hey all, new here. heres my intro post.
im looking to get a .357 revolver to practice with and for home protection. ive done a few days of solid research, and have semi-settled on the below. looking for an easy to use and maintain gun as my first. of course i will be trying these out first before i buy, but i want to go in as ready and as informed as possible. price is the factor im least concerned about, and i will probably be buying new. looking to see if people had better suggestions, so all comments are welcome. thanks!
my choice so far is:
Ruger GP100 Satin Stainless KGP-141 - 4"
with .38 Special+P 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollow points (LSWCHP +P)
my questions so far are:
1) the S&W 686P 6-shot 4" was another obvious choice. what are the objective, functional differences? sounds like the ruger is built more solidly, but the S&W trigger is better?
2) what would i lose by getting a 4" instead of a 6"? this is not for concealed carry. accuracy and velocity? harder to control the recoil on a 4"?
3) any comments on the stock gp100 grip? im 5'11" and have large hands, but slender-ish fingers. i know, i just gotta get one in my hands and try...
again any comments are appreciated. ive read quite a few of the threads here so this isnt a lazy post, honest! im new to this world so please go easy on the acronyms. anyways, last chance to dissuade me! thanks.
im looking to get a .357 revolver to practice with and for home protection. ive done a few days of solid research, and have semi-settled on the below. looking for an easy to use and maintain gun as my first. of course i will be trying these out first before i buy, but i want to go in as ready and as informed as possible. price is the factor im least concerned about, and i will probably be buying new. looking to see if people had better suggestions, so all comments are welcome. thanks!
my choice so far is:
Ruger GP100 Satin Stainless KGP-141 - 4"
with .38 Special+P 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter hollow points (LSWCHP +P)
my questions so far are:
1) the S&W 686P 6-shot 4" was another obvious choice. what are the objective, functional differences? sounds like the ruger is built more solidly, but the S&W trigger is better?
2) what would i lose by getting a 4" instead of a 6"? this is not for concealed carry. accuracy and velocity? harder to control the recoil on a 4"?
3) any comments on the stock gp100 grip? im 5'11" and have large hands, but slender-ish fingers. i know, i just gotta get one in my hands and try...
again any comments are appreciated. ive read quite a few of the threads here so this isnt a lazy post, honest! im new to this world so please go easy on the acronyms. anyways, last chance to dissuade me! thanks.