I own a few Semi-Auto's but not one Revolver yet. I don't want a snub nose, just something more for home defense & just to play around with at the range. So what would you guys recommend? I'd like to keep it in the $500.00 +/- range or less if possible.
If you want a good gun for little money, try a European American Arms (EAA) .357 "Windicator." It is on the order of a SP101,
28.8 oz, and handles 38+P like a dream.I haven't tried .357 yet, but I expect it to be very manageable.The finish isn't as well done as the Ruger, but it is a well made (Germany) revolver and, from other posts in the past, seems to hold up very well.You really can't go wrong with this gun.:35:
I second what a lot of the guys have said about the Rugers. IMHO they're the best "name brand" bang for the buck out there. But, the EAA is a heckuva value at about half the price of the big players. Not as pretty, but you can't beat it for a knockaround or tacklebox gun. We have a 4" that has performed flawlessly.
Add me to the Ruger team as well. I recently picked up a 2.25" SP101 in .357 Mag, and I couldn't possibly be any happier. Even my range buddy who's an S&W guy is envious, and he plans to pick one up soon.
I have an SP-101 in like new condition that I got at an estate sale for a good price and it is a good quality revolver.
I have put Wolff springs in the Ruger and the action is acceptable.
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I picked up a 1977 S&W Model 15 Combat Magnum at a local pawn shop for a fair price and the action is exceptional.
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I picked up a 1977 S&W Model 10 in a trade and the action is smooth,tight and crisp.
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All three are good quality firearms. The actions on the S&W's are far superior to the Ruger IMHO.
I just purchased a stainless small frame 5 shot revolver a few weeks ago. It was made in 1983. The action for a small revolver is excellent.
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Yeah it's a S&W Model 60.:yup:
Quality never goes out of style and the older S&W's are for me the benchmark by which other revolvers are mesured.
Looks like I will have to wait a couple of months for the next gun show to see what I can find. If anyone has a nice revolver please PM me about it. Thanks fellas for all the help!!!
I have had and carried my Ruger SP 101 for many years now. I love it. I have had to go to a LCP for carrying because of my physical disability (too heavy for my pocket), but my SP 101 is still my first line weapon at home. Highly recommend it.
The Security Six was the first Ruger Revolver that I owned. I traded her away back when my lust for a Mini 14 clouded my better judgement. That's a nice picture of a great old revolver.
Hi Cory; I'm even feeling good about that 1961 Model 10 you picked up for that price. That's great and the gun is so appealing as seen in your photograph.
Rigrat; Older Model 19 2 1/2-inch revolvers are always appropriate. The front sight on yours is a bit different. Was it a factory option or a custom? Looks good either way. If I was to go for a Ruger revolver I'd pick a blued Security Six just like that one over any other.
You can't own just ONE revolver. You will get one, and it will be a large one, and you will develop an unusual affinity for it. Next thing you know, you're looking at others and you think, "This snubnosed revolver gives me that same warm feeling and is easier to carry." Then you'll see an airweight DAO and you will see the benefits of that. Then the nostalgia of the single six in 22 will catch your eye, then the same gun in 44. 9 revolvers later, you will officially be a wheel gun head and you will think back to this post and you will understand. Good luck. I started out with revolvers...they have soul...you just have to experience it to get it. I have semi-autos also, but tupperware doesn't strike the same chord in my heart. When I walk into a gun shop, I spend loads of time at the revolvers and then quickly glance by the bottom-feeders. Seen one black plastic gun, seen them all.
The sight on the Model 19 has had the red insert removed and a metropro night sight installed as well as the rear leaf. I really like the old gal and prefer to carry her most of the time. She has a nice slick action and a single action pull that should be on a target gun.
The Ruger I really like also would really like to find the snub nose version one day as i shoots really nice to and is not overly heavy either.
Was any modification made to the night sight in order to install it in the front ramp sight?
Never mind, went to the meprolight website and found them, that's pretty cool, didn't know something like that existed for K,L, or N frame revolvers with red/orange insert front sights.
My S&W Fun Gun. S&W Governor shoots .410 shotgun,.45 Long Colt and .45ACP. Great to shoot,not much recoil and is Very Accurate. Also is my EDC in a Blackhawk IWB,Great rig!.
A suggest a Colt. An Official Police can be had for a reasonable price. I have several this one is a 4 inch. Prices will range from 300 bucks to 600 bucks
Either of the aforementioned Rugers...GP100 or the SP101 would be a solid investment and a great shooter.
I prefer the '101', and have one I find very easy to tuck in at 3:30.
Well I went a head & purchased the SP101 for $350 out the door. It's the 2.25 barrel & also came with the orginal grips & some houge grips. Took it out to the ranch this past weekend & shot some 38 special & 357 mag out of it. I'm really glad I bought it after shooting it. This revolver rocks. Shopping around for a nice holster now. Thanks fellas for all the help!!!!!!!!
Enjoy your new/used SP101, good price on it too. Good choice!
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