What to look for in a used revolver? - Page 4 - XDTalk Forums

jherrick · 07-06-2008, 10:42 AM

Aside from timing and all the things mentioned.
Careful checking of the forcing cone is very important. Carbon and crud is rarely completely cleaned in this area and it could cover up a crack.

The Capn · 07-06-2008, 12:00 PM

yeah, tightness is ussaly reguarded as cylinder roll. open up the gun and when you click it shut, give it the normal twist to lock it, then using the thumb and fore finger see if it has any travel.

check for any surface rust, ect. if it has rust on the outside there is most likely rust inside. in that case put some oil\lube in the mechinism. dry fire it a few times to get it circulating, and rust will drip out on the trigger line, keep wiping it up and eventually your gun will be lubricated better and with less rust.

im a complete gun newbie, im just sharing some expriences with you guys. when i pulled my fathers old gun, thats what the gun smith did.

MagicPie · 07-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Great thread, I learned a lot.

**edm24** · 07-25-2008, 09:30 AM

Me too. Thanks.

Tard · 11-06-2008, 10:01 PM

What I look for the most in a used revolver is a wad of $1,000 bills in each chamber. Still looking.

XDcowboy · 12-27-2008, 01:31 AM

make sure it doesn't say "rohm" on it anywhere!

sorry, i had to

**Edubya** · 01-04-2009, 10:03 AM

How about concealability? How about caliber, i.e., a .45 snub?
http://home.pacbell.net/inboost/SW625-10.jpg

**Edubya** · 01-04-2009, 08:03 PM

A complete inspection list and how to check every visible sign of mistreatment/alignment is available @: Smith & Wesson | AmmoLand.com

**GunnBugg** · 01-10-2009, 03:55 AM

Agreed, a very good question!!!

Clobbersaurus · 02-16-2009, 02:38 PM

I posted this in another thread but just wanted to end this sticky thread right. Here is what I ended up getting.

Brief Story:

I went to the range with a buddy of mine. I wasnt even going to go there cause I usually shoot outside but he got off work early and really wanted to hit the range (it was raining). What I see in the case is a gun that Ive always wanted but never had the dough at the time to get it. It was a used (obviously) but VERY VERY good shape Colt Python 6". Just the tiniest bit of wear at the tip of the barrel and some slight wear marks on the cylinder from use. The rest spotless. $800. I had 300.00 in gift certs that my wife got me for xmas so it only cost me out of pocket just over 500.00. It was on consignment and was just put it on the shelf the day before. Great timing.

Thing shoot GREAT. Best trigger Ive ever felt.

Thanks for all the help/info.

07-06-2008, 10:42 AM	#31
jherrick XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33	Aside from timing and all the things mentioned. Careful checking of the forcing cone is very important. Carbon and crud is rarely completely cleaned in this area and it could cover up a crack. __________________ King B
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07-06-2008, 12:00 PM	#32
The Capn XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bucks Co Pa. Posts: 63	yeah, tightness is ussaly reguarded as cylinder roll. open up the gun and when you click it shut, give it the normal twist to lock it, then using the thumb and fore finger see if it has any travel. check for any surface rust, ect. if it has rust on the outside there is most likely rust inside. in that case put some oil\lube in the mechinism. dry fire it a few times to get it circulating, and rust will drip out on the trigger line, keep wiping it up and eventually your gun will be lubricated better and with less rust. im a complete gun newbie, im just sharing some expriences with you guys. when i pulled my fathers old gun, thats what the gun smith did.
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07-10-2008, 01:33 PM	#33
MagicPie XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The only good state-TX Posts: 602	Great thread, I learned a lot. __________________ (~_~) Perfectly symmetrical violence never solved anything. - Professor Farnsworth.
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07-25-2008, 09:30 AM	#34
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11-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#35
Tard XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,696	What I look for the most in a used revolver is a wad of $1,000 bills in each chamber. Still looking. __________________
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12-27-2008, 01:31 AM	#36
XDcowboy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: White Oak, Texas Posts: 112	make sure it doesn't say "rohm" on it anywhere! sorry, i had to __________________ "I love the smell of napalm in the morning." All my guns were tragically lost when angry midgets raided my home.
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01-04-2009, 10:03 AM	#37
Edubya XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 744	How about concealability? How about caliber, i.e., a .45 snub? http://home.pacbell.net/inboost/SW625-10.jpg __________________ EW® *I ain't the expert, but I've made a lot of the wrong decisions!* If Homicide Is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Commit Homicide
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01-04-2009, 08:03 PM	#38
Edubya XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 744	A complete inspection list and how to check every visible sign of mistreatment/alignment is available @: Smith & Wesson \| AmmoLand.com __________________ EW® *I ain't the expert, but I've made a lot of the wrong decisions!* If Homicide Is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Commit Homicide
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01-10-2009, 03:55 AM	#39
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02-16-2009, 02:38 PM	#40
Clobbersaurus XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 388	I posted this in another thread but just wanted to end this sticky thread right. Here is what I ended up getting. Brief Story: I went to the range with a buddy of mine. I wasnt even going to go there cause I usually shoot outside but he got off work early and really wanted to hit the range (it was raining). What I see in the case is a gun that Ive always wanted but never had the dough at the time to get it. It was a used (obviously) but VERY VERY good shape Colt Python 6". Just the tiniest bit of wear at the tip of the barrel and some slight wear marks on the cylinder from use. The rest spotless. $800. I had 300.00 in gift certs that my wife got me for xmas so it only cost me out of pocket just over 500.00. It was on consignment and was just put it on the shelf the day before. Great timing. Thing shoot GREAT. Best trigger Ive ever felt. Thanks for all the help/info. __________________ Ruger MKIII Colt Python 6" Springfield EMP 9mm Springfield XD40 Serivce Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded Black Stainless Browning Hi-Power "69C" Mossberg 590 Mariner w/ Knoxx SpecOps Stock Noveske N4 Light Low Profile Carbine Ruger 10/22 w/ Christie Super Stock Vector Uzi Carbine Last edited by Clobbersaurus; 02-16-2009 at 02:39 PM. Reason: spelling
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