I Just Discovered Rugers!

[Redcoat3340]

Okay, so I was a huge S&W fanboy. Have a (too big) bunch of their iconic 1st, 2nd, & 3rd gen pistols; Shield EZs; J-frames and other revolvers. Some Sigs, Berettas, Walthers, and one Glock as well.
And a Mark IV I sent away for a trigger job. (That was my only Ruger for a few years.)

On an impulse I picked up a P95, which I promptly "loaned" to my middle guy and his son. (Knowing I'd never see it again.)
On another impulse I found a P89 to 'replace' the 95 and really liked it.
So I got another, a P95 DC at a bargain price.
Liked that one as well.
So along came a P94 in .40 and now a P345. (I unloaded a couple of safe queens to finance this surge.)

(And I think I'll get the full-size 95 back trading to son a duplicate S&W 3904 that's lying around.)

Oh, yeah, I watched an Honest Outlaw YouTube and HAD to get a Security 380, so add that to the inventory.

Now, I'm afraid to buy a Ruger revolver and start the whole process over again in wheel guns.

I know I'm late to the party but I just wanted to to come clean and admit the error of my ways and publicly announce "Enough.".

(But, let's just say I was on, oh, Gunbroker. And, I was looking at revolvers. Just looking, honestly. Anyone have any advice about, if I were looking at Rugers, where I should start. Maybe suggesting a low-cost way to get into the roll mark? Something somewhat under appreciated, perhaps, that won't cost me an arm and a leg? Just to look at. Would never think of putting down a bid.)

 

[Threespears]

Welcome from Wydaho
Better late than never

 

[Fox Mike]

Watch out; they are like rabbits. Start with a couple and before you know it you have a room full.

 

[GunnyGene]

Okay, so I was a huge S&W fanboy. Have a (too big) bunch of their iconic 1st, 2nd, & 3rd gen pistols; Shield EZs; J-frames and other revolvers. Some Sigs, Berettas, Walthers, and one Glock as well.
And a Mark IV I sent away for a trigger job. (That was my only Ruger for a few years.)

On an impulse I picked up a P95, which I promptly "loaned" to my middle guy and his son. (Knowing I'd never see it again.)
On another impulse I found a P89 to 'replace' the 95 and really liked it.
So I got another, a P95 DC at a bargain price.
Liked that one as well.
So along came a P94 in .40 and now a P345. (I unloaded a couple of safe queens to finance this surge.)

(And I think I'll get the full-size 95 back trading to son a duplicate S&W 3904 that's lying around.)

Oh, yeah, I watched an Honest Outlaw YouTube and HAD to get a Security 380, so add that to the inventory.

Now, I'm afraid to buy a Ruger revolver and start the whole process over again in wheel guns.

I know I'm late to the party but I just wanted to to come clean and admit the error of my ways and publicly announce "Enough.".

(But, let's just say I was on, oh, Gunbroker. And, I was looking at revolvers. Just looking, honestly. Anyone have any advice about, if I were looking at Rugers, where I should start. Maybe suggesting a low-cost way to get into the roll mark? Something somewhat under appreciated, perhaps, that won't cost me an arm and a leg? Just to look at. Would never think of putting down a bid.)

A Blackhawk in .41 mag would likely scratch that itch. But be aware that a quality leather custom rig would be required also.

 

[Armybrat]

 

[Richard76]

GP100 in 357

 

[CharlesBSummers]

I agree with the GP100! It's the best place to start your new addiction. Single Six would be my second buy... Oh, and the P89's, they're awesome as you already know. Can't go wrong with them.

 

[Bullthrower338]

A SS RedHawk 44 is a good itch scratcher, then you wonder if a blued one wouldn’t get it a little deeper. Or try a new model BH, three screws seem to really satisfy that itch even better. To get that itch just past where your fingers will reach, a 256 win Hawkeye will reach every time!

 

[arcticruger]

Hook, line, and sinker…

Welcome aboard and to the wonderful world of Rugers

 

[southernbuck101]

You say you already have a few Double Action Smith Revolvers.
And Smith hasn't made too many Single Action Cowboy revolvers.
So I'd recommend starting with a good stainless Single Six.lve owned at least one of these guns for the last 50 years.
I think there's 7 in the safe and 1 in the truck now.
I too have several Smiths, and several other brands of handguns.
But the Single six series is closest to my heart.
Buy a good used one and you will never loose a dime in value, and the fun they create is priceless and inexpensive to shoot.

 

[Gush523]

If you're looking for an inexpensive range toy to see if you want to get others, you wouldn't go wrong with a 22. Cheap ammo for playing at the range and getting used to revolvers, good for varmints/pests around the house property, and fun to shoot.

Can't recommend anything in particular. I've currently got a Taurus 992 stainless 9 shot double action that has 22 LR & WMR cylidners. You weren't asking about Taurus, but it's a good shooter. I think I'm inheriting dad's Single Six with both cylinders, and from what I recall it too was a good shooter. Can't say anything about Ruger's newer 22s, but people here seem to love them.



I've got the 10/22 in the form of a Thompson Center TCR22, it's fun and can't think of any changes I wanted on it other than an extended mag release lever. The Charger is one I still think about adding to the collection. If I do it, I want a take down verson for reasons...

Actually If I get a Charger, there likely won't be any Ruger parts on it other than magazines. Before I bought the TCR22 I was going to build a 10/22 from parts. Thinking that if I do the Charger TD I might start with an aftermarket reciever and build from there. Probably end up like the Thompson Contender pistol kits that could be easily converted to a rifle, and would have the stamp of approval for certain configurations.

 

[Randyzzz]

Ok. My .02. Find an Old Model 3 Screw Single Six. I was once told no gun safe was complete without one. Well, I bought a New Model, and liked it…then I found a 1955 Old Model and fell in love. In what seems like no time, I think I have 14 OM Single Sixes. Plus a couple OM Super Blackhawks, and an OM Bearcat.

The Old Models didn’t come with the transfer bar safety, so you should only load 5 cylinders and leave the one under the hammer empty. Ruger did offer a transfer bar “safety conversion”, but converted models aren’t as desirable to collectors, and they just done have the same “feel”. They can be “de-converted” easily.

They sort of become an obsession. I just couldn’t help myself and won a 4 5/8” on GB yesterday…

 

[roylt]

Yes!! Another P-nut!!
Welcome to the light.

As for wheel guns.
I started with a double action GP100 4" barrel (357). I have SP & GP now in 22lr for my kids to enjoy with me.
If you want single action, you have to decide what caliber you want. Blackhawk convertible is cool. 9mm / 357 cylinders. Or a single 10 is nice (22lr). I got a single ten for my kids and I also.

Do post up what you care to share. A lot of good people here if you have questions too.

 

[Topfueler1]

Welcome Aboard! Your hooked now. A good hooking though, just like the rest of us. The P Series are bad ass!

 

[jimbo1096]

Welcome to the forum. I think the first thing you have to do is choose whether you want double action or single action and then decide what caliber you’re most interested in. Everyone of us can recommend something to you and it would probably be different. We all have our favorites, for my suggestions I would say double action GP 100 & 357mag. Although my favorite is in 44 special. And if you want single action, decide whether you want to pay up for an old model and try to find something that has the entire package, including the box paperwork, etc. Good luck and happy hunting.

 

[SavannahSteve]

My favorite Ruger is my 1996 blued P95 DC. I much prefer pistols that are hammer-fired, DA/SA, and without rails. Also, I am probably one of the few who would think that a plum-colored P95 is a really good looking gun.

 

[LDB]

I really want an SP101 SS 3" .327 Federal Magnum for an EDC choice. After that is obtained I'd like a GP100, well one in .327 and one in .357, both in carry length, 2.5" or 3". Good luck with your "looking".

 

[Ctsigsd]

A SS RedHawk 44 is a good itch scratcher, then you wonder if a blued one wouldn’t get it a little deeper. Or try a new model BH, three screws seem to really satisfy that itch even better. To get that itch just past where your fingers will reach, a 256 win Hawkeye will reach every time!

Yes,you can find nice used Super Blackhawk, or the regular BlackHawk..357 & fabulous .30 Carbine, I found like new ones from the 80s at great price, i think triggers lighter on older ones vs new ones..Its addictive,they start multiplying,Oh almost forgot the Blackhawks in 45 Colt AND ACP..My pair seem to love ALL brands ammo,off bench,shoot fabulous groups..None of those cost huge smount for gun that will be shooting in your Grandkids hands after were long gone

 

[Redcoat3340]

Update to my original post:
Took Randyzzz's advice and will be picking up an Old Model 3 Screw Single Six on my 03 C&R.
And will be sorting through the rest of the advice here.
Probably an LCR is next on the list as I have an affinity for J-frame size revolvers. Then....??

And thanks to everyone for "guiding" me on this.

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[Star43]

Just noticed this thread. I have the original SP101 in 38 Special when they first came out. That gun will shoot +P all day and not break a sweat....I love the size of the SP101....And in any caliber, You should give that a look......