[Wyatt Burp]

Lately 3rd generation guns have skyrocketed so much the lines between new 3rd gen guns and used 2nd gens prices seem to be getting a little blurry. Out of curiosity, if you saw both these guns for sale around $2,000 or under, which one would you buy if you were in the market for a .44? Unlike some early 80s guns, my 1982 gun has excellent fitted parts. The 1958 was a .38 Special that I had converted to .44. While well used looking it's beautifully put together and shoots great. Me? No question. I like the old one. Even if not original.

 

[Kid Sopris]

I might be crazy, but I would be interested in the 1982 44 Spcl. It’s fits in with current SAA’s in my possession.

 

[WM. Brocius]

I would go for the well used 2nd gen gun for the simple reason that the previous owner had taken away any guilt or apprehension I might experience shooting it or carrying it in a holster through his breaking it in for me

 

[Gator89]

Send them to me, in 10 - 15 years I should have an answer for you.

 

[Monsai52]

I agree with you Mr. Burp, I'd also go for the 2nd. I don't particularly care for 3rd gens.

Best regards,

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I agree with you Mr. Burp, I'd also go for the 2nd. I don't particularly care for 3rd gens.

Best regards,

Did you see the PM I sent you of a 1971 5 1/2” nickel .44 Spl that just sold in Victorville for $1050? Not original, but I was trying to get the seller to ship it.

 

[saintclair]

Always 2nd Gen over 3rd!

 

[Ugly Hombre]

I would jump on the third- nice gun!

 

[dandak]

If your 3rd gen was anything like my mid 1980s 3rd gen I would take that one over the 2nd gen.

 

[Monsai52]

Did you see the PM I sent you of a 1971 5 1/2” nickel .44 Spl that just sold in Victorville for $1050? Not original, but I was trying to get the seller to ship it when it sold. Here’s the ad…

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1800174

Yes I did, If' I'd seen it before it sold I would've made the drive up to Victorville; it's only about 90 minutes from here.

Best regards,

 

[BigMuddy]

I’d proudly own and shoot either one, but would probably go for the 2nd if choosing. Guns with some “background” seem to speak to me.

Dan

 

[po18guy]

Yes!

 

[Inglewood Tom]

I like both, nice guns but at this time only owning a few late 3rd gens I would go for the 2nd gen. Hopefully in the not to distant future I can score a 1st or 2nd and keep the collection growing. Right now though I'm having fun breaking in the new ones.

 

[Blackjack33]

Any second thoughts about converting a relatively rare .38 Spl. To 44? They didn’t make very many second generation .38 Spl. as near as I can determine.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Any second thoughts about converting a relatively rare .38 Spl. To 44? They didn’t make very many .38 Spl. as near as I can determine.

When I bought the gun about 12 years ago it had a later .357 barrel on it cut down to 5”. The cylinder was .38 Special. So I assumed the original caliber was .38. Maybe it was a .45…or .44 Special! I had previously bought the .44 barrel for $100 just in case a project came up. Jack Huntington rebored the cylinder and swapped barrels.

 

[big_gus]

I’d pick the 3rd for originality and condition if priced similar.

 

[Revolver]

2nd gen all day long

 

[Tall]

At those prices I would buy both. I don't see either of them around here for less than $2K lately.

 

[OD*]

The 2nd.

 

[hgaytan]

2nd Gen for me too.