This is a discussion on Rookie at Revolvers within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Hello my fellow DCers, I am considering purchasing a revolver, but I do not have too much experience with them. I've shot a revolver once ...
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Hello my fellow DCers,
I am considering purchasing a revolver, but I do not have too much experience with them. I've shot a revolver once with my girlfriend's dad. The main problem I had was trying to position my hands for a good grip. Keep in mind I've been shooting semi-auto every since I started shooting.
I really want to know about some of the revolvers you guys own, to aid me in my research. Thank you all
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I've been shooting for more than 30 years. I started with revolvers, "graduated" to semi's and the "re-graduated" to revolvers yet again. On paper, my scores are better (IPSC, IDPA) with my semi's, but I've always been more comfortable and confident with my wheelguns. In fact my EDC is a Ruger SP101.
My personal collection includes most of the major food groups and consists of Smith, Ruger, Colt, Dan Wesson, and others.
What should you get? What are you going to use it for? A J is great for CC. An L for ISPC and general target shooting. A Smith .500 for deer hunting.
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
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Good thinking on a revolver. You can't call yourself a gun guy if you can't run a wheelgun.
I think the gold standard is the S&W Airweight J frames. If you're not recoil sensitive it is controllable, as well as very concealable and affordable. I run a S&W 442 with Eagle Secret Service grips for a lower profile. I shoot it a little and carry it a lot in either a Kramer pocket or a Galco ankle glove.
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IMO, you can't do better for carrying than a Smith J-Frame! Small, easy to conceal, but great power/quality.
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Try a nice pre lock S&W K-frame.
If cleaning and maintaining a blue revolver does not appeal to you, try the stainless pre lock model 66. Fine looking, superbly accurate, naturally pointing revolvers.
But I'm predjudiced. Good luck! Regards 18DAI.
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+1 on that. I'm in love with my 4" 15-5.Originally Posted by 18DAI
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A Ruger sp 101 is a great gun alittle heavier but great quality
A lot depends on the purpose of the gun, range and HD I'd go with a Ruger GP-100. If buying as a CC weapon I'd look at the Ruger SP-101 or Taurus M-85 or 605.
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I want to be able to use it at the range as well as a back-up gun.
Mixed Martial Arts Record= 2-0.......Kyokushin Karate Record=5-0
USMC.....helping enemies of America die for their countries since 1775
A BUG? Does that mean you will be carrying something else as your primary?
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
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Yes I have 4 primary guns I alternate between.
Mixed Martial Arts Record= 2-0.......Kyokushin Karate Record=5-0
USMC.....helping enemies of America die for their countries since 1775
In that case, another vote for a J frame. Just don't put too much heavy stuff through it on a regular basis.
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
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Is there a particular reason why I shouldn't, and what grains do you suggest I stick with?In that case, another vote for a J frame. Just don't put too much heavy stuff through it on a regular basis.
Mixed Martial Arts Record= 2-0.......Kyokushin Karate Record=5-0
USMC.....helping enemies of America die for their countries since 1775
I have a Taurus Model 85 Ultra lite. I like it quite a bit. More than 25 rounds at the range can smart a little. It is very light in weight.
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Lots of good advice in the above posts. All depends on what you intend to use it for. +1 on a SW J frame for carry. Second choice, due to its weight, Ruger SP101.
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