WIW? Birdshead Vaq

[jimbo1096]

My gun pusher just called saying he took in a high polish .357 birdshead Vaquero, box and papers and wants to know if I'm interested. Condition like new, doesn't look fired. Says he needs $325 + tax. I don't really care for the Birdshead grip, but what do y'all think about the price?
Were these a limited run or are they still available?

 

[flattop44]

Dirt cheap! $500+ guns IMHO.
FT44

 

[Calthrop]

I am not a great fan of the birdshead either. I depends how far the car ride is. The price is good if the gun is what the dealer says its so. What I would do is take the raw Blackhawk SS gripframe and Micarta stocks I have in inventory and fit it to that nice three inch plus barreled gun then off I'd go. The birdshead would go on the block for someone else. JMVVHO. Calthrop

 

[Blackhawk Convertable]

BUY IT!!!

 

[contender]

Gee my favorite pusher called me yesterday and asked if I wanted a NIB OM 30 carbine Blackhawk for $450. I said to hold it until I can examine it,,!
Don'tcha just hate our pushers???

 

[dougader]

I hate seeing these great deals. I like the birdshead grip.

 

[jimbo1096]

Guess I'll have to force myself to run by there tomorrow and see if I take a liking to it. Usually these deals come along just AFTER I have bought something else with the gun fund.

 

[dougader]

I hate seeing these great deals. I like the birdshead grip.

 

[jimbo1096]

I had to pass on it - just doesn't fit my hand and I didn't need to buy something just because it was a good deal. The next person to walk in the shop saw it on the counter and bought it. Now if it had been in 45c it would be a whole different story.
Yes it looked NIB, not a mark on that shiney high polish stainless finish and with simulated ivory grips too..

 

[sunday bill]

When signed up in the one-handed SASS sub-categories that require large bullet/BP .45 loads, the Ruger Bird's Head gripframe is my personal favorite. In my hand, the frame seems to roll better than any other under recoil. As a result of this pivoting action, the hammer conveniently presents itself, allowing for quicker and surer cocking for the subsequent shot.