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H&R 999 Sportsman value and info

vepr762
Need some opinions on reliability, accuracy, and value please.

6" model from the 1990's (SOLID vented barrel). Blueing is all there, but there are several patches that show fading on the cylinder and near the muzzle. The grips are a little beat up at the top ends. Barrel looks great. They are asking $179.

Yes, the trigger does have a TON of creep and the trigger broke at about 6 pounds. Neat break action revolver, but is it a good enough value/accurate/reliable to put another $50-$60 into the trigger so my son could comfortably shoot it?

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  • 22WRF
    With out seeing it $150 would be top $ as you discribed it.
    $50-60 for a trigger job would send me looking for something other than a H&R.
    This would be a better deal and the trigger pull is not too heavy.
    My Sentinal is good shooter
    http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=25415711


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  • gruntled
    I had one & was very disappointed in the accuracy. I asked about a trigger job & was advised that it is not practicle because of the strange design.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    I have a 6" 999. Bought it about 30 years ago. It is nowhere near the quality of a Smith.

    I would not pay more than the 179 they are asking. Mine is still stock with the very hard trigger pull. The accuracy as mentioned is so so.

    I bought it because of the break-open design, and the round count.
    You might be able to do something with the springs to lighten the trigger pull, but it should be attempted only by someone who knows what they are doing.



    Joe
    "Never let school interfere with your education"
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  • rhmc24
    I have a H&R 999 that I like a lot, no trigger problem, a lot of gun for the money. For $200 on Gun Broker auction you can probably find one near excellent condition. What the others say is true about price and trigger rework. H&Rs are OK from standpoint of wear and tear considering price vs. a better name brand. In any case not a bad choice for an entry level shooter. Dealing with a tough trigger is not necessarily a bad thing in the learning experience.
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  • chuck
    I had one years ago, Accuracy was very Poor.
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  • vepr762
    Thank you all very much! I guess for twice the money I could get a used S&W and not have the trigger or accuracy problems.

    Again, I thank all for your input.
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  • dioxinman52
    I have a H&R 999 that is approximately 60 years old. The cylinder has worn a lttle bit on the bushing that determines headspace. Other than that it is very accurate and reliable. I use it to collect squirrels while deer hunting. I first shot this wweapon when I was three; my gradnfather used it with ratshot to keep his bull out of the garden. I suspect that H&R quality dipped in the 60s since my pistol has a good trigger pool. I also remember reading articles about it in the old American Rifleman when I was a kid; the experts raved about the trigger pull then.
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