Which Revolver?

Which Revolver?

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C9-Gunner

C9-Gunner

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Chilliwack, British Columbia
Hey guys,

I'm looking into getting a revolver
A few suggestion so far is:

Ruger GP-100 .357/.38
S&W Performance Centre Model 627-8shot or Model 629 - $$
Taurus Raging Bull .44 - compensated V

to add, I'm planning to go down to DVC to try out a few but as a complete new guy to revolver, which should i start off with first?? and on the long run, which ammo won't burn the piggy bank?
A friend of mine does reloading and told me that .44 is EXPENSIVE and .38 is the way to go for a newbie like myself... any suggestions?

*Currently shooting the Sig 226 9mm, was shooting Glock 22 and Browning 9mm and TT-33
That's the experience that I have with Handguns.
 
Get a single action. They're just more "fun".

I recommend the New Vaquero in .357/.38. You can shoot some heavy stuff or .38 if you wanna be cheap.

That being said... I want a Taurus Judge in the worst way.....
 
Of the ones listed, I'd pick the 627, although I'd pick a 686 over the choices in your poll. You can pick one up in the EE for hundreds less than a new 627 (or it's blued counterpart for even less).
 
Just today I heard really good things about this revolver

S&W Model 625

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I voted S&W.

I could do with a Ruger in a pinch.

Don't care to own Taurus wheelguns, thanks.

My .02.... you mileage may vary.

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NAA.
 
I vote for the Smith over the others; I am a fan of the original 27 though and they pop up from time to time for about half of what you will be paying for the 627.
 
sooner or later, the timing goes on the smiths- i don't care for the double lock-up on the raging bull, so that leaves?
 
Get a Smith 686, have Murray Charlton tune it for you, cheaper than a PC gun but exceptionally good. It'll last at least as long as you will and 38's are easy to reload, highly accurate and dirt cheap.If you get sick of the mild recoil and superb accuracy you can load up some 180 grain .357's and watch the flame come out of the b/c gap.
 
If you are just getting started at centerfire revolver shooting, go with a .38/.357 over a .44. Go to your local gun store and handle as many revolvers as you can. Go with the one that fits your hand the most comfortably. When holding the revolver, the barrel should extend in a straight line from your forearm. If you have to hold the gun off-set in your hand so you can reach the trigger it is either the wrong gun or the wrong grips. Large frame revolvers favor people with long fingers. A S&W K frame or a Colt .41 frame gun offers the best fit for most folks. If you have small hands, a single action might provide you with the best fit in a non-prohibited gun, and the thought of a hot loaded .357 J frame makes me cringe.
 
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