Ruger Revolvers

Help Support Ruger Forum:

needsmostuff

Blackhawk
Joined
Sep 4, 2008
Messages
528
Location
Tucson,AZ
Many consumers don't understand that nobody is hoarding all the Ruger single action center fires, it's that Ruger isn't MAKING them ….

I'm surprised and disappointed in consumers who STILL ….. (a couple years into this supply chain / Recession / employee problem thingy) seemed SHOCKED you can't pick up the phone and get what they want immediately. Doesn't matter if it's guns, car parts, or whatever.
↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑
This plus the number of guys that JUST shop for new on the computer.
In times of lean you gotta get out and beat some bushes . Period.
Used Ruger Single Actions are always around , if you look. And they have the benefit of having the bugs worked out.
Found a 4 5/8" OM 41 in a pawn shop yesterday with a price that made me hurt my arm.
There is another one just like it at a shop across town that I have danced with the owner over price for over 2 months .
Gun was overpriced but has sat there at least 7 months ageing that I know of.
Often, they are out there, and NOBODY is looking at them.
I hear the same whines from guys that never wanted a lever action when used Marlins and Winchesters lined the gun racks for $400.
Now they are antsy-pantsy for Ruger to produce it for $1200.
Guys, there are plenty of older used Lever Actions out there,,,,,,,, your just not gonna find them sitting on a computer.
 

JPGLSG1234

Blackhawk
Joined
Dec 3, 2021
Messages
651
Location
Georgia
I need another revolver like I need a hole in my head, but it doesn't stop me from looking for them every day. I do see a few GP100s now and then, but no new SA revolvers.
That's what I keep telling myself however it doesn't seem to be working. Single action guns just keep showing up at my place. Something has to be wrong with me......
 

wproct

Single-Sixer
Joined
Nov 7, 2006
Messages
445
Location
Ia
People just gotta be patient right now. I personally am fortunate that don't have anything that I need or want. Things will turn around, but if you are impatient and can't wait, it's gonna cost you.
 
Joined
Mar 24, 2002
Messages
6,284
Location
Oregon City, Oregon
It's easy to be patient if we're already overloaded with revolvers. It's not so easy when you're starting out, can't find anything to buy, but are continually told, be patient.

This has become a copout phrase. There is very little to be purchased, aside from black/plastic firearms. I am continuing to buy firearms, and maybe lots of firearms. Nowhere are they found in normal retail circles. I find them only because I know some obscure places to look. :geek:
 
Last edited:

bisleyfan41

Blackhawk
Joined
Jul 13, 2007
Messages
675
Location
People's Republic of Maryland
All this being said still no Vaqueros or Blackhawks and I am being told maybe next year.
357 Blackhawks

only 1 41 BH

A few 44 Supers

357 GPs

357 SPs

Redhawks and SRHs:

Not directed to you specifically jack black, but to all those that say Ruger isn't building steel guns. Whether you're comfortable enough to buy online or not, the guns are out there. Especially the DAs. These are all NIB revolvers from online retailers. Look at the quantities for some of the listings; some dealers have 3 or 4 of the same model Blackhawks. If there are none at the distributors, it's because these guys already bought them. And then listed them on GB. But the MYTH that Ruger is only building plastic guns and not any of the steel revolvers is false and needs to be put to rest.
 

57springer

Buckeye
Joined
Aug 6, 2012
Messages
1,398
Location
Central Pa.
357 Blackhawks

only 1 41 BH

A few 44 Supers

357 GPs

357 SPs

Redhawks and SRHs:

Not directed to you specifically jack black, but to all those that say Ruger isn't building steel guns. Whether you're comfortable enough to buy online or not, the guns are out there. Especially the DAs. These are all NIB revolvers from online retailers. Look at the quantities for some of the listings; some dealers have 3 or 4 of the same model Blackhawks. If there are none at the distributors, it's because these guys already bought them. And then listed them on GB. But the MYTH that Ruger is only building plastic guns and not any of the steel revolvers is false and needs to be put to rest.
As I posted earlier I am wanting a Super Bk. I followed your link on to gunbroker and took some of the serial #s , very visible in the photos . I then looked them up on Ruger.com .These are old NIB guns , as far back as 1998 !
 

Boxhead

Blackhawk
Joined
Mar 28, 2004
Messages
977
Location
Either Texas or Idaho
Few to nil of todays buyers want SA's. DA's from Ruger, Smith, Colt, Kimber, Charter Arms and others are readily available at my shops and on-line. Really no different than what happened with the #1. Todays folks weren't buying them either.
 

GPFrank

Bearcat
Joined
Jan 2, 2010
Messages
7
Location
PA
Just an observation, usually by the summer months most revolvers are all sold. Now it being almost August,
gun manufacturers are gearing up for hunting season..... rifles and shotguns are the main focus. This is nothing new
but the pandemic only exacerbated the issue.
 
Joined
Dec 5, 2011
Messages
525
Location
FL
As I posted earlier I am wanting a Super Bk. I followed your link on to gunbroker and took some of the serial #s , very visible in the photos . I then looked them up on Ruger.com .These are old NIB guns , as far back as 1998 !

This sort of confirms my post about resellers of supposedly "never fired by original owner" collector's guns or even estate same guns. I think this happens a lot for online auction sites. If buying from GB, check to make sure you can return it if you suspect it has been fired or mishandled. But plenty of guys amass a lot of guns and never fire them, then sell when bored of looking at them or need money. If you get these at the right price, it can be worth the hassle of buying online.
 

jack black

Blackhawk
Joined
Jul 16, 2012
Messages
852
Location
East of Austin
357 Blackhawks

only 1 41 BH

A few 44 Supers

357 GPs

357 SPs

Redhawks and SRHs:

Not directed to you specifically jack black, but to all those that say Ruger isn't building steel guns. Whether you're comfortable enough to buy online or not, the guns are out there. Especially the DAs. These are all NIB revolvers from online retailers. Look at the quantities for some of the listings; some dealers have 3 or 4 of the same model Blackhawks. If there are none at the distributors, it's because these guys already bought them. And then listed them on GB. But the MYTH that Ruger is only building plastic guns and not any of the steel revolvers is false and needs to be put to rest.
What is available in the Vaquero, Blackhawk lines are what is called New Old Stock. Yes there are single actions out there but Not current manufactured Vaqueros or Blackhawks.

Best wishes
 

Rclark

Hunter
Joined
Jan 1, 2009
Messages
3,543
Location
Butte, MT
These are old NIB guns , as far back as 1998 !
Make it sound like 1998 is back in the 'old' days.... Sheesh..... Now if you were talking 1900, or maybe as far back as 1950, then we are getting to where the word 'old' may aptly be applied :) . Ha!

Todays folks weren't buying them either.
Sad as shooting SAs is part of our heritage in my mind. Of course I enjoy learning about that period of our history and shooting the guns of that era ... Black powder or smokeless.
 

bisleyfan41

Blackhawk
Joined
Jul 13, 2007
Messages
675
Location
People's Republic of Maryland
As I posted earlier I am wanting a Super Bk. I followed your link on to gunbroker and took some of the serial #s , very visible in the photos . I then looked them up on Ruger.com .These are old NIB guns , as far back as 1998 !
Those are stock photos from Davidson's. Those guns are newly produced. Here is a link from another member. Ruger is making them. You don't have to believe it. I have no vested interest in it, I was merely trying to help folks who were looking for them. The old "Nobody's making anything but plastic fantastic because that's all that's selling." hasn't been true for months. But it's easy to just keep on saying it.

 
Top