What to look for when revolver shopping.

[Dog1]

Charter Arms fan?

Not really, but someone gave me one as a prank once.

I used it wedge a door open when I was moving to a new house.

I think I left it there.

Honestly though, I'm just giving you ****. Nothing wrong with them, they are just not my cup 'o tea.

 

[kawtech87]

In all seriousness, this thread was not started with the intentions of getting into a pissing contest over what make of revolver is better and why any of us think that way. Redhorse was asking what to look for when buying a used revolver. Since some good info had already been posted I made a little joke. Some of us do prefer Rugers over S&W for various reasons. One is the fact that they are built like a tank.

Good luck with your Chiappa Dog1. Glad you like it.

 

[Dog1]

In all seriousness, this thread was not started with the intentions of getting into a pissing contest over what make of revolver is better and why any of us think that way. Redhorse was asking what to look for when buying a used revolver. Since some good info had already been posted I made a little joke. Some of us do prefer Rugers over S&W for various reasons. One is the fact that they are built like a tank.

Good luck with your Chiappa Dog1. Glad you like it.

Hey back at you..I hear the Armscor wheelgun is ok, once you get past the shrapnel after the cylinder grenades..good luck with yours.

 

[Kurr]

1. Nipples
2. No top strap
3. Wedge pin present

 

[throttletony]

Not even sure what to think of pgs. 2 & 3 of this thread.
The 1st page is full of good advice.
The biggest things I'd look for, in addition to timing, gas cutting, and general condition, would be....
did the previous owner TRY too much gunsmithing on it? For newer production guns (say, the last 15 yrs), this would be a big concern for me, since most of the guns are fairly robust.
Wheel guns from the 60's, 70's, and even the 80's are more likely to show some of the excessive signs mentioned above (cutting, cracking) etc.

 

[kawtech87]

Not even sure what to think of pgs. 2 & 3 of this thread.

It's INGO. Every thread eventually goes to hell. Some just do it quicker than others.

 

[Redhorse]

In all seriousness, this thread was not started with the intentions of getting into a pissing contest over what make of revolver is better and why any of us think that way. Redhorse was asking what to look for when buying a used revolver. Since some good info had already been posted I made a little joke. Some of us do prefer Rugers over S&W for various reasons. One is the fact that they are built like a tank.

Good luck with your Chiappa Dog1. Glad you like it.

Not even sure what to think of pgs. 2 & 3 of this thread.
The 1st page is full of good advice.
The biggest things I'd look for, in addition to timing, gas cutting, and general condition, would be....
did the previous owner TRY too much gunsmithing on it? For newer production guns (say, the last 15 yrs), this would be a big concern for me, since most of the guns are fairly robust.
Wheel guns from the 60's, 70's, and even the 80's are more likely to show some of the excessive signs mentioned above (cutting, cracking) etc.

It's INGO. Every thread eventually goes to hell. Some just do it quicker than others.

The last quote is spot on but I do appreciate all the advice in the beginning. I'm by no means new to revolver shopping but I always want to learn more and usually come here to learn.

 

[pat102ko]

Thanks to Redhorse for enlightening me and the rest of you for the good information on revolvers!