normal' sight on it. Someday!

Merad · June 23, 2012, 02:03 PM

I just decided to pass on it... Got a new 1911 recently, that will have to be enough new gun for the moment.

June 20, 2012, 06:34 PM	#1
Merad Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2011 Posts: 350	Tell me about the Ruger Single Ten Been looking at getting my first wheel gun. After looking around for a bit I think I'm settled on a .22 so I don't have to worry about keeping another caliber of ammo in stock. Found a guy locally selling a lightly used Single Ten for just over $400. He claims only about 50 rounds through it and that it's in overall excellent condition. Is that a decent price for it? Anything in particular I need to check before handing over the cash (remember, I'm a revolver noob)?

June 21, 2012, 12:12 PM	#6
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	Might want to check out http://rugerforum.net and http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/ for more information. Seems the folks that have them like 'em. I don't have one myself.... I have a single-six though and love it. __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

June 22, 2012, 01:58 PM	#8
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	I know I don't use my 'mag' cylinder. I tested it to make sure it works .... but now it just sits in the cabinet. 22LR is good enough . I'd like to get a single-ten sometime for the 'novelty'. Remove the front sight and put a 'normal' sight on it. Someday! __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

June 20, 2012, 07:04 PM	#2
Daggitt Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2011 Posts: 321	Did you price them on Gunbroker? I think you can buy a new one somewhere around $475. To me , the used one would need to be at least 25% off the price of a new one or I'm buying a new one. I have heard nothing negative about the six or the ten. Good Luck.

June 20, 2012, 07:08 PM	#3
Daggitt Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2011 Posts: 321	Looks like about $435 for stainless and $405 on the blued.$400 is high. That's 35 less than he paid for it, I'd pay no more than about $325 for a used one.

June 20, 2012, 08:59 PM	#4
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,466	Aside from his price being high, you need to ask yourself why he's selling it. Remember, it's the Single TEN. 50 rounds is only five cylinders worth of shooting -- one box of .22 ammo. Maybe he just didn't care for a .22 revolver, or maybe he decided a six gun should be a six gun and not a ten gun ... or maybe there's a problem he's not telling you about.

June 21, 2012, 08:50 AM	#5
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	Yes, do be suspicious of why he is selling it. And, negotiate for a lower price. I haven't seen any first hand reviews of the S10 yet. Can only assume (hope) it is just as reliable as the Single Six.

June 21, 2012, 08:20 PM	#7
Huskerguy Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 348	The last couple of times I was in Cabela's in KC there were at least two of these for sale as used. They had not been out very long and it surprised me. I am a big fan of the single six and would like to shoot the ten as well. I have heard some people complain they can't shoot the mags in the ten. I doubt if people shoot that many mags through the mag cylinder anyway but I could be wrong.

June 23, 2012, 02:03 PM	#9
Merad Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2011 Posts: 350	I just decided to pass on it... Got a new 1911 recently, that will have to be enough new gun for the moment.