Hi,

 

What is the general thought on buying used guns on gun broker? Recommended?

 

As I am still leaning towards the Ruger GP100 4" as my first purchase, I see gunbroker currently has several up for sale with the original rubber

grips with the rosewood inserts, They are 20 years old, but the high quality pictures of all of them, they look close to brand new. Is buying a 20

year old gun, even though in mint condition, a good idea? Can a 20 year old Ruger still last me a lifetime?

 

Thanks

Revolvers are solid, timeless pieces. Vintage Rugers and S&W N-Frame revolvers are excellent guns to purchase used as these were over-engineered and made to sustain a steady diet of magnum loads. The older ones are actually better than newer production revolvers since they were made in an era when American craftsmanship was actually something company's cared about

 

Prior to bidding, just ask the seller if they can describe the action lock-up and timing of the revolver. If they tell you it's tight and the timing is alright, then look at the price and pick one up! You won't be disappointed!

Good idea buying a gun 20 years old?

 

 

Well, I bought a gun thats 138 years old, shoots great. Its all about its condition not its age. Ive seen 100 year old guns in better condition than some 5 year old guns.

WOW...138 year old gun? That gun must have some interesting history, I bet.

Don't think twice. If you are considering S&W Revolvers, as a general rule, older is made better. These guns were made without internal locks or heavy triggers designed with class action lawyers in mind, back when craftsmanship was something Americans took pride in. Buy an N Frame from the 70's or earlier, and you will have an heirloom to pass along to several generations. Rugers are nice too, but they don't stir my emotions the same way.

Lunker,

 

Thats interesting.So the current production S&W Models, like the Model 67, are not nearly the quality of their 20, 30 year old revolvers?

Are ALL Smith and Wessons still made in the USA? Or has some production moved to China?

I have bought several handguns off gunbroker with no probs one is my GP100 357. They hold their value and I decided to spend a little more for a new one after"making up my mind" for a used one! Liked the idea of all that guns history being mine. However I still have a some used ones I was able to handle first. The better used revolvers, S&W, Ruger are great quality and should be fine.

Lunker,

 

Thats interesting.So the current production S&W Models, like the Model 67, are not nearly the quality of their 20, 30 year old revolvers?

Are ALL Smith and Wessons still made in the USA? Or has some production moved to China?

 

 

S&W is still 100% made in the USA. Older smiths dont have locks, have forged parts, and have pinned barrels (depending on the vintage) which are all desirable traits

Lunker,

 

Thats interesting.So the current production S&W Models, like the Model 67, are not nearly the quality of their 20, 30 year old revolvers?

Are ALL Smith and Wessons still made in the USA? Or has some production moved to China?

 

If you can make it to Shore Shot in Lakewood on a Tuesday night, let me know a few days ahead of time and I will bring my S&W Model 27 and 28 (both 357) and load up some warm rounds for us. You won't be disappointed.

I think S&W still makes a good product. It is just not the beautiful handcrafted piece of machinery that they once made. In order to get a gun in that class, you need to start paying through the nose for S&W (or other companies) premium lines.

Thanks for the invite Lunker, I will keep that in mind, as I have an NRA pistol course scheduled with Guns for Hire's new South Jersey location.

I think after I complete the course, I will feel more comfortable meeting at Shore Shot, or other ranges.

 

Also, my intentions are too only be shooting .38 rounds, as .357 seems to loud and crazy to really be enjoyable.

Also, my intentions are too only be shooting .38 rounds, as .357 seems to loud and crazy to really be enjoyable.

 

Well, I could always load up a few mouse fart 357 rounds too.

 

Then you could work your way up the recoil chain.

Well, I could always load up a few mouse fart 357 rounds too.

 

Then you could work your way up the recoil chain.

 

Do a mouse fart .38, then regular .38, then hot .38, then mouse .357, regular .357, then hot .357!

 

...... then put them in random order and spin the cylinder

Do a mouse fart .38, then regular .38, then hot .38, then mouse .357, regular .357, then hot .357!

 

...... then put them in random order and spin the cylinder

 

I did that to my brother once.

It went over like a fart in church.

So, if I was to make a purchase on Gun Broker, would I need to mail/fax/email them one of my permits and copy of my FID card?

So, if I was to made a purchase on Gun Broker, would I need to mail/fax/email them one of my permits and copy of my FID card?

 

No.

 

You pay them and tell them to send it to your ffl, you have your ffl fax his ffl license to the seller it is shipped to your ffl and your ffl bears the responsibility of making sure you are legally able to take possession of the firearm.

Got it...thanks!