I finally have all my main catagories (as I see them) of guns. I am thinking of adding extras now. I have several guns on my list but a dedicated .38 is now on my short list (along with a couple more CZs- the 97 and a 75 SA or an 85 Combat, a SAA type gun and/or Ruger Vaquero, a Taurus PT 911, a Kahr, a .22 target gun, probably a revolver, and a .22lr or .22mag snub). Any one of the guns on that list could end up my next purchase (depending on my mood at the time).
I have a K-frame .357 but I do want a dedicated .38 service pistol. I sold my Taurus 82 when I got the .357 because my philosophy was different at the time (I figured they fit the same niche and I preferred a .357). Now I want to fix the situation and the hole in my collection.
I may get another Taurus 82 (it is a good gun and a great value at under $300 new). I am also looking at used S&W model 10s (a classic). However, I am open to suggestions and I'm not ruling anything out or definately in so I'd love to hear everyone's advice.
What do some of you think of the Taurus 82? I think mine was a good gun but to me it seems the Ford or Chevy of the gun world, boring and unimpressive (no offense Ford and Chevy fans, I'm a Ford fan myself) but functional, reliable, and generally a good value.
Would you get a S&W model 10? I do like stainless revolvers too, often better than blue revolvers, so I may consider a model 64 but the 10 is such a classic that the 10 is much more likely.
I am also considering a Ruger KGPF-840 (the stainless, 4"barrel, .38spl version of the GP 100). Anyone have experience with this gun? I know that Ruger's triggers usually aren't as nice as S&W or Taurus triggers and Ruger's great strength (its strength and durability) isn't going to be as big a deal with the .38 but it is still an option. I also may consider a used Ruger security six or speed six in .38.
The last option I am considering is getting two in one. I may get a SAA type gun in .38spl. The one drawback is that while this will be a dedicated .38, I probably won't be fully satisfied since it isn't a service revolver so I'd probably go on the same search again later. Also, I may not be fully satisfied on the SAA type gun front since I'll probably want one in .45lc.
So, you can see that I am looking at all my options and the field is wide open. What are your suggestions, and most importantly, why?
I have a K-frame .357 but I do want a dedicated .38 service pistol. I sold my Taurus 82 when I got the .357 because my philosophy was different at the time (I figured they fit the same niche and I preferred a .357). Now I want to fix the situation and the hole in my collection.
I may get another Taurus 82 (it is a good gun and a great value at under $300 new). I am also looking at used S&W model 10s (a classic). However, I am open to suggestions and I'm not ruling anything out or definately in so I'd love to hear everyone's advice.
What do some of you think of the Taurus 82? I think mine was a good gun but to me it seems the Ford or Chevy of the gun world, boring and unimpressive (no offense Ford and Chevy fans, I'm a Ford fan myself) but functional, reliable, and generally a good value.
Would you get a S&W model 10? I do like stainless revolvers too, often better than blue revolvers, so I may consider a model 64 but the 10 is such a classic that the 10 is much more likely.
I am also considering a Ruger KGPF-840 (the stainless, 4"barrel, .38spl version of the GP 100). Anyone have experience with this gun? I know that Ruger's triggers usually aren't as nice as S&W or Taurus triggers and Ruger's great strength (its strength and durability) isn't going to be as big a deal with the .38 but it is still an option. I also may consider a used Ruger security six or speed six in .38.
The last option I am considering is getting two in one. I may get a SAA type gun in .38spl. The one drawback is that while this will be a dedicated .38, I probably won't be fully satisfied since it isn't a service revolver so I'd probably go on the same search again later. Also, I may not be fully satisfied on the SAA type gun front since I'll probably want one in .45lc.
So, you can see that I am looking at all my options and the field is wide open. What are your suggestions, and most importantly, why?