4-inch barrel, .357 magnum

I agree with Pezo, but for different reasons. The Python and the 686 are too pretty to take into the wild. The GP-100 with a 3" barrel is perfect. More perfect will be my Alaskan when it arrives. If it ever does... :mad:
 
Gp100

I've shot both the 686 and GP100 and I prefer the Ruger, The SW just wasn't comfortable for me and IMO the Ruger is more rugged...
 
Toney

"if you realy want a mag get a longer barrel i chronoed my 4" 66 taurus
with 158g hp only got 1100fps might as well be shooting a hot 9mm"

What ammo did you use? Remington 158gr JHP's get between 1300-1400 fps out of my S&W model 65 with 4" barrel.
 
The S&W model 65 points and shoot just right for me, much better than the 686. Try as many different guns as you can before you buy.
 
Wow! :eek: there's alot of different opinions here. And you know- everyone is right. It comes down to each person's personal taste, how the gun feels and handles for them. As for myself ,I like the 686. I have a 686-1, and a 586-4 4" barrels. I find them comfortable,reliable,accurate and nice shooting guns....Norm.
 
hellowyo

Too High!!! My dealer wanted more than $550 for one. Go to budsgunshop.com. He has them for under 500.00. $470.00 range!!! :D

Good Luck
 
BullRock

Hey BullRock, thank you very much! Its hard being a beginner when you dont know what stuff is worth or where the sources are! I am headed to that place right now!

Thats the 686 right? I am looking for a 6" barrel I think. I am a die hard ruger guy, but those new smiths feel reaaal nice! (I have not shot one yet though)

Thanks for the advice!

Too High!!! My dealer wanted more than $550 for one. Go to budsgunshop.com. He has them for under 500.00. $470.00 range!!!​
 
Well you all helped me make up my mind. I traded my old 6 1/2'' Taurus 608 blued, in on a new 4" blued Ruger GP100, just got it yesterday.And I'm very happy with it. Oh and by the way, nothing against Taurus,(I do own a couple)just like those Rugers. They seem to sit in my hand better.
 
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For me, S&Ws or Rugers. I think Colts are extremely over priced.
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That is because of the law of supply and demand. There are far fewer Colt revolvers now then there are SW & Rugers.
I only paid $269 for my Colt Lawman Mark lll in excellent condition. I was lucky to get it at that price. I paid under $850 for my Python. The moment I cocked the hammer on my Python, I knew it was worth the money.

On the other hand I'm looking at a SRH. I own a GP-100, SW 629MG, SW 29-2, SW 66, 2 1/2" barrel, 2 SW M66, 4" barrels, Ruger Vaquero, Taurus 85, and a SW 34...

The GP-100 is a fine handgun. Enjoy!!!
 
I own a Super Redhawk in 44 mag, with the 7.5 in barrel. A fine artillery piece. Also one of the reasons I wanted a GP100.
 
.357 Revolver

If stainless steel is not a must, I would look at the S&W M-28 "Highway Patrolman", it is basically an M-27 with a plainer "service" finish, N-frame, adjustable sights. I have a 6", plenty accurate, the heavy frame absorbs recoil better than a lighter frame (with proper grips of course). Not as visually
appealing as a Python or stainless S&W but as a wise old shooter told me years ago "You don't shoot bluing."
 
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