joseywales87
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This is just my opinion, but I would go with a Ruger. I think Ruger is the king of revolver market.
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Tennessee Jed
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I agree with Chesster. I'm looking very seriously at some K-frames with no locks and 1-piece barrels, so I can show my kids and grandkids "how they used to be made."
It's not so much the gun as the story behind it.
I have three that fit the bill.
One is my Grandfathers #3 Smith in 44 Russian. His father gave it to him when he was 12 and left home to work the ranches. He carried it until he had a stroke in the mid 60s, went to my father and will go to my oldest son.
The next is a single barrel 16 gage that belonged to my other grandfather. Years ago someone stuck it in the mud and split the end, it was cut down with a hack saw. Killed my first deer with it. Its totally useless since is was designed for BP only. (I didn't know that, I shot it loose as a kid).
Then there is the Model 28 I was issued and carried in LE, and my dept gave to me when I retired.
None of these guns are worth a lot of money, but they do have "family" history.
It's not the gun as much as its the story behind them.
I have three that fit the bill.
One is my Grandfathers #3 Smith in 44 Russian. His father gave it to him when he was 12 and left home to work the ranches. He carried it until he had a stroke in the mid 60s, went to my father and will go to my oldest son.
The next is a single barrel 16 gage that belonged to my other grandfather. Years ago someone stuck it in the mud and split the end, it was cut down with a hack saw. Killed my first deer with it. Its totally useless since is was designed for BP only. (I didn't know that, I shot it loose as a kid).
Then there is the Model 28 I was issued and carried in LE, and my dept gave to me when I retired.
None of these guns are worth a lot of money, but they do have "family" history.
It's not the gun as much as its the story behind them.
Many have suggested S&W revolvers and I can agree with that. If you look at the really old Smiths, the most valuable are the big ones, the Model 3 Americans and the Russians, and the .44 hand ejectors when you get into the 20th century. Therefore, my advice for the future is N-frame S&Ws of 1950s to 1970s vintage (some of later vintage are also OK, and these, by the way, are also fun to shoot). Colt Match Targets, Pythons and 1911 Gold Cups would also be good, but everything of course depends on what you can afford to spend. Therefore, I won't be passing on any first- or second-generation Colt SAAs.
Creek Henry
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My uncle gave me a model 19 combat mag in 357 in 6". I plan on teaching my son to shoot a revolver with it and then give it to him some day... probably when he turns 21.
It is all about memories and you can make new ones any time.
It is all about memories and you can make new ones any time.
I realize your post is in handguns and revolvers but it's about guns being passed down. With that said despite the many valuable custom rifles my Grandfather has I hope to receive his old 22LR that at best is worth $100 but to me it's priceless. That worn bluing and stock finish has been worn over years by his hands and that boys you can't put a value on.