How long will a Plinkerton last?

[ZVP]

 
 I bought the revolver to just be a plinker.
 A shooter with a short tube to shoot alongside my 6 1/2" Single Six. To shoot just as much as I did the Ruger.
 Well I have shot mine loose after just a year and a half.  25 to 75 shots a session, maybe once or a week, sometimes only 3 cylinders full. The little gun was well lubed and cared for.
 The hammer is hanging-up and not firing consistantlly it locks up.
 Worn-out potmetal.
 THe Ruger? Still shooting like the day I bought it!
 Ya can't imitate quality...
 ZVP

[WIL TERRY]

You do get what you pay for. it CANNOT be any other way. The money you spent on the El Cheapo sixgun would have gone a fair way to buy you another Ruger Single Six that your GG grandkids could be shooting someday.

[pastorp]

I believe all rugers are built much stronger than they half to be. They seem to last forever.....   Rimfire or centerfire they represent a great value. While not really target quality the single sixes will outlast most owners...

Regards,

[His lordship.]

My Ruger Single Six Bisley has held up very well the 8 years I have had it.  I think a cheap pot metal gun has its place if you want something that you won't shoot very often, a barn gun, car gun for pests, etc. 

[Ken ONeill]

Wil Terry said it all.