357 what is your fav

mlehtovaara said:
Because I found no point having a .357 when I can load the .44 to perform just like a .38, .357, .45 colt, 44 special, and a .44 mag.
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Dude - get your own thread!!! :D

We get it, but if you're maxing out at 240 grain bullets in the .44 then you are robbing yourself of a real thrill. For me, the .44 starts at 270 gr and goes up.:eek: Now we're talking.

Plus you can't find oodles of .44 brass like you can with .38/.357...:cool:
 
My 5"bbl S&W 686 7rnd unfluted....it has Looks, Balance, and a nice trigger!
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pretty much all of the revolvers listed in this thread are excellent, none are bad, so it really becomes personal preference. For me the smith shoots great, does everything the python does, just the python does it smoother and with a better feel AND KEEPS GOING UP IN VALUE, my vote is for the python
 
I have both a python and a smith,and enjoy them both.They are both great guns with their own strong points.

However,if I was going to do IPSC with my revolver,which would involve shooting lots of major power rounds,I would definitely go for a smith.IPSC is pretty hard on guns.

I really enjoy shooting my python,but I only shoot 38 wadcutters in it,and almost never shoot it rapid DA.I probably shoot my Smiths to the Python in a 10 to 1 ratio.The problem is that there are no spares for the Colts,and even less people who know how to work on them,so if the gun breaks,or needs its timing done,you are stuck.In comparison,Smith parts are pretty plentiful and there are quite a few people who know their way around them.
 
dan belisle said:
Really? And can you make .358" holes in the paper? I mean I know you need all the power of the 44 to stop a charging target , but still.:D - dan
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Like I said it is usually loaded down for plinking. And the large holes are easier to see. But it is way more fun blasting full power .44 mag loads than any .357 load. Any other smart comments. This is all depending on if you reload or plan to as I understand factory rounds would be much cheaper for .38, and even .357. Just trying to give people options. I was bored with my .357 very quickly.
 
Cal45 said:
How can there be that much of a difference between the Colt and the S&W?
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Easy: Colt cylinders turn the other way and the cylinder release is pulled back to open for starters. Their lockwork is completely different, as you can see from these schematics:

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Colts, especially Pythons, are generally very well made and finished to a high standard, but the lockwork tends to wear sooner, leading to timing issues without preventative maintenance. Repairs to a Colt are typically more expensive, there are few gunsmiths that can work on them, and parts can be difficult to find. S&W parts are easier to get and there are more gunsmiths that can work on them.
 
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