WVGunman
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No, no, not for self defense . . .
I have a coworker/friend who has easily $50,000 of guns and assorted gear in his basement he wants to get rid of. He has a 1982-vintage Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Mag he will sell me for $300. It has a 7.5 inch barrel and adjustable sights, with some mild finish wear on the cylinder. It also appears to have a non-original shell-extractor rod without a beveled tip that sometimes gets hung up on the cylinder, so that will have to be replaced.
He ALSO has a Beretta Model 71 with a 6-inch barrel and target sights he will part with for $225. (I've read the 71 did not come with this barrel, so maybe it isn't original) Provenance of this gun is unknown, but does have the newer thumb-safety, not the cross-bolt type. It's in great condition, with two mags and the original case.
I really want both, and maybe will get both eventually, but really only have the $$$ to buy one right now. I'm very torn. I have wanted a .357 Mag revolver for YEARS, and I'd love to have another caliber to reload, and cook up some really hot loads. But . . . that would require another significant financial outlay for dies, bullets, primers, etc. I have a "gun budget," and just buying the gun will tap me out for a few months.
On the other hand, the Beretta is a sweet little machine. It's not a true target pistol, but the sights are nice. These guns have a very good reputation for durability and quality workmanship. BOTH guns are great deals--I'm getting the "friend" discount. I plan to use both for target shooting.
What do ya'll think? Which one should I get right now?
I have a coworker/friend who has easily $50,000 of guns and assorted gear in his basement he wants to get rid of. He has a 1982-vintage Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Mag he will sell me for $300. It has a 7.5 inch barrel and adjustable sights, with some mild finish wear on the cylinder. It also appears to have a non-original shell-extractor rod without a beveled tip that sometimes gets hung up on the cylinder, so that will have to be replaced.
He ALSO has a Beretta Model 71 with a 6-inch barrel and target sights he will part with for $225. (I've read the 71 did not come with this barrel, so maybe it isn't original) Provenance of this gun is unknown, but does have the newer thumb-safety, not the cross-bolt type. It's in great condition, with two mags and the original case.
I really want both, and maybe will get both eventually, but really only have the $$$ to buy one right now. I'm very torn. I have wanted a .357 Mag revolver for YEARS, and I'd love to have another caliber to reload, and cook up some really hot loads. But . . . that would require another significant financial outlay for dies, bullets, primers, etc. I have a "gun budget," and just buying the gun will tap me out for a few months.
On the other hand, the Beretta is a sweet little machine. It's not a true target pistol, but the sights are nice. These guns have a very good reputation for durability and quality workmanship. BOTH guns are great deals--I'm getting the "friend" discount. I plan to use both for target shooting.
What do ya'll think? Which one should I get right now?