wanderinwalker
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Okay, so the hunt is always continuing for something new and different, isn't it? Just when I thought I had all the guns I need and thought I knew enough to buy more ammo and practice.
The LGS has a nice, used Ruger Secuirty-Six, stainless, 6", .357 for $335. It looked to have been fired minimally; almost non-existent erosion on the cylinder face and top strap. I didn't check its timing, but I did check the action in both DA and SA, and it is pretty slick and smooth, far better than the last GP-100 I checked. The only flaw I noticed in my quick inspection was some nicks and scratches in the wood stock on one side.
Realistically, I don't need it. I have a S&W 629, and love to shoot it. But, a nice 6" .357 in stainless for a little over $300 is tempting. It would be easier for my girlfriend to manage, cheaper for me to shoot and I suspect it would make a heck of a nice walkin'-in-the-woods gun and/or nightstand gun.
Anyway, what else should I be concerned about? Does the timing on the Rugers really hold up as well as the legends say? I may check it again Wednesday more closely before making a decision, but if the bore is good and the timing is okay...
The LGS has a nice, used Ruger Secuirty-Six, stainless, 6", .357 for $335. It looked to have been fired minimally; almost non-existent erosion on the cylinder face and top strap. I didn't check its timing, but I did check the action in both DA and SA, and it is pretty slick and smooth, far better than the last GP-100 I checked. The only flaw I noticed in my quick inspection was some nicks and scratches in the wood stock on one side.
Realistically, I don't need it. I have a S&W 629, and love to shoot it. But, a nice 6" .357 in stainless for a little over $300 is tempting. It would be easier for my girlfriend to manage, cheaper for me to shoot and I suspect it would make a heck of a nice walkin'-in-the-woods gun and/or nightstand gun.
Anyway, what else should I be concerned about? Does the timing on the Rugers really hold up as well as the legends say? I may check it again Wednesday more closely before making a decision, but if the bore is good and the timing is okay...