Revolver recomendations

[Cledus J. Crabb]

4" 686

 

[TheRoland]

What about revolvers in .45 ACP? You have to deal with full-moon clips, but I think full-power .45 is probably cheaper than .357 or .44 magnum, no?

 

[cstockwell]

I really like single action revolvers and have two Ruger Blackhawks (one 357 and one 45/colt), Single Six, and Heritage Rough Rider .22/.22mag.

For double action I have Charter Arms Bull Dog 357 I really like even though it is older and quite used, a High Standard 9 shot .22 and a S&W 637 airweight. Airweight is actually a decent carry gun but I don't enjoy it as a range gun.

 

[Squished]

6" Colt Python is the perfect first revolver.

 

[M1911]

What about revolvers in .45 ACP? You have to deal with full-moon clips, but I think full-power .45 is probably cheaper than .357 or .44 magnum, no?

I love my 625.

 

[mouse07410]

My vote is for Ruger GP100 - great and reliable revolver capable of handling any .357 Mag round you can throw at it without much recoil, and allowing mild .38 Special for saving money and hand.

 

[gerrycaruso]

.45 acp is a great round and in a revolver you can also shoot .45 auto rim. This lets you avoid the moon clips and 1 of the ammo makers is making a self defense load. I think it's Cor Bon.

 

[EC1]

6" Colt Python is the perfect first revolver.

An expensive first revolver but excellent nonetheless. The Trooper Mk III or MK V have essentially the same guts without the full lower lug, and seem to shoot as well at a lower price. Ruger Security 6, with a little trigger/hammer stoning, will shoot as well as the Colts. These are all based on a very similar frame size, much like the S&W 19, 66, 686 et al. The main advantage with the Ruger is you get a one piece frame and side plates which makes for a more rugged revolver frame for the same size package.

 

[fubar]

I have a S&W model 29-3 with an 8&3/8ths in barrel. I love it.

Now I lust for a 45acp model 625. .... someday ....

 

[Polibious]

I really like my S&W 627, very accurate and easy on the hands and wrists. Slightly off topic, but someone asked about holsters. Check out http://www.simplyrugged.com/index.html for large frame revolvers.

 

[Jose]

Jose,

What holster do you recommend for a 4" 686? I have one and have been thinking of working it into the carry rotation. I


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Lobo Gunleather IWB

 

[mbz4ever]

Thanks for your input guys,Just got S&W M&P TRR8 performance center 357 magnum 8 shot.
wow what a gun...!!!!

 

[Jose]

Thanks for your input guys,Just got S&W M&P TRR8 performance center 357 magnum 8 shot.
wow what a gun...!!!!

Nice!

Not the easiest to conceal, but it can be done....