Off-Beat revolvers

The movie is "Zardoz" - made in 1974, before Sean Connery was a hosehold name.
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Check out post #68:

I remember Zardoz. Not a clue on the others.
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So Zardoz is correct. Any guesses for a possible western and second futuristic movie where Sean Connery fires a W-F?

BTW, Sean Connery had made four James Bond movies and was already a major star before Zardoz.
 
At the risk of being on-topic, I'd like to show a few off beat revolvers:

High Standard Sentinal MKIII 357 6 shot:

This is an early Dan Wesson in High Standard drag.





Astra Cadix 38 Special 5 shot:

23 oz, adjustable sights 4" barrel in a J-frame size. If this had an alloy frame it would be a perfect trail gun.





Miroku Police Special in 38 Special 6 shot.

This is the same Miroku who makes Browning rifles and shotguns today.





I think it's safe to say that these are three revolvers you don't see every day.
 
How about a single action Sig Sauer in 44 magnum?
Ok it’s a Sauer that later on turned into Sig Sauer. Great gun very well made and fit and finish is superb.
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That is the best looking single action out there. imho.
 
Ok, lifesizepotato wins - clearly - wow.

But I'm still trying to wrap my head around how the moon-clipless 9mm S&W revolver works to keep the shells from sliding all the way in...

And the DARDICK makes an appearance! Yes!! :D
 
Natman and pelo801, what are your impressions of the overall quality of the Miroku's as compared to the "big names" like Colt, Ruger, and S&W? I saw a Miroku much like those in your pictures for a very reasonable price at a gun show somewhat recently and while, at first glance, it seemed like a good quality gun, I wasn't really in the market for a service-sized .38 at the time and didn't know that much about the brand so I passed.
 
What little I can find out about this one, and about as much time as I wanted to put into research it’s a Weihrauch & Weihrauch GmbH & Co. KG in 38 special.
And there is nothing special about it. It shoots and that’s about all you can say for it. It is stout and VERY heavy for a snub 38. But the trigger has more weight than a VW beetle. If you want to hit something be less than 7 feet away and aim about 8 inches left.
Then again I only paid 100$.
 
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DA/SA Fan!!!!
That thing is wild,,, since its cap and ball that thing would take the term “chain fire” to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!
 
RE: Miroku

I don't know much about the brand either. I do know they still ( I think) make shotguns for Charles Daly and others. As far as the quality of the 38 I have, it's completely comparable to the big names. The lock up is really tight. The da trigger is smooth, not too heavy, but has an audible "click" right before it breaks. I think I paid 225 for mine. I've always felt I got my money's worth. The finish still looks really nice and deep, still glossy except at the barrel tip where there is some wear. My only complaint is the cylinder chambers are super tight. So it's not super friendly to lead hand loads unless you size them down. I've only shot hand loads through it. It seems to shoot better with 158 gr swc than with the 148 gr wc.
 
I've got a 2" Rhino. Softest recoiling snub nosed 357 I've ever fired.
I've also got a S&W 340PD 11oz. 357 that's just the opposite, the hardest recoiling 357 I've ever fired.
Both are oddballs.
 
RE: Miroku
I don't know much about the brand either. I do know they still ( I think) make shotguns for Charles Daly and others.
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Like Browning since the early 70's. ;)

As far as the quality of the brand it seems well made. I haven't shot it much. I bought it during the great revolver purge in the early 90's just because it was unusual and inexpensive. I guess I should take it out again next range trip.
 
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