I am drawn to revolvers

[gunman41mag]

I would buy a 357 magnum revolver, cause you can shoot the milder 38 special for practice & 357 mag for defense

 

[rgrimm01]

...The snubbies are kinda harsh to shoot, IMO, but I still like them...

I have found my 2.25" SP101 .357 shooting .38 to be less snappy than 9mm in an auto. I am sure it has to do with the weight of the 101...

I would buy a 357 magnum revolver, cause you can shoot the milder 38 special for practice & 357 mag for defense

+1

 

[ilovemyjeep]

I have a s & w 357 (model 13) as well as a 38 (s& w 442) . I found that some of the commercial ammo was pretty powerful and NOT fun to shoot. After talking with a friend who reloads, he came up with a "recipe" that is perfect for me, that has made all the difference. They are both a lot of fun, and probably I will use the 38 as a carry at some point.

I will be bringing my 442 with me to the class on the 22nd and will be happy to share it with you.!!

 

[IndyGunner]

S&W 686 Plus for me... 7 rounds of .357mag or .38special... ugh

 

[jgreiner]

I do not -yet- own my own handgun. When we have been window-shopping, I am oftentimes drawn to the revolvers. Mr Evilwrench seems less thrilled with my choice, but will ultimately leave it to me. I like the feel and the weight vs other handguns, but until I really shoot them my point of reference is limited. Any suggestions from the ladies? (or the fellas, too!)

My daughter tried shooting my S&W MP, and hated it. But after I got my S&W model 66 Combat Magnum (4" barrel), I took her shooting, she tried it, and LOVED shooting the revolver (I didn't have her shoot .357 magnum rounds, just 38 specials).

You simply can't beat a good S&W revolver. You want control and accuracy, use it in single action (cock the hammer back). If you need to use it in a hurry, just pull the trigger.

Now, if you do go looking, try to hunt for one at a gun show, or a used one. Try to get one that is pre Hillary hole (no internal safety).

The S&W 60 is a sweet little gun. But i prefer the 66's, and you can find then in a 2 or 3" barrel, if you look hard enough.

The little 637 airweights are nice too, but i wouldn't shoot a lot of +P ammo through them. They will kick more than my 66.

 

[jgreiner]

S&W 686 Plus for me... 7 rounds of .357mag or .38special... ugh

Damn, that is one sweet looking revolver.......that a dealer exclusive setup with the grips?

Edit: Ahh....found it.

 

[jgreiner]

I have owned but do not currently own revolvers. I too am drawn to them. I think having a .357 platform would be ideal. Having the option of shooting .357, .38+P or .38 Special seems to make a lot of sense. Now, what barrel length? I am not really drawn to the ultra lightweight guns. I think they would be mui punishing.

3". Good muzzle velocity and accuracy, tad easier to carry than 4". 4" isn't bad. I have a 4" 66, carry it all the time.

 

[Wysko]

My

Small light guns easy to carry but kick hard.
Large heavy guns harder to carry but pleasant to shoot.
Revolvers are easy to shoot when under stress. Only five or six shots but its just aim and pull trigger. No slide to rack, levers to flip, buttons to push or mags to fiddle with.

Ruger sp101 is big and heavy for a 5 shot revolver which helps dampen recoil. Looks good and are pleasant to shoot. No rust satainless steel is a plus.

The 5 shot S&W J frames are small and light but may kick a bit harder than you like. S&W makes J frames in light weight alloys or heavy stainless.

Ruger GP100 is big and heavy but very easy & fun to shoot with .38 Special.
The S&W 686+ is big and heavy. Super nice revolver!

What make/model/Caliber revolvers have caught your eye so far?

Mike

 

[gungirl65]

I really like my 2.25 " SP101. It's a fun gun to shoot. If you run out of bullets you can always bludgeon the BG with it.

It is my main carry gun. I have bought other guns with the intention of carrying them but I seem to always go back to the SP101. I sometimes carry my Sig 1911 ultra compact but keep going back to the SP101.

The factory grips on the SP101 are ugly. I replaced mine with Hogue grips and am now very happy with the gun.

 

[IndyGunner]

Damn, that is one sweet looking revolver.......that a dealer exclusive setup with the grips?

Edit: Ahh....found it.

WHY did you send me that?!?!?! I havent been able to find them and now I have to friggin buy it. So much for making my rent payment this month LOL!

 

[wtfd661]

Ruger SP101 .357 with a 3" barrel is on my must buy list.

My sister loves her some SP101 and I have a sister in law that loves her Charter Arms .38 spl.

 

[Mrs Evilwrench]

Sorry I missed you, I would have liked to try it out! But I must admit that after having a chance to shoot the Beretta I really did like it! Even tho it was a big gun it didn't kick like i thought it would and I liked how it responded! Now i don't know what to do!!

 

[ilovemyjeep]

Well, I m glad you had a successful experience! That is what matters! Next time we will all wear name tags..lol I met a lot of the girls, but not everyone. It was a great time.

 

[Midskier]

all you can do is try a few ...... my loves her Ruger LCR - but it's an 8 shot 22, and @ the range together I have her shot several mags from my 9s but she still goes back to her lcr, which in .357 shooting 38s may be a sweet setup (?) good luck