Alpha-proj in 357

There are a bunch of past threads on these from the last year including how they compare to the other revolvers. In the "Search" page make sure you select "one week" and "and older" under the search time options to see the threads.
 
Prices on these have been taking a dive since they came out. Seems like they're permanently on sale at most places.

I'd almost jump on one, save that I'm more into single actions, and would likely save for the GP100 match champ if I wanted different. But they sure look like a good deal...
 
BCRider said:
The Czech web site spells it that way but I'm pretty sure all the threads here on CGN and other English language sites spell it "Alpha". But it's easy enough to search it both ways.
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Just searched going back 1 year on this forum....got 8 threads for "Alpha" and 17 for "Alfa". You're right....best to search both.


I read somewhere that there was some kind of cheap Spanish revolver years ago called "Alpha" and people were trying to ensure the use of "Alfa" to avoid confusion. (although maybe that was in the US)
 
Ivanhoe said:
Has anyone had any experience with these? How do they compare to the Ruger GP 100 and Security Six?
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Can't speak for the .357, but I have a 9mm, and I am loving it. Quality is very good, and have absolutely no problems with it so far. I got me some wood grips, and its a looker.
 
If you do decide you want a Alfa 357 I'd shop pretty thoroughly if I were you. Many of the dealers seem to be marking this line down to clear and the prices seem to vary (Jo Brooks sold their's out at $458....Rusty Woods is $519.....Canada Ammo is $549)
 
Thanks for the info guys. Looking for somthing with a 6" barrel, apparently that is best for wringing the most performance out of 357 loads for bear defence. How will they stand up to full house loads with 180 grain bullets?
 
I think you're after the wrong gun if you want to feed it a steady diet of heavy hitters with overweight bullets. The AP's are a smaller size which closely matches the S&W K frame guns. As such I suspect that they would suffer from the same issues of shooting loose sooner and possibly even over stressing the forcing cone of the barrel from a steady diet of heavy hitters.

If you're not just kidding around about wilderness ATC then a far better .357Mag would be a Ruger GP100 or S&W 686. And besides, if you're not pulling out leg on the whole "bear thing" then a better option would be a Ruger or S&W in .44Mag.
 
BCRider, thanks for the info on the AP. I will take your advice and look for a used Ruger GP. I agree that a 44 mag is better suited for the big bears however I've shot a friends Taurus and I don't like the recoil, so I' rather have something that I'm more likely to shoot a lot and get proficient with. Where I live we got grizzlies, black bears, wolves, cougar and coyote, the 357 should be adequate for the last four on the list. It's a bit of a compromise but that's where practice comes in.
 
Ivanhoe if you get the GP-100 you won't be sorry. I cast the Lyman 358430 - 200 gr bullet. Loaded in 357 cases 5.6 gr of Unique runs the bullet out at 950 fps. A friend of mine in California hunts the small deer they have down there with this load with good results. The bullet has lots of potential and is very accurate in my gun. I agree with BC Rider the K Frame sized 357mag just are not strong enough if you plan on heavier loads in this caliber.

I've carried a 45Colt on a Wilderness permit and the 46-08 in a 1911. The latter would be my choice as back up to a shotgun but the 357Mag is better than throwing rocks.....a lot better.

Take Care

Bob
 
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