Old vs new?

[Rick_A]

Cause they need it, the older ones didn't.

There is no shortage of stories of fine old guns with broken trigger/hammer pins, timing issues, excessive endshake, sprung cranes, bent ejector rods, and other maladies.

Gimme a break. Any mechanical device can and will require servicing with enough use.

 

[fat tom]

Don't hunt with a gun that will embarrass your dog.

Consider that line stolen!
f.t.

 

[fat tom]

Thanks for the replies. I do prefer something that is more finely fitted and finished (or as an earlier poster said "more elegant").

All in all it sounds like maybe I should be on the lookout for an older 27 or a pre 27 N frame next.

That would fill the bill.
f.t.

 

[Rick_A]

I've been impressed with current nickel guns if you can find one. The bluing on the new classics look much like the Highway Patrolman finishes instead of the more lustrous finishes of old.

The old ones are certainly a better investment, but they're all shooters to me. I'm not one to pay a premium for an older gun...I was lucky enough to buy an old one at a used new gun price

 

[UnderDawgAl]

I too prefer the older ones. However, those folks are mistaken who believe that all of the older guns were lovingly crafted by gentle-hearted factory workers who caressed and cherished each part 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

 

[MrG5122]

There's something about old diamond stocks that turns my crank. Can hardly leave them in a gun store. Luckily for my marriage they don't pop up around here too often.

 

[DWalt]

Which is better, a 1955 Chevy or a 2015 Chevy? No question the 2015 is vastly superior in almost every way. It just doesn't have the appeal of the earlier vehicle.

 

[John R]

There is no shortage of stories of fine old guns with broken trigger/hammer pins, timing issues, excessive endshake, sprung cranes, bent ejector rods, and other maladies.

Gimme a break. Any mechanical device can and will require servicing with enough use.

Guess I'm just lucky, I have a few Smith revolvers that are 30 to 40 years old, and I've never had any problems, except keeping them fed.

 

[jrandyh]

I love the older 19's, 66's, 586's and 686's. That being said I have an N frame 44 I bought several years ago. The crown was off and I had it fixed. They sent the gun back scratched up. Sent it back and after a second finish its beautiful. Shoots fine. I bought a 686 plus 2.5 PC that was a mess. Out of time. Buggered up front hole on the ejection Rod and terrible action.sent it back and it's fine now, I think the new 66 is a travesty. It's just ugly. The frame is different. The barrel 1/4 inch longer, the front sight not elevated the same etc. All these destroy the aesthetics of the original.
JR