Use it or Lose it

[Chinook3]

I was looking for SBH when I ran across this coming up at an auction. I thought it would make a pretty nice shooter and I ended up with it. I know commemoratives are sometimes frowned on, but i got this for less than a new SBH. Made 1985, customized for “Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police”.
In any case I think I got a real gem! Now I got to find one I can shoot, lol.

Chinook3

 

[gunman42782]

Very nice!

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

nice

 

[dobegrant.45]

Nice looking Super Blackhawk

 

[arfmel]

That’s a dandy!

 

[Rclark]

I got to find one I can shoot, lol.

Did I miss something? Is it missing the firing pin, for example, that you can't shoot it???

 

[Chinook3]

Thats what I mean I bot it to shoot, but now that I have handled it. I think it’s going to sit and be admired. Going to start looking for another.

 

[peachhead]

Choot it

 

[contender]

You found a nice one!

Many of us find a gun that's rare, or good looking, or whatever & decide to NOT shoot them. We look for ones with a little character & experience to take afield & shoot. About 40 years ago,, when I wanted something,, I'd often buy a minty one,, AND a shooter,, just to enjoy both angles of pleasures.

 

[Johnnu2]

I chute'm all (except one....:-)
Life it too short...... "it ain't a dress rehearsal"... ;)
J.

 

[Chinook3]

Lol

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I have two I've never shot and never will.

One is a Colt SAA 5-1/2" in .44 Special that I bought brand new in 1981 as an "investment". It's still in the original box with all the stuff, hammer tied down, unfired, unturned. I fondle it occasionally, wipe it down, and put it back in the safe.

The other is a 4-5/8" Blackhawk in .41 Magnum from 1972 that I somehow picked up dirt cheap. It appears fully "unfired" and unturned. I'm keeping it as a potential good seller if I ever get real desperate. :LOL:

 

[peachhead]

I have two I've never shot and never will.

One is a Colt SAA 5-1/2" in .44 Special that I bought brand new in 1981 as an "investment". It's still in the original box with all the stuff, hammer tied down, unfired, unturned. I fondle it occasionally, wipe it down, and put it back in the safe.

The other is a 4-5/8" Blackhawk in .41 Magnum from 1972 that I somehow picked up dirt cheap. It appears fully "unfired" and unturned. I'm keeping it as a potential good seller if I ever get real desperate. :LOL:

Both of those would have lasted me about 30 minutes. If that long

 

[Hvymax]

I've never had any use for anything I won't shoot. I appreciate the pure art of engraved and inlaid metal but I would never want to be responsible for caring for it. Even the old Damascus heirloom shotguns have Brass Pyrodex shells loaded for them so future generations can harvest their first birds with them.

 

[Johnnu2]

I've never had any use for anything I won't shoot. I appreciate the pure art of engraved and inlaid metal but I would never want to be responsible for caring for it. Even the old Damascus heirloom shotguns have Brass Pyrodex shells loaded for them so future generations can harvest their first birds with them.

You guessed it Hvymax.... this is the one that I don't shoot..... it's just too pretty:



J.

 

[Watertender]

Choot it

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[Chinook3]

Colt Trooper-very nice!!!

 

[Timbo23]

That is the prime reason I prefer stainless firearms. Most scratches can be buffed out and the finish made to look new again.

 

[Rclark]

That is the prime reason I prefer stainless firearms. Most scratches can be buffed out and the finish made to look new again.

Why does it have to look like new? You use it, it is going to gain some 'character'. Not saying you go out of your way to get some character. It just comes with age and sliding in/out of the holster and a knock here as it comes up :) . Rather have blued/case hardened/case colored here. And 'all' guns that are serviceable should be shot.

 

[ex13F]

I do get what you mean about finding a shooter and save the pretty one. I never thought I would be one of those guys but after I had my SP101 engraved I had to get another one to carry and shoot. I guess it happens to some of us?

 

[Timbo23]

Why does it have to look like new? You use it, it is going to gain some 'character'. Not saying you go out of your way to get some character. It just comes with age and sliding in/out of the holster and a knock here as it comes up :) . Rather have blued/case hardened/case colored here. And 'all' guns that are serviceable should be shot.

Just my preference. I would, however, still buy a well used 3 screw Blackhawk or Super Blackhawk if I could. I have both a S&W and a Colt 1917. Both look their age finish wise, but lock up tight.

 

[akbluz]

I don't "abuse" any of my firearms but I do use them all. A few "marks" are a sign of loving use/care.

 

[moparclan]

Great looking Super,
My 1973 Colt Centennial is a regular shooter but not abused or carried in a holster. Had a very faint turn line from an owner not familiar with the working of a single action Colt revolver.

 

[Pál_K]

If I just want to look at and admire a firearm or exotic car rather than use it, I'll make a photo of it and hang that on the wall.

I'm thinking of a newly-made Colt SAA, stainless, Bisley frame, .45 LC. To me it has no collector value because it is a new firearm with no history - it is not 100 years old. So, none of this for me:

It is going to get 50 rounds through it on the first day.