Mooseman
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If I could only have one, I would look for a way to change the rules. Every one that you mentioned would serve you well. Out of the ones you mentioned, if I could only have one, it would be the Model 29.
If you could only have one revolver, which one?
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Subibro
- Dec 27, 2012
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Only a Super Redhawk which I'm not crazy about mostly because the S&W trigger is just so much nicer. I have a few dozen guns of various sorts and the S&W has the best trigger of them all. I don't know if all the 686's are like mine or I just got lucky.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
I see one vote for a Colt SAA, but that's out of his price range. How about a Ruger Blackhawk? Get the convertible, .357/9mm.
Jarhead FLSTI
Active Member
I'd be torn between a Ruger GP100 or S&W 617. I love the GP100 because it serves multiple purposes but I'd probably lean towards the 617 because of how great it shoots and how awesome the trigger feels. I have started a lot of people into the shooting sport with my 617.
Nice collection. My first gun was a Trooper mark something? Great pistol.586 if you want blued
I'm also a huge model 19 fan (haven't found one just yet though)
Or colt trooper
(I like the S&W better but my colt is very nice)
I have more revolvers than I know what to do give me a holler if you want to try a few.
alucard0822
For great Justice
In current production, 586 without a doubt, It is just about a perfect match with full power 357, large and strong enough that it can handle the power, but not so large that it is unwieldy, or better suited to a more powerful caliber. The trigger is great, balance, fit and finish are great, pretty much the standard all others are judged by. The only question would be 4" or 6", they both have their benefits. A 4" points quicker, moves quicker, and is a ton easier to draw if it will ever see a holster, best for fast shooting or action games. A 6" is slower, more precise, the longer sight radius helps at longer ranges, as does the 100-200fps greater velocity, better suited for longer range targets or hunting.
Don't forget some folks love the S&W 625 in .45 cal ACP with moon clips. I think its an IDPA favorite. I almost picked up one a few months ago but collectors/competitors have pushed the price way up.
Seems from your post like you might not presently own a .357 Magnum. If that's the case, I'd personally take the Smith Model 29 off the list for now, and concentrate on adding a good .357 to your collection. A good .357 is arguably the most versatile revolver chambering ever manufactured. If you don't own one, I'd stop right here and add one.
Both the Ruger GP100 and the SW586 are excellent revolvers. I own both, I like both, they both have their features and their benefits, and I wouldn't want to part with either. But for me, I'd have to part with the Ruger before I parted with the Smith. You ideally should shoot or rent an example of each to really get a feel for the differences inherent to each. But if you don't or can't do that for whatever reason, you can't go very wrong with choosing either revolver IMO.
SgtKope
Active Member
Another vote for the Smith and Wesson 686. I have a few people shoot mine and they are amazed at how smooth the trigger is.
I think the $200 price premium over the Ruger is worth it to me. I know there are probably better 1911's out there, but, my first 1911 had to be a colt. I think the same of S&W revolvers. I dont think I would be happy with anything else for my wheel gun. Based on your fine nudges, I think I will hold out for the 586.
smokey
2A TEACHER
- Jan 31, 2008
- 31,531
s&w m&p R8.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57783_757781_757781_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
It's obnoxious enough for me to love.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57783_757781_757781_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
It's obnoxious enough for me to love.
chale127
Ultimate Member
I had a 686, i still kick myself once in a while for getting rid of it.
When i buy another wheel gun it's going to be a coin toss between another 686 and a GP-100
When i buy another wheel gun it's going to be a coin toss between another 686 and a GP-100
glock9mm
Ultimate Member
Another vote for the 686. I have one in 6" and I absolutely love shooting it!
llkoolkeg
Hairy Flaccid Member
I love my Super Redhawk but it is stainless and more costly than the OP budget posted. Do you dislike the trigger or just prefer the Smith's? I wouldn't mind fine-tuning the trigger pull so that it was lesser in double action but wouldn't want to mess up the single action break...and don't exactly know how the whole transfer bar mechanism would take to the mods.
My old Security Six in .357mag would fit the bill certainly and allow use of all that extra ammo but it was unfortunately stolen many years back. I've compared it with a S&W .38 detective special snubbie my dd owns but it was truly apples vs. oranges.
1ceman
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Magnumite
Ultimate Member
The transfer bar has little effect on trigger pull and character. You can get a very smooth, high quality pull with the Rugers.
I am not sure what type of 38's the OP has, but if he is shooting mostly 38's then a 357 Magnum would give him caliber and feature if he chooses an underlug barrel. Going to something like a 44 would give him more diversity than a 357. The 44 Magnum do everything a 357 Magnum can and much more. The 357 falls well short of the 44's performance. The only advantages the 357's guns will have over the 44's are size, and weight (that would be excluding the N frame and Redhawks in 357 Magnum).
So the OP should ask himself (he did list the M-29) does he want cartridge performance or single caliber versitility and a new gun. I do realize larger caliber ammo and reloading tooling costs money. But you want to shoot 357 Magnum loads anyway...
Python related, if one wants a hard use gun, the Python is not it. Not just cost, it's mechanical longevity doesn't hold a candle to a Ruger or Smith.
I am not sure what type of 38's the OP has, but if he is shooting mostly 38's then a 357 Magnum would give him caliber and feature if he chooses an underlug barrel. Going to something like a 44 would give him more diversity than a 357. The 44 Magnum do everything a 357 Magnum can and much more. The 357 falls well short of the 44's performance. The only advantages the 357's guns will have over the 44's are size, and weight (that would be excluding the N frame and Redhawks in 357 Magnum).
So the OP should ask himself (he did list the M-29) does he want cartridge performance or single caliber versitility and a new gun. I do realize larger caliber ammo and reloading tooling costs money. But you want to shoot 357 Magnum loads anyway...
Python related, if one wants a hard use gun, the Python is not it. Not just cost, it's mechanical longevity doesn't hold a candle to a Ruger or Smith.
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