Unusual Revolver Scenario...

Tamara...
Thank you for the clarification on my above post. You are correct, which I called him this morning and asked which S&W models that he carried and/or saw carried. (He was a gunners mate on a PBR and worked closely with several other units, including Seal Team 1) He said that he mainly saw the 39s(9mm I believe), 27s, 66s (and some 19s???..lol S&W has so many numbers it's hard for me to keep up with them all.. :) ) although he couldn't remember all of the various models he felt that the above encompassed the majoity of them. Which I would be interested in potentially getting one of these as well(66 that is), but am not sure of the availability or reliability of these particular guns.
 
Finding a 66 should be very easy they made a whole bunch over the years.The model 66 and 19 are the same gun the 66 is SS and the 19 is blued I think between the two about a million were made.But S&W just discontinued making them so there should be a few new ones still around.But they do not like a steady diet of the Magnums. I shoot .38 in mine anyway but guess the forcing cones will crack over time from the mags.The reason that Smith stopped making them from what I hear. :)
 
Johathon- No bears (plenty of beers though) and there are a few crocodiles. I don't know which would be worse. I'd say that a 15ft salty crocodile might have the edge - they take no prisoners.
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I wouldn't take on a croc unless I had a squad of sharpshooters... :eek:
 
I'd take on a salt water croc any day. Give me a .50 BMG and 1 few hundred yards! :D One more thing, I'd make sure I was shooting from a stable elevated position just in case! Not very sporting I know but I'm no crocodile hunter.
 
I have a 6" 586 and am absolutely delighted with it; wouldn't sell it for the world (don't know if I'm making any sense here or no, 3 sheets in the wind ) I'm thinking the .44 mag is a bit of overkill like some others here, but I'm also thinking it's going to boil down to personal choice (thank God for spell check )
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I have a 586- 4 inch. I bought it used but I dont think it had ever been fired. However, its not a virgin anymore fer sure. Love it also and wouldnt part with it either...
 
I live in the NC mtn's and I wouldn't be afraid to carry a .357 around here. As a matter of fact, I do carry a .357 when I do my hiking.
The .41mag is ok but, you don't have many choices of ammo unless you reload and you hardly ever see it in the stores. I have seen there are afew more different weights of bullets for the .41 coming out though.
I have a model 586 S&W 4'' and it's a joy to carry. I sometimes carry my .45colt single action but, it's alittle heavier than the S&W.
 
"No bears, but plenty of beers"

A .357 will shoot beers, too.

If you can comfortably carry and shoot a .44 (or .45 Colt) that would be my choice.
I havge a Ruger Vaquero in .45 and love it, except for the ammo prices.

.357/.38 special will see you through about 99.9% of everything you will encounter, with lower ammo cost.

Handle a few revolvers and see what you like - there are many fine revolvers out there now.

Enjoy your search.

Mark
 
After doing a bit of research the Ruger GP100 really grabs my attention. I like the way it looks, and it appears to be a reasonably priced, rugged gun. So what say you, any feedback on this particular model, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated. I think this might just be the one for me... :D
 
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My very first handgun was a GP100. I kick myself daily for selling that gun. I guess I could always pick up another but I have taken a shine to Smith & Wesson nowadays. Good gun. You can't go wrong with it IMO. I'd get the 4" offering in stainless myself.

Greg
 
I have a Ruger GP-100 with a 4" barrel. Very nice gun, can handle everything from mild 38's up to full house 357's. Kind of big and heavy for CCW though, I have a SP-101 for that.
 
I have a GP100 as well. Mine is in stainless steel and has a 6" fully shrouded barrel. This gun is incredible. The accuracy in unbelievable and I have never had any problems with it what so ever. The trigger is great although some might want a lighter double action pull. I think the GP100 is a great gun and I'd say they are on par with the S&W 686 and Colt Pythons.

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=1707&return=Y
 
Get yourself a .44 magnum Mountain Revolver with the lightweight 4 inch barrell or a 3 inch 629. That way you have a portable gun that will get the job done. When a bear or feral dog is chewing on you is not the time to worry about precision marksmanship with a lesser caliber.
 
S.E.R.T.SGT, I have a GP100 6 inch stainless.

I LOVE my gun. The 6" is a bit big and heavy for CC but soaks up any recoil like a sponge. The 3 or 4 inch version may be better for you.

Mine was made around '93 and used very little. You too shold be able to pick up a used model with no noticeable wear (made like a tank) for a song and dance. I'll be a good, cheap gun you can bang around in the forest with and not have to worry over every little scratch.

Check one out when you can. True love comes about the second cylinder, or at least it did with me. :D

JRLaws
 
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