Onward Allusion
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Ruger Redhawk 8-shot 2.75" barrel... Anyone with experience? Looks weird but solid. Worth the ~$800?
357 snub
- Thread starter Doc Holliday 1950
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A 19 or 66 would sure be a class act, i have a beautiful 2 1/2" nickel 19 that's a ringer, it shoots all out of proportion to it's barrel length. But just to play devils advocate Ruger's 2 3/4" "six" series of revolvers would be an excellent choice too and 20 years from now I'm sure my grandkids will still be having just as much fun with my Speed Six as they do the 19.
Ruger Redhawk snubby.
Worth it? Maybe. If you want a .357 mag snubby that will take anything you throw at it, sure. I've shot one, and it was fun to shoot. But then again, we have the old FIREBALL out the front thing goin on with hotter loads. You can burn the hair off of whoever you are shooting at.
What I do like especially, is that you can use full moon clips with these. Super fast reloads.
Worth it? Maybe. If you want a .357 mag snubby that will take anything you throw at it, sure. I've shot one, and it was fun to shoot. But then again, we have the old FIREBALL out the front thing goin on with hotter loads. You can burn the hair off of whoever you are shooting at.
What I do like especially, is that you can use full moon clips with these. Super fast reloads.
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Eddietruett
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If I was dead set on 2.5” I’d go with the SW 686. Extra little underlug does help with recoil. My favorite choice in a snub is a 3” SW 66. The extra .5” makes a huge difference. To me it balances just perfect. My most fun gun to shoot. It goes to the range every trip. They are pricey when you find one but INHO well worth it. I also have a 3” 686+ and there is no comparison in smoothness.
HighValleyRanch
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ammo.crafter
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snubby
My son in law swears by his S&W Performance Center® Pro Series® Model 640, 357mag.
I think it's loud as heck and kicks accordingly.
My son in law swears by his S&W Performance Center® Pro Series® Model 640, 357mag.
I think it's loud as heck and kicks accordingly.
Go directly to S&W PRE-lock with 3" barrel, to include the following models:
Blued models 13, 19, or Stainless models 65, 66 if you are NOT going to be shooting it a lot (K-frame)
Blued models 581, 586, or Stainless models 681, 686 if you ARE going to be shooting it a lot. (L-frame)
If for carry/personal defense use, go fixed sights for no snag:
Model 13 or 65 if you are NOT going to be shooting it a lot. (K-frame)
Model 581 or 681 if you ARE going to be shooting it a lot. (L-frame)
If you MUST have adjustable sights for careful target work:
Model 19 or 66 if you are NOT going to be shooting it a lot. (K-frame)
Model 586 or 686 if you ARE going to be shooting it a lot. (L-frame)
You will have the best luck finding pre-lock model 65's and 13's with 3" barrels. On the other models, 3" barrels are relatively rare; 2.5" models are much more common. Keep in mind that the ejector on the 2.5" models is a bit shorter than ideal for quick, clean ejection.
There are fine, low-mileage examples of these models to be found with a little hunting (start with Gunbroker, GunsAmerica, etc.) These models will ALWAYS demand good money and whatever you pay for a used one today, you're likely to get that (or more) in years to come.
Here's a favorite of mine:
That said, a stock pre-lock 65, with a 3" barrel, is about as good as a carry/defensive revolver gets... and shouldn't be difficult to find:
Blued models 13, 19, or Stainless models 65, 66 if you are NOT going to be shooting it a lot (K-frame)
Blued models 581, 586, or Stainless models 681, 686 if you ARE going to be shooting it a lot. (L-frame)
If for carry/personal defense use, go fixed sights for no snag:
Model 13 or 65 if you are NOT going to be shooting it a lot. (K-frame)
Model 581 or 681 if you ARE going to be shooting it a lot. (L-frame)
If you MUST have adjustable sights for careful target work:
Model 19 or 66 if you are NOT going to be shooting it a lot. (K-frame)
Model 586 or 686 if you ARE going to be shooting it a lot. (L-frame)
You will have the best luck finding pre-lock model 65's and 13's with 3" barrels. On the other models, 3" barrels are relatively rare; 2.5" models are much more common. Keep in mind that the ejector on the 2.5" models is a bit shorter than ideal for quick, clean ejection.
There are fine, low-mileage examples of these models to be found with a little hunting (start with Gunbroker, GunsAmerica, etc.) These models will ALWAYS demand good money and whatever you pay for a used one today, you're likely to get that (or more) in years to come.
Here's a favorite of mine:
That said, a stock pre-lock 65, with a 3" barrel, is about as good as a carry/defensive revolver gets... and shouldn't be difficult to find:
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Omaha-BeenGlockin
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I have a Taurus 605 ---got it cause it was cheap---shoot mostly .38's through it.
Have been looking for something better but I'll probably keep the Taurus too.
Have been looking for something better but I'll probably keep the Taurus too.
DHart is right on the money. I have owned SP101's and a 357 LCR. A 2.5" 66 and a few others. The only 357 Magnum Snub I currently own is a 3" 66 Custom Shop DAO S&W.
The 3" Barrels FULL LENGTH Ejector Rod is a big deal if you ever need to reload in a gun fight.
I also have an Adjustable Sight 3" GP100 in 38 Special.
A Custom Shop DAO 2" 64 and a 2-3/4" 315 Night Guard. They are also in 38 Special.
My Holy Grail Revolver was a 3" S&W 686 Pre Lock 6 Shooter for years. I gave up on finding one reasonable and bought the Adjustable Sight 3" GP100. I have a reason for the 6 Shooter requirement. I shoot ICORE Revolver match's mainly in Classic Division (6 Shot Loaded with Speed Loaders) Safariland does not make a 7 shot Comp III Speed Loader.
Bob
The 3" Barrels FULL LENGTH Ejector Rod is a big deal if you ever need to reload in a gun fight.
I also have an Adjustable Sight 3" GP100 in 38 Special.
A Custom Shop DAO 2" 64 and a 2-3/4" 315 Night Guard. They are also in 38 Special.
My Holy Grail Revolver was a 3" S&W 686 Pre Lock 6 Shooter for years. I gave up on finding one reasonable and bought the Adjustable Sight 3" GP100. I have a reason for the 6 Shooter requirement. I shoot ICORE Revolver match's mainly in Classic Division (6 Shot Loaded with Speed Loaders) Safariland does not make a 7 shot Comp III Speed Loader.
Bob
