Please recommend a revolver

The gray color is a Ruger option, but they have no 7 shooters. The 7 and 8 shooters are made by S&W and Taurus. Also your gray and 7 shot preference will only be offered in a .357mag revolver.
The effective range and accuracy of any revolver is solely up to the shooter. An excellent shooter with a 2 incher can best a novice with a 6 or 8 incher at any distance.
Being that you are new to the game a 4 to 6 incher should serve you well. If you are totally new to handgunning then I recommend a .22lr revolver to learn the basics. It will be easier and cheaper to learn that way.
 
I agree with those who recommend the Smith 686, you can get it in 4" (I don't recommend shorter for a new shooter for a number of reasons) and 7 shot version. If money is no object, consider the Performance Center 627, 5" barrel, 8-shot N-frame. Very nice gun and it seems smaller and lighter than a typical Smith & Wesson N, smooth DA and SA trigger, good highly visible sights, great balance in the hand. Only problem with it is finding suitable holsters at this point.
 
If you are not using the revolver for carry, the extra weight of a longer barrel is an advantage. To an extent the extra weight means easier to handle, too much means slow moving. Try some out.

I bought the S&W 686+ in 6" for my first handgun as it is a good all around revolver. Home defense doesn't require super compact and longer barrels are good for marksmanship and hunting. I thought the 7th shot thing was interesting, too. I would probably prefer a 4" barrel for manuverability.

The 686+ is the one that is within reach of my bed at night, HOWEVER it will be replaced with the relatively inexpensive Mossberg Persuader since firearms used in shootings are often held as evidence. I don't want the more expensive 686+ getting knocked around during an extended stay in an evidence locker.

The 8-shot 627 mentioned above puts you almost on the same level as a 1911 semi auto for capacity. With the 5" barrel you know you have something massive in your hand, but it is one of the top choices--along with the 6-shot .45 acp model 625--for revolver action shooting competitors. The 686+ would probably be next in line.

Taurus also has 7- and 8-shot revolvers that parallel the S&W line. I haven't had an opportunity to try them.

Ruger lacks only the extra shot.
 
Ive heard people complain about "timing issues" with 7 and 8 shot revolvers, Id stay away. Ruger makes the 4 and 6 inch adjustable sight gp100 model revolvers in "target grey". I prefer the fixed sighted slightly smaller frame and smaller grips on the 3 inch gp100 myself however this gun is only available in stainles steel new. or blue if you find one used. Ruger is built like a tank and affordable hard to go wrong. also you may have to have your dealer order the 3 inch if you choose this route.
 
No timing problems on my 7 and 8 shot in something around 30,000 rounds collectively.

All revolvers have potential for timing problems, but I've not heard any comments out of the ordinary amongst the competitors in the International Revolver Championships where S&W 7- and 8-shooters are the mainstay.
 
I think the only way to get exactly what you're after would be to buy an S&W 686+, and have it sent out to have one of the available blackened finishes that some guys have put on their stainless guns.
 
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