The RUGER OLD ARMY Club - Page 36

Fingers McGee · July 16, 2012, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the kind words Mykeal. I guess you guys have finally worn me down. It's all J-Bars fault. He let me shoot a pair of his once & I liked it.

Rodwha - I took it in the light spirit that it was meant just like the rest of the ribbing that has been posted. BTW Clembert, I was down at the Branson Landing last Friday in the "As Seen on TV" store. They sell flying pigs there.

Took it out this afternoon for a shooting session. Gonna take some getting used to. It doesn't balance like my '61s. Shoots center and about 8 inches low at 15 yards off hand slow fire, and when I try to run it at competition speed, I seem to be pushing the shots left. Took plenty of powder, balls & wads with me; but forgot to fill the capper, so only got to run about 60 rounds through it.

I guess I'll be looking for one to pair it up with now

J-Bar · July 16, 2012, 08:44 PM

bwaahaahahahahahaha....

Indian Outlaw · July 16, 2012, 09:34 PM

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That gun looks way too modern...how about letting me antique it for you??

Don't tempt me. I am seriously thinking of doing that to mine.

J-Bar · July 16, 2012, 11:30 PM

Kinda like these, maybe?

Malachi Leviticus Blue · July 17, 2012, 07:49 PM

If an ROA can command this price, maybe Ruger would consider bringing it back...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=296896326

Jaymo · July 17, 2012, 08:34 PM

Dayum! That's a nice ROA.

Indian Outlaw · July 17, 2012, 09:36 PM

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If an ROA can command this price, maybe Ruger would consider bringing it back...

One just like it sold for $1450 three weeks ago.

Indian Outlaw · July 17, 2012, 09:37 PM

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Kinda like these, maybe?

Precisely.

AbitNutz · July 18, 2012, 10:49 AM

Looks like my 5-1/2" SS...or used to. I now have more than a few mods.

SUMIKITO · July 19, 2012, 11:31 PM

We gotta watch this auction-- Item no.296896326 GunBroker. If someone bites, then that can be both good, and bad for all of us. Good in the sense that our ROA's are certainly a rock-solid investment, and bad in that we will certainly have to shell out more money for our next aquisition. We will just have to bite the bullet next time. $1450.00 to $1895.00 for a plain ole' matte finish 5 1/2 fixed sight is something to behold. Geez, it's not even the glossy mirror finish model that was also offered not too long ago almost everywhere for about six bills! Check out the review at GunBlast.com for that beauty with that mirror shine! Gotta check my safe and make sure the ladies are ok in there, maybe a little wipe-down ...... They are definetly coming with me when I go, oh yeah. Ok you're coming with me up there ladies, yup....

SUMIKITO · July 24, 2012, 06:26 PM

That ROA has now been re-listed for $1995.00 #298082067 ! Crazy, crazy, crazy. At this rate IF someone bites that would set a record on discontinued pistols! My, oh my. Whew!

Jaymo · July 24, 2012, 07:33 PM

Congrats, Fingers. I'm glad you've joined our ranks. I won't give you any sass over buying an ROA. The way I see it, any BP gun purchase is good.
I prefer antique guns, but I also like modern. It's good to be flexible.
I'm glad you've given it a good home. It'll be well loved.

Two grand for an ROA?? I like the ROA, but not THAT much.

h0use · July 24, 2012, 08:32 PM

Can I join the club!? I just picked this up for 150$ at a garage sale! It's in 98% NRA condition! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1343176326.369918.jpg

Malachi Leviticus Blue · July 24, 2012, 08:35 PM

I've always said that "Guns are for buyin', not for sellin'" but I'm thinking I'd be hard pressed to keep hold of my 51/2" ROA with $2K in cash waving in my face.

SUMIKITO · July 25, 2012, 03:01 AM

hOuse: You hit the jackpot! Where on earth are those garages located? Are they one of those 65+ and over only communities? I'd go back there and give the guy you got it from a big hug! Buy him a nice apple pie while you're at it. He might find something else in his stash and call you FIRST next time. Older folks love apple pies.....oh, yes they do. Malachi Leviticus Blue: Yes, how true. Hard to resist. lets see how it goes and when it all hits the wall and settles down. Kinda like gold the past year or so, gotta hold on to it as much as we can. As always, all the very best to you all.

ClemBert · July 25, 2012, 10:05 AM

ROA Club Members:

01. ClemBert 02. Eights 03. kanook 04. kwhi43@kc.rr.com 05. mykeal
06. adaptandovercome 07. 461 08. junkman_01 09. lonewolf5347 10. rcflint
11. MCgunner 12.madcratebuilder 13. AbitNutz 14. eastbank 15. robert garner
16. philuk44 17. HUnter58 18. arcticap 19. BullRunBear 20. theotherwaldo
21. SC Slowhand 22. Prairie Dawg 23. wittzo 24. Tallbald 25. Smokin_Gun
26. OB One 27. jungle 28. plumbernater 29. daveinvegas 30. JanZ
31. George Mabry 32. Benmathes 33. Loosenock 34. higene 35. Rock Island
36. Erich 37. robhof 38. J-Bar 39. Nomad, 2nd 40. TAURUSBOB
41. martindl99 42. Vermonter 43. wasatch 44. fogg64 45. BConklin
46. Howdy Doody 47. bushrod2 48. rdstrain49 49. FirinFlatTop 50. rem1858
51. straight-shooter 52. edorfox 53. KevininPa 54. Ringo1234 55. pohill
56. The Don 57. jeepcoma 58. Dave Markowitz 59. Chazz 60. andrewstorm
61. Steel Wheels 62. Legionnaire 63. NineMilePete 64. 94RUGER 65. Acorn Mush
66. R.Ganister 67. Boom-stick 68. Buddy 69. Ghost Dog 70. BML
71. Cult of 1858 72. Jaymo 73. bigbore442001 74. Engineer Bill 75. azyogi
76. Dr. Leaky 77. Clermont 78. Indy4570 79. ozarkguy 80. Plastikosmd
81. mrdo1 82. bax504 83. Constrictor 84. BC Mosaic 85. clepidus
86. did 87. gunboat57 88. Malachi Leviticus Blue 89. Blue Hill 90. Power Keg
91. SUMIKITO 92. ChasMack 93. Larry Flett 94. RugerShawn 95. tdperry
96. Rettech 97. renoman 98. tk1971 99. Curator 100. Dan Carey
101. Old No7 102. Muddydogs 103. Oldnamvet 104. 6.5x55swedish 105. crazysccrmd
106. Jim, West PA 107. rodwha 108. Varmiter 109. Indian Outlaw 110. Patocazador
111. Fingers McGee 112. h0use

What a steal h0use! Welcome!

94RUGER · July 25, 2012, 11:29 AM

WOW.....O_O what a steal......you better thank the Gods of the holy black for that find...sweet.

Huntingsaddles · August 8, 2012, 08:12 PM

http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/...s/c6d634c7.jpg

ClemBert · August 8, 2012, 08:55 PM

ROA Club Members:

01. ClemBert 02. Eights 03. kanook 04. kwhi43@kc.rr.com 05. mykeal
06. adaptandovercome 07. 461 08. junkman_01 09. lonewolf5347 10. rcflint
11. MCgunner 12.madcratebuilder 13. AbitNutz 14. eastbank 15. robert garner
16. philuk44 17. HUnter58 18. arcticap 19. BullRunBear 20. theotherwaldo
21. SC Slowhand 22. Prairie Dawg 23. wittzo 24. Tallbald 25. Smokin_Gun
26. OB One 27. jungle 28. plumbernater 29. daveinvegas 30. JanZ
31. George Mabry 32. Benmathes 33. Loosenock 34. higene 35. Rock Island
36. Erich 37. robhof 38. J-Bar 39. Nomad, 2nd 40. TAURUSBOB
41. martindl99 42. Vermonter 43. wasatch 44. fogg64 45. BConklin
46. Howdy Doody 47. bushrod2 48. rdstrain49 49. FirinFlatTop 50. rem1858
51. straight-shooter 52. edorfox 53. KevininPa 54. Ringo1234 55. pohill
56. The Don 57. jeepcoma 58. Dave Markowitz 59. Chazz 60. andrewstorm
61. Steel Wheels 62. Legionnaire 63. NineMilePete 64. 94RUGER 65. Acorn Mush
66. R.Ganister 67. Boom-stick 68. Buddy 69. Ghost Dog 70. BML
71. Cult of 1858 72. Jaymo 73. bigbore442001 74. Engineer Bill 75. azyogi
76. Dr. Leaky 77. Clermont 78. Indy4570 79. ozarkguy 80. Plastikosmd
81. mrdo1 82. bax504 83. Constrictor 84. BC Mosaic 85. clepidus
86. did 87. gunboat57 88. Malachi Leviticus Blue 89. Blue Hill 90. Power Keg
91. SUMIKITO 92. ChasMack 93. Larry Flett 94. RugerShawn 95. tdperry
96. Rettech 97. renoman 98. tk1971 99. Curator 100. Dan Carey
101. Old No7 102. Muddydogs 103. Oldnamvet 104. 6.5x55swedish 105. crazysccrmd
106. Jim, West PA 107. rodwha 108. Varmiter 109. Indian Outlaw 110. Patocazador
111. Fingers McGee 112. h0use 113. Huntingsaddles

Welcome Huntingsaddles!

Indian Outlaw · August 14, 2012, 08:15 PM

Here ya go J-Bar ...

J-Bar · August 15, 2012, 07:45 AM

Cool!!

That looks great, so much better than factory black paint !

Well done, pard.

mykeal · August 15, 2012, 11:47 AM

Factory black paint?

Indian Outlaw · August 15, 2012, 12:16 PM

I think J-Bar means that the factory finish is too black and "thick" looking, and doesn't really resemble 19th Century finishes. I know most people like the black, but I don't care for it.

GregP42 · August 15, 2012, 02:41 PM

If I can figure out how to post a picture, add me to the list. I love my Old Army, even if it does shoot too high at close range.

rdstrain49 · August 15, 2012, 05:48 PM

Mr. Fingers got a Ruger?

July 16, 2012, 07:44 PM	#876
Fingers McGee Member Join Date: April 5, 2009 Location: High and dry in the Missouri Ozarks Posts: 1,026	Thanks for the kind words Mykeal. I guess you guys have finally worn me down. It's all J-Bars fault. He let me shoot a pair of his once & I liked it. Rodwha - I took it in the light spirit that it was meant just like the rest of the ribbing that has been posted. BTW Clembert, I was down at the Branson Landing last Friday in the "As Seen on TV" store. They sell flying pigs there. Took it out this afternoon for a shooting session. Gonna take some getting used to. It doesn't balance like my '61s. Shoots center and about 8 inches low at 15 yards off hand slow fire, and when I try to run it at competition speed, I seem to be pushing the shots left. Took plenty of powder, balls & wads with me; but forgot to fill the capper, so only got to run about 60 rounds through it. I guess I'll be looking for one to pair it up with now __________________ Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee; SASS Regulator 28654-LTG; AKA Man of many Colt's; Rangemaster, Frontiersman and stage writer extraordinaire, USArmy (Ret), NRA Endowment Life Cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they should be - Ambrose Bierce Last edited by Fingers McGee; July 16, 2012 at 07:52 PM.

July 17, 2012, 08:34 PM	#881
Jaymo Member Join Date: August 21, 2010 Posts: 2,507	Dayum! That's a nice ROA. __________________ Who do you trust when everyone's a crook?

July 19, 2012, 11:31 PM	#885
SUMIKITO Member Join Date: February 14, 2012 Location: Los Angeles County CA Posts: 121	$1,895.00 for a 5 1/2 fixed sight stainless ROA !!!... We gotta watch this auction-- Item no.296896326 GunBroker. If someone bites, then that can be both good, and bad for all of us. Good in the sense that our ROA's are certainly a rock-solid investment, and bad in that we will certainly have to shell out more money for our next aquisition. We will just have to bite the bullet next time. $1450.00 to $1895.00 for a plain ole' matte finish 5 1/2 fixed sight is something to behold. Geez, it's not even the glossy mirror finish model that was also offered not too long ago almost everywhere for about six bills! Check out the review at GunBlast.com for that beauty with that mirror shine! Gotta check my safe and make sure the ladies are ok in there, maybe a little wipe-down ...... They are definetly coming with me when I go, oh yeah. Ok you're coming with me up there ladies, yup.... __________________ While laying down my just fired Ruger Old Army on the shooting bench table, I smile and think, oh don't I just love the smell of burning blackpowder early in the morning. There must be an Old Army or two up there in Heaven. There must be. Last edited by SUMIKITO; July 22, 2012 at 02:41 AM.

July 24, 2012, 06:26 PM	#886
SUMIKITO Member Join Date: February 14, 2012 Location: Los Angeles County CA Posts: 121	$1995.00 for a stainless 5 1/2 fixed sight ROA !!!!!! That ROA has now been re-listed for $1995.00 #298082067 ! Crazy, crazy, crazy. At this rate IF someone bites that would set a record on discontinued pistols! My, oh my. Whew! __________________ While laying down my just fired Ruger Old Army on the shooting bench table, I smile and think, oh don't I just love the smell of burning blackpowder early in the morning. There must be an Old Army or two up there in Heaven. There must be.

July 24, 2012, 07:33 PM	#887
Jaymo Member Join Date: August 21, 2010 Posts: 2,507	Congrats, Fingers. I'm glad you've joined our ranks. I won't give you any sass over buying an ROA. The way I see it, any BP gun purchase is good. I prefer antique guns, but I also like modern. It's good to be flexible. I'm glad you've given it a good home. It'll be well loved. Two grand for an ROA?? I like the ROA, but not THAT much. __________________ Who do you trust when everyone's a crook? Last edited by Jaymo; July 24, 2012 at 07:41 PM.

July 16, 2012, 08:44 PM	#877
J-Bar Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 954	bwaahaahahahahahaha....

July 17, 2012, 07:49 PM	#880
Malachi Leviticus Blue Member Join Date: January 13, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 211	If an ROA can command this price, maybe Ruger would consider bringing it back... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=296896326

July 18, 2012, 10:49 AM	#884
AbitNutz Member Join Date: December 28, 2008 Posts: 662	Looks like my 5-1/2" SS...or used to. I now have more than a few mods.

July 24, 2012, 08:32 PM	#888
h0use Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: az/ca Posts: 35	Can I join the club!? I just picked this up for 150$ at a garage sale! It's in 98% NRA condition! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1343176326.369918.jpg

July 24, 2012, 08:35 PM	#889
Malachi Leviticus Blue Member Join Date: January 13, 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 211	I've always said that "Guns are for buyin', not for sellin'" but I'm thinking I'd be hard pressed to keep hold of my 51/2" ROA with $2K in cash waving in my face.

July 25, 2012, 03:01 AM	#890
SUMIKITO Member Join Date: February 14, 2012 Location: Los Angeles County CA Posts: 121	Jackpots! & Temptation hOuse: You hit the jackpot! Where on earth are those garages located? Are they one of those 65+ and over only communities? I'd go back there and give the guy you got it from a big hug! Buy him a nice apple pie while you're at it. He might find something else in his stash and call you FIRST next time. Older folks love apple pies.....oh, yes they do. Malachi Leviticus Blue: Yes, how true. Hard to resist. lets see how it goes and when it all hits the wall and settles down. Kinda like gold the past year or so, gotta hold on to it as much as we can. As always, all the very best to you all. __________________ While laying down my just fired Ruger Old Army on the shooting bench table, I smile and think, oh don't I just love the smell of burning blackpowder early in the morning. There must be an Old Army or two up there in Heaven. There must be. Last edited by SUMIKITO; July 25, 2012 at 03:07 AM.

July 25, 2012, 10:05 AM	#891
ClemBert Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,104	ROA Club Members: 01. ClemBert 02. Eights 03. kanook 04. kwhi43@kc.rr.com 05. mykeal 06. adaptandovercome 07. 461 08. junkman_01 09. lonewolf5347 10. rcflint 11. MCgunner 12.madcratebuilder 13. AbitNutz 14. eastbank 15. robert garner 16. philuk44 17. HUnter58 18. arcticap 19. BullRunBear 20. theotherwaldo 21. SC Slowhand 22. Prairie Dawg 23. wittzo 24. Tallbald 25. Smokin_Gun 26. OB One 27. jungle 28. plumbernater 29. daveinvegas 30. JanZ 31. George Mabry 32. Benmathes 33. Loosenock 34. higene 35. Rock Island 36. Erich 37. robhof 38. J-Bar 39. Nomad, 2nd 40. TAURUSBOB 41. martindl99 42. Vermonter 43. wasatch 44. fogg64 45. BConklin 46. Howdy Doody 47. bushrod2 48. rdstrain49 49. FirinFlatTop 50. rem1858 51. straight-shooter 52. edorfox 53. KevininPa 54. Ringo1234 55. pohill 56. The Don 57. jeepcoma 58. Dave Markowitz 59. Chazz 60. andrewstorm 61. Steel Wheels 62. Legionnaire 63. NineMilePete 64. 94RUGER 65. Acorn Mush 66. R.Ganister 67. Boom-stick 68. Buddy 69. Ghost Dog 70. BML 71. Cult of 1858 72. Jaymo 73. bigbore442001 74. Engineer Bill 75. azyogi 76. Dr. Leaky 77. Clermont 78. Indy4570 79. ozarkguy 80. Plastikosmd 81. mrdo1 82. bax504 83. Constrictor 84. BC Mosaic 85. clepidus 86. did 87. gunboat57 88. Malachi Leviticus Blue 89. Blue Hill 90. Power Keg 91. SUMIKITO 92. ChasMack 93. Larry Flett 94. RugerShawn 95. tdperry 96. Rettech 97. renoman 98. tk1971 99. Curator 100. Dan Carey 101. Old No7 102. Muddydogs 103. Oldnamvet 104. 6.5x55swedish 105. crazysccrmd 106. Jim, West PA 107. rodwha 108. Varmiter 109. Indian Outlaw 110. Patocazador 111. Fingers McGee 112. h0use What a steal h0use! Welcome!

July 25, 2012, 11:29 AM	#892
94RUGER Member Join Date: May 11, 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 13	WOW.....O_O what a steal......you better thank the Gods of the holy black for that find...sweet.

August 8, 2012, 08:12 PM	#893
Huntingsaddles Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 1	http://i1144.photobucket.com/albums/...s/c6d634c7.jpg

August 8, 2012, 08:55 PM	#894
ClemBert Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,104	ROA Club Members: 01. ClemBert 02. Eights 03. kanook 04. kwhi43@kc.rr.com 05. mykeal 06. adaptandovercome 07. 461 08. junkman_01 09. lonewolf5347 10. rcflint 11. MCgunner 12.madcratebuilder 13. AbitNutz 14. eastbank 15. robert garner 16. philuk44 17. HUnter58 18. arcticap 19. BullRunBear 20. theotherwaldo 21. SC Slowhand 22. Prairie Dawg 23. wittzo 24. Tallbald 25. Smokin_Gun 26. OB One 27. jungle 28. plumbernater 29. daveinvegas 30. JanZ 31. George Mabry 32. Benmathes 33. Loosenock 34. higene 35. Rock Island 36. Erich 37. robhof 38. J-Bar 39. Nomad, 2nd 40. TAURUSBOB 41. martindl99 42. Vermonter 43. wasatch 44. fogg64 45. BConklin 46. Howdy Doody 47. bushrod2 48. rdstrain49 49. FirinFlatTop 50. rem1858 51. straight-shooter 52. edorfox 53. KevininPa 54. Ringo1234 55. pohill 56. The Don 57. jeepcoma 58. Dave Markowitz 59. Chazz 60. andrewstorm 61. Steel Wheels 62. Legionnaire 63. NineMilePete 64. 94RUGER 65. Acorn Mush 66. R.Ganister 67. Boom-stick 68. Buddy 69. Ghost Dog 70. BML 71. Cult of 1858 72. Jaymo 73. bigbore442001 74. Engineer Bill 75. azyogi 76. Dr. Leaky 77. Clermont 78. Indy4570 79. ozarkguy 80. Plastikosmd 81. mrdo1 82. bax504 83. Constrictor 84. BC Mosaic 85. clepidus 86. did 87. gunboat57 88. Malachi Leviticus Blue 89. Blue Hill 90. Power Keg 91. SUMIKITO 92. ChasMack 93. Larry Flett 94. RugerShawn 95. tdperry 96. Rettech 97. renoman 98. tk1971 99. Curator 100. Dan Carey 101. Old No7 102. Muddydogs 103. Oldnamvet 104. 6.5x55swedish 105. crazysccrmd 106. Jim, West PA 107. rodwha 108. Varmiter 109. Indian Outlaw 110. Patocazador 111. Fingers McGee 112. h0use 113. Huntingsaddles Welcome Huntingsaddles!

August 14, 2012, 08:15 PM	#895
Indian Outlaw Member Join Date: November 20, 2009 Location: The Reservation Posts: 98	Here ya go J-Bar ...

August 15, 2012, 07:45 AM	#896
J-Bar Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 954	Cool!! That looks great, so much better than factory black paint ! Well done, pard.

August 15, 2012, 11:47 AM	#897
mykeal Member Join Date: September 9, 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,895	Factory black paint?

August 15, 2012, 12:16 PM	#898
Indian Outlaw Member Join Date: November 20, 2009 Location: The Reservation Posts: 98	I think J-Bar means that the factory finish is too black and "thick" looking, and doesn't really resemble 19th Century finishes. I know most people like the black, but I don't care for it.

August 15, 2012, 05:48 PM	#900
rdstrain49 Member Join Date: December 3, 2010 Location: South Dakota / Black Hills Posts: 266	Mr. Fingers got a Ruger? __________________ "Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion." —Norman Schwartzkopf