Colt 357 Or Ruger Super Blackhawk

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I have a 1950s era Colt model 357. It's a nice gun but I don't use it. Someone placed an ad an Armslist wanting to trade his stainless 10" Super Blackhawk in 44 mag for a 357 mag, and is interested in the trade. I've never handled the Ruger before so not sure what to expect. How are the triggers on them? Would you trade?
 
Thing is the Colt isn't all original anymore. It's in nice shape but has been reblued once, and the stocks are not original either. Since it shares the same frame as the python, just to get a replacement set will cost about $200. It does have a sweet trigger though.
 
No way I'd make that trade.

I have a .44 magnum Super Blackhawk that I like very much, but you could find an excellent used one for sale just about all the time. Not so for a '50's Colt .357, and so what if it has been re-blued? Take it out now and then, shoot it with that 'sweet trigger', and enjoy a piece of history.
 
no need for original colt stocks... there is a a reason most swap them out on shooters.. a good blue job does not hurt usability or enjoyment- just collector value if that...
 
The problem is that the Colt is worth a lot of money to collectors who never shoot them. They are a good investment (so far). But if you want to shoot your Colt revolver and it breaks a part - good luck finding anyone who is qualified to work on it. And be assured that none of the parts will "drop in".
 
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If I was he, I would be interested in the trade as well, but if I were you, I would hang onto it, or sell it for what it is worth, buy a super Blackhawk, and pocket the difference.
 
Wouldn't make the trade either. Have had a couple of Super Blackhawks and really don't have much interest/use for a 10" barrel model, as it would seem to me to be best suited mainly for metallic silhouette shooting.
 
OK, you guys convinced me to hang on to the Colt. I don't think it would have been a bad trade since I think the collector value on the colt isn't there anymore, and current worth is around $550. But you guys are right that I couldn't just pick another one up if I regretted getting rid of it.
 
I've sold a few guns but there's only one I truly regret selling: a Colt Anaconda. The price I paid was no higher than other similar guns at the time (late '80s early '90s) but today's prices I see have that well known stomach turning effect on me.

Now days I think twice about selling any gun and usually opt for additions over replacements.

In the OP's case ... keep the Colt.
 
All right, I'll buck the trend of nay-sayers and tell you why...

Who am I kiddin'?

Not a chance I'd make that trade - good thing you thought better of it to keep from being that guy...

"I wish I'da never.... I never shoulda.... I had one once but crazily traded it..."

Or

"Damn these .44s hurt and expensive to shoot too!"
 
If that is an "I" frame Colt, it is the forerunner of the Python. The handgun is held in high esteem. Better do some research on the Colt. Don't let that big ol' gun distract you.
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The Colt M357 IS the Python, without the cosmetics. I carried a Colt M357 my first tour in Viet Nam and there's no way I'd sell or trade it.
 
NO FREAKIN WAY.

I have a Ruger Blackhawk and I like it a lot. However, you can still go to the LGS and buy them for under $500 all day long. The Super Blackhawks you can probably add a $100 bill to that. But they are plentiful.
Can you do that with a Colt revolver?
 
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