[bensdad]

Hi folks!
I'm looking for a range toy in 357. I was hoping to get by on the cheap. Is an EAA 357 TOO cheap?

http://www.eaa-guns.com/item/2874_EAA_Hand_Guns_Pistols_EAA_WINDICATOR_357MAG_2_B.aspx

It would get a primary diet of 38spl. with a fair amount of 357 thrown in for good measure.

TIA for replies!

[Japle]

Google "EAA" and "customer service" before you buy.

They have the worst customer service in the industry.

[degnerd]

How about something in a Taurus or Charter Arms (if you want to stay on the "less expensive" side). I have to agree w/ Japle on EAA's customer service. I tried to get a response to a minor cosmetic issue I had w/ a WitnessP I purchased and never heard back from them. Took care of the issue myself and the gun is one of my faves,but still.......
Dan

[Lou22]

I own a 2 inch Windicator .357 and have never had any trouble with it. Bought it new for about $200 a couple years ago. I keep it as my nightstand gun. Heavy enough to comfortably handle full-powered loads. If you want it for the range I'd get the 4 inch barrel.

Lou

[parisite]

From what I've heard EAA revolvers are stout made and will hold up. I'd like to have one in 44 Mag.

[kanewpadle]

Hold out for a good used one or buy new. I won't name brands to keep from starting a fight.

I've owned several revolvers in 17 HMR, 22 LR, 38, 357, 41 mag, and 44 mag.

Never had a problem with a Smith, Ruger, or Colt. Had nothing but problems with less expensive revolvers and had to send them back to the factory. Also a cheaply built revolver won't last near as long a good one. Especially in more brutal calibers in 357 or above.

That being said, I don't know anything about EAA revolvers but I have had two of thier semi auto's and they worked fine. But I would still prefer a S&W or Ruger.

[bflobill_69]

I have a 2" Windicator in .357 It is both durable and reliable. The trigger has a pretty big break, but after several applications of break free to all the moving parts it got a "little" smoother. After shooting it for about a year and half, my groupings were pretty tight.

This was the first revolver I owned, so it has some sentimental value to me.

That said, if you can afford to do so, I highly recommend you look into a used S&W. For my money, they are the best. Once you have pulled back that smooth, linear trigger, you will be a fan for life.

Bflobill69

[tju1973]

I bought one a few months back, and I am pleased for what I paid for it-- $229 I think-- I shoot mainly .38s, but it stays in the bedside table loaded with .357 JHPs (Winchester)-- I have fired probably 200 or so through it and it seems to be holding steady-- if it craps the bed, I will put it on GB and see what I can get, or wait till Dallas does a buy back and use the money to buy some ammo or other evil stuff...

FOr the price, it does well enough...

[tju1973]

sorry dp===

[C-grunt]

I had one a few years back. I had problems with .357s sticking in the cylinder and sometimes would bind up the gun. This was with Winchester Silvertips. Other than that it was a decent gun with .38s. But for the money I would try and find a used Smith or Ruger.

[Wishoot]

All I had to do was pick up an EAA in one hand and a used GP100 in the other. The difference in quality was crystal clear. The EAA is still at the store. The Ruger rarely leaves my range bag.