GetmeoutaCT
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Hello all -
It's been a while; I've spent the last year trying to stay healthy, and buying guns and ammo that strike my fancy; assuming they can be found and bought without breaking the bank.
I've been trying to fill in my collection with long wished-for additions; most of which fortunately are not the objects of the current hysteria. That said, it ain't been easy.
My #1 unicorn at the moment is a Model 94 in .357 magnum with a 16" barrel. IIRC Winchester sold this as a "trapper" model before the New Haven plant closed in 2007 or so; although I believe it was also sold with a 20" barrel (I have one of those in .44 magnum).
The only Winchester models of the 16" .357 seem to cluster around $1500; and these are later models with the unloved cross bolt safety.
I am aware that Rossi makes a 16" in .357, and I saw but did not handle one at an LGS. It was finished in nickel or stainless, and it looked about as attractive as the metal on a cooking spoon. However, I'm told these also come blued.
Question #1 - are these Rossi's any good? the cost around $550 so the price is right.
Question #2 - .357 magnum seems to be the unicorn of ammo. I can finally find .38 Special again, but narry a box of .357 magnum anywhere, either locally or online. Can't understand this, as I thought everyone was chasing 9mm and 5.56. Any explanation?
If you've read this far, thanks very much!
It's been a while; I've spent the last year trying to stay healthy, and buying guns and ammo that strike my fancy; assuming they can be found and bought without breaking the bank.
I've been trying to fill in my collection with long wished-for additions; most of which fortunately are not the objects of the current hysteria. That said, it ain't been easy.
My #1 unicorn at the moment is a Model 94 in .357 magnum with a 16" barrel. IIRC Winchester sold this as a "trapper" model before the New Haven plant closed in 2007 or so; although I believe it was also sold with a 20" barrel (I have one of those in .44 magnum).
The only Winchester models of the 16" .357 seem to cluster around $1500; and these are later models with the unloved cross bolt safety.
I am aware that Rossi makes a 16" in .357, and I saw but did not handle one at an LGS. It was finished in nickel or stainless, and it looked about as attractive as the metal on a cooking spoon. However, I'm told these also come blued.
Question #1 - are these Rossi's any good? the cost around $550 so the price is right.
Question #2 - .357 magnum seems to be the unicorn of ammo. I can finally find .38 Special again, but narry a box of .357 magnum anywhere, either locally or online. Can't understand this, as I thought everyone was chasing 9mm and 5.56. Any explanation?
If you've read this far, thanks very much!