MidRoad
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I got this convertible (minus the grips) for 450 at my LGS. Single sixed here run 350-450+ depending on store,model and condition. The adjustable sights are a must for convertible s and are a nice clean picture for critters.I spent a little time last night on gunbroker looking at single six revolvers just to see what they are selling for. And yes brand new in the box they are selling for $500+ dollars. But there were many used ones for way less than that.
There were many very clean guns that looked almost unfired for $400 or a little less. Many between $300-and $350. And even a few for less than $300 and a couple around $250. And I only looked at around 9 pages of the over 30 pages of them for sale.
Anyone who can't find a deal on a blued steel single six for a price they can live with isn't trying. And thats a gun with adjustable sights and both cylinders. It was surprising how many old models and even a few flat latches were listed.
Go to a gun show and you may find the same or better deals and not have to pay for shipping and transfer fees. The guys at the GS are some of the same ones with guns listed on GB.
Buy one of the original Ruger single sixes and you don't have to worry about what the new Ruger is made of and its its any better than the heritage RR. You will have the best gun and one that will last a life time if cared for.
That being said I will most likely buy one once they hit the shelves. I don't need another 22 but whats need have to do with it?
BUT
I would happily pay $210 bucks for a brand new informal plinking 22lr with fixed sights,and similar desgin as the single six .I'm sure you could find ammo that would match point/poa. And at that price it can be a beater gun with no worries. O yea and if it breaks , won't cost ya a thing to fix it.... and it'll be back to you within 2 weeks. Really ya can't loose in that situation .