Need some quick feedback!

[ryno31]

Hello my friends I'm in need of some quick feedback regarding a possible purchase. A friend of mine knows a guy who is retiring and going back to his homeland of China (don't ask me why) but he is unloading all of his guns on the cheap. My buddy just bought a Springfield 1911, a shoulder holster, 4 mags, 2 belt holster, a leather mag holster, and three boxes of ammo for $600. Turns out he has a ruger .22 magnum revolver in mint condition and wants $300 for it. Money is a little tight but I'm thinking I should do it. I don't know much about revolvers and I don't have much time to research the purchase as the seller has someone else lined up to look at it Tommorow. What do you guys think? Thanks for the feedback.

 

[22-rimfire]

I assume it's a Single Six. Check to see if it has two cylinders (22LR and 22 Mag) $300 would be a good price! IF you want it, I'd buy it for that price.

 

[ryno31]

I know it's a six shot but not sure about the two cylinders...trying to find that out as I speak.

 

[CraigC]

Money is a little tight but I'm thinking I should do it. I don't know much about revolvers and I don't have much time to research the purchase as the seller has someone else lined up to look at it Tommorow.

Then I don't understand why you would even consider it. Just because it's a good deal? Is the money just burning a hole in your pocket?

 

[22-rimfire]

I know about tight... I found a BFR in 480/475 locally and really couldn't afford it at the moment in time. You don't see them often. I have been wanting one for a couple years. The shop had layaway, so I gave them $100 bucks to start the process.

 

[ryno31]

I've been thinking about getting a .22 for the last couple weeks. A revolver wasn't exactly what I had in mind but regardless of the money situation I try not to let a good deal pass me by.

 

[PabloJ]

You have to load each round one at a time through loading port and pull the hammer manually before each shot. I can understand doing that for large-bore revolver that can be used for hunting but in rimfire, NO thanks. I would not pay $300 for something like that.

 

[CraigC]

A revolver wasn't exactly what I had in mind but regardless of the money situation I try not to let a good deal pass me by.

Then I would suggest waiting for exactly what you did have in mind. Buying something you don't want does not constitute a "good deal", regardless of the price. Three hundred is a fair price, not a steal by any stretch.

You have to load each round one at a time through loading port and pull the hammer manually before each shot. I would not pay $300 for something like that.

Sad that some folks cannot be bothered with such things. Personally, I can reload a single action in under 15seconds and have no problem going through 500rds in a couple hours.

 

[JT-AR-MG42]

I really think you should get what you want and not buy something because it sounds like a good deal (this deal sounds more like a reasonable price), especially if you are not up on the particular model - there are many variations of that revolver that can affect the value.

A mint '59 or '60 Buntline magnum three screw that has not been converted to the transfer bar system is worth a LOT more than a new one for instance.
The standard magnums are not as popular with the average shooter as the convertibles are, therefore a harder re-sell if you want out.

If you spend the rest of the day checking GB to recognize the model he has, you'll see new convertibles are not selling new at 425 -435, even less for used ones. Of course there are shipping and FFL fees to go with those on the net.

Since you are not even sure just what model/year it is, I would recommend a pass, at least until you know more about them.

An impulse buy is one thing. You usually want it or something just like it in the first place. But to ask advice on a vague description with tight dollars to boot?

Save your dough for a .22 you want. If money is tight, feeding the magnum (even with the added performance) for many shooting sessions will soak up the money you saved on the price over getting the .22LR you want.
8.00 - 10.00 a box vs. a buck380.

My take, JT

 

[Captcurt]

$300 is about right. If you purchase it for resale you might make $25 to $30, but I doubt it. I have had problems dumping Single sixes.

 

[bikemutt]

You have to load each round one at a time through loading port and pull the hammer manually before each shot. I can understand doing that for large-bore revolver that can be used for hunting but in rimfire, NO thanks. I would not pay $300 for something like that.

I'm with you, a single-action 6-shot .22lr wheel gun requires enough work that it negates the reward for me. To each his own though.

 

[ryno31]

Thanks for all the feedback and to help reel in my impulsiveness haha. After some thought and taking into account the feedback from this forum I've decided to pass on the revolver. While it might be a good deal I think I would rather wait a couple of months and get a .22 semi-auto pistol that I really want. I'm a sucker for anything that seems like a good deal regardless of wether I really need it or not! I forwarded the info on all his guns for sale to a couple shooting buddies of mine who have more funds than I do. Thanks again everyone I was closer to buying that revolver than I should have been as well as the buyers remorse I would've instantly been struck with.

 

[CraigC]

We've all been there, at least once or twice.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

While it might be a good deal I think I would rather wait a couple of months and get a .22 semi-auto pistol that I really want.

Just a note, the new Ruger SR22 will cost you just about what you were going to spend on that SA revolver and it's a semi-auto. I have heard nothing but very good reports on that pistol! I think they can be had brand new for $375 and they come with 2X 10 round magazines. For just a little more than you were going to spend on a used revolver you really didn't want you can get exactly what you are looking for...

 

[bannockburn]

ryno31

Good call on your part. Nothing wrong with a Single Six but if it wasn't what you really wanted , and it wasn't a super hot deal anyways, save up and get exactly what you want when you can afford it.