HOUSTON RICK
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Maybe they got tired of reading that only their revolvers made before 1964 were worth anything?
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Classic29
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I’d love to see Smith make a 41 mag version of the 69. A model 71 maybe?
CactusCapt
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Based on what I am seeing at shows, auction sites and EEs, used S&W revolver prices are increasing and will likely continue to do so; it's simple economics on a fixed quantity with increasing demand. I've done well in the S&W department, but the fact I used to turn my nose up at ~$250 NIB M-28s stings a bit... I *have* been doing this a while, however.
Meanwhile, Colt is cranking out $1500 revolvers and selling every one. Wait til a .454 Anaconda gets announced.
I'd buy a new Python 3 in.(have an old one) IF I didn't have spend an extra $200 for a decent rear sight.
Hair Trigger
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They'd have to come up with something that starts with a "6" to stay in line with the model numbering system, if they make it from stainless steel.
Anyway, M57 didn't last that long, M58 died even quicker, and they tried again with the M657 and it even died, 18 years ago. I know they were N frames, but downsizing a .41 Magnum won't make it popular again, at least not enough for S&W to resurrect it again. They ought to call it Lazarus if they do.
Don't get me wrong, I love .41 magnum, and have two of them, but then I'm not trying to make money on them. Not me, I just spend money on them.
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S&W had one era not too long ago where they were issuing new models and new variations every month. Was that the 1990s? Early 2000's?
sigp220.45
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The rear sight works fine, but looks cheap. I can live with it since I rarely adjust the sights more than once.
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robertrwalsh
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I can tell you that when I show up for off-duty / retired range with a wheel gun (or two) I am looked at like I am a dinosaur. With some justification.
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Anyway, M57 didn't last that long, M58 died even quicker, and they tried again with the M657 and it even died……..
But they live on, in my safe. The 58 is sporting the wrong grips, but I do have a correct set.
Anyway, M57 didn't last that long, M58 died even quicker, and they tried again with the M657 and it even died……..
But they live on, in my safe. The 58 is sporting the wrong grips, but I do have a correct set.
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If a 454 Colt comes along, I’ll have to buy it. I’d think it would be called the Titanoboa though.
Revolvers are an expensive proposition all around. Everything about them is expensive. You need to reload to remotely afford shooting any volume out of them, and that isn’t a cheap proposition anymore.
Plastic fantastics are drastically cheaper and the ammo is drastically cheaper, you don’t need to reload to shoot quite a bit out of them.
I garner a ton of interest at the range from all ages when a 44 or bigger comes out, the kaboom and fireball get their attention, but after answering a few questions, the “I can’t afford that” or “Reloading scares me”rears it’s ugly head. The 20-30 ages are the worst, as soon as I try and explain the benefits of reloading, they’re gone.
With the pontificating out of the way, I wonder if the Trr8 style at a cheaper price would rekindle interest? It’s tactical looking.
Revolvers are an expensive proposition all around. Everything about them is expensive. You need to reload to remotely afford shooting any volume out of them, and that isn’t a cheap proposition anymore.
Plastic fantastics are drastically cheaper and the ammo is drastically cheaper, you don’t need to reload to shoot quite a bit out of them.
I garner a ton of interest at the range from all ages when a 44 or bigger comes out, the kaboom and fireball get their attention, but after answering a few questions, the “I can’t afford that” or “Reloading scares me”rears it’s ugly head. The 20-30 ages are the worst, as soon as I try and explain the benefits of reloading, they’re gone.
With the pontificating out of the way, I wonder if the Trr8 style at a cheaper price would rekindle interest? It’s tactical looking.
twodog max
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I have had plastic but an done with that stuff. I will leave it for others. If you think wheelguns draw a crowd you ought to see the looks when I show up at the range with my 1886 Winchester and break out the cast bullet 45/70 ammo. A lot of the newbs just cannot seem to believe what they see. And when a big cast bullet slaps some 100 yard steel their mouth is open.
Protocall_Design
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Certain kinds of dinosaurs get a lot of respect. Just be one of those.
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Model 15-4ever
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This right here. Bring back a a couple of quality classics every year for a limited run. Show that you actually give a rat's rear about quality and tradition. You will make money on them.
Apparently that's too much to ask of S&W.
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I don't keep up with all this, but doubt "market saturation of plastic(?) frame autos" will be reached anytime in the near future or maybe even distant future. I don't shoot them and have never owned one, but they seem to be the predominant pistol on gun ranges these days, at least the one I visit regularly.
Like the variety of hot sauces in Texas, it appears there is always a demand and room for at least one more such pistol.
$1500.00 for a revolver that likely will seldom shot and even less often carried for self defense. How well is the Python made? I wonder if it is built to the same standards as a new Colt SAA 45 Colt I brought that had .457” cylinder throats which according to Colt was “within factory specs” for a “collectable” gun.
Meanwhile Taurus has become the manufacturer of revolvers for the working class.
My feed store yesterday had a Taurus Model 608, 357 Magnum, 3” barrel, matte blue finish and wood laminated grips for $369.00.
States like California are aggressively banning guns, pushing restrictions on semi-auto firearms and banning magazines that hold more than 10 rounds along with reducing the budget for Police Departments. As more and more people are coming to realize the understaffed Police will not be there to protect them they are buying what guns are available. Revolvers so far have not been restricted so there is a big market for them.
Meanwhile Taurus has become the manufacturer of revolvers for the working class.
My feed store yesterday had a Taurus Model 608, 357 Magnum, 3” barrel, matte blue finish and wood laminated grips for $369.00.
States like California are aggressively banning guns, pushing restrictions on semi-auto firearms and banning magazines that hold more than 10 rounds along with reducing the budget for Police Departments. As more and more people are coming to realize the understaffed Police will not be there to protect them they are buying what guns are available. Revolvers so far have not been restricted so there is a big market for them.
I rarely see revolvers at my range, except for people I know. Revolvers are still selling, at least the few popular models, but people are not shooting them. It is becoming a niche, like cars with manual transmissions, buying music on CDs, or something similar.
They are still collectible, and people hang on to them up until estate sales happen, but not popular at the range.
The most likely reason you are not seeng revolvers on the shooting range is because they are laying loaded somewhere inside the house such as in a nightside drawer patiently waiting for it’s call to duty.
Of course regional differences apply.
Of course regional differences apply.
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I saw someone shooting a snubnose revolver, probably a J-frame .38 at my gun club range about two years ago. In the fourteen years I've been a member, that's possibly the second revolver shooter I've seen aside from myself. I usually only shoot during the week. Maybe there are hordes of revolver guys on the weekends.
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