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re: I want a stainless 357 mag wheel gun, stuck on barrel length choice
Posted on 1/30/25 at 3:33 pm to DeoreDX
Posted on 1/30/25 at 3:33 pm to DeoreDX
Ruger gp100 6” here. It’s a beast and fun to shoot. I’ve got a chest holster I use when in the woods or on a tractor. I like it. It is big but if I run out of bullets, I can beat something to death with it.
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Posted on 1/30/25 at 3:41 pm to DeoreDX
quote:I split the difference and have a GP100 with a 5 inch barrel. I’m not sure if they are still making them though. It was a Lipsey’s special at the time
What's your favorite length for your 357 mag revolvers?
Best of both worlds in my opinion
This post was edited on 1/30/25 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 1/30/25 at 3:48 pm to DeoreDX
King Cobra is the smaller frame. If that's acceptable, don't rule out the Ruger SP101. I have the 4" and 2". Add the Pachmyr diamond grips and it fits like a glove.
686 and GP100 is just a preference thing. I like the action and the fit of my 686 in my hand better but the Ruger is a much better gun. It can repetitively shoot the Buffalo Bore loads so it's you want to play with high powered ammo then the Ruger is it.
686 and GP100 is just a preference thing. I like the action and the fit of my 686 in my hand better but the Ruger is a much better gun. It can repetitively shoot the Buffalo Bore loads so it's you want to play with high powered ammo then the Ruger is it.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 7:45 pm to DeoreDX
I have a Python with a 4” barrel and it’s perfect. Also have a Super Blackhawk 44mag with a 7.5” barrel and it’s way too long
Posted on 1/30/25 at 8:35 pm to Slickback
Buy another 686 with 4 inch
Posted on 1/30/25 at 8:41 pm to Homey the Clown
Spend big bucks and buy a Freedom Arms Model 97 with 5 1/2 inch barrel.
Get the factory trigger job !!!
Get the factory trigger job !!!
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:16 pm to DeoreDX
I have a vintage Model 19 that has a 6 inch barrel. It is a great pistol, but I wish that I had the smaller barrel.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:20 pm to DeoreDX
I have a s&w 686+ in 2.5” and a 686-1 in 6”.
They’re both sweet guns. 6” is my favorite.
If I wanted a bit more practicality a 4” would be great. Had they had one at the place I got those I’d have grabbed it too. I wanted one, but couldn’t decide which length. So both it was…
They’re both sweet guns. 6” is my favorite.
If I wanted a bit more practicality a 4” would be great. Had they had one at the place I got those I’d have grabbed it too. I wanted one, but couldn’t decide which length. So both it was…
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:25 pm to BrotherEsau
I used to conceal carry a 3" GP100. It was plenty short, and 4" wouldn't have been a problem either. The barrel length doesn't really turn into a carry or draw problem until it's over 5" IMO.
Between 4 and 5 seems to be the sweet spot to me. Colt got it right long ago with the 4.6" or whatever the ejector rod length peacemaker is. Good sight radius and good draw stroke. Shorter gets louder quickly, and longer starts to feel like a hand rifle.
Between 4 and 5 seems to be the sweet spot to me. Colt got it right long ago with the 4.6" or whatever the ejector rod length peacemaker is. Good sight radius and good draw stroke. Shorter gets louder quickly, and longer starts to feel like a hand rifle.
Posted on 1/30/25 at 9:38 pm to DeoreDX
I have owned multiple Tauruses and none have had a single problem. Three are revolvers: a 357 snubnose, a 6.5” 357, and the 44 mag raging Hunter.
I like long barrels but not for what you’re going to use it for. I’d think a 4” barrel would be about right.
I like long barrels but not for what you’re going to use it for. I’d think a 4” barrel would be about right.
Posted on 1/31/25 at 6:36 am to biglego
Buddy of mine is an avid reloader, shooter and collector of handguns.
Years ago he bought a 6 inch 686.
Told me if he could go back, he would have bought the 4 inch
Years ago he bought a 6 inch 686.
Told me if he could go back, he would have bought the 4 inch
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