Does anyone here shoot a revolver?
- Thread starter boone052
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I love my Gp-100 almost as much as I love bacon and beer! It's blued with 6in bbl with no underlug. Points very well and I prefer the factory grips on the Ruger to those on a Smith. Just my 2 cents. Mind you, the main reason I went Ruger over Smith was that it was nearly new, came with a pile of speedloaders and a couple holsters for $500
southwest maddog
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I carry a pistol at work but on my time its all wheelguns.
- Ivor Johnson .38 S&W
- Ruger Single Six .22
- two Ruger Vaqueros .45 LC
- S&W model 60 .38 spl
- Ruger Security Six .357
No jams, no stovepipes, no unseated mags just hot lead!
- Ivor Johnson .38 S&W
- Ruger Single Six .22
- two Ruger Vaqueros .45 LC
- S&W model 60 .38 spl
- Ruger Security Six .357
No jams, no stovepipes, no unseated mags just hot lead!
I have quite a few short guns all wheeler's I think that there is truth to the statement some one posted above the reason there a so few threads is cause there are so few problem's.If memory serves me correct old Sam Colt made a pretty serviable revolver, check the E.E they come up from time to time.
colt45cz75
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I have a 686, 2 Ruger Super Blackhawks and a Single six 22. I've never had a sniff of trouble out of any of them. I think my 686 is the most accurate handgun I own,and though I haven't shot a GP100 or a Taurus, I'd still go with a 686 anytime. I would be willing to test the others for free, though.
stevesummit
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My very first gun was a Ruger GP100. I shot my first pistol match at Spruce Grove with it and did surprisingly well for a newbie. Mine has a blued finish and I love the black look. The grips are made of the softer rubber and fit very comfortable in your hand. As I have very tiny hands, finding a grip that fits nicely is hard sometimes, (This is SteveSummits wife, I'm in here snooping), The gun is lighter and easier to control especially with 38 special ammo. It definitely has a bit more of a kick back when using the 357 ammo but not enough to ruin the adrenaline rush you get when firing. While the S & W 686 is a nice looking gun and popular as well, I still believe you'd be just as happy should you decide to go with the Ruger.
My 66-2. I really like it. It currently has Hogue rubber grips on it, which will soon be replaced by Hogue one piece wood grips in Pau Ferro.
And my Ruger Single Six. Don't use it much but it's a nice little gun.
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One of my favorite revolvers to shoot is a 3" 686 with Pachmayr grips. Not necessarily the most accurate, (it's still very good) but lots of fun because it balances nicely.
Colt Python and Diamondback (with aftermarket grips) are actually nicer shooters in 4".
Biggest thing I have found with revolvers is they can all be very good if you get grips that fit your hand. I find most factory grips a bit chunky for me.
Colt Python and Diamondback (with aftermarket grips) are actually nicer shooters in 4".
Biggest thing I have found with revolvers is they can all be very good if you get grips that fit your hand. I find most factory grips a bit chunky for me.
I have twice as many revolvers, than I do semi autos. Back about 20 years ago, when I still shot IPSC, I spent one full season shooting nothing but my 4" S&W M66. It was a blast, the revolvers guys have far less attitude, than others and are generally there just for the fun.
I bought a used GP 100 with a 4-in. barrel a few months ago and find it is very confortable to shoot, especially in 357 caliber. Although the gun is 22 years old, it's pretty accurate.
I think this model is a good value (it's a little less expensive than the S&W 686).
I think this model is a good value (it's a little less expensive than the S&W 686).
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right on man! leftys unite! i went the way of the 1911, i can still use it as good in my left as in my right. soon to come is my k100 in 9mm,ambi baby!
i realy want a 357 /38 revolver but im kept away by the double action trigger pull, can it be cleaned up and how much to do that? if its too much ill probably just get a sa vaqeruo
Great strides in smoothness and lightness of trigger pull can be made. A combination of lighter springs and polished parts can make a significant difference. For PPC shooting that is done double action only, it can be taken to the extreme where the gun is modified to shoot double action only, hammer spur removed for safety and the gun will be beyond belief in light and smooth. Doubt this second option appeals to many, but a good pistol smith can do wonders with a S&W. Proper timing, indexing, clearances all make the gun shoot even better, and the polishing work along with lighter springs will make it a pleasure to shoot double action. Once the da is smooth and reasonably light, after that its your shooting challenge to learn to handle the gun and hold the sights steady as you squeeze off the shots. There's always going to be some challenge to it, but thats part of the fund and what improves with practice.
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