What current production Revolver would you get?

Howdy

The only revolver currently being manufactured that I am interested in buying is the medium frame Ruger Blackhawk chambered for 44 Special. I have an old 3 screw 357 Mag Blackhawk that I considered modifying for 44 Special, but I don't seem to have gotten around to doing that.

Other than that, nobody, not S&W, not Ruger, not Colt is making anything today that I am interested in.
 
Well, I am interested in alot of new manufactured handguns currently on the market. The one that I want the most today is the S&W Classic Series 4" blue Model 29. Lock or not, that is one fine revolver! Second choice is another S&W; 6" blue Model 586.

I have several older, well made S&W revolvers and a couple of all metal S&W Semi autos. Unfortunately, the times and politics dictate some of the less desirable features that we are finding on firearms these days. Similarly, I didn't stop buying cars because of air bags or power robbing exhaust emission equipment or the big bumpers that they hung on them starting in 1973; I am not willing to stop supporting the firearm industry because of certain features designed into them to try to appease the anti-gunners and keep the industry going for a few more years.

At least we are still able to buy handguns, much of the "free" world cannot.
 
S&W Model 25 in .45 colt.

Honorable mention: Ruger BlackHawk in .45 colt

Third choice: Italian reproduction LeMat revolver: It's a legal , historical, no gun law applies, way cool, make everyone else at the range envious, combination 20 gauge and .44: What's not to like with that?
 
It would be a close call between a stainless 6" Ruger GP100 and a stainless 5" S&W 627.

After everything is said and done, and despite my love for all things Ruger, I would go with the 627.

Mainly because I have been fascinated with the idea of a 8 shot .357 Magnum ever since I first heard about it years ago.

Also the fact that I would be able to shoot 38 specials would make the .357 my ideal wheel gun round.
 
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If I had to buy current stuff, it would be another Dan Wesson 715. But since I have one, along with a 15-2, I would rather buy a nice S&W 28 instead. S&W's new handguns, well, they have no appeal to me. I'm not a polymer guy, and the revolvers are kind of sad. The locks are a total deal killer, so I buy used.
 
Wouldn't buy a Smith with the lock if it was the only revolver on the planet.
Would love to see Colt back in the business.
I'm currently saving up for one of the new Dan Wessons and will pop for one when 8"barrels and shrouds become available.
 
Note that the subject is CURRENT PRODUCTION REVOLVER. It is not necessarily inviting rants against new guns. If you would buy a current production model, feel free to play.

This is an old thread come back to life (zombie). My current, evolving thinking is that I would like a New Model Blackhawk in 44 Special, 5.5". I can reload that caliber and have two DA carry guns in 44 Special (-only). What I don't have is a range toy in 44 Special. I like my 4 5/8" NMBH in 41 Magnum, so I have a good idea what I would be getting in the longer barreled 44 Special version.
 
Similarly, I didn't stop buying cars because of air bags or power robbing exhaust emission equipment or the big bumpers that they hung on them starting in 1973
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The difference between buying cars before there were features you didn't like and buying revolvers made before there were objectionable features is if you buy an old car it probably has many, many miles on it and will probably need considerable money sunk into it to get it where you want it to be. Buying old revolvers is not the same, a quality revolver that has been well cared for will last a lifetime and not need any maintenance, other than a good cleaning.

I have a very nice Model 29, made before all the MIM parts and locks. You should be able to find just what you want in a used Model 29, probably for less than a new one with the objectionable features.
 
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My point, Driftwood Johnson, is today it is what it is. If you don't want to support an industry that is just trying to stay afloat in the harsh anti-gun political climate that we are experiencing today and only want to buy older guns, fine. I am just saying that the world is evolving and guns are being portrayed as evil devices that should be removed from modern society. If you can't support an industry that is adding features to their product just so that they can stay in business, ok.
Just don't complain when they go out of business because no one buys their product.
 
This is for Microgunner,

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Seriously any eight shot model 327, or 627 it just doesn't get any better than an eight shot N frame. Ed
 
My point, Driftwood Johnson, is today it is what it is. If you don't want to support an industry that is just trying to stay afloat in the harsh anti-gun political climate that we are experiencing today and only want to buy older guns, fine. I am just saying that the world is evolving and guns are being portrayed as evil devices that should be removed from modern society. If you can't support an industry that is adding features to their product just so that they can stay in business, ok.
Just don't complain when they go out of business because no one buys their product.
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First of all, don't abuse DJ. Secondly, I think it is a false premise that one has some obligation to buy things as a way of making some social, economic, or political statement. It is an individual choice for ones own reasons, but I expect the majority buy based upon what is in their own best interest. I think that is as it should be. The one exception might be unfair market competition, but that is above the individual buyer's pay grade. One buys the best value, with few conditions to disqualify sellers. You accept that without having to approve of it personally, because you cannot change the exercise of freedom by others.

So let's review...the question at hand is what new production revolver one would buy. Questioning that premise is just tedious clutter.
 
Seriously any eight shot model 327, or 627 it just doesn't get any better than an eight shot N frame. Ed
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I don't think I would last long enough to fire 8 shots. I am intimidated just thinking about firing that homely thing. Where's the barrel?

I do hope you enjoy it. I'm just musing over the picture and thinking about the gun on my own terms.
 
I guess my reasoning for disliking locks on my revolvers is because I consider them woods tools for self defense. While I'm not a handgun hunter my main passion is upland game. I love hunting Grouse in the north woods and carry a revolver for protection against bears, wolves, porcupines and anything else that might harm or want to make a meal out of me or my beloved springer spaniels. The thought of an additional contraption that might fail in an emergency is just not appealing or desirable and taking a shot at a blackie with a 20ga. loaded with #8 birdshot would only serve to **** him off.
 
S&W 686 SSR .38/.357Mag. Just picked this up, and love it. Shoots lights out, and balances perfectly in the hand. Cylinder is relieved for moon clips, and the trigger is the best I've seen in a handgun.

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