Areoflyer09
Master
I need some help from the revolver experts. I’m considering adding a revolver to the collection, but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. The current working theory is that I’d like a 38/357 that has enough weight to be comfortable at the range, but still able to be concealed for the limited times that could occur. This will be my first non-rimfire revolver. I had a 6” Taurus 22 Magnum previously, enjoyed the revolver part but I had nothing else that used 22 Magnums. I won’t fool myself into thinking I’m going to blast away with full power magnums at the range all day, I’d just like the ability to use 357s on occasion. I have 10mms & 357s in semi-autos, which isn’t the same felt recoil but I’m not particularly recoil sensitive.
I have some platform/getting started thoughts I’d like to hear from more knowledgeable people on.
1) Is it a smarter idea to start with a larger frame before jumping into the smaller frames? My brain says yes, but it also says 38 Specials should be manageable without issue in the smaller frame.
2) Without having had a centerfire revolver or one of the more premium brand revolvers before I’m struggling a bit with the cost and not being quite convinced I’ll enjoy this enough for the cost. Now I do intend to do some rentals and experiment while I’m still in research mode and that will help on this point. I agree with the concept of buy once cry once, so is it worth springing for a higher end option the first time around? Or would it be better to pick up something used and cheap to learn on with minimal cash outlay? My gut says buy the nice one.
As to the revolvers themselves, I’ve got a couple smaller/lighter options and some larger/heavier options. I’d like to get some input on why or why not on these as well. After trying several in stores, I have decided that I don’t like the rear channel sights a lot of the smaller options have and I’m not in love with the airweights.
Handled:
-Kimber K6S
-Ruger GP100 Match Champ
-Ruger SP101
-SW 686
Trying to locate:
-SW 60
-SW 66
I know I’m bit all over the place at the moment. Hoping the input from INGO can help narrow things down and give a direction. So far I’ve looked at mostly 2-3” barrel versions and a couple of 4” versions. What I have overlooked or not looked at fairly? I’m open to new or used. I’m not in any rush to purchase this, I want to be sure before I buy this time. Will probably be the end of summer at the earliest.
Thanks for any input guys!
PS - I apologize now for any typos. I did this on my phone in between work projects.
I have some platform/getting started thoughts I’d like to hear from more knowledgeable people on.
1) Is it a smarter idea to start with a larger frame before jumping into the smaller frames? My brain says yes, but it also says 38 Specials should be manageable without issue in the smaller frame.
2) Without having had a centerfire revolver or one of the more premium brand revolvers before I’m struggling a bit with the cost and not being quite convinced I’ll enjoy this enough for the cost. Now I do intend to do some rentals and experiment while I’m still in research mode and that will help on this point. I agree with the concept of buy once cry once, so is it worth springing for a higher end option the first time around? Or would it be better to pick up something used and cheap to learn on with minimal cash outlay? My gut says buy the nice one.
As to the revolvers themselves, I’ve got a couple smaller/lighter options and some larger/heavier options. I’d like to get some input on why or why not on these as well. After trying several in stores, I have decided that I don’t like the rear channel sights a lot of the smaller options have and I’m not in love with the airweights.
Handled:
-Kimber K6S
-Ruger GP100 Match Champ
-Ruger SP101
-SW 686
Trying to locate:
-SW 60
-SW 66
I know I’m bit all over the place at the moment. Hoping the input from INGO can help narrow things down and give a direction. So far I’ve looked at mostly 2-3” barrel versions and a couple of 4” versions. What I have overlooked or not looked at fairly? I’m open to new or used. I’m not in any rush to purchase this, I want to be sure before I buy this time. Will probably be the end of summer at the earliest.
Thanks for any input guys!
PS - I apologize now for any typos. I did this on my phone in between work projects.