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So while i have a couple semi auto pistols in my collection (22lr, 9mm and in 45acp), yesterday after going to the range the guy next to me had a revolver in 454 casull...

while I've always wanted something along the lines of a chiappa rhino in 9mm or 357, i have decided to get something along the lines of "party trick revolver".

I basically found that I think I would prefer something in 460 or 454 since a couple models can fire 460, 454 and 45LC (some can even fire .410g) which means I can play around with calibers and the "fun" aspect of the revolver depending on the mood/budget for the day. I think this is relevant due to the fact that revolvers in the 357 or .50 range do not offer as much choice.

Im now basically looking for recommendations, I LOVE the price and look of the taurus raging bull in 454. Seems like something thats pretty reliable based on reviews and looks great IMHO.
ive also looked at the S&W 460 and the Ruger Super RedHawk...

Any help/guidance when it comes to choosing one? should I look at other calibers that would offer me something similar or other revolvers that I might be missing off my list?

Thanks for the help and input.
 
A guy I know has a Taurus 454, he has trouble with light strikes on the primer, he shoots 45 colt most of the time, but price was reasonable on it.
You have to reload for these , unless you have scads of money. Mever played with the 460 Smith
 
I think judge, not 410, it is short 5"? standard size cylinder, ported barrel, I think a bit of work ,it would be fine.
I had a DW that was hitting light on fast DA, the transfer bar was rough and dragging and the hammer stop a bit long, Worked 100% with some work.
I think this gun is the same type of problem. Nice gun 454 recoil is more than I like , but my joints are getting damn old. 45colt was easy shooting, I just run a few thro it

Now you have me thinking Bull ,Judge??? not 410 anyway.
 
I have an Enfield No. 2 MK 1 revolver in .38 S@W and I love it. It has a 12 pound trigger pull, which always gets a laugh out of anyone that has never shot one before. I find the accuracy is fairly decent, but that is only because I have shot mine for quite a bit. New shooters (to shooting in general or to the Enfield revolver) tend to have more trouble shooting it, mostly because of the trigger pull. The recoil is nice and light, as it's a fairly heavy gun and .38 S@W is pretty wimpy, which lends well to newer shooters.

There's something fun about blasting at paper with one of the last British military issue revolvers though, especially when you pull off 6 shots as fast as you (safely) can as per how the doctrine says to use it.
 
Do you reload? Those three calibers are pretty pricey for factory ammo. You may not be shooting as much as you would like.

Auggie D.
 
I have both Ruger and S&W in "heavy" calibres. According to a lot of very knowledgable people on here, the Rugers are a "stouter" gun - which may influence your decision, if you plan on firing some of the hotter loads. That being said - I have never broken anything on either. Not a huge fan of Taurus - never owned one - just going by some of the negetive crap I've heard and read.
If you want something that'll really rattle your teeth, try and find a Dan Wesson in 445 Super mag - kinda' like a .44 magnum Magnum ! I find the recoil is actually sharper than the S&W 500, using factory loads.
 
Shui5612 said:
So while i have a couple semi auto pistols in my collection (22lr, 9mm and in 45acp), yesterday after going to the range the guy next to me had a revolver in 454 casull...

while I've always wanted something along the lines of a chiappa rhino in 9mm or 357, i have decided to get something along the lines of "party trick revolver".

I basically found that I think I would prefer something in 460 or 454 since a couple models can fire 460, 454 and 45LC (some can even fire .410g) which means I can play around with calibers and the "fun" aspect of the revolver depending on the mood/budget for the day. I think this is relevant due to the fact that revolvers in the 357 or .50 range do not offer as much choice.

Im now basically looking for recommendations, I LOVE the price and look of the taurus raging bull in 454. Seems like something thats pretty reliable based on reviews and looks great IMHO.
ive also looked at the S&W 460 and the Ruger Super RedHawk...

Any help/guidance when it comes to choosing one? should I look at other calibers that would offer me something similar or other revolvers that I might be missing off my list?

Thanks for the help and input.
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You do know that you can shoot 38special in a 357mag revolver? That is probably the most versatile as one can get, despite that the 460 can also shoot 454casull and 45lc: the 460 is quite expensive to shoot and 454c is not very common. If the desire is periodic hand cannon fun without respect for cost by all means proceed and rely on the more affordable 45lc for cheaper plinking. But if you only want a modest recoil fun and very cheap plinking, you will be best served with a 357mag and the plethora of the most affordable center fire pistol plinking rounds (second only to 9mm) in the 38spec.

Plenty of revolver options in 357mag.

Auggie Doggie said:
Do you reload? Those three calibers are pretty pricey for factory ammo. You may not be shooting as much as you would like.

Auggie D.
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New Camper said:
You do know that you can shoot 38special in a 357mag revolver? That is probably the most versatile as one can get, despite that the 460 can also shoot 454casull and 45lc: the 460 is quite expensive to shoot and 454c is not very common. If the desire is periodic hand cannon fun without respect for cost by all means proceed and rely on the more affordable 45lc for cheaper plinking. But if you only want a modest recoil fun and very cheap plinking, you will be best served with a 357mag and the plethora of the most affordable center fire pistol plinking rounds (second only to 9mm) in the 38spec.

Plenty of revolver options in 357mag.
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Well im technically on the market for two revolvers, most likely the S&W460 and i like the Taurus 692 since it can do 357/38 and 9mm
 
I shoot a lot of 38 sp., not much 357M , I think cost wise ,9mm in a wheel gun makes sense, never tried one, myself.
Bad ass, the DW Supermag is where it is at, If you can find one, at the same time you have money, I seen guns years ago, I could not afford. Now I can , I can't find the guns anymore.
I can think of something else that is kind off like that, No, not fast cars.
 
Got a Taurus Raging Bull in .44 Mag and a S&W 629 also. Both are excellent guns. The Taurus has 2 cylinder release buttons which is slightly awkward until you get used to it. You can shoot .44 Special from a .44 Magnum which adds to the versatility. Once you go to something really big like a .500 S&W you will pay dearly for ammunition. .44 Magnum is pricey enough for your average person.
 
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Got a Taurus Raging Bull in .44 Mag and a S&W 629 also. Both are excellent guns. The Taurus has 2 cylinder release buttons which is slightly awkward until you get used to it. You can shoot .44 Special from a .44 Magnum which adds to the versatility. Once you go to something really big like a .500 S&W you will pay dearly for ammunition. .44 Magnum is pricey enough for your average person.
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Ammo is cheap when you cast and reload !
 
oddly enough the raging judge and the Smith and wesson governor are advertised to shoot 410.. since they have long cylinders. They dont really do a great job but hey they do 'shoot' it
 
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