If only one revolver, which one?

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Viper99

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I own about 10 pistols of different calibers but not one revolver. I want to fix that. Now if I wanted a must have in your collection for a revolver which one should it be? Ruger GP100?

Use? range and to enjoy looking at. Either .38 or .45 stainless. Barrel length? not that important as is staying home or going out for range only.

Oh yeah, not crazy expensive, could be used. Figure about 500/600 tops.

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Stainless Speed Six 2 3/4 inch .357 with Secret Service stocks and an action job.

Yea that is what I'd get.

Oh, and that is what I have.

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I only have one revolver out of my collection. Mine is a 6" Stainless Steel Ruger GP 100 which is in .357 Mag. I originally bought it as a hunting backup but mostly use it as a range toy. The 6 inch barrel adds some extra weight which may or may not be a good thing depending on how you look at it. If you are going to lugging it around, it is heavier and you need a larger holster to carry it. If you intend on carrying it, I suggest you go with the 4 inch model. The extra barrel length and weight does help to tame recoil some. The extra sight radius also helps improve aim if you wanted to use it as a hunting gun. I would go with stainless if you are going to carry it since it will hold up much better to sweat and humidity.

The S&W 686 is also a very popular choice, but I like the beefiness of the GP 100.

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This is the stock photo from Ruger's website. My grips have the wood insert in them and I like that look a lot better.
 
That looks good. I catch myself smiling whenever I think of how many Rugers I own already. They seem to have a favorite in every caliber for me.
 
Used 686 plus or new Ruger GP100 or a Ruger New Vaquero or a Taylors Smokewagon DE. I should receive my Smokewagon early next week. I already have a 6" 686, it was my first handgun and the last one that I would sell. I also just bought a 4" 686 plus from a friend needing money. I don't know yet if it shoots as good as my 6", but it sure looks nice and I like that it holds 7 rounds and doesn't look any bigger than my six shot 686. I got the Smokewagon in .45 with a 5 1/2" barrel. I will post pictures when I get it.
 

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No contest... .45 Colt BH 5 1/2" barrel. Your choice of stainless (the unfinished look) or nicely blued ... better yet in case coloring (custom) :) .
 
Out of all my DA revolvers these two would be the last to go. And if I had to make a choice between the two? I think I would keep the 4" Security Six (top).


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If I were buying brand new, it'd easily be a GP100. If I were going the used route, a pre-lock 686 would be in the running along with the GP100.
 
4" S&W 686 (+ or not either way) is what I'd get and what I will be looking to get come income tax time.

Just an all around good looking firearm.
 
Don't forget cost of ammo. .44 Special is more expensive than .357 mag and even more so than .38 special. .44 Mag is even more expensive. As scarce as ammo is getting, I have always been able to find .38 special or .357 mag. I saw some guys looking for .44 special and Bass Pro today and they didn't have any. There was .44 mag though.
 
Don't forget cost of ammo. .44 Special is more expensive than .357 mag and even more so than .38 special. .44 Mag is even more expensive. As scarce as ammo is getting, I have always been able to find .38 special or .357 mag. I saw some guys looking for .44 special and Bass Pro today and they didn't have any. There was .44 mag though.
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That is the reason that I cast and reload...makes 'em all cost about the same...CHEAP:D
 
I'd look for a good used S&W Model 19.
.357 is the best all around chambering for revolvers.
Easy to handload and you can use .38 Special if need be.
 
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