The future of revolvers
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I am banking on old revolvers being worth more than I paid for them, well at least my wife is. Should I die or when I die.
That is how I have managed to collect so many revolvers with giving her the idea I have insight into the future.
Then there are those confounded reproductions of Colt Snake revolvers, I have the original python of course but every barrel length
of the new ones that I consider represent muscle, not the short barrels, but that is just me. And why I bought them I don't know, I just love
Colt and Smith revolvers.
Also have the CLASSIC 29 in several versions which, in my opinion are ok, but the originals shoot better. The first revolver I ever bought was a
Ruger single action 44 magnum which I literally wore out. Then a model 29 which I have run a lot more ammo thru it, and it will not wear out.
I have taken a few deer with it and scoped it since my eyesight left long ago, and it keeps being an easy 100-yard revolver.
The trend is toward younger people going for the semi auto pistols and that is my carry firearm of course except when hunting, then it
is always a magnum revolver.
The Ruger Blackhawk was ok, but the model 29 was a gateway drug.
That is how I have managed to collect so many revolvers with giving her the idea I have insight into the future.
Then there are those confounded reproductions of Colt Snake revolvers, I have the original python of course but every barrel length
of the new ones that I consider represent muscle, not the short barrels, but that is just me. And why I bought them I don't know, I just love
Colt and Smith revolvers.
Also have the CLASSIC 29 in several versions which, in my opinion are ok, but the originals shoot better. The first revolver I ever bought was a
Ruger single action 44 magnum which I literally wore out. Then a model 29 which I have run a lot more ammo thru it, and it will not wear out.
I have taken a few deer with it and scoped it since my eyesight left long ago, and it keeps being an easy 100-yard revolver.
The trend is toward younger people going for the semi auto pistols and that is my carry firearm of course except when hunting, then it
is always a magnum revolver.
The Ruger Blackhawk was ok, but the model 29 was a gateway drug.
Styx
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I agree. Revolvers will be around until the day gun are finally banned generations long after we've been 6ft deep. 1911s, metal frame handguns, DA/SA handguns, 40s&w, 45acp, and all of the other guns and calibers that many in the gun community swears will disappear will also be around.
Despite conventional "wisdom," I highly doubt that the only handguns that will be available in the future are polymer striker-fired handguns only chambered in 9mm.
plainsdrifter
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Yep, my SP101 ..357 mag is always with me and I trust it most than any semi auto. Occasionally I carry my Max 9.
I wish I could carry round my Vaquero .45 Colt more often, it's just not very concealable.
I wish I could carry round my Vaquero .45 Colt more often, it's just not very concealable.
chaim
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No, I don't think Ruger will follow suit. They have discontinued a number of models (revolvers and autos) and it seems rare that they'll return to something they discontinue (the .44mag carbine being one of the few exceptions so maybe I could be wrong).
We have been seeing some real innovations over the last 20 years, even after revolvers have been pronounced all but dead. Materials like scandium from S&W and polymer from Taurus, S&W and Ruger. New configurations like the Judge and Governor. New calibers like .327mag (OK, that one isn't doing too well). Innovations like adding a 6th round to a small frame revolver without it being much bigger than the 5 round version (I have two Taurus 856s, an 856UL and a 3" Defender, and a Colt D-frame and the Taurus is noticeably smaller). In addition to all the traditional revolver calibers, you can easily find one in .380, 9mm, .45ACP. 10mm or .40S&W. There are a lot of nods to tradition in the revolver world for sure, and the classic styles will be available, but Taurus, S&W and Ruger have all been doing some interesting things.
Prices of the classic old revolvers in good condition will continue to go up. For all kinds of reasons, they are more attractive to many shooters (and certainly more attractive to collectors) than any new production, and they aren't making more like them.
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When I was a kid the police had revolvers and revolvers were all over television and movies. They were cool. Now that they're gone, there's a nostalgia factor in revolvers. They're not going to have that same nostalgia factor with Millenials and Gen Z. It could be that when my generation dies off, they'll just be old guns, and will level off or decline in value.
telomerase
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Come on Edna, we both know these children HAVE no future!
gnappi
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I think you're right.
I've had students that did not own a firearm who rented a polymer gun for the course and I let them try my slicked up 66 and showed them how it could be made ready and shot from a bag or purse and not jam and several bought a revolver instead of an automatic.
When I took my concealed carry class years ago there were two married couples there each sharing a gun with their spouse. One was a modern "Derringer" .410 version and the other was a South American pocket pistol, caliber unknown. They all shot their guns pretty good. A lot of people too are looking at snubbies these days, especially older women and perhaps men too, that have a hard time with pulling slides.
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tws3b2
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For me, 38/357 accounts for about 60% of my ammo.
tws3b2
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I think today there are gun "enthusiast". People who just love guns for a wide variety of reasons. On the other hand, there are people who carry guns for one reason.
The "enthusiast" have always been and will always be. And where there are "enthusiast" there will be revolvers.
The other, who does not "love" guns except to carry will for one reason or another mostly fade into the background and "round count" will fade with them.
Just me.
The "enthusiast" have always been and will always be. And where there are "enthusiast" there will be revolvers.
The other, who does not "love" guns except to carry will for one reason or another mostly fade into the background and "round count" will fade with them.
Just me.
mcb
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Unfortunately a long ways from a full size double-action center-fire top break, though no doubt a nice revolver for what it is. I have always wanted one of the 22 Short only versions but not enough to buy one, yet.
Armybrat
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Yeah, the tiny North Americans are really novelty guns to me, rather than serious carry hardware.
i don’t carry mine, even as backups.
But they are like fine jewelry and fun to shoot - with a definite sting.
i don’t carry mine, even as backups.
But they are like fine jewelry and fun to shoot - with a definite sting.
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mcb
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I have always hoped they would produce some of the later double action versions but they never have a far as I know.
Old Hobo
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Revolvers in magnum calibers with adjustable sights are here to stay.
Q: Why? A: Meat on the supper table.
Q: Why? A: Meat on the supper table.
I wish Henry had bought the rights for Dan Wessons from CZ rather than turning out their own revolver.
.308 Norma
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Probably.
I kinda doubt it. I've owned revolvers in magnum calibers for many years, been a hunter for many years too, and I've never yet hunted with just a handgun of any kind. I have used a handgun or three to snip the heads off quite a few forest grouse on my way back to a big game hunting camp. But I've always had "better" tools (rifles) along when it comes to the big game hunting itself.
