vincyr
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Stopped in my lgs last night, and they had a Ruby 32acp for $160. Now, I kinda have a hankering for a 32acp(don't judge), but I didn't get it because, frankly, I know nothing about that particular firearm. Is it worth it?
Hmmmm where is this shop
You'd have to come to the People's Republic of New York-istan. You should stay away till we can get rid of Don Cuomo.
For my part, I'd want a lanyard loop model, correct magazine and early enough manufacturing to at least possibly have been around for the Spanish Civil War.... But those are my particulars.
Todd.
I don't know enough to speak to that but I'm under the impression they were made for quite some time. The Spanish arms industry is classically difficult to pin down on facts most time.Now sir this is an interesting thought.. you want a Ruby that could have been used in the SCW. So we are talking about a Ruby made before 1938.. I would assume most Rubies were made before that. Any way to tell the Rubies that were made during and after WW II
I don't know enough to speak to that but I'm under the impression they were made for quite some time. The Spanish arms industry is classically difficult to pin down on facts most time.
Todd.
Sounds like the disconnector. Depending on the gun, it could have been lost when someone took the grips off. I once made one out of the metal from a beer opener. The type that punches triangular holes in the can. If it does not disconnect, the hammer will follow the slide and some guns could go full auto.I have a Ruby. I keep a zip-tie on it because I found out upon shooting it, much to my surprise, that it slam fires. The pistol was given to me by an older gentleman who had probably never shot it. I was at my outdoor range and so it was the perfect opportunity to weather that bad storm. Needless to say I was shocked and startled. I have removed the firing pin and keep it apart from the pistol. I will probably take it to a gunsmith at some point to have the slam fire issue resolved if it can, and if it can't then I'll destroy it.
To answer your question, sorry, I'm glad I didn't pay anything for mine. No, I wouldn't pay anything for one, given my experience.
+1AS Tall said in #15 , there are Rubys and then there are Rubys.
OP , you stated "I kinda have a hankering for a 32acp". If you are simply looking for a good shooter in .32 acp , get yourself a Beretta 81 in fine condition for a mere $199. Excellent quality firearm. If it's really a Ruby you want then roll the dice and good luck.
(I had a Ruby , not fondly remembered.)