I plan to make my first handgun purchase in a month or so after I complete a Basic Firearms course and try a few rental handguns at the range to see what feels right.
Right now, I am leaning toward 4-inch .357's like SW686, used SW66, Taurus 65, 66, 608, or Ruger KGP 141. Out of all these, only the 608 has a ported barrel and I'm wondering whether you'd recommend that a newbie like me:
- stay away from a ported barrel for some reason
- buy one because the reduced recoil is easier to handle
- try one (if possible) and decide for myself (duh!)
I don't know whether the local ranges have the 608 for rent. From what I've read, the only disadvantage to having the ported barrel is the (arguable) extra flash during night shooting.
I'd be using the gun primarily for range shooting and keeping for peace of mind at night. Are there any other .357's with 4-inch ported barrels that you would recommend that I look at?
The other issue that I haven't seen much info on is the advantage/disadvantage of full barrel underlug versus the shorter underlug. I would guess that it's primarily a feel issue for the shooter.
Any words of advice for me?
Thanks!
Right now, I am leaning toward 4-inch .357's like SW686, used SW66, Taurus 65, 66, 608, or Ruger KGP 141. Out of all these, only the 608 has a ported barrel and I'm wondering whether you'd recommend that a newbie like me:
- stay away from a ported barrel for some reason
- buy one because the reduced recoil is easier to handle
- try one (if possible) and decide for myself (duh!)
I don't know whether the local ranges have the 608 for rent. From what I've read, the only disadvantage to having the ported barrel is the (arguable) extra flash during night shooting.
I'd be using the gun primarily for range shooting and keeping for peace of mind at night. Are there any other .357's with 4-inch ported barrels that you would recommend that I look at?
The other issue that I haven't seen much info on is the advantage/disadvantage of full barrel underlug versus the shorter underlug. I would guess that it's primarily a feel issue for the shooter.
Any words of advice for me?
Thanks!