St. Hogustine
Bearcat
Hi all,
I've been searching for a Ruger .44 carbine, and I have lined out a couple of deals. I can buy a 1978 model, excellent condition (no problems with trigger housing or stock, very seldom shot) for $400 (maybe less). I can also buy a Ruger Deerfield carbine, the M1 style, in similar condition for $450 (maybe less). I have never seen this model in person.
I know that both models have their fans, and I know there are some educated opinions on this forum. If you had to pick one to take to the woods, which would you choose and why? Also, which will be the better gun (in terms of durability and resale value) 30 years from now? Right now the newer models are more expensive. Is that because fewer were made, or are they better rifles?
I've been searching for a Ruger .44 carbine, and I have lined out a couple of deals. I can buy a 1978 model, excellent condition (no problems with trigger housing or stock, very seldom shot) for $400 (maybe less). I can also buy a Ruger Deerfield carbine, the M1 style, in similar condition for $450 (maybe less). I have never seen this model in person.
I know that both models have their fans, and I know there are some educated opinions on this forum. If you had to pick one to take to the woods, which would you choose and why? Also, which will be the better gun (in terms of durability and resale value) 30 years from now? Right now the newer models are more expensive. Is that because fewer were made, or are they better rifles?