Need a .357 on a budget

[theirishavenger]

Well, tell ya what guys, I'm broke, B-R-O-K-E, but I need a pistol before this summer. Prefer .357. Can anyone tell me what I should look for in a used one? i gotta try and pick one up on the cheap at a pawn shop or something.

Failing that, if anybody wants to unload one, I got a decent paintball setup and some KC Dayliters if anyone wants to do a trade. Pathetic, ain't it? LOL

Chris

[Jake_Blues]

Well, tell ya what guys, I'm broke, B-R-O-K-E, but I need a pistol before this summer. Prefer .357. Can anyone tell me what I should look for in a used one? i gotta try and pick one up on the cheap at a pawn shop or something.

Failing that, if anybody wants to unload one, I got a decent paintball setup and some KC Dayliters if anyone wants to do a trade. Pathetic, ain't it? LOL

Chris

Ah, the old saturday night special :D Unfortunately you get what you pay for... I'd be nervous about a really cheap gun at a pawn shop. If you're using it for personal protection (which I'm guessing you are, since you want a .357), you need something you can trust 100%. If you do pick up a cheapy, make sure you take it to a reputable gunsmith to have him do a reliability test and tune!

-E

[Jeffro600]

A used Ruger GP-100....a used one in good shape will run you about 250-350 bucks. About the cheapest your going to find a QUALITY 357 without buying a piece of junk. Watch yourself at the pawn shops cuz everyone ive ever been too asks new prices...or higher, so know your prices before you buy anything from a pawn shop.

You might be able to pick up a Ruger security six for a little less, but their rare to find. A smith or a colt is going to be considerably more money and their not necessarily any nicer.

Dont bother with Taurus.

Your not too far from Loveland, so id suggest hitting up Sportsmans warehouse and Jensens and see what they have...their going to be your best bet.

[kmon35]

Try Garretsons on W. 10th st. I've gotten some great deals there on used guns. Also try Orchard ace hardware in Loveland. Jeffro is right, 250+ minimum and the rest of what he said.

[trojanman]

GP-100 is a very nice gun, but i ended up with a Smith

[quivvy]

smith or ruger.
why .357 if your broke? them's are expensive to feed. whats the purpose for the gun? self defense? if so, dont go cheap.

what to look for in a used revolver....

make sure the screws arent boogered up...
make sure it locks up tight...
look at the bore....
make sure it locks up/times up in SA and DA (meaning the cylinder turns and locks before the hammer drops. make sure the cylinder doesnt shake back and forth (end shake) while its locked up....
make sure there isnt an overly visible gap between the cylinder and yoke (beginning of bbl)....
make sure there isnt any flame cutting (just above the yoke on the top strap) - look for the beginning or progression of a thin cut.... (means its been shot ALOT)
check the finish and overall condition....

thats all i can think of now. good luck.

[BJL913]

check out rocky mtn guns and ammo at parker and main. bill usualy has some good stuff on consignment. failing that try out the next tanner gun show. or i could talk to my brother, see whats thinning out of the collection. i know he had a nice glock 19 for sale /w night sites and 2 or 3 hi cap mags. i think he wanted 350 or 400 for it

[quivvy]

that G19 is a GOOD deal if its in good shape and a Generation 3 or even 2.

[BJL913]

pretty sure its a gen 2, not tac rail... im not sure though, been a while since i saw it. a buddy of ours in a service i will not name doing things i will not mention overseas for our government brought it back off an iraqi... he also had a little berreta 380 and presentation holster but we sold that already...

[BJL913]

Glock 19 - 400 bucks, does have the tac rail! night sights, grip tape on sides of handle, 3 hi cap mags! very clean weapon! it is available and in my possesion now

~B

[jtw2]

a 9mm glock 19 is a far cry from a .357.

You can generally find a nice S&W 66 for around $300. That and the Rugers are going to be your best bets.

[sonofmayhem]

WE have a smith and wesson that is SCHWEET! sorry its not for sale, just thought id say try to get one of them...

[bender]

get a second job and a ruger super redhawk alaskan :)

[Barf Bag]

Mods, please dont see this as a plug for a non-supporting vendor, just trying to help a guy find a good deal.


try CDNN for deals on pistols, they often get LEO dept. trade ins that they sell for good prices. 1-800-588-9500

[quivvy]

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/

good deals.

[Frebius]

So your trying to sell and illegal weapon over the internet?

pretty sure its a gen 2, not tac rail... im not sure though, been a while since i saw it. a buddy of ours in a service i will not name doing things i will not mention overseas for our government brought it back off an iraqi... he also had a little berreta 380 and presentation holster but we sold that already...

[BJL913]

So your trying to sell and illegal weapon over the internet?


nope, i shoulda probably said something about that. It was declared at the embassy before he came back. completely legel. those SF guys get all the good stuff!

[Frebius]

do you have any paperwork verifying it?

[Jason's CJ5]

Mods, please dont see this as a plug for a non-supporting vendor, just trying to help a guy find a good deal.


try CDNN for deals on pistols, they often get LEO dept. trade ins that they sell for good prices. 1-800-588-9500

Its cool, this type of posting is allowed in here:)