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Suggestions for a revolver?
Posted on 5/9/17 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 5/9/17 at 5:22 pm
Make/model/caliber?
I have a M&P Shield 9mm that I carry, and a few others just for the range, but have been wanting to get a revolver to keep in my bedside table.
I was looking at the Taurus M380, but admittedly don't know much about Taurus. Any suggestions? .380 seems to be a popular revolver choice. Also, interested to hear preferences on hammer/hammerless. TIA
FWIW: Would prefer not to spend over 1k if at all possible.
I have a M&P Shield 9mm that I carry, and a few others just for the range, but have been wanting to get a revolver to keep in my bedside table.
I was looking at the Taurus M380, but admittedly don't know much about Taurus. Any suggestions? .380 seems to be a popular revolver choice. Also, interested to hear preferences on hammer/hammerless. TIA
FWIW: Would prefer not to spend over 1k if at all possible.
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Posted on 5/9/17 at 5:33 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Ruger GP 100.
This post was edited on 5/9/17 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 5/9/17 at 5:35 pm to sweetwaterbilly
GP100 Match Champion.
Posted on 5/9/17 at 5:37 pm to sweetwaterbilly
quote:
I was looking at the Taurus M380, but admittedly don't know much about Taurus.
dont
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380 seems to be a popular revolver choice.
38**. 380 is a semiauto cartridge
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Also, interested to hear preferences on hammer/hammerless
If carrying, hammerless
If not, DA/SA
Since it's sitting in a nightstand, get a nice 4" DA/SA
Ruger GP100
S&W 686
Posted on 5/9/17 at 5:41 pm to sweetwaterbilly
S&W 686
Posted on 5/9/17 at 5:57 pm to sweetwaterbilly
S&W Mdl. 686 would be a good choice. Also if you could find a S&W Mdl. 66 in good shape on the pre-owned market that would be an excellent choice as well.
Posted on 5/9/17 at 6:15 pm to sweetwaterbilly
Ruger is bombproof and overbuilt (extremely robust design). Smith & Wesson has a more smooth trigger and action. Depends what you like. Hold and dry fire both to see what you like.
Posted on 5/9/17 at 6:37 pm to sweetwaterbilly
A blued, all steel S&W with a hammer in .357 and 3" barrel will be a family heirloom for generations.
Posted on 5/9/17 at 8:16 pm to sweetwaterbilly
I know it's a little over $1000, but I like keeping a 460XVR in my nightstand.
On the serious side, I have a 686 and an older model 66 both in .357.
I personally like the model 66 better. Very smooth and only had a 2" barrel.
On the serious side, I have a 686 and an older model 66 both in .357.
I personally like the model 66 better. Very smooth and only had a 2" barrel.
Posted on 5/9/17 at 10:06 pm to sweetwaterbilly
To keep on the nightstand the best value out there is a 6" GP100 .357 mag. With full power .357's it's about as much horsepower as you can get in a handgun that's still portable and reasonably easy to shoot.
Smith and Wesson has better self defense offerings (and they are more refined guns) but they cost a bit more and have hammer block safeties that can potentially fail, but failures are extremely rare. A 6" smith 686+ gives you 7 shots in a very nice revolver. The R8 is the ultimate in self defense revolvers with 8 shots, moon clips, and a fantastic trigger. The downside is again price but it's arguably one of the best self defense handguns a person can own if concealability isn't a concern.
Smith and Wesson has better self defense offerings (and they are more refined guns) but they cost a bit more and have hammer block safeties that can potentially fail, but failures are extremely rare. A 6" smith 686+ gives you 7 shots in a very nice revolver. The R8 is the ultimate in self defense revolvers with 8 shots, moon clips, and a fantastic trigger. The downside is again price but it's arguably one of the best self defense handguns a person can own if concealability isn't a concern.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 6:22 am to sweetwaterbilly
I had been wanting a revolver too. Last year I came across two S&W 686s, one a 686-1 6" and a 686-6 + 2.5". I couldn't decide so I got them both. Sweet guns, both now my favorite. The big one shoots so incredibly soft.
If I were you I'd look for a 686+ 4". Perfect nightstand size.
If I were you I'd look for a 686+ 4". Perfect nightstand size.
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