Historical hypothetical/discussion: Say it's 1926 and you are in the market for a revolver in the same cartridge as your .38-40 Winchester carbine. Would you get a Single Action Army or double action New Service?

Posted by nlhanson35@reddit | ForgottenWeapons | View on Reddit | 19 comments

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nlhanson35@reddit (OP)

Anyone aware of any articles from the period discussing this?

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omicron022@reddit

It should. That 34 dollars is equivalent to something around 630 dollars now.

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Suggins_@reddit

you can’t even get a brand new colt from their website under 900$ right now

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44Revolver1908@reddit

Oh ye of trust in government inflation figures lol!

You could buy an ounce of gold for $20.67 during this time, what is it now $4760?

The way I see it, that gun made as it was then should cost about $8000 now.

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Assuming this is for some kind of high-intensity gunfighting/dangerous law enforcement scenario, then unless I was particularly adept at the mechanics of shooting a SAA im going with a double-action revolver every time.

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Mammoth-Western-6008@reddit

Good enough for Revolver Ocelot. . .

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Mammoth-Western-6008@reddit

SAA. Not even a question.

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Revolutionary-Wash88@reddit

Due to its attractive appearance?

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Mammoth-Western-6008@reddit

It's the ultimate in cowboy luxury.

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TheAsianTroll@reddit

In 1926? Definitely the New Service.

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GearsFC3S@reddit

I don’t see why you would choose the SAA over the New Service, unless you’re some kind of old hand with one or a wannabe gunslinger.

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44Revolver1908@reddit

Definitely the New Service!

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