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Wheel gun experts needed
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:09 am
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:09 am
What are the best options in the $400 range. Got some extra cash and may want to add a wheel gun. What are some options? Thanks
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Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:21 am to oleyeller
Single or double action?
What are you gonna use it for?
What are you gonna use it for?
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:23 am to oleyeller
High pernt
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:25 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
just an extra handgun.. nothing in particular. Doesnt matter if single or double really...may cc it if a small one can be had in that range.
and no hi pernt lol
and no hi pernt lol
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:29 am to oleyeller
A used S&W Highway Parolman .357 can be had for around $500 if you look hard. Built like a tank and has an action like butta.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:30 am to oleyeller
S&W 637-1 .38 Special+P
This post was edited on 4/14/15 at 8:56 am
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:39 am to PolyPusher86
i have several other guns so this isnt going to be any primary weapon. I just would like a wheel gun to play with from time to time
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:48 am to DownSouthJukin
A 627 will NOT be close to $500 
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:49 am to oleyeller
A 4" stainless .357 is my standard reply for new owners.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:56 am to PolyPusher86
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A 627 will NOT be close to $500
You're right-I meant 637
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:02 am to oleyeller
If you want a .22 you should shop for a used single six. It will likely be banged up if it's only $400 but those things are tough as nails.
For center fire there are more options. The used market is loaded but you will likely have to go with a ruger single action to find a nice gun in that range.
Particular used models to search for would be ruger single six, ruger security six, ruger speed six, ruger Blackhawk, smith 686, smith 686+
There are lots of compact smiths available in that range used. I wouldn't recommend that though as it isn't fun to shoot and isn't good for much of anything.
For a new gun, a uberti single action is probably your best bang for buck. They shoot very well.
For center fire there are more options. The used market is loaded but you will likely have to go with a ruger single action to find a nice gun in that range.
Particular used models to search for would be ruger single six, ruger security six, ruger speed six, ruger Blackhawk, smith 686, smith 686+
There are lots of compact smiths available in that range used. I wouldn't recommend that though as it isn't fun to shoot and isn't good for much of anything.
For a new gun, a uberti single action is probably your best bang for buck. They shoot very well.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:03 am to DownSouthJukin
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quote:
A 627 will NOT be close to $500
You're right-I meant 637
and this is right up my alley 
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:24 am to oleyeller
See if you can find a 637-1 (without the external lock).
I had a 637-2 and loved it, but someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse for it and all of the ammo. Great for charming snakes with rat shot, keeping in the bedside table/console/glove box, and carrying around the farm in a small Uncle Mike's holster on the belt.
This post was edited on 4/14/15 at 9:25 am
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:33 am to DownSouthJukin
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Great for charming snakes with rat shot, keeping in the bedside table/console/glove box, and carrying around the farm in a small Uncle Mike's holster on the belt.
exactly what i would use it for. I have a glock 42 and a sig p938 that i carry daily.. also have a herritage rough ryder 22 that i absolutely love so i dont really need a ruger single 6. I was looking for something in a 38 or 357 to play with so to speak.
what do you mean with or without side lock? Whats difference? also what is difference in 637-1 and -2?
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:42 am to oleyeller
The 637-2 has a small external lock on the left side of the frame below the hammer in which you can use an included factory key to lock the action. Interwebz rumors say it can fail and lock up when the gun is in use. Mine never did, but I like the thought of keeping it simple without the lock.
The 637-1 does not have the lock. Otherwise, they are the same gun.
The 637-1 does not have the lock. Otherwise, they are the same gun.
This post was edited on 4/14/15 at 9:56 am
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:53 am to DownSouthJukin
okay thanks
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:57 am to oleyeller
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Wheel gun experts needed
The downshift bat signal
Posted on 4/14/15 at 10:03 am to oleyeller
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I was looking for something in a 38 or 357 to play with so to speak.
If youre looking for something to play with, as in have fun shooting, then youre not looking for any snub nose or small frame. You want a med/large frame at least 3" revolver if youre going to have fun shooting any .357 Mag loads. IMHO, there's only two makers of revolvers - Ruger/S&W. Colt made amazing guns but those are all heirloom now and Magnum Research/Dan Wesson make amazing revolvers as well, but that's 3x your price range so youre limited to Ruger/S&W and Taurus if dont want a premium piece. It's hard to find that in your price range. GP100 or Blackhawk is what I would go with if you could find one. An SP101 would be serviceable if you get a 4.20" barrel which weighs in at 30 oz. The Taurus 608 .357 Mag would be in your price range
Ruger Blued GP100 - $325 reserve not met
Posted on 4/14/15 at 10:07 am to dnm3305
I dont get why all of you are recommending C.C.W. revolvers when the purpose of this gun will be a casual shooter/fun gun. CC .357 mag revolvers absolutely suck to shoot. Yeller, if the intention is to look forward to shooting this pistol and to have fun, then dont buy a 637 S&W. That gun weighs 15 oz.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 10:35 am to oleyeller
You can go to Barney's in Carencro and probably get a nicely maintained used wheel gun for cheaper than that. I got a good deal on an old S&W Model 10 over there.
ETA: Didn't realize you probably don't live down in LA. So that's probably not helpful.
ETA: Didn't realize you probably don't live down in LA. So that's probably not helpful.
This post was edited on 4/14/15 at 10:37 am
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