Its things like this that I appreciate in a gun and everything I've heard elsewhere backs this up. Having it put so well may have just sold me on Rugers forever...sure you don't work for Ruger in their sales department?
Elwood Epps - 4.2" blued 602, SS 655
And you have seen how many Taurus revolvers with the cylinder blown to bits? I've seen two Colts (an Agent and an Official Police), a S&W (Model 19) and a Astra missing parts of their cylinders-all due to overcharged/undercharged rounds-not the fault of the revolver-and I've been in this game for going on 30 years now. Shoot loose quicker-have you fired one that extensively? I have-my Taurus 669 357 has seen plenty of use (10+years with a round count approching 7600, without a sign of strain. Back when Taurus first came onto the North American market (early 1980's I think?) their guns were made on clapped out, used S&W machinery and they showed it. Quality today is much improved and are the equal to most other revolvers. Colts are better than S&W? I really have to doubt your knowledge base now. With the exception of the Python, S&W has always built a superior product to Colt,IMHO. As I've stated here on CGN before, I once owned a Colt Government Model-damn thing spent more time getting fixed than I spent shooting it (and yes, I got rid of it). Rugers....I couldn't agree more. If you manage to damage a Ruger I am pretty confident that Strum, Ruger and Company will want to know how you did it. I mean this is the company that routinely takes guns off the line, deliberately weakens them and then tries to blow them up....the key word there is TRY. Just my two cents, not trying to flame anyone, but I have to question comments that I do not agree with and can back up my opinons with my own experiences.
Cheers All
Allan
Two, actually. One very recent in .357. If the store still has it I will see if I can get you some pics. Scary sight to say the least. I'm sure both were the result of seriously overcharged handloads, but still I have never seen a S&W or Ruger suffer the same fate. This is not an unsubstantiated story, Allan, I have seen the remains of these guns with my own eyes. Also any used Taurus I have ever picked up had significant play in the cylinder. Must just be me.
As for my reference to Colt, since the topic was about revolvers I sort of assumed it would be understood that I was talking about Colt revolvers. My bad apparently. In my own experience anytime I ever had the opportunity to fondle a Python or Diamondback (haven't had an Anaconda in my hands) I have been very impressed. They are stunning pieces of craftsmanship in my opinion.
As far as your doubt of my "knowledge base" I simply speak from my own experience on topics that I feel I know enough about to share opinions or facts. Beyond that I've always found it best to keep my mouth shut and let those who do have experience with the topic at hand say their piece.
Back to the original topic... of the three mentioned the Ruger GP100 is probably the best gun for the money. Try one out if you can.
ANY cylinder will blow to pieces under the force of a double-charge, period. Why do you still insist some are more vulnerable?
