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Bought/traded for a new pistol-OBs opinion
Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:14 pm
I had a late (80’s I believe the serial told me) model Ruger Blackhawk 6 shot. In 9.5/10 condition, seriously could’ve passed off as new nearly. But I never had much use for it. My eventual goal was to open site shoot a deer. I tried a few hunts but never saw one with the pistol on me. My dad has a .44 blackhawk with Shimanohol (I believe grips) that he and I like better than the wood, so I can still try for my open sight deer.
Well, I traded the pistol and $400+tax bc new for a brand new Ruger SR1911. For a polished aluminum with Walnut grips. Beautiful gun with good overall reviews. I feel I got a better gun for my needs, considering I let the blackhawk sit under the bed for protection beside my XDM. I’ve also been craving a 1911. I wanted “the gun” so I’m happy with my purchase.
Pulled over to write this as I drive to shoot and want to head the OB’s opinion. How’d I do, what’d I get?
I was looking at a RI double stack fwi online but never saw one irl.
Well, I traded the pistol and $400+tax bc new for a brand new Ruger SR1911. For a polished aluminum with Walnut grips. Beautiful gun with good overall reviews. I feel I got a better gun for my needs, considering I let the blackhawk sit under the bed for protection beside my XDM. I’ve also been craving a 1911. I wanted “the gun” so I’m happy with my purchase.
Pulled over to write this as I drive to shoot and want to head the OB’s opinion. How’d I do, what’d I get?
I was looking at a RI double stack fwi online but never saw one irl.
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Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:22 pm to SouthernImmigrant
Pretty much broke even or lost 100$ if you would have sold it outright. Although I do not have one I have been keeping my eyes out for a deal on one and they can be had used for 350-450$
The sr1911 is a 750$ gun.
The sr1911 is a 750$ gun.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 7:24 pm to SouthernImmigrant
If you are pleased that is all that matters.
What was the finish and barrel length of the Blackhawk?
What was the finish and barrel length of the Blackhawk?
Posted on 7/26/19 at 4:11 am to weagle99
Here's mine! 
Posted on 7/26/19 at 7:24 am to SouthernImmigrant
I am all for sloughing off guns you don’t want or need, for ones you think you want.
I am a novice gunner but still own more than I shoot.
I have two glock 19s and about 30 magazines. So I feel like I am married to glocks. To me, there is no need to start another 9mm collection that takes different magazines.
I don’t have that urge to get a m&p compact 9. I look at calibers needed and not guns, themselves. I do this from a novice point of view, as well as cost/space savings.
However,
If I see the need to include a compact 9mm like P365, I’d do it. But then going back to my flawed philosophy, I’d try to shoehorn the g26 that takes my 19 mags, into the p365’s place.
Again, this is a flawed, zealous view that most do t share or care too much about.
All that to say.
America
Guns
Buy them
Shoot them
Sell them back
Buy more
America
Stay safe.
I am a novice gunner but still own more than I shoot.
I have two glock 19s and about 30 magazines. So I feel like I am married to glocks. To me, there is no need to start another 9mm collection that takes different magazines.
I don’t have that urge to get a m&p compact 9. I look at calibers needed and not guns, themselves. I do this from a novice point of view, as well as cost/space savings.
However,
If I see the need to include a compact 9mm like P365, I’d do it. But then going back to my flawed philosophy, I’d try to shoehorn the g26 that takes my 19 mags, into the p365’s place.
Again, this is a flawed, zealous view that most do t share or care too much about.
All that to say.
America
Guns
Buy them
Shoot them
Sell them back
Buy more
America
Stay safe.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 11:43 pm to SouthernImmigrant
If its what you want its worth it. My next “want” gun is a .44 mag blackhawk just cuz. I will not hunt with it but just want it.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:00 am to weagle99
Blued with a 6”.
I’m happy with the gun.
I’m happy with the gun.
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