Used Smith Prices!?!
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XavierBreath
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I agree with seb. Expect the same thing to happen with Ruger .22 pistols.
There is good news...
Colt is now making the 'Series 70' models again. Colt management finally got the message that stupid firing pin block is not required or wanted.
Ford is building a real Mustang again. Rear wheel drive and a V8. (I'm torn between an Oehler ballistics laboratory and a new Mustang!)
Now, maybe S&W will take the hint and start building decent revolvers again. Firing pins on the hammer, pinned barrels, recessed chambers and so on.
Maybe.
Heck, maybe even High Standard (whoever they are now) will go back to making the fine target 22 pistols they used to make.
Colt is now making the 'Series 70' models again. Colt management finally got the message that stupid firing pin block is not required or wanted.
Ford is building a real Mustang again. Rear wheel drive and a V8. (I'm torn between an Oehler ballistics laboratory and a new Mustang!)
Now, maybe S&W will take the hint and start building decent revolvers again. Firing pins on the hammer, pinned barrels, recessed chambers and so on.
Maybe.
Heck, maybe even High Standard (whoever they are now) will go back to making the fine target 22 pistols they used to make.
Pappy John
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They gave it a "loaded chamber" indicator that can, supposedly, fire the round if struck hard enough.
Wonderful idea, huh?
Sir William
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Ruger didn't DO anything to the MKII. Ruger REPLACED it. The MKIII was a POJ and UNSAFE this summer. Ruger says they have fixed all of the problems now. I bought a M28-2 for $350.00 + S/H. I am still looking for a M27. The M27s were common. Now? Get a bankloan.
USed S&W revolvers ARE climbing in prices. Partly because of the lock and new MIM parts being "less desireable". Partly becasue new S&W's are running allot more $ and partly becasue S&W stopped producing those nice old blue finishs and many favorite models. The 28 and 27 are exambles of a model that has gone up in value disproportionately. (Particularly shorter barrel lengths)
There are still lots of great deals on $250 S&W's in J and K frames but maybe not for many more years. Buy em up now !
There are still lots of great deals on $250 S&W's in J and K frames but maybe not for many more years. Buy em up now !
Peter M. Eick
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Yeah I hear you about the prices. I bought a Registered Magnum a while back at a decent price. It is a really nice gun and I shoot it a fair bit. Because it is so nice I wanted another one. The Prices DOUBLED in just about 1 year. I was shocked!
WOW!
WOW!
Hello:
I dont agree with internet prices afecting the S&W revolvers out there. The lousey finish and bad production cost cuts have driven the price of older ones up. When a buyer does not want flakeing spray painted finishes or Mim parts or a stupid lock they will give more for a older revolver. look at the new prices.. did you think you would see the day a K-frame .22 would cost over 500.00 ?? That is why it is a bargain to buy and old model 17 for 300.00 even if it needs a reblue to make it look new again you end up with a revolver that has twice the quality and finish of the new stuff. Wait until they go to all shrouded barrels.. This will also send a price hike for all the old ones without it.Regards, Hammer It.
I dont agree with internet prices afecting the S&W revolvers out there. The lousey finish and bad production cost cuts have driven the price of older ones up. When a buyer does not want flakeing spray painted finishes or Mim parts or a stupid lock they will give more for a older revolver. look at the new prices.. did you think you would see the day a K-frame .22 would cost over 500.00 ?? That is why it is a bargain to buy and old model 17 for 300.00 even if it needs a reblue to make it look new again you end up with a revolver that has twice the quality and finish of the new stuff. Wait until they go to all shrouded barrels.. This will also send a price hike for all the old ones without it.Regards, Hammer It.
It seems to be happening fast all over now.
A couple years ago I bought a M-28 for $250 and recently a Nickle M-27 for $300 but just put a 586 in lay-away for $350 at the same shop.
I expect them to increase even more this next year and will get what I want until they get outrageous. I've almost stopped going to the shows as S&W revolvers of all types have asking tags of $500 or so and they're insulted when you try and haggle. Then I hear the same dealers complain they aren't selling guns.
I try and support two local shops that are happy to make $50 to $100 on me and know I'll be back. The first shop I mentioned had a chance to buy a nice M-24 last week but couldn't get it at the right price. He knows I want one and could have tacked the cost on and sold it to me at a premium. I have to give him credit for keeping costs down and treating me and my money with respect.
A couple years ago I bought a M-28 for $250 and recently a Nickle M-27 for $300 but just put a 586 in lay-away for $350 at the same shop.
I expect them to increase even more this next year and will get what I want until they get outrageous. I've almost stopped going to the shows as S&W revolvers of all types have asking tags of $500 or so and they're insulted when you try and haggle. Then I hear the same dealers complain they aren't selling guns.
I try and support two local shops that are happy to make $50 to $100 on me and know I'll be back. The first shop I mentioned had a chance to buy a nice M-24 last week but couldn't get it at the right price. He knows I want one and could have tacked the cost on and sold it to me at a premium. I have to give him credit for keeping costs down and treating me and my money with respect.
It sure doesn't sound like there is a problem now.
http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger_MarkIII-Hunter.htm
I could live without the small hole for the key under the safety but other than that the new MKIII looks nice. It is a .22 after all. I can live with more things there than I would be willing to put up with in a CCW gun. The easy ability to be scoped is nice. It looks nice. And the 22/45 looks better than it used to. I may have to get one of those.
Gregg