JimH58

The Ruger SP101 good revolver and Smith & Wesson Model 686 4" barrell .357 mag, model 619 and 620 are also chambered for the .357 mag. I love S&W revolvers. As a beginner you want to stay away from snubbies. The recoil on those can be uncomfortable for the beginner. I have one and it is not my favorite to shoot on a regular basis. As a pocket SD gun it is great but not as a target/home defense gun that you would want to shoot often.

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Rugergirl

For some, yes, for others?
I love my model 36 snubbie and can actually shot it more accuratly than my Kimber Pro Carry II .
I don't find the recoil of the snubbie or the GP100 uncomfortable at all. I have developed a bad habit with the Kimber, of anticipating recoil and pulling my shots low and right, no so with the snubbie.
I started shooting at the ripe old of 12 and my model 36 is the first revolver I ever fired, back in the days that Dad owned it.

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sui-juris

My two favorite .357's are a Sp101 and a Model 66 2.5" barrel Smith and Wesson. Can't go wrong w/either one. Both could be had for under 500.

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ron8903

That would be my first choice, Ruger GP-100 a very close second.
Each one of these will serve you well for a lifetime.

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18DAI

Get yourself a nice 4" barrel model 19, or pre lock model 66. It doesn't get any better than those in a revolver, IMHO of course. Regards 18DAI.

Frogbones

Agreed, was my first revo. Solid gun, quite accurate.

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crankshop1000

I'd recommend a Colt Trooper MkIII or newer or a S&W 686. Both are quality revolvers that you will not outgrow. They will always be capable of more accuracy than the operator. I used a lightly modified Trooper back in the 70's for police combat shoots and it never left me wanting more.Hard to argue with 248 to 250 out of a possible 250 score time after time.

Gideon

I think you're going to have a hard time finding a good quality used revolver period. IF you do, I think you're going to be surprised at the price. Right now, demand for quality used guns (especially the good popular models) is at an all time high. You may find a better deal (comparatively speaking) just buying new.

I think the GP100's and S&W 686's are simply outstanding lifetime revolvers. For concealed carry (if you ever go that route) the Ruger SP101 and any of the S&W J Frames are great.

I too think the Rossi is an undervalued lower end offering that would make a fine woods/range gun.

Captain Crunch

A single action revolver, such as the Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum, is a good choice for this application. Used models are not hard to find and are reasonably priced.

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And go to your God like a soldier.

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frankmako

i would look for a smith and wesson first. then ruger, then charter arms, then so on.

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