I'm pretty new to revolvers myself, but I just looked at those three, plus the Kimber K6 line at a store recently. The Kimber's trigger was unbelievably smooth. Much better, I thought, than the Colt's. They were priced comparably but the fit and finish of the Kimber looked better to me.
Not that it has anything to do with how well they shoot, reliability or any of that.
But that Kimber? She sure was awful purty......
I never shoot full power ammo from my SP101. Yikes! For that application I would be carrying a longer barrel and six rounds.Happy Thanksgiving Pistoleros,
It's been a long while since I've purchased a revolver. I am considering buying a 3" .357 Mag. I'll use it as a hiking/trail handgun in So Cal. It will be worn inside of an OWB holster.
Here are the three that I'm considering:
S&W Model 66 2.75"
Colt King Cobra 3"
Ruger SP 101 3"
It's primary purpose will be rattlers (shot capsules). It's possible to run across a lion. Lastly, bipedal vermin defense. It will not be for black bear defense, although 5 or 6 180 grain .357 Mag rounds ought to cause me to have to call a game warden to arrange for transportation of a black bear carcass.
Of the three, my guess is Ruger is the best. But I don't have actual knowledge that supports that guess; hence, I would greatly appreciate help from guys who do have knowledge of revolvers.
I don't want to jump on a Black Friday deal only to regret a hasty purchase, assuming I find a Black Friday deal.
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Originally Posted by SATRP View Post
Here are the three that I'm considering:
S&W Model 66 2.75"
Colt King Cobra 3"
Ruger SP 101 3"
Pick one. You'll be fine.
Hi Guys,
I already have a 4" GP 100.
I want a smaller and lighter revolver for all day carry on hikes.
I darn near pulled the trigger on a Kimber. A friend told me to read as much as I could about Kimber.
I did pull the trigger on a 2.75" Model 66. It was a compromise.
It should be at my FFL early next week.
Good choice, but I'd have opted for the longer 4" bbl. If concealment is a concern, it's the grip length that's more difficult to hide than another 1-1/4" of bbl. All that said, the 66 is a great gun, with a history in LEO use that's enviable. The newest Smith iteration is a good choice too, if that's what you bought. Truth be told, I really like and carry a Smith M60 with a 3" bbl. and have used it to finish two deer wounded by poor rifle marksmanship. 160 gr. LSWC's did the job from 15 yds...~1050 fpsI did pull the trigger on a 2.75" Model 66. It was a compromise.