[nin1974]

please tell me....
i know i have my eyes set on the RUGER GP100

[coldshot03/04]

The Ruger GP100 357mag. is an excellent revolver. I also like the Rossi 971 357 mag. ;)

[MikeJ]

The Ruger GP100 is definitely a good revolver. If you would tell us what purpose you have in mind for it, that would make it much easier to offer suggestions. Mike

[4v50 Gary]

Not the smoothest of actions but certainly the strongest & most reliable.

[Brian Williams]

I lean heavily toward S&W. Rugers may be STRONG but they are UGLY, but I want a SP101 3" in 357 someday.

Taurus has a very diverse line and I have a Tracker in 45 colt that is a great gun.

I prefer the lines and asthetics of the S&W K frame of which the Mod 13 is my favorite and I greatly desire a 1905 4th change.

Some day I would like a Old model Ruger 357 "Flattop" and a convertable Blackhawk in 45 Colt/ACP

A "Holy Grail" would be a S&W Mod 58 converted to 45 Colt and round butted.

[Poohgyrr]

Hmmm, I have an article about a .45 Colt conversion of an N frame from American Handgunner somewhere. It does look really nice. :D

Redhawks are pretty good revolvers, and the GP's aren't bad either. But for a GREAT revolver, I want a S&W. :)

[Majic]

Define your intended uses please. That would help considerably, but you have already picked a good revolver.

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

My recommendation for a good all purpose type
revolver would be a 4" barrel Smith & Wesson model
19 .357 magnum. You should be able to locate one
in LNIB condition at a fairly attractive price!:uhoh: :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[Gary H]

A good revolver behaves itself and comes to dinner when called.

I like the N-Frame S&W's.

[tiberius]

For a first revolover that you can pretty much do anything with and shoot whatever you want as much as you want, it really boils down to a choice between a S&W L-frame or a Ruger GP-100. Pick the one that suits you best with either a 4" or 6" barrel.

[Majic]

Many will point to the various Smiths and Rugers and rightly so, but don't rule out some of the Colts (Troopers, King Cobras, Pythons) or the Dan Wessons.

[LAH]

The GP-100 will do you a fine job. John K at www.handloads.com uses one. Ask him. I personally use a M-19 S&W but really want a Blackhawk.

[nin1974]

most likely Taget Purposes...

[nin1974]

got the GP100 with 4":D :D :D

[Frenchy]

For Target 357, I would go with a 6" Smith Model 19/66 or the L-Frame 586/686.

[Poohgyrr]

Depending on how serious you become about "target", a 6" Smith or good Dan Wesson should always work well. A lot of people liked Pythons back when too. I've had lots of fun with an old 2 3/4" Ruger Speed Six, but that isn't really serious "target" work. I really think all quality revolvers have about the same accuracy, but some are definitely easier to do well with.