Rebuild this SBH?

[SP20]

Some time ago, 6, 7 years, I bought a used SBH .44 seemed to be in good condition. I put a little less than 100 rounds through and then while cleaning found the forcing cone? was cracked. for what ever reason just put it away for few years till I took it's hammer and put it on a vaquero. The revolver then sat as a pile of parts till the other day. I just looked up some general pricing and with labor, shipping, and parts I could just as easily buy another for what it would cost to rebuild this one. What say you, what direction would you go? Does the pricing seem correct? I think this .44 was mfg in 2001.

 

[Jim Puke]

It would be a good gun for a custom project.

 

[GA Cracker]

Some of you guys that know...Would Ruger fix that at no charge?

 

[SP20]

Yep, I had that thought, but I don't know what kind of ammo was used in that gun, don't know past history. Me, I only shot W white box.

 

[any ruger]

I'd call the service dept. and explain the problem and ask for a shipping label and send the gun back to them to look at.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I would too. I bet they will fix it up. Charges if any would be minimal is my guess.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

If it were mine it would be going to Ruger for rebuild and re blue. It will come back like new for a minimum and fair price. Just ask for a quote. You will be pleased.

 

[BearBio]

Be a candidate for Gary Reeder?

 

[Hondo44]

You won't be able to beat Ruger's repair. They'll fix it for nothing and pay shipping both ways. If the gun needs re-bluing it's $140 and it will look like new. Plus if you want a different barrel length they will install anything they currently offer; 4 5/8", 5 1/2" or 7 1/2". The only charge would be about $38 for a replacement hammer.

 

[SP20]

Thanks for the replies. Thats the way to go, plus I like a 4 5/8 barrel and it had 5 1/2 so heres my chance. Thanks again all.

 

[SP20]

Thought I'd mention I called Ruger this morning and they are going to send an RA. Here's the thing, I expected to be on hold a half hour. Instead I got through after one ring, had the wrong place and was transferred. One ring later they picked up. Holly cow, how great is that!

 

[gramps]

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Thought I'd mention I called Ruger this morning and they are going to send an RA. Here's the thing, I expected to be on hold a half hour. Instead I got through after one ring, had the wrong place and was transferred. One ring later they picked up. Holly cow, how great is that!

Very good! Of course we expect a FULL update and pictures. Sorry I got greedy there.
gramps who lives life vicariously

 

[SP20]

Just got off phone with them, said I just pay to ship to them (becauae of year 2001) and they would fix for free. I'll probibly ship it monday.

 

[gramps]

Yessss!
gramps who is happy for you

 

[Hondo44]

Just got off phone with them, said I just pay to ship to them (becauae of year 2001) and they would fix for free. I'll probibly ship it monday.

No charge even for the hammer?

 

[SP20]

I didn't talk to them about the hammer as it's a no issue. It'll have a hammer when I send it.