Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction…this is the RG Industries RG40!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: RG Industries
Model: RG40
Serial: R158062
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front with Integrated Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown/Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The RG Industries RG40 is a compact, double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special and produced during the 1970s and early 1980s. Imported from West Germany and assembled in Miami, Florida, by RG Industries, the RG40 was marketed as an affordable personal defense option during a time when cost often outweighed craftsmanship. This particular model features a blued finish over a zinc alloy frame, paired with a 2-inch barrel and a six-shot swing-out cylinder. Its small size and lightweight construction made it a popular “Saturday Night Special”—a term commonly used for inexpensive, easily concealable handguns.
Model: RG40
Serial: R158062
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front with Integrated Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown/Black Checkered Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The RG Industries RG40 is a compact, double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special and produced during the 1970s and early 1980s. Imported from West Germany and assembled in Miami, Florida, by RG Industries, the RG40 was marketed as an affordable personal defense option during a time when cost often outweighed craftsmanship. This particular model features a blued finish over a zinc alloy frame, paired with a 2-inch barrel and a six-shot swing-out cylinder. Its small size and lightweight construction made it a popular “Saturday Night Special”—a term commonly used for inexpensive, easily concealable handguns.
The revolver is outfitted with a simple ramp front sight and an integrated rear notch cut into the top strap, offering basic but functional sighting. It sports checkered brown-and-black synthetic grips, which, while modest in appearance, provide a reasonable hold on the short-frame revolver. Internally, the RG40 uses a traditional double-action mechanism, allowing the user to fire either by cocking the hammer or pulling the trigger directly. However, despite its accessible price point and straightforward design, the RG40 is widely known for its inferior materials and inconsistent build quality. The use of soft metal alloys in the frame and parts often led to issues such as poor timing, excessive wear, or even structural failure after limited use. While not considered suitable for serious self-defense today, the RG40 remains a collector's curiosity and a relic of an era when affordability dominated the entry-level handgun market.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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