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I have to make a decision
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I've been looking at two different revolvers to purchase but can only buy one of them.
One is a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull and the other is the S&W 627 Performance Center in .357 magnum (eight round). Both are used and both are half the price of a new one.
I have no need for either one but I'm a firearm addict and can't help myself 😁
I think that the S&W would be more collectable and less common than the Ruger and wouldn't
hurt like I know the .454 would . What are your opinions on the choices?
"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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I'm a fan of 38/357 revolvers so I lean towards the smith, but then again I am curious about the ruger. So I'm no help at all.
Mostly barrel length.
Go for the S&W
If they are both half the price of a new one, tell yourself you are buying "one new gun"…
And then buy both…. case closed !!!!! 🙃
Personally I would go with the Smith…
You need a wheelbarrow to carry both of them. I would shoot S&W more.
Smith. Licks like a mule might be a slight understatement. I had an Alaskan in .480 Ruger. Wundudnee and I each fired it once. Muzzleflash the size of a basketball. It was a comfort in case of bear, but not that much. Kasey sold it for me.
Smith…it’ll likely see more use.
In this case, I’d buy a Colt.
well, that was helpful. :-)
The smith
Ruger. There's no replacement for displacement.
Save your money. Buy a Glock…
I have Glocks.
I'd go with the Smith & Wesson. It's a great gun and you'll want to shoot it. The Ruger is a great gun but you'll have to get fit to shoot it and getting fit cuts into your shootin' time.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
I'm afraid the "getting fit" ship has already sailed, at my age there isn't a "fit" scenario. 😁
I gave up getting 'fit' for getting 'fat'. Much more satisfying! 😂
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
Buy both and go on a Top Ramen diet for a while. Besides when will you ever run into another bargain like this again?
With the 454 chop the barrel and Mag-Na-Port it and go look for trouble with a brown bear in Alaska.
Seems only fitting, I carry all my wheel guns in wheelbarrows.😉