Best looking .357 revolver

[hankrearden2000]

The only thing on the face of the earth that is more beautiful than a 4 inch S&W Model 19 is a 3 inch S&W Model 13.

 

[MedicatedOne]

I think the blued Python is the purdiest.
I also love any revolver that is nickeled, shiny, purdy, smooth...

 

[branrot]

My 1980 6 inch nickel wood gripped Colt Python. I paid 675 for it in like new condition a few months ago (if you look, you can find the deals). I've also got a 4 inch 686 on order, but for sheer looks I'll stick with the snake. And no, it's not for sale.

 

[FlyinGN]

s&w 686 with combat wood grips in stainless.

Frank

 

[tonyz]

My GP-100

One Good looking Revo!!! See after its done getting customized

 

[HKUSPELITE]

Ruger-GP100

 

[10mmman]

S&W 520

4" Taper barrel, Fixed Sights, Deep Blue, Matted Topstrap, Shrouded Ejector Rod, Pinned and Recessed .357 N frame with Spiegel (sp?) wood boot grips. 3000 produced in 1980. Picture stolen from Smithnut. I know where one can be had- 10mmman@home.com

X

 

[Scarborough]

Well I do have to admit, That 520 IS a nice looking gun.

 

[Salt]

Go with a nickel plated Colt Python (6"bbl.) if you want it to be a pretty gun.

 

[jar]

Mod 28 no extension. Hogue Rosewood grips.

 

[Carbon_15]

what I finaly went with..after some custom work

 

[riverdog]

All of the *&* .357 Mag's look good. A Model 19, 27 or 28 is the way to go, then dress it up in the Hogue wood grip of your choice.

 

[Redwood]

Prettiest revolver I've ever had: COLT PYTHON
Best shooting revolver I've ever had: COLT PYTHON
Most reliable revolver I've ever had: COLT PYTHON
1st gun I'd pick for a fight: COLT PYTHON
If you didn't want a 357 how about a Colt Diamondback in .38??? Just slightly smaller frame size.
My second choice in .357 would be a Colt New Frontier. (I'd prefer the New Frontier over the Peacemaker beacuse of the versitility of adjustable sights. )

 

[RogerC]

M28-2.

Completely origninal.

Pure .357 heaven.

 

[Patrick Murphy]

3" S&W Model 13.

 

[Tamara]

Not that I'm biased...

 

[glockorama]

I absolutely LOVE those S&W model 13's, I have been looking for one for a long time. Just can't seem to find one. Tamara, I still think you should sell me yours so I can finally sleep at night.
3-4" model 19's are mighty nice too.

 

[Mike Irwin]

I wish I had my Model 28 4" with the ivory grips here with me in Pennsylvania. I could take a picture and post it...

The 28 looks absolutely RIGHT for a revolver, more so than even a Model 19.

With the ivory grips, the Model 28 looks absolutely PERFECT.

 

[BusGunner007]

There are SO many choices.
Others have posted some excellent guns and beautiful photos.
Great stuff.
I think the one best profile of a .357 is the S&W Model 19 Snubnose...blue and wood factory grips. (Secretly, I want to get the new 649 Bodyguard in stainless/.357 configuration...sssh, don't tell my wife!)

If you only have ONE .357---
I'd say get one of these:
Ruger GKGP-161. Rugerese translation is High Gloss Stainless Steel GP-100 with sights, 6" bbl., and full-underlug.
I bought one and it's a beauty. Shoots nice, too. Easy to take apart and clean. Takes the most powerful loads vs. other brands that are not engineered for them. I use Hogue rubber fingergroove grips, but, a nice Kingwood grip is in the plan.
A 6" bbl. takes full advantage of the attributes of the .357 Magnum cartridge. Have fun with your "problem"...!

 

[Chief Jones]

Not stainless, no wood grips, but still sexy......