Poll: What is the most common age group of S&W revolver owners

[Rob41]

Just curious as to what the most common age group is for revolver owners. Maybe we span several age groups and maybe there are more younger folks than I would suspect.

Your vote will be counted but how you voted (your age) specific to you will not be shown for privacy purposes.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

One has to wonder how that will effect values of these firearms in the future? With limited availability of new revolvers of a quality that would make them sought after maybe prices will soar like those of the Registered or Python. Or maybe a lack of exposure to wheelguns will send them to the dust heep. I'm just happy to own the ones I do and to still hold out hope of obtaining the ones I still want.

 

[Rob41]

So far the poll is going how I expected with so many younger generations that are only into semi-auto's. I'm also into vintage stereo gear and it's much the same age groups.

Inflation goes up while the market will shrink so maybe the prices will hold steady. The more rare and sought after guns will likely continue to go up though...IMHO.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Poll should be titled "What is the most common age group of S&W revolver owners who participate in S&W specific internet discussion forum polls . . . "

 

[hangnoose]

AGE CATEGORIES

No option for the BREAKING WIND/PASSING DUST age group among us?

 

[Rob41]

Poll should be titled "What is the most common age group of S&W revolver owners who participate in S&W specific internet discussion forum polls . . . "

Right. Nothing too official but I don't think it will be too far from reality.

No option for the BREAKING WIND/PASSING DUST age group among us?

Doh! I forgot to add that.

 

[Dot_mdb]

With 50+ percent of the responders being in the 61 - 70 age group, I'd say that it is really true that, "with age comes wisdom."

Bill

 

[snuffy51]

Old are good.

 

[Rob41]

I'm sure there is some truth to that Bill. I just got an XD9 for HD and CC but honestly, I still know for most shooters a revolver is the best choice for that.

And there are lots of folks in the most wise ranges that don't do the computer/forum thing so I think realistic data would indicate high numbers in that demographic.

 

[Owly]

Here's a vote for the 31-40 crowd. So far just a crowd of one, but I can't be the only one with good sense.

 

[snubbyfan]

I'm a 53 year old gimpy Injun. Don't matter to me who knows and I have yet to own a bottom feeder.

 

[Rob41]

So we have our single digit bookends. One at 21-30 and one at 80+

 

[murphydog]

One has to wonder how that will affect values of these firearms in the future? With limited availability of new revolvers of a quality that would make them sought after, maybe prices will soar like those of the Registered or Python. Or maybe a lack of exposure to wheelguns will send them to the dust heap. I'm just happy to own the ones I do and to still hold out hope of obtaining the ones I still want.

An interesting question. I think there will always be a market for the high-end revolver product as you mention; to me, the big question is whether the current polymer gun crowd will transition (mature ) into revolvers as their shooting interests change, or due to cultural phenomena. If this occurs, values may increase - just ask all the new Python owners paying top dollar due to the "Walking Dead" cable series.

I suspect there will always be a revolver market (for hunting and long-range target shooting, etc.), but whether it will expand, shrink or stagnate in the long run is unclear.

 

[Rob41]

I'm a 53 year old gimpy Injun. Don't matter to me who knows and I have yet to own a bottom feeder.

I like my new bottom feeder but they don't compare in looks. Almost for reliability depending on user and particular pistol, but I would still give the edge to wheel guns. I am 50 btw.

 

[STCM(SW)]

Well, as far as bottom feeders go the ones I like are over a 100 years old design.
Lots of revolvers, many 1911's for me!

 

[BigBill]

It's right anything younger than 40yo is plastic. On a tight budget there affordable.

My pistols are reliable and dependable as my wheel guns are.

 

[Big Cholla]

An aside to the OP's poll; How many years have you owned S&Ws? I'm 76.5 yrs. now. I purchased my first S&W the day after my 21st. birthday in 1960. On that great day, the second day of my life that I could legally purchase a handgun in Nevada, I purchased both a S&W Combat Masterpiece 38 Special and a Colt Python, 4". Both used and in like new condition. I have owed one S&W or another ever since. The Colt Pythons that I have owned went away for one reason or another. The S&W revolvers have remained as my "go to guns". I have probably carried concealed a S&W M 60 more than any other of my concealable handguns. But, I digress......so if I can still subtract, I have owned a S&W for more than 55 yrs. And, no, I don't still own that original S&W.

Anyone else? I am referring to S&Ws that you have purchased on your own, not those given to you. ..............

 

[les.b]

Chief, I'm sort of like you. Mostly revolvers, but have a lot of older design semi autos: Colt 1903 .32 ACP; Colt 70s series Gold Cup; Colt original Commander from the 1950s in 38 Super; Kimber Ultra CDP II; Colt 1908 in .25 ACP; new fangled Walther PPK (2 of these).... Etc. as you can see, all of these were designed, if not built, before even my time.

Still love my revolvers, though, and they account for most of my collection, and for most of what I carry on a daily basis.

 

[LimaCharlie]

I am 69 and own more revolvers than semi-autos. I own more Colt guns followed by Ruger and then S&W.

My conceal carry guns are a government model 1911 in .45 ACP or 10mm in urban areas, a Glock 10mm or .40 S&W in remote rural areas, and a 4" S&W 29-2 .44 magnum in the woods.

 

[shocker]

First revolver - Ruger Blackhawk circa 1969, teenager.
First Smith revolver - Model 29, 1982.
I'm 61.

These days i would choose a striker fired polygun over a revolver unless it's a niche where no reasonable semi exists. For example, magnum bigger than 357, or a rimfire revolver because it will shoot whatever is available at the moment and go bang every time.