Celt Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Are Vaquero's currently in production, they don't seem to be in stock anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 According to the National Rep. vaqueros are in production, but only certain distributors are getting the allocated production. Large high volume dealers are getting the stock. High demand is driving the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 13 hours ago, SHOOTIN FOX said: ... Large high volume dealers are getting the stock... I know of a store in northern Minnesota that seems to get plenty of Vaqueros in. They sell out pretty quick too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Several are available on Gun Broker FYI MSRP on a new Vargero is a little over $1000.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celt Posted July 19 Author Share Posted July 19 Thanks much for the information SHOOTIN FOX, Dantankerous, and Sedalia Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 1k for a ruger vaquerro?? Lol, keep it. They lost their minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Where are these Major distributors? I travel the country and I see very few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Been waiting 2 years for back orders. Davidsons keeps pushing them to the big guys. I’m still stuck paying retail, just to have some to sell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Who are these Big Guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Ruger and other manufacturers sell to Lipsey’s, Davidson’s, Smith Bros., other distributors. Distributors sell to dealers, Cabelas, Sheels, Bud’s, FFLs, etc. high volume dealers get allocated delivery from the distributors. Some backordered two years. Small dealer’s have to wait. Piette and Uberti handguns are available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Jack, if you travel and do not know where or who they are you probably will not see the warehouses. One I know of has a sign in the window that is maybe 2 x 3 feet. Low visibility on purpose. They do not sell to the public and do not want to advertise to bad guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 On 7/18/2022 at 11:36 AM, Sedalia Dave said: Several are available on Gun Broker FYI MSRP on a new Vargero is a little over $1000.00 Times do change. I bought my first old style Vaquero in about 1995 for $240-ish. 44 mag, which they don’t make anymore. Best of luck to the new folks searching. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, SHOOTIN FOX said: Ruger and other manufacturers sell to Lipsey’s, Davidson’s, Smith Bros., other distributors. Distributors sell to dealers, Cabelas, Sheels, Bud’s, FFLs, etc. high volume dealers get allocated delivery from the distributors. Some backordered two years. Small dealer’s have to wait. Piette and Uberti handguns are available. I deal with all of them I know who the big boys are There are no Vaqueros or Blackhawks to be had. If Ruger is producing them where are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Just now, Texas Jack Black said: Where are these Major distributors? I travel the country and I see very few. You won't see the distributors. They are the outfits that Ruger ships directly too. The distributors then ship to the local shops. For what it's worth, Four Seasons Firearms in Woburn Mass usually has a few in their display case. I have seen some at the Cabellas in Hudson MASS too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 This is good news I hope to see some soon .I have a wish list. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Reeds in MN has had them in frequently, we have had 6 in but I have a back order of customers half a dozen long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 13 hours ago, Texas Jack Black said: I deal with all of them I know who the big boys are There are no Vaqueros or Blackhawks to be had. If Ruger is producing them where are they? I'm not a big guy but I know a few key people. We have had both black hawks and vaquero's come in. I currently have one Blackhawk in .357 on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 16 hours ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: Been waiting 2 years for back orders. Davidsons keeps pushing them to the big guys. I’m still stuck paying retail, just to have some to sell. Davidsons doesn't just give to the big guys. It depends on who your rep is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackaroo, # 29989 Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 On 7/20/2022 at 6:32 AM, ORNERY OAF said: 1k for a ruger vaquerro?? Lol, keep it. They lost their minds. They're $1600.00 plus here so I'd gladly pay a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 20 minutes ago, Jackaroo, # 29989 said: They're $1600.00 plus here so I'd gladly pay a grand. i say a gun is worth what it's worth to the buyer, if he ends up happy, that is all that matters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 i would agree , but wow that seems a big difference , good thing these are not a quick perish item , most of us buy once and shoot all our lives with these , they are worth whatever your willing to pay but its looking like they are only going up , my first was under $400 the next two under $500 each and im glad i have them , ill not part with these - just fix as needed if ever , these are my main match plus backup revolvers , i like them a lot and would recommend but i guess i might have to rethink that to new shooters with less start up cash , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Law Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 I have a set of the Ruger "Talo Exclusive" 3.75" Stainless Birdshead's in 357 on backorder from my distributor. I am so hoping that order get's filled this time around. Those sell out so fast. They're not even available at scalping high prices on Gunbroker. JEL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 On 7/20/2022 at 9:32 AM, evil dogooder said: Reeds in MN has had them in frequently, we have had 6 in but I have a back order of customers half a dozen long. Reeds is where I've seen them recently. I believe $899.00 was their price. They usually get up to 10 and sell out quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 22 hours ago, Dantankerous said: Reeds is where I've seen them recently. I believe $899.00 was their price. They usually get up to 10 and sell out quickly. With inflation the price of raw materials now and all our other problems that price isn’t really all that terrible. I was looking for a set of pistols right at the onset of the plandemic and every local gunshop was right around $750 . Right now you don’t see much of anything “on sale” in a gunshop. Compared to a new car it’s a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Reeds in Walker MN has had some old stock items kicking around give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker McNeely Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 I tried to sell a single 45 vaquero, blued, 4 5/8” barrel for $900 shipped a while back. No takers. Too bad I didn’t have a mate for it. Can’t say people are looking to hard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 For you fellas looking...old English in Tipp city ohio has a new ruger vaquerro 45colt for $819.99, blue 5.5 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 I think the Ruger New Vaquero is a great gun and I have 4 of them. However, I don't think I'll be buying many more at $1,000 a piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 The panic prices have come down over the past few weeks. Retail on a New Vaquero is $1019, and at the height of the panic, good used .357's and .45's were bringing $1200. SASS sets in .357 were bringing $2800-$3000, and I saw a set or two that sold in the $3200-$3300 range. For certain TALO and Lipsey's exclusives, the sky's the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 When I started SASS back in 2011, I had maybe a half dozen guns in the house. Now that number has gone up by a factor of over 5. As those purchases were occurring I got a bit of blowback from Shootin Sharyn about the expense. Fortunately I tracked everything, serial numbers, price paid, etc. Wouldn't you know the value of those guns as a whole is now more than double what I paid for them. I figure my rate of return was over 10%, which is significantly better than my 401K has done over the same period. If I were to factor in the guns I bought and later resold during that time period my return would be closer to 25%. In an inflationary environment hard assets are the way to go. Gold, silver, guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 On 8/4/2022 at 9:47 AM, Captain Bill Burt said: In an inflationary environment hard assets are the way to go. Gold, silver, guns. And lead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 1 hour ago, Waimea said: And lead. Lead is an excellent barter good in a post apocalyptic environment!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Dan Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Read an article recently interviewing Ruger CEO. Gist of the article was Ruger's sales are down, considerably. Last couple years, the sales boom for semi-auto guns has been the excuse for not producing as many single actions. Hopefully Ruger will be able to produce more single actions now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 5 hours ago, Ranger Dan said: Read an article recently interviewing Ruger CEO. Gist of the article was Ruger's sales are down, considerably. Last couple years, the sales boom for semi-auto guns has been the excuse for not producing as many single actions. Hopefully Ruger will be able to produce more single actions now. It's not like those semi-autos are collectable. Get one or two and you're done. Cowboy guns on the other hand, just doesn't stop. If I could put Parental Control on my Internet I would be blocking SASS Wire Classified and Gunbroker. Wife is no help. Well if you want it and have the money, GO AHEAD! SOMEBODY'S GOTTA BE THE PARENT! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted August 6 Share Posted August 6 On 8/4/2022 at 7:47 AM, Captain Bill Burt said: When I started SASS back in 2011, I had maybe a half dozen guns in the house. Now that number has gone up by a factor of over 5. As those purchases were occurring I got a bit of blowback from Shootin Sharyn about the expense. Fortunately I tracked everything, serial numbers, price paid, etc. Wouldn't you know the value of those guns as a whole is now more than double what I paid for them. I figure my rate of return was over 10%, which is significantly better than my 401K has done over the same period. If I were to factor in the guns I bought and later resold during that time period my return would be closer to 25%. In an inflationary environment hard assets are the way to go. Gold, silver, guns. Has it really been that long ago? BTW Increasing by only 5 times means you deserve a few more new guns for being so fiscally responsible over the years. Just wait a little, locally prices on stuff are dropping quite a bit (used not new) and the deals should be coming soon. Regards Gateway Kid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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