Is anyone buying revolvers these days?

[Mobuck]

I'm considering selling 2 or 3 Ruger 44 mags since I can no longer shoot them. Checked GB auctions and didn't see a lot of interest.
I stopped at a local gun shop yesterday (mistake) and one of the few rifles on the rack was a new Ruger American Rancher(?) .223, 16" threaded barrel, w/AR magwell and the FDE stock. It's not that I NEED another .223 but well you understand the "flawed" logic.
I ran the idea of trading one of the 44's past Son and he thought it was an upside down trade--he was correct.

 

[contender]

I know much of the market is geared toward & pushed by the folks who want "plastic, tactical, & semi's."
But serious shooters still enjoy revolvers.

 

[hittman]

Yes, I still buy revolvers. Especially 5.5 inch RedHawks and any Six Series double actions.

Revolvers real hard to find for sale around here.

 

[powder smoke]

Hard to beat the dependability of a Revolver! I probably have too many of them but so what? ps

 

[daveg.inkc]

I wouldn’t buy anything but a Ruger SA or DA. I have no plastic pistols. Plain looking and ugly to me. Nothing like 20 grs of 2400 recoiling in my leather gloved hand.

 

[daveg.inkc]

Unless it’s 17 of AA#9 in brass framed .41 M BH!

 

[Domino300]

Unless it’s 17 of AA#9 in brass framed .41 M BH!

That's a lot of AA9, 170 gn. bullet?

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Yes, people are still buying revolvers. A fair number of them are. Sold one yesterday. Taurus in 44 Special. I've sold 3 Taurus 44 Specials in the last few months. Wouldn't call the 44 mag as one of the most asked for calibers but I've sold one of those recently as well.

 

[seasterl]

Seems to me like a selling frenzy on GunBroker for Ruger Vaqueros and RedHawks. I find countless items that appear to be in “new old stock condition” with dozens of bids. I suspect collectors are selling to dealers and then they in turn list the “safe queen” as new old stock and prices climb to 50% over MSRP or double what street prices were a year ago.

 

[Rclark]

Speaking for myself, I've pretty much done with buying revolvers (never say never though). I don't buy semi-autos... I have a good set of single actions from .22 to .45 Colt that are about as perfect as they can get (tuned, right barrel length, grip panels I like, and of course accurate). What more do I need for a life time of shooting? Might say I have got my perfect pack'n pistols :) .

But looking at the selection at the gun stores and asking a few questions, It sounds like people are still buying revolvers (and pistols).....

 

[Mobuck]

I've got to find a local dealer who will ship for me before I list them and I hope I'm not violating a rule but here's a preview:
SS Redhawk 7.5" w/ Pachmayr grips not a mark on it. It was like new when bought and I haven't shot it.
SS Super Blackhawk 7.5" with B-square mount and Weaver 2.5-8 silver scope Pachmayr grips. Came this way so I don't have the rear sight. This one had been fired a few times before I got it and I shot it a few times. No marks or dings.
50th Anniversary New Model Blackhawk 44 6 1/2(?)" blued NIB but the plastic box is a little dusty

 

[jdowney]

I used to have pretty good luck using gunbroker's ffl finder to locate local guys. Its often out of date but it is at least a starting point.

Go with the cheaper ones, they actually want to do it. From 2008 to 2010 or so I used a guy in Alamogordo who was top notch. He charged $10 per incoming transfer and would do outgoing for free - he made it super easy to sell pistols (I had just inherited my dad's and only wanted to keep a couple of them). I would drop it off at his place and then run a 5 day auction, then give the buyer my guy's email for transfer once payment came through. That guy was a class act, real easy to deal with. Never found one quite as good as him, but on the whole I've always found pretty reasonable guys for transfers.

Most storefront guys don't like doing it though, only had a couple good experiences that way.

Oh, and I still buy revolvers - two last year :D

 

[Johnnu2]

YUP..... Pretty much only buy revolvers.... although I did buy a MKIV 22/45 LITE last year.... and have a coupla 1911's..... and maybe one.................. !!! :-)

 

[jimd441]

With respect to handguns, I'm much more of a revolver guy so I'll put my biases aside and look at a local data point. My local range (Central N.C.) has a good sized shop and I watch the guns for sale appear and disappear. There is a robust market for revolvers there, they move as quickly as the semi-autos and it is not a panic "buy whatever they have" situation as there is always a good supply of guns there.

Jim

 

[Mobuck]

One or maybe both of the SS guns came from Goldsboro NC.

 

[44RED]

I don't dislike any pistols or revolvers.

I see the purpose for everything from a Glock to a single action Ruger and everything in between.

I just bought a revolver :) I can dump that brass in my hand :)

 

[Kevin]

I've got more revolvers than anything else, although I do enjoy variety. These days, I think I mix it up with buying and alternate between revolvers and semi autos. I bought a black polymer gun yesterday, first one ever (for me.)

Revolvers at least have character. Black Plastic guns do tend to look the same. I showed the one to a family member yesterday, and the remark was "Oh, it looks just like the fake guns in the movies."

 

[buckeyeshooter]

Revolvers are the only handgun I buy. I have several 1911's, a hi-power and one of those plastic 9mm.... don't need anymore autoloaders!

 

[needsmostuff]

Revolvers will definitely sell.
Maybe instead of jumping thru the hoops of shipping have the local store sell them on consignment.
I bet they sell plenty fast enough then you take the money and buy what you want.

 

[powder smoke]

Revolvers are my favorite firearm by far! No getting around it.
No. 2 are muzzle loaders a bit different but I like em! Yes I got rifles and
shotguns and pistols who doesn't? ps

 

[Highstandardguy]

I've got to find a local dealer who will ship for me before I list them

Everyone I've talked to wants $40 - $50 for this "service". I think I paid $45 to ship/transfer just a Mark III upper. What about Liberty Tree in Carthage?

 

[Mobuck]

I called a guy on the GB transfer dealer list last night. He's never done an outgoing transfer so I described the process and he's going to study up and get back to me.

 

[contender]

One of the biggest things that creates an expense is the method of shipping. USPS Priority for a handgun is the cheapest,, and actually fairly secure as compared to other services.
Have your dealer look into that as well.

 

[jdowney]

Second on the USPS, that guy I liked in Alamo told me once that he just filled out a form and brought a license copy with him to the PO and that it was routine. I never had to bring him packing materials since he did a lot of transfers, but that's another thing you can do easily to help out the FFL.

If you want the cheapest, usually standard priority (non-flat rate) is it. I usually went with medium flat rate though, made shipping cost predictable for the auction (I only sold on GB, I liked the format) and I could pre-pay my FFL to help keep the arrangement simple for him too. I thought it was worth spending a couple extra bucks for simplicity, everyone gets to make that kind of call for themselves.

 

[Mobuck]

Back in the old days, I had an FFL and was a Postmaster as well. I did LOT of firearms shipments and even authored a "cheat sheet" for counter persons to use for handling firearms shipping by USPS.
Some dealers are either uninformed or overly cautious when they choose to not accept a shipment from a non-FFL. Their business, their choice. I do have to say that an insured package addressed to a store front or known FFL is a "target" for unscrupulous/criminal minded employees.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I do have to say that an insured package addressed to a store front or known FFL is a "target" for unscrupulous/criminal minded employees.

I have always assumed that to be the case . . . particularly with a relatively heavy for its size "gun-shaped box". :roll:

 

[daveg.inkc]

Unless it’s 17 of AA#9 in brass framed .41 M BH!

That's a lot of AA9, 170 gn. bullet?

Western Powder manual has 18.5 grs max for a 170 bullet.

 

[Mobuck]

I got a response from a local FFL who will do the transfer/shipping. He actually wants to learn the legal/proper way to handle this sort of transfer.
I'll let you know when I get ready to post the guns on the classified page.

 

[jdowney]

I do have to say that an insured package addressed to a store front or known FFL is a "target" for unscrupulous/criminal minded employees.

I have always assumed that to be the case . . . particularly with a relatively heavy for its size "gun-shaped box". :roll:

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[jdowney]

I got a response from a local FFL who will do the transfer/shipping. He actually wants to learn the legal/proper way to handle this sort of transfer.
I'll let you know when I get ready to post the guns on the classified page.

Sounds like you found a good one :mrgreen:

Apologies for explaining the obvious a few posts above, in retrospect that must have been annoying....