Looking for .357 Magnum Revolver Recommendations
- Thread starter Carrollizer
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OK so it sounds like the price is right then haha. I joined recently and haven't gained access to EE yet but it is from one of the CGN Dealers
Attilathecanuk
CGN Regular
- Location
- On the way to Onoway
Can’t go wrong with the smith, or Ruger gp 100.
Phat Eagle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Fraser Valley, BC
There can be only one: Canadian 4.2" 686...
I have one and love it.
And don't snap the cylinder open or closed with a snap of your wrist.
Can't go wrong with a 686. Very popular, decent quality, decent trigger. Some (including myself) prefer the pre-lock models. The much older ones, if you can find a nice one, are a little nicer "fit and finish" - and a nice one usually goes for similar money as a new one.
While dry firing a centre fire piece, rarely does any harm, a lot of guys wouldn't be comfortable with it - so if you want to try out the "trigger break" in SA, in the store, stick your thumb between the frame and the hammer, after you've cocked it. You will get a feel for how the trigger breaks, without the hammer hitting the frame. In DA, just ride the hammer spur with your "off" thumb - you'l be able to feel how it cycles, without the hammer hitting the frame. - Or buy some snap caps. Once it's your gun - you can dry fire it all you want, if that's your choice.
While dry firing a centre fire piece, rarely does any harm, a lot of guys wouldn't be comfortable with it - so if you want to try out the "trigger break" in SA, in the store, stick your thumb between the frame and the hammer, after you've cocked it. You will get a feel for how the trigger breaks, without the hammer hitting the frame. In DA, just ride the hammer spur with your "off" thumb - you'l be able to feel how it cycles, without the hammer hitting the frame. - Or buy some snap caps. Once it's your gun - you can dry fire it all you want, if that's your choice.
Still alive
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Rainy mosquito infested part of BC
The L frame S&W (586/686) and Ruger GP-100 are the gold standards for today’s .357. You can go high end like Korth and Manurhin, but as a new shooter, you’ll likely not notice much difference for the price point.
The new K frame M-19/66 are also sturdy enough for modern .357 loadings but do check them out first as S&W quality can vary on their newer revolvers.
As mentioned, I would also buy an older pre-lock model but watch out for Bangor Punta models as that era QC can also be hit or miss.
The new K frame M-19/66 are also sturdy enough for modern .357 loadings but do check them out first as S&W quality can vary on their newer revolvers.
As mentioned, I would also buy an older pre-lock model but watch out for Bangor Punta models as that era QC can also be hit or miss.
Here is a deal on a great looking 586
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1809697-Smith-and-Wesson-586?highlight=586
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1809697-Smith-and-Wesson-586?highlight=586
Still alive
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Rainy mosquito infested part of BC
Yup! Nice find! Good price too!
Still alive
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Rainy mosquito infested part of BC
There you go, OP! I actually prefer blued guns over stainless. My first ever handgun purchase was a 6” 586 like the one in the pic. Brings back memories! I paid $310 new back in 1985!
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