Thanks, Sarge

by Scribe, Thursday, March 16, 2017, 13:50 (2747 days ago) @ Sarge

I agree that the price needs to be dickered over. But I don't necessarily agree with the other points raised by other, although I appreciate their concern.

Granted, the Ruger is built like a tank and will last decades, something to pass on to my children. Trouble is, Jilly The Kid only wants one gun and that is the Ruger Single Six OM with which she learned to shoot when she was nine. The Security Six has been described as a "single action revolver which has the capability of double-action firing." The DA pull is quite clunky, what also has been described as "heavy (12+ pounds) and inconsistent." That's a big consideration for me.

The Trooper's action is quite a bit more slick -- lighter and smoother than the Ruger.

Durability? I stopped firing .357s a couple of decades ago. Strictly .38s for me(Long, Short, S&W, Special, maybe some +Ps). Not an issue for a recoil-conscious dude such as myself.

And then there's the fact that I really like the older Colts.

The price is the true sticking point. I'll find out just how much I wheedle, cajole and schmooze it down so it resembles a much more reasonable figure this week. If not, I'll walk away.

And Sarge, totally with you when it comes to nickel guns. Just picked up two and there is a third possibility somewhere down the road (Model 10-5 with the pencil barrel).

Scribe