.357 or .44

[DCortez]

Took a peek at a 1917, may have to throw that into the mix. Overall though, I'm leaning towards the .357.

I don't handload, at least not yet.

 

[GM.Chief]

And while you're at it, pick me up one too!!!

 

[DCortez]

And while you're at it, pick me up one too!!!

They had two in the case

 

[juwaba98]

D,

I've got it figured. (1) Ruger GP100, (1) Ruger Super Redhawk, (1) S&W 686, and finally (1) S&W 629. At least that's what I would buy in your situation. And no, it's not in order of preference, it is a list of what to buy. HTH

 

[CJS3]

Get a GP100, and a Redhawk, just to cover all the bases. Roll your own and you'll be able to weather any ammo shortage, or stop any antagonist whether they be two or four legged.

 

[DCortez]

D,

I've got it figured. (1) Ruger GP100, (1) Ruger Super Redhawk, (1) S&W 686, and finally (1) S&W 629. At least that's what I would buy in your situation. And no, it's not in order of preference, it is a list of what to buy. HTH

Get a GP100, and a Redhawk, just to cover all the bases. Roll your own and you'll be able to weather any ammo shortage, or stop any antagonist whether they be two or four legged.

+1

What the doctor ordered

 

[tex45acp]

DCortez,

Actually, if you are not in a hurry, you might be able to find a Redhawk in both .357mag and .44mag. I have a 3" GP-100 that I had "cleaned up" by Gemini Customs that I really love to carry and shoot.

My favorite caliber is actually between the two....a .41magnum. I have three and one is a gun I customized myself. I cut the barrel to 4" and did a trigger job as well as some smoothing of the sharp edges over the whole gun. It is incredibly accurate and is definately a handloaders dream since .41mag ammo is getting harder and harder to find. Luckily I have over 3000 rounds handloaded and plenty more supplies to do so with. Here is my custom Redhawk:

 

[texas_teacher]

 

[DCortez]

I'm not in a hurry. More like want to make up my mind then keep my eyes open for a decent deal. BTW, sweet pics Tex.

 

[DCortez]

Got this for my son today. Will shoot it and see how I like it. ATM, I'm still leaning towards the GP100

 

[juwaba98]

Ruuuuuugggeerrrrrrrr!

 

[natgas]

I'm partial to the 357! Some really nice revolvers listed here

 

[ColdDeadHands]

I had been eyeballing a GP100 for a while, but, wanted to hear some opinions. May change my wishlist from .357 mag to .44 mag


Thinking 4" but maybe 6", trench sites, stainless, Ruger or S&W.


Uses? Hell, who really cares

got ammo? either one cal is hard to find right now...at least at regular prices.

 

[DCortez]

Ruuuuuugggeerrrrrrrr!

+1

The S&W feels good in the hand, but I'm still leaning towards Ruger. But you know how it is, you can't tell kids anything.

 

[DCortez]

got ammo? either one cal is hard to find right now...at least at regular prices.

Have lots of .357 mag atm. DB posted about an Academy near his house that had a load. Been there several times and .357 seems to be the only ammo they have.

 

[juwaba98]

+1

The S&W feels good in the hand, but I'm still leaning towards Ruger. But you know how it is, you can't tell kids anything.

Don't get me wrong, I hope to get a 6-shot 686 one day, but the Ruger had to come first. I'm also jonesing for a 625, but that's a different matter entirely.

 

[DCortez]

Don't get me wrong, I hope to get a 6-shot 686 one day, but the Ruger had to come first. I'm also jonesing for a 625, but that's a different matter entirely.

I'd have bought the Ruger first, but since my son worked for it, I can't complain.

 

[texas_teacher]

Ruuuuuugggeerrrrrrrr!

Are those stock grips with just the inset swapped out? I traded my stock grips for a Hogue grip and I must say that I really am contimplating the move back because I just found it more appealing...

 

[juwaba98]

Are those stock grips with just the inset swapped out? I traded my stock grips for a Hogue grip and I must say that I really am contimplating the move back because I just found it more appealing...

Those are the grips that were on the gun when I bought it. They appear to be the stock grips, but since I bought it used I cannot say for certain.

 

[texas_teacher]

Those are the grips that were on the gun when I bought it. They appear to be the stock grips, but since I bought it used I cannot say for certain.

Gotcha I understand that...