cost of revolvers in australia?
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Correct me if I'm wrong but wern't handguns banned in Australia a few years back?
Beagle-zebub
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The impression that I get is that autopistols were, but revolvers weren't.
No, they have NOT been banned, although some types were. And carry is heavily restricted.
There are Australian handgunners on the S&W forum. Ask them. www.smith-wessonforum.com One is called Aussie and the other is Aussie 44. The first lives in Perth and the other is clear across the country in Brisbane.
One owns a CZ-75, among other guns. I forget which the other has mentioned. Aussie seems more polished than the guy in Brisbane, but either can probably answer you. Keep in mind that prices may vary by state or city.
Lone Star
There are Australian handgunners on the S&W forum. Ask them. www.smith-wessonforum.com One is called Aussie and the other is Aussie 44. The first lives in Perth and the other is clear across the country in Brisbane.
One owns a CZ-75, among other guns. I forget which the other has mentioned. Aussie seems more polished than the guy in Brisbane, but either can probably answer you. Keep in mind that prices may vary by state or city.
Lone Star
Radagast
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Or you can just ask an Australian on the Highroad, like Fallingblock, Bluey, - or myself. 
http://www.usedguns.com.au/
http://www.ipsc.org.au/phpBB2/ look in the classified section.
http://icoreaustralia.org.au/trading.htm
http://www.thestockade.com.au/
http://www.thegunsmiths.com.au/
http://www.potfire.com.au/products/default.htm
http://www.austguns.com.au/
$750.00 seems to be the going rate for a S&W 686 in good condition, a new one goes for around $1100.00.
$450.00-$600 will get you a decent 66, 586 or model 19.
$400-$450 is on the money for a used webley/Enfield in .38 S&W
Pick up a copy of Sporting Shooter at a new agents, plenty of adds in if from dealers, Cleaver in QLD usually has a good selection.
http://www.usedguns.com.au/
http://www.ipsc.org.au/phpBB2/ look in the classified section.
http://icoreaustralia.org.au/trading.htm
http://www.thestockade.com.au/
http://www.thegunsmiths.com.au/
http://www.potfire.com.au/products/default.htm
http://www.austguns.com.au/
$750.00 seems to be the going rate for a S&W 686 in good condition, a new one goes for around $1100.00.
$450.00-$600 will get you a decent 66, 586 or model 19.
$400-$450 is on the money for a used webley/Enfield in .38 S&W
Pick up a copy of Sporting Shooter at a new agents, plenty of adds in if from dealers, Cleaver in QLD usually has a good selection.
Beagle-zebub
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I remember seeing an Aussie family (husband, wife, and daughter) on TV recently shooting IPSC(?) in a revolver match that I *think* included Jerry Miculek and, in a surprising crossover, Rob Leatham.
Hawk
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I was somewhat taken aback by a pdf excerpt of Australian and New Zealand Handgun magazine posted on STI's site.
The author states that those affected by the turn-in had likely already used their compensation or might be interested in the subject of the article.
Hmmm, says I.
Taking the compensation paid by the government and using it to buy new handguns - this is not exactly the picture of seized without payment crushed and burnt we had been getting. Apparently at least some (the percentage is unclear) are simply replaced with "compliant" examples.
Evidently, whatever new restrictions apply to semi-autos an STI Trojan single stack in 38 super would appear to meet them. Not exactly chopped liver, or vegamite as the case may be.
@OP - there was a notation as the who had supplied the Trojan and an ad or two that might be helpful. I can't figure out how to post a direct link but starting from STIguns.com, select "International Press" then "Asia/Pacific" - it's issue #3. I'm assuming whoever was providing semis also handles wheelguns.
I'm gathering that semi-autos are not impossible and that revolvers are less restricted(?). Pardon us yanks that believe Australia outright banned handguns - it's pretty much what we're told.
The author states that those affected by the turn-in had likely already used their compensation or might be interested in the subject of the article.
Hmmm, says I.
Taking the compensation paid by the government and using it to buy new handguns - this is not exactly the picture of seized without payment crushed and burnt we had been getting. Apparently at least some (the percentage is unclear) are simply replaced with "compliant" examples.
Evidently, whatever new restrictions apply to semi-autos an STI Trojan single stack in 38 super would appear to meet them. Not exactly chopped liver, or vegamite as the case may be.
@OP - there was a notation as the who had supplied the Trojan and an ad or two that might be helpful. I can't figure out how to post a direct link but starting from STIguns.com, select "International Press" then "Asia/Pacific" - it's issue #3. I'm assuming whoever was providing semis also handles wheelguns.
I'm gathering that semi-autos are not impossible and that revolvers are less restricted(?). Pardon us yanks that believe Australia outright banned handguns - it's pretty much what we're told.
Radagast
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Australia has severe restrictions on handguns, but they are available.
No private possession for self defence.
Police & security guards must turn their firearm in at the end of their shift.
Guns must be locked in a safe when not in use, ammunition seperate.
Collectors must disable their firearms and cannot shoot them.
No handgun hunting.
Target shooting only as a member of a club, with a minimum six competitions shot each year or lose your licence.
All guns registered, owners licenced, permits required for each purchase.
Minimum barrel length 4 inches for revolvers, 4.7 inches for autos.
Maximum ten round capacity.
maximum calibre .38, up to .45 if you shoot SASS or IHMSA.
The compulsory seizure of firearms did have compensation, roughly 50 to 70 percent of the new price, depending upon retail. Some people gave up the sport because they couldn't afford a new firearm.
In my home state there are five million residents and around ten thousand licence holders.
So they are pretty close to being banned, but not gone yet.
Ken
No private possession for self defence.
Police & security guards must turn their firearm in at the end of their shift.
Guns must be locked in a safe when not in use, ammunition seperate.
Collectors must disable their firearms and cannot shoot them.
No handgun hunting.
Target shooting only as a member of a club, with a minimum six competitions shot each year or lose your licence.
All guns registered, owners licenced, permits required for each purchase.
Minimum barrel length 4 inches for revolvers, 4.7 inches for autos.
Maximum ten round capacity.
maximum calibre .38, up to .45 if you shoot SASS or IHMSA.
The compulsory seizure of firearms did have compensation, roughly 50 to 70 percent of the new price, depending upon retail. Some people gave up the sport because they couldn't afford a new firearm.
In my home state there are five million residents and around ten thousand licence holders.
So they are pretty close to being banned, but not gone yet.
Ken
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