Thoughts on the Colt Trooper MkIII?

[BAC]

I was at a local gun shop today perusing the limited selection (inventory tomorrow), when I noticed a used Colt Trooper MkIII with a 4" barrel.  It is on consignment and the price seems to be in line with what I've seen on the internet.  The guy behind the counter said the owner told him he never fired it.  I don't know if he was the original owner, but the revolver looks immaculate.

They won't take a trade toward it because it's on consignment, and I didn't want to spend the money, so I left.  After getting home I told my wife about it and she told me I should get it.  The store won't re-open until Monday, and I'm really considering it.

Anyone here have experience with the Trooper? Good, bad?  Thanks for any input.

[Timothy]

It's a Colt that's nearly thirty years old.  Check the function, gaps, lockup and timing and if it seems a good deal, buy it!

[Ichiban]

It's a Colt that's nearly thirty years old.  Check the function, gaps, lockup and timing and if it seems a good deal, buy it!

I got rid of a 6" Trooper that had a trigger job done on it.  Next to the first wife, that was one of my dumbest moves.   

You wont regret getting it - you will regret letting is get away.

[tombogan03884]

Never heard any thing bad about them.

[m25operator]

The only thing that stinks is their coil spring ignition system, just like Ruger, you can make them better, never the equal of a S&W, I had an 8" model and it was accurate as all get out ( old Texas saying ), but nothing an L frame could not duplicate, with a better double action., if it is cheap, under 300 bucks buy it, but if it more than 300, look for a Smith. JMHO.

Good luck.

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[gunman42782]

I think the above $300 figure is way too low.  These sell for well above that figure.  I have one, and love it.  One of the slickest handling guns I have owned.  And very accurate.

[rat31465]

Be extra vigilant when checking the timing on the MKIII...these are smooth and sweet revolvers but have been reported to be plagued with timing issues if fed a steady diet of full house ammo.

[BAC]

I've been checking some places online and the going price for the 4" blued Trooper in .357 magnum is between 500 and 750 dollars.  The price on the one in my shop is $499, but the thing is pristine.  Again, the guy at the shop said it's never been fired, and I believe it looking at the revolver.  Is $499 too much to pay for this?

[rat31465]

Pristine and unfired condition...$499 from a purely collectable standpoint I might say no this isn't too high a price...
From a shooter standpoint I would say Yes...you could almost buy a new Smith revolver for that price.
If you are really into Colt and want it as a collector then buy it.

[fightingquaker13]

How does this compare to the Python? Its the only Colt I've owned, and I deeply regret trading it. Are the two comparable?
FQ13