If only one revolver, which one?

I'm choosing a ruger super redhawk alaskan 44 stainless. if I can only have one revolver I have to upgrade from my usual 357


I might also upgrade from a snubby to a 6" stainless model 629 44 magnum which would mean I would upgrade(or change) the way I CCW
 
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Available, reliable and comes in many different configurations. S&W customer service is top notch also. Accessories like speed loaders and holsters are easy to find. Hard combination to beat.
 
Another vote for Ruger's GP-100, in whatever barrel length you prefer.

They are accurate, rugged, simple and fairly affordable.

There are very few things they can't do and they seem to last forever.

Had mine since 1988 through who knows how many thousands of rounds. It's the one revolver in my home that I will not consider parting with.
 
"If only one" I'd say an eclectic one... 3 inches and capable of firing different cartridges (since "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." ) :
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You can't go wrong with the GP-100. The Six series are also a great choice. Have never heard a complaint about either one. In practice Ruger almost has an unwritten Forever guarantee. These forums are replete with reports of Ruger repairing or replacing old and abused revolvers at little or no cost.
 
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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For range use and looking at, I'd look seriously at the Ruger Blackhaw/Vaquero/New Vaquero or anyy of the mid priced SAA clones.

If you reload... I'd go with 45 Colt/45 acp or 44 Special/Magnum. If not, they are all out there in .357 Magnum as well.

Fun to shoot, and just plain beautiful to look at, and within your price rage new.
 
If it's truly "only one", it would have to be something with two names in the brand, with the word "and" in the middle. Four inch 357 Magnum. If I was already really good with the rest of my pistols, make that bbl 1 7/8 inch instead of 4.


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Motownstan, what is the finish on that 28? Nickle? Chrome? Armaloy?

if I had to choose just one revolver, it would be a really tough choice. Probably boil down to a flip of a coin between my M28 and my Ruger Blakhawk 7.5" .45Colt/.45acp.

On the other hand, my Colt Agent .38 snub is a consideration, if you include carry in the mix. For a woods gun, range gun, a full size .357 (capable of handling full power loads) is difficult to beat.

On the other hand (as Topol says..) the Ruger in .45 Colt, is no slouch with standard factory loads, will take improved loads up to .44 Mag class, and the convertable has the added plus of taking .45acp, for ammo commomality if you have a 1911 or other .45 auto. You can say about the same for the .357/9mm convertable, but rumor has it that lots of them don't shoot the 9mms very accurately. I don't own one, so I can't say from personal expierence, but I don't have that problem with my .45s.
 
No question about it:

A Ruger Single Six with the two cylinders. It's a plinker with the .22 LR and a killer with the .22 mag.
 
S&W 686 4" is not perfect for everything but will get the job done in and out of the woods.
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X2 I have owned two of those (80's Models) over the years and they have served me well. However I would not hesitate to take a look at a GP100 Ruger with a 4 inch barrel. I might be wrong, but I think the GP100 has a thicker top strap on it.

I have noticed some slight erosion (a groove) of the top strap above the cylinder, on the 686 that I currently have.
 
I've got THE answer. It ain't sexy and it won't be popular, but it's the REAL answer.

You've got 10 semi-autos, you've got no revolvers, and you think you'll pick one and you'll have the right one...or the best one... or most versatile one... best lookin' one... most enjoyable to shoot... accurate... durable...

Forget it, it's not happening.

You are better off not getting any revolver.
You'll never get it done with "ONE" revolver, and I can't imagine even wanting to try.

The easy way out is to not buy one.
Get one, you'll want more. You'll -GET- more.

How'd you get 10 semi-auto's?!
Tell me I'm wrong.
 
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