Advantage to the three screw?

[Muley Gil]

"I contacted Ruger and the only way they would do it was to convert my gun with the new transfer bar safety. I refused..."

All you had to do was strip out the guts and Ruger would have installed the barrel and the new parts.

As it is, you did OK.

 

[hesco]

whats involved in converting a new model into a old model 3 screw

 

[GaSidewinder]

Anytime an old model is sent to Ruger for work they will not do the work unless they are allowed to convert adding the transfer bar safety. Have never heard of anyone converting a new model back.

 

[G2]

whats involved in converting a new model into a old model 3 screw

Ohh that's easy. . . .Sell the NM, , , and then Buy a OM. I know, Smart arse, but I have been known to do that a few times. :shock:

 

[flatgate]

whats involved in converting a new model into a old model 3 screw

Ron Powers makes a "kit" that adds the half cock loading to the New Model.

Other than that the only other solution is to sell the NM and buy an OM.

As far as shootin' goes, I have some really satisfying New Models!

JMHO,

flatgate

 

[rhatimi]

nobody here mentioned that the three screws never came with the darned safety devises as do the new models :evil: .

 

[threescrew]

the only rugers i own.

 

[Bucks Owin]

Much as I love the OM Rugers, and wish ALL my BHs were of that persuasion, I can see the reasoning in the transfer bar. There are bound to be situations where inexperienced sixgun owners are going to get themselves in trouble with 6 loaded chambers. Not everybody would habitually carry with the hammer down on an empty hole. It happened in the "old days" and it would happen now. Trouble is, folks are now more likely to start a lawsuit with Ruger instead of blaming themselves should any accident occur. The days of taking responsibility for one's own actions are gone for the most part I'm afraid......But as flatgate said, NM Rugers are fine firearms too! I like 'em all....