also have a complete BCM lower hanging around, that I could spare.
I'll trade you one of Moonpie's revolvers for that.
also have a complete BCM lower hanging around, that I could spare.
Now that’s interestingI love this place.
Dude, you need to organize a TGT revolver meet. Nothing like shooting them all.
I love this place.
Dude, you need to organize a TGT revolver meet. Nothing like shooting them all.
One of my first big TGT gatherings involved (doubt he even remembers it) mitchintx handing me a .44 mag. I was a complete newb on shooting handguns. Learned a lot real quickly.Now that’s interesting
Reloading is your friend. I've been burning through the stuff since I got a lever gun in .357.I am so down for that.
As soon as I find some f$^*#ing .357...
One of my first big TGT gatherings involved (doubt he even remembers it) mitchintx handing me a .44 mag. I was a complete newb on shooting handguns. Learned a lot real quickly.
Truth. I've got some mild velocity rounds out of CFE pistol and standard small primers. CFE pistol seems to do nothing particularly well, but lots of things acceptably.Yep. I have acquired dies and have piles of brass. Need to get some H110, bullets and primers still. Small Pistol Magnum primers have been a chore to track down.
https://www.sgammo.com/product/357-...ag-158-grain-fmj-flat-point-ammo-magtech-357dI am so down for that.
As soon as I find some f$^*#ing .357...
In.Did somebody say revolver range day?
I have an SP-101 with Crimson Trace grips. Bought it fairly reasonably to help out a friend who needed $$. I like it.All good choices. I prefer Ruger, personally. The stoutest built revolvers.
I would recommend looking for a used Ruger Security Six.
Yep. The guns ain't cheap though.Oh....if you think .38 & .357 revolvers are fun, just wait until you try a 9mm revolver. Cheap ammo = loads of fun!
I've never shot any, or owned any revolvers. I'm starting to take an interest in them. In particular, I'd be interested in getting a .357 Magnum. The Ruger GP100, Dan Wesson 715 and Smith and Wesson 686 have all caught my eye. Any recommendations for nice .357 magnums to look at? Anything that would be good to know for someone just getting into them?
The model 27 was the original pistol design for the .357 Magnum wasn't it?Depends on what you're wanting to do with it. The guns you've listed are on the large side, so I'm going to assume you want a shooter, not a carry gun.
The S&W Model 27 and 28 are excellent range guns. They are very well made, very accurate, and very pleasant to shoot. They're also pretty tough. They are built on the S&W N frame, which is the frame size used for 44 Magnum, which explains why they are so pleasant to shoot and so durable. There's a lot of steel in them. They weight 41-47 oz depending on the barrel length (my Model 28 is a 4"). Like I said, they are excellent range guns. I would hate to carry one for defense though.
I would avoid getting a S&W Model 19 or any other K frame sized 357 Mag. They are really nice guns, but will not stand up to heavy magnum use. Their purpose was to provide a lighter weight 357 mag option to police and civilians. They did this at the cost of durability. It's best to feed those guns 38 special and only shoot the magnum rounds when they are needed. 125gr 357 mag is is especially hard on them and will crack the forcing cone.
The S&W 686 is built on an L frame, which was designed to fix the issues of the K frame while still being lighter and more compact than the N frame. I'm sure it's a fine revolver.
The model 27 was the original pistol design for the .357 Magnum wasn't it?