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Looking at the new list prices from Ruger and Smith & Wesson, I'm surprised to see them shooting up to $650+. Many are into the $700 range, yet I see excellent revolvers still being sold for $300+.
It used to be that the price difference between new and used pistols weren't all that far removed, but now I wouldn't consider buying a new Smith & Wesson when I could get guns that are just as good (and with the old factory bluing) for considerably less.
This will probably drive the prices of old revolvers up or slow sales of new guns, I don't know which. If I were to set out for a new revolver now, it'd be a used Model 27 or a used 66/686 in great shape. (I don't even like many of the new offerings.) Still, there are some with an extra shot that might be worthwhile. Have they resolved all the issues with the 7-shot revolvers?
It used to be that the price difference between new and used pistols weren't all that far removed, but now I wouldn't consider buying a new Smith & Wesson when I could get guns that are just as good (and with the old factory bluing) for considerably less.
This will probably drive the prices of old revolvers up or slow sales of new guns, I don't know which. If I were to set out for a new revolver now, it'd be a used Model 27 or a used 66/686 in great shape. (I don't even like many of the new offerings.) Still, there are some with an extra shot that might be worthwhile. Have they resolved all the issues with the 7-shot revolvers?