When buying a da rev you basically have 2 choices, 4 or 6". With a single action you now have more choices, but just a few years ago, with Ruger you got 45/8 or a 61/2-71/2.
I've allways liked the inbetween. My favorite Colt SAA is a 51/2. The 5" mod 27 Smith lured me even though the frame seems to be too large for a 357. I bought a 625 Smith for IPSC REV class, but it was really the 5" barrel that got me. When I heard Ruger made a short run of 51/2" Bisleys, I did'nt let my dealer rest untill I had one. I guess I've made my point.
The debate is always preset: which GP100 or 686 to get, 4 or 6''. Would'nt it be cool if there was a 5? Gunsmiths do this, but close to the price of another gun for the work. So what is it with the manufacturers? They are always looking for something new or different to make our eyes sparkle, so why not a 5"?
Am I alone on this?
Gunzo
I also think about 21,23,&25" rifle barrels too, but I guess thats another thread.
I've allways liked the inbetween. My favorite Colt SAA is a 51/2. The 5" mod 27 Smith lured me even though the frame seems to be too large for a 357. I bought a 625 Smith for IPSC REV class, but it was really the 5" barrel that got me. When I heard Ruger made a short run of 51/2" Bisleys, I did'nt let my dealer rest untill I had one. I guess I've made my point.
The debate is always preset: which GP100 or 686 to get, 4 or 6''. Would'nt it be cool if there was a 5? Gunsmiths do this, but close to the price of another gun for the work. So what is it with the manufacturers? They are always looking for something new or different to make our eyes sparkle, so why not a 5"?
Am I alone on this?
Gunzo
I also think about 21,23,&25" rifle barrels too, but I guess thats another thread.