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New Gun for my Anniversary ????

William81William81 Member Posts: 25,474 ✭✭✭✭
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
25th coming up in a couple of weeks. My wife asked if there was a firearm I would like for my gift. After thinking my way through this I am torn between a nice old S&W Model 60 or a Ruger MK III Hunter. I keep running the pros and cons of each. What do you think ?
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  • lazeruslazerus Member Posts: 1,950 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One for you one for your wife.
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  • SGSG Member Posts: 7,548
    edited November -1
    Its totally your decision but if it were me I would go for the MarkIII. They look like a blast to shoot. I would really like to get my hands on the new MarkIII in .17hmr[:D]
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  • CHGOTHNDERCHGOTHNDER Member Posts: 8,936 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get them both, for the 25 years you have invested it's a small reward but a start.

    PJ
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Make it a Colt. Diamondback, Python, MkIII or MKIv. My 2 cents [8D]
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,474 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Already have several Colts including a Python....I was trying to come up with something different from what I currently own.
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  • sig232sig232 Member Posts: 8,018
    edited November -1
    In my opinion, I think you would use the Ruger a lot more. Its much cheaper to shoot and looks really cool. The S&W would take up space in the gun safe after you got tired of dry firing it with the smap caps.
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Do something really different. Get a 10mm. [8D]
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  • beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by sig232
    In my opinion, I think you would use the Ruger a lot more. Its much cheaper to shoot and looks really cool. The S&W would take up space in the gun safe after you got tired of dry firing it with the smap caps.


    What Sig said.
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,474 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Leaning towards the Ruger at this time....Maybe I'll get the 60 for my birthday....[:D]..Still thinking it over.
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,474 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Done deal finally. Went a different way than I intended. Ended up with an HK USP .45 Compact. Thanks for the imput guys.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mark III, you will never get tired of shooting it. I still wish I had never sold my Buckmark Target.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • Henry0ReillyHenry0Reilly Member Posts: 10,892 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm a dyed-in-the-wool S&W fan and generally prefer wheel guns.
    I used to recruit for the NRA until they sold us down the river (again!) in Heller v. DC. See my auctions (if any) under username henryreilly
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tough choice, I love my Ruger MK III Hunter. Best of luck either way.
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,522 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get the 60 when you turn 60.
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  • zipperzapzipperzap Member Posts: 25,057
    edited November -1
    You can always buy an old S&W ... but for inexpensive fun ...
    I suggest a comb and tissue paper ... OR ... THIS!

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    The scope is on quick detach mounts ... on rails, of course!

    ... haven't been able to find anything any better/more fun! [:D][:D][:D]
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  • ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by William81
    25th coming up in a couple of weeks. My wife asked if there was a firearm I would like for my gift. After thinking my way through this I am torn between a nice old S&W Model 60 or a Ruger MK III Hunter. I keep running the pros and cons of each. What do you think ?


    You mean like this one? 3" .38 spl. with adjustable sights.

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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Not sure if there is a specific need by you. If not, go for the Ruger, more fun to shoot, more practical uses, cheap ammunition.[;)]
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Enjoy the HK, I know you will. [;)]
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  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Chicagothndr is a wise man. Go for both!
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,522 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ATF
    quote:Originally posted by William81
    25th coming up in a couple of weeks. My wife asked if there was a firearm I would like for my gift. After thinking my way through this I am torn between a nice old S&W Model 60 or a Ruger MK III Hunter. I keep running the pros and cons of each. What do you think ?


    You mean like this one? 3" .38 spl. with adjustable sights.

    standard.jpg


    I have one identical but in .357
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  • ATFATF Member Posts: 11,683 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've had mine about two years and never fired it N.I.B. [8D]
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  • third_shot_flyerthird_shot_flyer Member Posts: 69 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go for the Ruger!!!


    (Isn't it helpful that we're still offering suggestions 12 hours after he decided to go another direction entirely?)
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  • yoshmysteryoshmyster Member Posts: 22,051 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would've suggested something in matching his and hers .25ACP after it is your 25th. Or some 25th year anniversary run piece. But I suppose a good engraver can slap something on the slide on anything to commemorate the occasion.
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,522 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by select-fire
    quote:Originally posted by ATF
    quote:Originally posted by William81
    25th coming up in a couple of weeks. My wife asked if there was a firearm I would like for my gift. After thinking my way through this I am torn between a nice old S&W Model 60 or a Ruger MK III Hunter. I keep running the pros and cons of each. What do you think ?


    You mean like this one? 3" .38 spl. with adjustable sights.

    standard.jpg



    Alright, Here is my model 60 with small grips . I carry this little compact 3" .357 hunting

    DSCN0781.jpg
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