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What is your favorite revolver?
Posted on 5/22/25 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 5/22/25 at 9:41 pm
I have gotten to where I really enjoy shooting my revolvers. Picked up a new one today. S&W 629 Classic 5” with a full lug (.44 mag).
Took it to the range this afternoon to try it out and it shot so good.
I had been looking for one for a while but not too seriously. Had one pop up on a gunbroker auction Monday and I through out a bid and won.
I didn’t really want a 4” for recoil and a 6” is about too long to carry. Thought the 5” would be a good compromise.
I love it.
Have a few .22 revolvers, .357s, .38, .45LC and a 8 3/8” 629.
Took it to the range this afternoon to try it out and it shot so good.
I had been looking for one for a while but not too seriously. Had one pop up on a gunbroker auction Monday and I through out a bid and won.
I didn’t really want a 4” for recoil and a 6” is about too long to carry. Thought the 5” would be a good compromise.
I love it.
Have a few .22 revolvers, .357s, .38, .45LC and a 8 3/8” 629.
29
Posted on 5/22/25 at 9:55 pm to bbvdd
Posted on 5/23/25 at 12:58 am to bbvdd
S&W Model 29.
This post was edited on 5/23/25 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 5/23/25 at 1:24 am to 9rocket
Ruger SP101, 3" Stainless
Posted on 5/23/25 at 3:22 am to bbvdd
Single six
Posted on 5/23/25 at 4:18 am to bbvdd
Ruger New Model Blackhawk 357/9mm cylinders 4.62" barrel. I just got it and only have less than 100 rounds through it, but like it - a lot
quote:Good one. I love mine too and it's infinitely cheaper to shoot
Single six
This post was edited on 5/23/25 at 4:20 am
Posted on 5/23/25 at 5:55 am to bbvdd
Original Smith and Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum with 6 inch barrel.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 7:52 am to bbvdd
Posted on 5/23/25 at 8:29 am to bbvdd
missus Caddy’s Judge is fun to shoot , especially with the .45 long colt
This post was edited on 5/23/25 at 8:31 am
Posted on 5/23/25 at 8:51 am to Bigfishchoupique
quote:
.357 S &W 686 6”
I have the same gun and like it a lot.
But I still prefer my old 66-2 snub nose .357, but that could be because it was the first revolver I purchased 35 years ago. Since then, I've added probably another 10 or 12 to the collection.
ETA: These are my 2 favorites. The 66-2 and a 44 Mag 629-2. Both with the old school hammers.
This post was edited on 5/24/25 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:15 am to bbvdd
Favorite for sentimental reasons is S&W Model 12 in 38 Special father in law passed down to my wife before he passed. Spent 30 years in a shoebox in a closet full of dust & rusted. Cleaned her up & she shoots like a dream. My wife (no pics) tears up a bit thinking of Pop when she shoots it at the range.
Close 2nd is 4.2“ Ruger GP100 in 357.
Close 2nd is 4.2“ Ruger GP100 in 357.
This post was edited on 5/23/25 at 10:22 am
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:22 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
Ruger New Model Blackhawk
I have one very similar but mine is blued and in .45lc
It's a sweet little gun.
I need to get my single six out and shoot it more. Never shot it too much. Majority of the time I'm at my land, I'm carrying one of my .22 semis with a silencer.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:32 am to bbvdd
Colt Detective Special is a really big favorite, but my S&W 586 4 inch is a strong rival.
Hard to choose because they fill different situations.
And then there are old replica Colt Single Action Army revolvers...
Hard to choose because they fill different situations.
And then there are old replica Colt Single Action Army revolvers...
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:52 am to bbvdd
The new Colt Anaconda .44 magnum, Colt Python .357 magnum, both iterations, classic and the new models. Gorgeous revolvers that shoot very well. The classic blued models are works of art but the new blued models (more black than blue) are beautiful also. The stainless models are killer also.
Also the Smith & Wesson model 29, .44 magnum, especially the older ones, 29-2 and 29-3. They fit my hand perfectly with the large grips. Pre lock!
Korth .357 magnum, the older pure German models and the newer models in collaboration with Nighthawk. I have a vintage model with the case hardened frame and Jim Wilson grips and it is a stunner. I also have a Korth from the early 80's that I love.
Having said all of that, there is nothing wrong with Ruger Redhawks, Super Redhawks, Super Blackhawks....quality revolvers for sure.
Also the Smith & Wesson model 29, .44 magnum, especially the older ones, 29-2 and 29-3. They fit my hand perfectly with the large grips. Pre lock!
Korth .357 magnum, the older pure German models and the newer models in collaboration with Nighthawk. I have a vintage model with the case hardened frame and Jim Wilson grips and it is a stunner. I also have a Korth from the early 80's that I love.
Having said all of that, there is nothing wrong with Ruger Redhawks, Super Redhawks, Super Blackhawks....quality revolvers for sure.
Posted on 5/23/25 at 10:57 am to Seth Bullock
quote:
3" GP100 .357
I have the 6" and love it
Posted on 5/23/25 at 11:12 am to The Levee
I have a 6" as well. It spends a lot more time in the safe than the 3"
Posted on 5/23/25 at 11:28 am to bbvdd
Ruger GP 100 5 inch
I don’t head into the woods without it
I don’t head into the woods without it
Posted on 5/23/25 at 7:58 pm to bbvdd
I have two.
One is a stainless Ruger Vaquero in 45 colt. Daily carry at our property in Texas. Snake shot first round, snot knockers after that.
The other is a S&W 460 mag.
I was worried about recoil at first, shot hot 45 Colts first to try it out. It is so big and heavy, not much recoil at all. 454 is a little more stout. Full power 460 loads, w 300 grain bullets are stout, but the comp and weight of the gun makes it really manageable.
Super accurate too. Pie plates at 100 yards is nothing. Shot a doe w it last year. Was hoping for a hog this year but no chances yet.
One is a stainless Ruger Vaquero in 45 colt. Daily carry at our property in Texas. Snake shot first round, snot knockers after that.
The other is a S&W 460 mag.
I was worried about recoil at first, shot hot 45 Colts first to try it out. It is so big and heavy, not much recoil at all. 454 is a little more stout. Full power 460 loads, w 300 grain bullets are stout, but the comp and weight of the gun makes it really manageable.
Super accurate too. Pie plates at 100 yards is nothing. Shot a doe w it last year. Was hoping for a hog this year but no chances yet.
This post was edited on 5/23/25 at 8:01 pm
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