Looking for .357 Magnum Revolver Recommendations

Ironheart said:
My GP100 was the biggest POS ever, the tolerances were to tight after firing 30 or so rounds the hammer and cylinder jammed up

Had to use a block of wood to slam the cylinder open, never again will I buy a ruger revolver
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GEE !!!!
Sorry to hear that.
I carried a GP-100 and it was the best service revolver I ever had, well above S&W's model 10 (4" and 2").
Handled the 357 +P's loads like a charm.
On the other hand, I had a S&W model 19 and a 66, 6" , and both binded at the first 357 shot.
Never trusted them above 38spl.
 
S&W Model 586 6" brl
S&W Model 19 4" brl
Colt SAA 2nd gen 4 3/4" brl

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If the OP is serious about buying a .357 there is a S&W Model 27 -2 with a 5" barrel on the EE right now. One of the best revolvers Smith ever made in .357. The 5" is of particular interest because there were not a lot of the 5" guns made. Balance is about perfect. I love my GP-100 and 686 with 4.2ish barrels but that 5" is in a whole different world as far as quality is concerned.

Just Saying

Take Care

Bob
 
Canuck44 said:
If the OP is serious about buying a .357 there is a S&W Model 27 -2 with a 5" barrel on the EE right now. One of the best revolvers Smith ever made in .357. The 5" is of particular interest because there were not a lot of the 5" guns made. Balance is about perfect. I love my GP-100 and 686 with 4.2ish barrels but that 5" is in a whole different world as far as quality is concerned.

Just Saying

Take Care

Bob
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That 27 is gorgeous and it's fit and finish would be an order of magnitude better than anything made today.

TBS there is a S&W 28, the cheaper LEO version of the 27 on the EE for a lot less.

It would still be way better quality wise than modern production revolvers.
 
- New S&W K-frame (19 or 66) if on a budget.
- Manurhin MR73 if you’re looking for the best and have the coin.


- Rugers are ugly.
- L-frames are nose heavy.
- Pythons are too expensive for what you get.
 
She's a beaut. Mine has the HiViz sight on it. Have you tried that?

I was gonna get the wood grips from Hogue too but the rubber absorbs the recoil too well to remove.
 
TT1900 said:
- New S&W K-frame (19 or 66) if on a budget.
- Manurhin MR73 if you’re looking for the best and have the coin.


- Rugers are ugly.
- L-frames are nose heavy.
- Pythons are too expensive for what you get.
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I'd agree with most of that.....although I'd be more inclined to go with a vintage 19 as opposed to new production.

I like my 6" Model 19 a lot but the 5.25" Manurhin MR-73 I got last year is the best .357 revolver I have ever owned (or am ever likely to own) and I include the python i had in that statement.
 

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sailor723 said:
I'd agree with most of that.....although I'd be more inclined to go with a vintage 19 as opposed to new production.

I like my 6" Model 19 a lot but the 5.25" Manurhin MR-73 I got last year is the best .357 revolver I have ever owned (or am ever likely to own) and I include the python i had in that statement.
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If the OP had said .38 with occasional .357 I would agree with an older 19. Having specified .357 as the primary calibre I’d trust the new K frames a bit more due to revision to the forcing cone.

Beautiful MR73. Nill grips are a nice touch.
 
Sailor, That will just spoil it for everyone now, I must admit, owning a few pythons, and loving them, my go to gun is a early 19-2, But I am past a steady diet of 357, I like wimpy these days I do have a Colt 357m that is a good a shooter, Just saving it.
 
TT1900 said:
If the OP had said .38 with occasional .357 I would agree with an older 19. Having specified .357 as the primary calibre I’d trust the new K frames a bit more due to revision to the forcing cone.

Beautiful MR73. Nill grips are a nice touch.
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Good point about .357 in older model 19's. I shoot mostly .38spl in mine. In fact, I rarely shoot .357 in anything.
 
This thread has been so persuasive that I decided to buy a gp100. Bullseye London had a sale. Gp100 6 inch barrel blues. Couldn't resist for the price.

Corey
 
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