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Looking to get a revolver. I need some ideas.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:22 am
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:22 am
So I'm getting a revolver I need for an upcoming training class. It will be primarily used as a backup gun for the purpose of the class and range gun thereafter. Can anyone suggest a decent revolver that is chamber is .38/.357 magnum that won't break the bank? TIA
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Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:23 am to Jma313
Ruger GP100
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:24 am to Jma313
Ruger SP101 or GP100
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:25 am to Jma313
ruger gp100
s&w trr8
s&w trr8
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:27 am to Slickback
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Ruger SP101 or GP100
Or LCR - if the backup gun will be primarily CCW.
I'm a fan of the SP101, with either the bobbed or exposed hammer, but that is because I prefer an all steel revolver.
However - I have to admit, the LCR almost has me sold on the whole lightweight, integral crimson trace set up. The option of buying the same gun in .22 for plinking with the same platform is another plus.
Lot of love for Ruger in this thread, so far.
This post was edited on 8/23/13 at 10:28 am
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:45 am to Ace Midnight
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Lot of love for Ruger in this thread, so far.
They overengineer the hell out of their revolvers, that's for sure.
For the OP, if it's to be a backup gun and then a range gun, I think an SP101 with a 2"-4" barrel or a S&W 686P with a 2"-4" barrel would be best. The barrel length is completely up to you but the longer the barrel the heavier it will be since it is all steel.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 10:59 am to bapple
Ruger SP 101
I have the three inch model and I love it. They now make a SP 101 357, 4 inch barrel. Very nice gun. Much cheaper than the SW revolvers.
I have the three inch model and I love it. They now make a SP 101 357, 4 inch barrel. Very nice gun. Much cheaper than the SW revolvers.
This post was edited on 8/23/13 at 11:00 am
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:00 am to bapple
Yea the revolver is gonna be used rarely just for range time and courses that require a revolver. My real back up is my XDs .45
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:18 am to bapple
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They overbuild the hell out of their revolvers, that's for sure.
FIFY. Nothing about a Ruger is graceful.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:24 am to Jma313
I'd look for an old Smith model 66 o something along those lines. You can usually pick those up pretty cheap. I like the Ruger revolvers alright, but they are built like a damn brick.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 11:52 am to Glock17
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I like the Ruger revolvers alright, but they are built like a damn brick.
You say that like it is a bad thing.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 12:01 pm to Jma313
Ruger GP100 4"
This post was edited on 8/28/13 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 8/23/13 at 12:30 pm to Glock17
Go try and find a S&W Model 66 Combat for cheap. I would like to know where that is.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 12:55 pm to Ace Midnight
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Lot of love for Ruger in this thread, so far.
Hard to beat them when looking for a new "affordable" revolver, the S&W's are pricey.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:04 pm to Jma313
Another vote for the GP 100 Ruger. I love mine. Great weapon.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:07 pm to ShowMeWhatYouGotRaji
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Another vote for the GP 100 Ruger. I love mine. Great weapon.
Another
Posted on 8/23/13 at 1:12 pm to Ace Midnight
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I like the Ruger revolvers alright, but they are built like a damn brick.
You say that like it is a bad thing.
I don't mean it to be a bad thing.... I'd probably just find an old Model 66 or 686 before I bought the ruger Posted on 8/23/13 at 2:14 pm to Glock17
The LCR might be easier to find, and could be another CCW later down the road. I have one. It is a great small revolver.
However, the GP100 is my favorite handgun. Built like a tank.
However, the GP100 is my favorite handgun. Built like a tank.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 4:02 pm to ShowMeWhatYouGotRaji
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Another vote for the GP 100 Ruger. I love mine. Great weapon.
Posted on 8/23/13 at 4:21 pm to Jma313
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ETA: just now seeing the back up gun part of this.
ETA: just now seeing the back up gun part of this.
This post was edited on 8/23/13 at 6:04 pm
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