Critical J
Member
I am simply a single-action, wheel-gunnin' southern boy. I learned quick-draw at age 10 from an antique Colt and I just prefer quality over quantity, or that is to say in my case, dependability over high-capacity. That said, talk all you want about pistol merits, revolvers are just in my blood, preferably singles to fold-opens...
Anyway, now that yall know where I stand and where I won't walk, what do you think of a Ruger .357 New Vaquero Montado for my first ever concealed carry piece? I'm nearly ready to buy and they're readily available "enough" plus if there's one place I refuse to let price be an issue it's in obtaining the perfect gun to depend my life on ($625-ish, not too bad really, though another $150 larger than Ruger's own comparable counterparts) and am hoping to dig-up some leads on a birdshead model, if possible.
Up-Sides
* .38/.357 dual-functionality and practicality
* safety and simplicity of a modern single-action
* more concealable Montado frame, barrel, and hammer
* highly visable stainless finish
* made by Ruger, so yea...
Down-Sides
* short ejection rod
* potential issues w/ transfer bar
Please comment generously, I've done my research but am looking to be as educated as possible before hitting the street w/ this gun. All ideas and oppinions considered, especially those from fellow single-action CCW brothers and sisters!
Anyway, now that yall know where I stand and where I won't walk, what do you think of a Ruger .357 New Vaquero Montado for my first ever concealed carry piece? I'm nearly ready to buy and they're readily available "enough" plus if there's one place I refuse to let price be an issue it's in obtaining the perfect gun to depend my life on ($625-ish, not too bad really, though another $150 larger than Ruger's own comparable counterparts) and am hoping to dig-up some leads on a birdshead model, if possible.
Up-Sides
* .38/.357 dual-functionality and practicality
* safety and simplicity of a modern single-action
* more concealable Montado frame, barrel, and hammer
* highly visable stainless finish
* made by Ruger, so yea...
Down-Sides
* short ejection rod
* potential issues w/ transfer bar
Please comment generously, I've done my research but am looking to be as educated as possible before hitting the street w/ this gun. All ideas and oppinions considered, especially those from fellow single-action CCW brothers and sisters!
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