Inspector-Callahan1
Bearcat
So, I've always liked the Ruger Bisley over the traditional style grip, because the plow handle grip just doesn't suit me. So here's the question, why are these 5.5 inch S/S Bisley's such a hard to find item and why aren't they in regular production? In all reality, there isn't anything special about them (from a manufacturing cost standpoint) other than they have the Bisley style grip/hammer, etc, which is very popular. So why are these guns only available in special distributor limited runs that always sell out? It would seem to support the case that there is a regular demand for the model?
Case in point, over the past few years, I've been able to pick-up the Bisley 6.5" Single Six S/S and the 5.5" Turnbull Bisley 45, both limited runs that appear to be no longer available?
So why all the mystique? I've seen the 41, 44Mag and 357 5.5" Bisley's sell for 900-1200.00 because they are no longer readily available and haven't been for a while. I remember the 41 Bisley's were available last year for roughly $650, new from the manufacturer. What am I missing? Why do distributors need to supply these in special limited runs as opposed to being a regularly cataloged item? I don't believe believe that a 5.5" Bisley in one of those configurations would sell in any less quantities than some of their other revolvers.
What am I missing?
Thanks
IC
Case in point, over the past few years, I've been able to pick-up the Bisley 6.5" Single Six S/S and the 5.5" Turnbull Bisley 45, both limited runs that appear to be no longer available?
So why all the mystique? I've seen the 41, 44Mag and 357 5.5" Bisley's sell for 900-1200.00 because they are no longer readily available and haven't been for a while. I remember the 41 Bisley's were available last year for roughly $650, new from the manufacturer. What am I missing? Why do distributors need to supply these in special limited runs as opposed to being a regularly cataloged item? I don't believe believe that a 5.5" Bisley in one of those configurations would sell in any less quantities than some of their other revolvers.
What am I missing?
Thanks
IC