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re: recommend me a revolver?
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:22 am to lsu xman
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:22 am to lsu xman
I fricking hate snubbies. They're just not fun to shoot at all. Long barreled ones are heavy and cumbersome. I prefer the 4-6" ones
I've shot lots of guns. I've shot guns my entire life. I still cannot control a snubby magnum and it tries to jump out of my hand every shot
I've shot lots of guns. I've shot guns my entire life. I still cannot control a snubby magnum and it tries to jump out of my hand every shot
This post was edited on 9/6/15 at 1:24 am
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Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:23 am to lsu xman
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This is purely to just keep at home and to enjoy at the range.
I think a 4 to 6 inch barrel is going to be the best all around length range for bedside/range use.
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Ruger GP100 .357 is nice too.
Probably going to settle in as a great balance of performance, price, reliability, ease of maintenance, durability.
Of course the Colts and Smiths (rightfully so) have reputations as nicer shooters, Rugers have gotten better in that regard. The Colt Python is truly the classic in the caliber (and very pricey). Smith offers "full" sized K, L and N frame .357s (if that is the caliber towards which you're leaning) - and the N-frame models come in an 8-round capacity - with Performance Center goodies, you're definitely going to flirt with or cross the $1000 mark, though.
But, a new GP100 with a 4" barrel - with some shopping, you should get under $700 and perhaps as little as $600, about the price you will pay for a Smith model 66 (K-frame) in .357.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:30 am to lsu xman
You ever think about a 1911? Once you hold one, you fall in love. Not very practical, but dreamy
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:45 am to Hammertime
I'm going to see how much I fall in love with shooting my friend's 357. Want to have something very different for a 2nd piece.
I think it'll just be a matter of time for me to get more willing and comfortable to spend more on a gun.
I think it'll just be a matter of time for me to get more willing and comfortable to spend more on a gun.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 1:49 am to lsu xman
This home is protected by Smith & Wesson
Posted on 9/6/15 at 2:00 am to lsu xman
SR1911 is a good, cheap gun
Posted on 9/6/15 at 2:22 am to lsu xman
They are hard to find nowadays, but a Colt .357 Python. Best revolver I have ever owned. Next on the list is a S&W .44 Magnum. Loud as a motherfricker and kicks like hell, but whatever you hit is going down with the first shot.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 6:51 am to Hammertime
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I personally like the S&W 686.
I have this in 4" stainless. Most accurate hand gun I 've ever shot. Shoots 38 spl. and 357 mag. Paid $300.00 for it about 30 years ago.....should have bought more.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 7:49 am to lsu xman
Whatcha gonna do with it?
If you just want a fun gun, get one of the big rugers in .44 or .454 casul. It's always fun to be the one making the biggest kabooms at the range.
If you just want a fun gun, get one of the big rugers in .44 or .454 casul. It's always fun to be the one making the biggest kabooms at the range.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 8:00 am to lsu xman
Ruger .44 but go with a Bisley or Vaquero. The blackhawk is too oversold. I have both, but the Bisley is more fun to shoot. It is a hand cannon, and not for the weak or timid. Good luck!
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:50 am to lsu xman
Posted on 9/6/15 at 3:48 pm to lsu xman
You may know this, but if you don't it's worth knowing.
A .357 can shoot .357's and .38 specials.
38 specials are generally lighter loads, a little less expensive and more fun to shoot at the range and work on your skills.
Then load up the .357 ammo to shoot the bad guy or at least the muzzleblast will probably scare him off (and your neighbors.)
I have 6" s&w, K frame Model 19 (I think it's called.) It's cool to shoot, but really too big for household wars. If I were to do it again, I'd get a 4". My trigger has been worked, and it's a blast to shoot.
I have a 1911 also. Sometimes the simplicity of a revolver is appreciated.
Good luck.
Edit: Model 19 not 66
A .357 can shoot .357's and .38 specials.
38 specials are generally lighter loads, a little less expensive and more fun to shoot at the range and work on your skills.
Then load up the .357 ammo to shoot the bad guy or at least the muzzleblast will probably scare him off (and your neighbors.)
I have 6" s&w, K frame Model 19 (I think it's called.) It's cool to shoot, but really too big for household wars. If I were to do it again, I'd get a 4". My trigger has been worked, and it's a blast to shoot.
I have a 1911 also. Sometimes the simplicity of a revolver is appreciated.
Good luck.
Edit: Model 19 not 66
This post was edited on 9/6/15 at 10:00 pm
Posted on 9/6/15 at 3:54 pm to Grassy1
Get a used smith and Wesson model 10 on gunbroker for 300$. Beta tested for billions of rounds. Can't go wrong
Posted on 9/6/15 at 6:04 pm to Carson123987
Are those RedHawks not thought highly of?
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:19 pm to lsu xman
Ruger Backhawk in whatever caliber you choose. Can't go wrong with this gun.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 9:24 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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If you just want a fun gun, get one of the big rugers in .44 or .454 casul. It's always fun to be the one making the biggest kabooms at the range.
Go S&W in .460 XVR. Can go down to .454 Casull and .45 Colt.
Posted on 9/6/15 at 10:35 pm to Hammertime
I have a S&W 66-2 and 686 in .357 mag. The first has a 2" and the other has a 6" barrel. I like the snub nose more. It's fun as heck to shoot, IMO.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:23 am to N2cars
RedHawks are great but the triggers leave a lot to be desired. Super RedHawks are ugly as sin, but can be had in .454 and nobody cares how ugly a gun is when it's spitting out those things and holding together. I think they still make it in .480 ruger which is a very cool caliber. It's less of a fire breather than the .454 but launches 400+ grain stuff.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 7:44 am to lsu xman
Smith and Wesson model 10 in 38 special.
Standard issue for deputies and officers for decades.
You won't spend a fortune, but you will get quality. Comes in a caliber that's easy to find, cheap and fun to shoot. Comfortable in the hand and reliable.
My second vote goes to either a Colt SAA, or a clone of one in 45 Colt.
Fun to shoot, badassness of a big chunk of lead without the flinch inducing mess of a 44 mag. Could be used for hunting at ranges shorter than the 44 with proper barrel length.
I don't own one, but will possibly be my next gun. Single actions are FUN.
Standard issue for deputies and officers for decades.
You won't spend a fortune, but you will get quality. Comes in a caliber that's easy to find, cheap and fun to shoot. Comfortable in the hand and reliable.
My second vote goes to either a Colt SAA, or a clone of one in 45 Colt.
Fun to shoot, badassness of a big chunk of lead without the flinch inducing mess of a 44 mag. Could be used for hunting at ranges shorter than the 44 with proper barrel length.
I don't own one, but will possibly be my next gun. Single actions are FUN.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 11:33 am to Clames
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Go S&W in .460 XVR. Can go down to .454 Casull and .45 Colt.
I have one of these, too and it's a damn cannon!
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