RobertFBurnett
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Hi everybody!
Just got back from picking up my Ruger 50th Anniversary .44Mag and the older owner happened to be in the shop and I mentioned it was my first .44Mag and he mentioned that He had owned the original flat top, and proceeded to show me a scar on the web of his hand from where the hammer came back and hit him. I mentioned I was wondering about that when I cocked that XR3 and the hammer touched my hand. I have since ordered a pair of PAST gloves for that .44.
He then went on to "Have you seen in this case?" as He mentioned he didn't shoot the Magnums anymore. Inside was his original Flattop, and some other revolvers for sale.
I told you all that to ask this: He pulled out his Blue 29-2 8 3/4" w/ wood grips...and when I held it out and looked down that barrel the sights were Dead On, and I was shocked I have never held a gun that lined up that fast and natural. He was asking $725 cash or $765 credit for it (remember I live in CA, new 29s are over $1000 otd +-)
1) 29-2, where does this fall into the line? Any notes or pros or cons to it?
2) $725 might be able to come down to $700 as he gave me a deal on some ammo too, so I know he's willing to budge a little. Is this worth jumping on or wait it out?
Thank you all,
RFB
Just got back from picking up my Ruger 50th Anniversary .44Mag and the older owner happened to be in the shop and I mentioned it was my first .44Mag and he mentioned that He had owned the original flat top, and proceeded to show me a scar on the web of his hand from where the hammer came back and hit him. I mentioned I was wondering about that when I cocked that XR3 and the hammer touched my hand. I have since ordered a pair of PAST gloves for that .44.
He then went on to "Have you seen in this case?" as He mentioned he didn't shoot the Magnums anymore. Inside was his original Flattop, and some other revolvers for sale.
I told you all that to ask this: He pulled out his Blue 29-2 8 3/4" w/ wood grips...and when I held it out and looked down that barrel the sights were Dead On, and I was shocked I have never held a gun that lined up that fast and natural. He was asking $725 cash or $765 credit for it (remember I live in CA, new 29s are over $1000 otd +-)
1) 29-2, where does this fall into the line? Any notes or pros or cons to it?
2) $725 might be able to come down to $700 as he gave me a deal on some ammo too, so I know he's willing to budge a little. Is this worth jumping on or wait it out?
Thank you all,
RFB