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Colt snake guns don't suck, but......
- Thread starter JRS58
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Gosh I hope so. But, I never bought one for the value! I buy them because I want them
Rugers can break... but they won't blow up.
Had an old K-Frame S&W and the manual said that shooting 357 magnum in a gun made for 357 magnum 'wasn't recommended on a regular basis'. A Ruger manual just says 'Bring it on!".
Had an old K-Frame S&W and the manual said that shooting 357 magnum in a gun made for 357 magnum 'wasn't recommended on a regular basis'. A Ruger manual just says 'Bring it on!".
That is true. Plus it was recommended to fire only 158 grain rounds in the M19 K frames and similar model .357s. An inconvenience for anyone who shoots hundreds of rounds a day through the gun. The only downside to owning a Ruger, it looks like a Ruger.
The official gun traders guide lists a colt python(any finish) about 1300.00 new,900.00 excellent used,and 450.00 good used,and while we are at it a ruger gp100 is 579.00 new,425.00 excellent,and 280.00 good(either finish)Anything in this world has a suggested value,but as we all know it is only "worth" what someone is willing to pay for it..houses,guns,cars..etc,I personally would like to own a Colt,but can never justify it
All of these have a place in my collection. I have owned Pythons, Smiths, and Rugers over the last 50 years. All 3 Companies have made guns that are classics. I have Pythons and would hate to be without one. I have S&Ws and Rugers and would hate to think I could not have one. I am Retired Army and in the early 70s bought my first Python, a 4 In Nickel for $200. Bought a Ruger Flat Top 44 Mag made in 1958 for a few bucks and own and have previously owned several S&Ws. Pythons were made with an arm that holds the cylinder when fired and was made to wear in time and be replaced, which made them very accurate. I have fired many rounds with Pythons and have never had one get out of time. I love all of them. When I first bought a Python the S&W 66 and the 29 were so scarce that you had to pay double, if you could find one. The good part about owning guns is if you get quality you are investing in something you love to do. Lots of good points in this thread. Bottom line is buy what you like for what you want to pay. The Pythons and the Special Smiths and Rugers sell for what the public says they are worth. I don't think Pythons or Smiths or the Old Rugers will decline in value. There are no factories that can make them like they used to be made, for what they can make and sell them for now. Just my opinion. I love all of them and they have been a great part of my life, and something I enjoy owning and shooting. There is something special about owning a piece of history or something your Dad or Grandfather owned that is Priceless. This is especially true at Christmas time when remembering back to days gone by. When companies took pride in what they made. It is our Heritage by the way. Hold on to it.
Just happy to see discussion about that most wonderful of handguns, the revolver. Your brand preference within the genre is a matter of personal taste, your selection of the the revolver as the action type of choice reveals the excellency of your character.
