.357 suggestions

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countryfied252

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I was wondering what gun manufacturing company makes a good affordable .357 revolver. I would like to buy a new one but for the right price would buy used. What are your alls suggestions?
 
That would be easy, a Ruger SP101, 2.25" for carry or 3" for woods work. Those run around $500-520 in my neck of the woods. Or a GP100 3"-6" for a little bit more.
 
Affordable??!! What will it be needed for. Small CC. 4" mid sized for trail or home use or a hunting revolver. Today not much is affordable new . I guess a DA/SA is wanted. Look around for a used but cared for revolver. Buy warn off is fine just not rusted. An L frame 586/ 686 s&W, ruger any, dan wesson 15-2 series would be a favorate of mine as barels can be changed a used prices are still low enough to make them a worthy buy. Maybe an eaa windicator 2 or 4" barrel for well under 300 dollars new will serve your needs. .
 
S&W are beautiful guns but pricey. You would be looking at a Ruger Blackhawk, GP100 or Taurus. One of the best shooters I've ever owned was an older 6.5 inch blackhawk.
 
S&W is a little more money ...but they also hold their value long term as well / and they have very good triggers.

For a 6" gun in the woods...( not sure what deer hbting is ??) :D ...but I'd go with a S&W 686 model ( they're stainless, the L frame is a nice weight )....good, solid guns.

You should have no trouble finding a number of 686 models at local shops or at your local gunshows hopefully ....last show I went to, 686 models in 6" were all over...( prices are $ 500 - $ 650 probably )...depending on condition.
 
For hunting, I would tend to prefer the Ruger New Model Blackhawk for just under $500 out the door locally (new). But I would rather pick up a good, used Blackhawk for less.
 
If you're lucky you might find an old S&W M 28 with a 6" barrel. They're about as solid a gun as you can get. They're also very easy to work
on.
 
I 2nd the thought on an old model 28 as well....there are a lot of them out there with quite a bit of holster wear....but still in good shape mechanically...so worth a look for one at the gunshows, etc...as well....
 
If hunting is your goal I'd say get a Ruger Blackhawk. They are excellent revolvers and you should be able to find one for a decent price.
 
If you are looking for conceal carry I would suggest a Taurus 617. 7 shot snub .
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I think a S&W N frame 27 or 627 would be best. While 357 may be small, IMHO, the 627 would make a fine 0-50 yard gun with good hollow points like a Gold Dot or XTP 158gr JHP.
 
countryfried Yes you do want a 6" barrel , maybe even 7 1/2 but 6 is fine. Use heavier bullet weights , 158 to 170 and keep shoots to what you can keep inside a small paper plate in field conditions ever time.
 
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