RMHoward
Single-Sixer
Folks,
Long time reader here, not so many posts. Love my rugers. However, i have decided i want to save up and purchase a FA model 83 in .44. Its gonna take a while to save that amount of money. But, i know it is the peak of the pyramid and will be an heirloom some day. I have a few questions i hope someone could help me with:
1. The FA site has a list of preferred dealers, but none in Florida. Do I have to go to another state to order one of these? Or, can i have my local gun shop order one for me?
2 Im interested in a field grade 83 short barrel .44. Do i really only get crappy rubber grips on this gun, or can i have them put the premier grade laminate grips on the field grade gun for me. Of course, i will pay for them.
3.Is this gun physically bigger than my NM Blackhawk .357? I have a couple of holsters for my Blackhawk i would like to be able to use for the 83.
4. Finally, am i in the ballpark expecting to pay 1500 for this gun new?
Thanks for your help
Rick
Long time reader here, not so many posts. Love my rugers. However, i have decided i want to save up and purchase a FA model 83 in .44. Its gonna take a while to save that amount of money. But, i know it is the peak of the pyramid and will be an heirloom some day. I have a few questions i hope someone could help me with:
1. The FA site has a list of preferred dealers, but none in Florida. Do I have to go to another state to order one of these? Or, can i have my local gun shop order one for me?
2 Im interested in a field grade 83 short barrel .44. Do i really only get crappy rubber grips on this gun, or can i have them put the premier grade laminate grips on the field grade gun for me. Of course, i will pay for them.
3.Is this gun physically bigger than my NM Blackhawk .357? I have a couple of holsters for my Blackhawk i would like to be able to use for the 83.
4. Finally, am i in the ballpark expecting to pay 1500 for this gun new?
Thanks for your help
Rick