I know this is not a S&W, but I need some expert advice. I have a chance to buy a NIB Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 MAG with a 10 1/2 in barrel. The seller has both a Blue Steel Model & a Stainless Steel Model, both NIB. He wants $600.00 for each and is firm on the price. Is this a good deal for me. I have had a love affair with long barreled handguns since birth. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any information.
ken

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There is only 1 on gunbroker for less than 600. Most are 625 or higher. Some are over 700. That doesnt include any shipping or transfer at your local dealer. Decent price not a screamer be a fool not to buy right this minute deal. Looks fair to both of you. See if he has a holster or a box of ammo to throw in.

I'm echoing what "jwk" said, 6 Benjamins is a good price. These were excellent shooters in their day and forced S&W off the Silhouette ranges where the targets reach out to 200 metres.

Always wanted one to bob to 4 5/8s inch but that would not be your desire. Great shooters, Ruger knew they were going to the Silhouette range and the deer fields. The stainless might have a pinned front sight and easier to change than the blue which should be a one piece unit, and requires a lot of smithing for change.

If I found one of those ' Silver Hornpipes ' for $600 I would sprain my wrist slapping down the money.

Go for the stainless. They seem to bring a bit more on resale.

Probably a fair price. Many Super B's got tried out with max loads and more. I always view a used one with a grain of salt as few were owned by a little old lady that only shot on Sundays.
As a personal opinion I don't care for an 8" bbl and a 10 1/2" is going to be carried very little, probably just a range gun. If that is what you want go for it.

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I inherited a Superblackhawk in new condition, .44 Magnum and an 8" barrel. It's a great gun and many people scope them for deer hunting.

Unless you're into hunting with a handgun or indulge in self-abuse, there's little need to fire full-house magnums in the gun. As I'm a reloader, I load lead, 240 grain semi-wadcutters to modest .44 Special velocities (but using loading data for the .44 Magnum only). The Super blackhawk handles heavy loads very well but the shape of the grip causes the guns to shift in the hand on firing. For me, one cylinder full of magnum ammo is enough. I generally fire this gun two-handed regardless of what I'm feeding it.

Thanks a million Guys. For all Your much valued information and advice. I really appreciated it.
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$600 is a good price, but I'd think twice about buying a revolver with that long of a tube. A decent holster for it will add another $100 or $200. When that expense is tossed in you may find a .44 carbine to be as concealable and a better all around gun.

Don't forget to post pictures.

Buy which ever appeals the most to you. I own a 7.5” SBH that I shot for years ( 70’s through the 90’s) in production metallic sil. Shooting at 50,100,150 and 200 yds. Standing with factory sights. I shot thousands of 240 JHP over 20 grains of 2400 through this revolver.
With that same load I have harvested several deer during the past several decades. Don’t shoot steel anymore, but I still put venison in the freezer each year, and the SBH is one of my “go to” guns for that task.
Mine has served me well and continues to do so.