Revolver recommendations requested

[Zordude]

Hi All,

I'd like to get some recommendations on what to get for a "first revolver".

Here is my current collection:

Ruger SR22
Sig P226
S&W M&P15-22

I was initially looking at the S&W 617, but then I started to doubt that idea because I don't necessarily want so many of my guns to be 22lr.

 

[Gidge]

Ruger gp100 (.357)
Ruger sp101 (.357)

The S&W 686 .357s are good, but I prefer the (smoother) action on a Ruger.

 

[mike01824]

Ruger gp100 (.357)
Ruger sp101 (.357)

The S&W 686 .357s are good, but I prefer the (smoother) action on a Ruger.

What he said, but the opposite! I prefer the feel of the 686 over the Rugers.

 

[Another_David]

Ruger sp101 (.357)

This.

 

[JohnMarston]

and you will have that all over the place. some prefer the GP some prefer the 686. i just recently sold my 686 which was an incredible gun, the trigger was great. ive also shot older Security Six model rugers that were excellent as well.

Dom

 

[Another_David]

and you will have that all over the place.

yeah like it's easy to carry everywhere--all over the place

or did you mean the bullets will go all over the place

either way it's a great roscoe

 

[XenoSaber]

I have a Ruger GP100 and it is fantastic, extremely accurate and fun to shoot. The key is the grip though, I have big hands and this one fits like a glove.

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[highlander]

S&W 625 a little large but a fun gun to shoot.

 

[saltydude]

The S&W 686 .357s are good, but I prefer the (smoother) action on a Ruger.

Providing you don't mind the longer length trigger pull & cylinder index duration.

I think those attributes can be a little deceiving when you compare the two.

 

[richc]

686, or an older S&W 66.

 

[mac67]

Another vote for the Ruger SP101. It's built like a tank.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Just because I loved mine but got rid of it like an idiot I go with the Model 19.

 

[Scarecrow]

No one likes hearing it, but I LOVED the Taurus Tracker I fired a few years back. Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

7 shot .357 magnum 6.5" barrel, ported. Takes almost all the recoil and redirects it, so it never kicks up, the damned thing was a tack driver. I need to get my hands on one again... where's my friggin tax return!?!?!

 

[TBalls]

Just because I loved mine but got rid of it like an idiot I go with the Model 19.

You can't go wrong with S&W or Ruger. I have a Model 19-3 and a GP100 (c. 1989), and they're both awesome.

 

[Whiskeyjim]

I still love my SP101, my 1st revolver. Nice and compact too.

 

[rocket500]

I love my 686 wouldn't trade for any gun.

 

[Rob893]

Just because I loved mine but got rid of it like an idiot I go with the Model 19.

Hey, I love my Model 19! But I will definitely pick up one of the Rugers sooner or later.

Side note: Next time I see you at the range you'll have to try my Hi-Power. (If there's any 9mm ammo coming in by then.)

 

[wizdoc2006]

I like the S&W 340 PD / 357 Mag. You can shoot 38 special with it as well. The S&W 442 / 38. is another one ,I like. Both are hammerless , Air weight models.

 

[Mike-Mike]

686, or an older S&W 66.

Yup

 

[Kurtz]

629 for me

 

[jar]

If you want new, S&W 686. If you want used and one of the all time classics, any of the S&W K frame 357s. (13,19,65, 66)

 

[devnull]

Definitely can't go wrong with a .357 from Ruger or S&W.

 

[weatherby]

You will never go wrong with having a nice .22 revolver.
Start at the beginning and work up.
Trust your first instinct

 

[Wade]

I have several rugers and have had many S&W revolvers my favorite is my 4" 66-2. Carried it for years thru the early 90's shot the chit out of it and still do at the range. Just a great over all gun and slightly lighter than the 686 and 101's

 

[Justaguy]

Not a simple question really. What are you going to do with it? I would say any gun mentioned here so far would be great for certain purposes. Get a .22 and a center fire. More is better.

 

[retroLS1]

686 without a doubt

 

[Wadcutter]

Can't go wrong with almost any Ruger or S&W. I think 4" is a good start.

Personally I prefer the k frames S&W revolvers (model 10, 15, 19, 64, 65, 66 etc) over the L frames (e.g. 686). I don't shoot 357 mag for fun, but if you do the 686 might be better.

If you go with a 22 revolver, I'd get a six shot version. They just feel better than the "high capacity" revolvers like the 617.

 

[whacko]

Ruger sp101 all day long!

 

[JoeyD]

I have a 686, great gun

 

[dogdoctor]

My vote: GP100 4". That's what I picked up for my first gun.