What new revolver?

I've been thinking about this a lot because I've caught the revolver bug, and I'm trying to narrow down my own choices for my next gun.

1. Definitely a 3-4" .357 is the way to go. That's the most versatile setup, and you'll always be glad to have one. They age extremely well.
2. I'd stick with Ruger or S&W, juzt because they hold their value a bit better than the others, and Colts are a bit overpriced.
3. A slim 5-shot like the Ruger SP-101 could also be used as a carry gun, but I feel like it's a bit too much of an in-betweener. It doesn't conceal as well as a snubbie, and it's not as nice to shoot as an L-frame.

That brings us back to the age-old question: 686, or GP-100. It's a bit trite to say it, but it's true nonetheless - you can't make a bad choice. The Smith's a bit more refined, the Ruger's a bit sturdier. You won't regret it either way. Like I said above, though - the Smith is a lot harder to find where I live.
 
I don't go to the range enough. I had a buddy get a HUGE azz .40 cal SIG auto loader with double stack magazine. I couldn't believe the muzzle flip on that thing compared to my Chiappa Rhino. It gave me a new respect for the Rhino. The Sellier & Bellot .38 specials were like firing a .22. The .357 magnum was still nothing compared to that headcrusher of a big pistol and its muzzle pop. I really don't want anything other than a Rhino for my full sized pistol any more.
 
My carry guns are mostly semiautos, but my all around general purpose, camping, hiking, fishing, suitable for cc, is a 3" Ruger SP101. The .357 platform gives you the widest range of ammunition choices for almost any purpose. Mild 38 wadcutter target loads will take small game with less meat damage than a hyper velocity 22 hollowpoint. Any number of defense loads, including reduced muzzle flash for HD, are available in .38/.357.
 
I'm looking hard at an M&P R8 right now, more than 800 bucks but I covet it. :D Big but fairly light-weight, 5" barrel, 8 rounds, adjustable sight, and a picatinny rail for a light or laser.
 
Alright, pulled the trigger on the M&P R8, so to speak. :D Found an "A" model at Solar Tactical, so I didn't even need to do the single action conversion bit (CA workaround for off-roster revolvers). 10-day wait commences today!
 
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