All-around Revolver

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Dan*Smith

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My first gun will (probably) be a Heritage Arms Rough Rider. I'm sure my second will not be far behind. Revolver that is. What is a good all-around gun? I was thinking aomething in a fairly decent-sized barrel. Maybe .38 Special or .357 Magnum, slid-out cylinder. I was thinking chrome with slim, synthetic grips. What can you guys reccomend that matches that?
 
I started with a Ruger Single Six for my first handgun and was so happy with Ruger at the time that I went up to a Security Six 357. Most of my shooting was 38 special and I did alot with this gun for many years. It had a four inch barrel and carried like a dream when I hunted or fished.

Recomend that you buy nothing but good quality is all I will say and if you understand it you will be on a learning curve that is going to astound you:D

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I had a Single Six years ago that "floated off" after a flood.
That was one fine little gun.
I'm thinking really hard about trading something for a Vaquaro.
 
I like 686's and I'll likely get comments, but I'm going to say the Taurus 4 inch .357 Tracker. 7 shots, ported barrel. Mine has been solid so far. And it's lighter weight than a 686. That makes it more comfortable to carry, and the porting makes it identical to the Smith in terms of recoil.
 
I like 686's and I'll likely get comments, but I'm going to say the Taurus 4 inch .357 Tracker. 7 shots, ported barrel. Mine has been solid so far. And it's lighter weight than a 686. That makes it more comfortable to carry, and the porting makes it identical to the Smith in terms of recoil.
 
I like 686's, but I'm going to say the Taurus 4 inch .357 Tracker. 7 shots, ported barrel. Mine has been solid so far. And it's lighter weight than a 686. That makes it more comfortable to carry, and the porting makes it identical to the Smith in terms of recoil.
 
Well, If you can afford the S&W's, go for it. But, I gotta tell ya', I'm pretty happy with the Rossi 851 that I just bought.
Check it out at: http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=R85104&category=REVOLVER

.38 special +P, vent rib barrel, full underlug, adjustable rear sight, high vis. orange front sight, and finger groove grips.
Set up is nice, break is crisp, cost me $300. I was surprised, it's a real easy shooter and very accurate.
 
Dan,
Seems anything that shoots .357M can handle a bunch of other loads. Pretty much makes it "all around". Pilot recommended the GP100 Ruger. I'll second that and also throw in the SP101. Plink with cheap .38's, train and carry .357M.
dean (not Indiana Dean, he's taking a time out)

BTW Indiana Dean, I'm from Indiana, left in 1973.
 
4" .357 magnum revolver gives you the most versatility for your dollar in load and use.

Which one? Whatever floats yer boat. I've been looking myself, lately, and will end up with either a prelock S&W (686 or 586) or a Colt (either King Cobra or Mk.3).
 
Did anyone else see "chrome and cheap"? Come on guys, the 686 is a great gun but probably out of our friend's reach (he's buying a Heritage for his first).

Dan, look around for a nickle plated S&W Model 10. It's a .38. Most are police trade ins or some other buyback program and run around 150 bucks or so. The nickle ones are a bit harder to find but they're out there...
 
Since there are no gunsmiths locally, and I don't want to have to mess with shipping a weapon back to the manufacuturer because it has gone out of time, the Ruger GP100 makes better sense for me as the "All-Around Revolver" than a S&W (and bad experiences with Tauruses in the past pretty well eliminates them from the equation).
 
In my area the used Model 10's run between $200 and $250. Good choice for a solid all around revolver. You might be able to pick up a Model 13 or 65 for a reasonable cost as well. That's S&W .357 magnum. Looks just like the Model 10.
 
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