What is your favorite revolver?
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mcb
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They don't sell well either since in most cases since they are expensive and unpleasant to shoot. The 340 PD is the meanest little handgun I have ever shot. The Scandium guns are great for carry not some great for shooting in many cases. Lots of them get bought and then sold shortly their after due to this fact. I borrowed and shot a 340 PD once and realize I had no need or desire for it after that fact. Went and bought a 442 (regular 7075 aluminum frame) and have been happy since, with extra money in my pocket too.
MCB
I do not doubt how bad that 340 PD experience was. I had a similar experience with some semi-wadcutter handloads in a CHARTER ARMS Bulldog.
But, I was thinking of a .357 that would weigh about 32 to 34 ounces and have a 4.2 inch barrel. I do not like barrels shorter than 4 inches on a .357, if I can avoid it. The weight and feel (same grip frame) would match the S&W model 19, but with a full lugged barrel and a much stronger gun (I hope).
Jim
I do not doubt how bad that 340 PD experience was. I had a similar experience with some semi-wadcutter handloads in a CHARTER ARMS Bulldog.
But, I was thinking of a .357 that would weigh about 32 to 34 ounces and have a 4.2 inch barrel. I do not like barrels shorter than 4 inches on a .357, if I can avoid it. The weight and feel (same grip frame) would match the S&W model 19, but with a full lugged barrel and a much stronger gun (I hope).
Jim
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My scandium experience is great. 1911PD, 29-ish oz .45. Nice sights, carry all day and controllable in a nice modified Weaver stance.
Back to the question: I must admit to being fickle, my favorite is what I have most recently acquired. 50 years ago it was a Colt Cobra. Wish I knew where that went. A 2" Charter Arms .38 was a favorite. For about a week. I still love my 442. BUT ... the current love is the Blackhawk .45 Colt 5-1/2" barrel.
-jb, the "how do you like me now gun" guy
Back to the question: I must admit to being fickle, my favorite is what I have most recently acquired. 50 years ago it was a Colt Cobra. Wish I knew where that went. A 2" Charter Arms .38 was a favorite. For about a week. I still love my 442. BUT ... the current love is the Blackhawk .45 Colt 5-1/2" barrel.
-jb, the "how do you like me now gun" guy
I had a chance to buy a new one 15 years ago for $1,100 and I passed it up I have regretted it ever since.
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Pardon the less than stellar photo shoot.
If your looking for glitzy, flashy revolver porn, this aint it.
After 9 years since my last High Standard Revolver this one came along, in a shoe box with other gun parts (free), 83% of it in a ziploc baggie.
After several years, looking around I did manage to get it all the missing parts and get it up and running.
It actually looked even more rough than it looks today.
So its wearing a coating of black header paint & boiled linseed oil (7 years now)
Neither is 100% permanent and with some stripper can show its worn blueing.
It was my first short barrel of any caliber revolver.
I like that its short (3"), fixed sights and that its a 9 shot .22 mag.
Thats 5.7x26.8 mmR for them metric fellas.
Its passable double action trigger and nice crisp single action trigger.
It wont win any awards, never be a top $$ bluebook safe queen.
I guess its humble return from the cardboard parts box of death should be another reason I like it.
Its just the right size to fit in my jacket pocket, no holster to fuss with.
Its another faithfull companion just like the mutt on the floor in the background.
Neither cost much to aquire, but by their very nature bring me pleasure and years of usefull service.
If your looking for glitzy, flashy revolver porn, this aint it.
After 9 years since my last High Standard Revolver this one came along, in a shoe box with other gun parts (free), 83% of it in a ziploc baggie.
After several years, looking around I did manage to get it all the missing parts and get it up and running.
It actually looked even more rough than it looks today.
So its wearing a coating of black header paint & boiled linseed oil (7 years now)
Neither is 100% permanent and with some stripper can show its worn blueing.
It was my first short barrel of any caliber revolver.
I like that its short (3"), fixed sights and that its a 9 shot .22 mag.
Thats 5.7x26.8 mmR for them metric fellas.
Its passable double action trigger and nice crisp single action trigger.
It wont win any awards, never be a top $$ bluebook safe queen.
I guess its humble return from the cardboard parts box of death should be another reason I like it.
Its just the right size to fit in my jacket pocket, no holster to fuss with.
Its another faithfull companion just like the mutt on the floor in the background.
Neither cost much to aquire, but by their very nature bring me pleasure and years of usefull service.
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I would never underestimate old guns or old dogs---gotta love 'em !
BigBlue 94
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1919 mfg 1917 Colt Army. Its missing 75% of the finish, the original wood grips are well worn and stained dark from many different hands, and there is a 9 digit number (SSN?) scratched into the side. The lockup on it is nearly perfect and it goes bang every single time. I shoot it more than any other firearm and trust my life to it in bear country on occasion. And it shoots oh so nice!
Here it is on the left, paired with a Colt New Service Shooting Master in 38-40. Its in MUCH better condition than the ol warhorse. Id have to say the New Service family of revolvers are my favorite.
Here it is on the left, paired with a Colt New Service Shooting Master in 38-40. Its in MUCH better condition than the ol warhorse. Id have to say the New Service family of revolvers are my favorite.
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What is it? Appears to be a New Service? What caliber?
Beautiful revolver! I would be so tempted to shoot it in 2024, but would refrain in the end. Not that you would, but that would fetch a top level price if you had to sell it.
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Well snap! I have that issue trying to direct upload pics to a different forum. Usually I use a third party hosting site for most of my pics. Imgur is a good one that most every forum seems to accept. I use supermotors.org, because i had it already for my ford bronco.
You upload your pics to that site. It gives you an individual URL for each picture. You copy that URL and come back to THR. In the text box of your thread/reply, you click so the cursor is where you want the pic. Then in the bar at the top of the text box, is a button with two mountains and a moon on it. Click that and paste the image URL. Then click insert.
It'll paste it in, looking like this
[IMG_]web address[/IMG_] without the underscores used to show the code
Alternatively, you can manually add the tags.
Some sites provide a copy-able URL with the image tags already included and its a simple copy and paste onto your text box.
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Police positive special. .38 special.
DocRock
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Both Euroarms R&S replicas. The darker gripped one is sporting a cartridge conversion cylinder and is fed only on Black Powder. The belt actually sees more use with a pair of 45 LC Schofield replicas, also fed a steady diet of Black Powder
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Favorite: Colt King Cobra
Runner up: Bearcat
ROK'N THUNDER
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My favorite revolver to shoot is my S&W 38 M&P. It is my oldest and most worn-out handgun. I guess it just fits me the best.
I don't have a lot of revolvers but I've owned these models for at least 8 years and as long as 27 years (Python). I have two Ruger KLCRs (.357 Mag), a 3" Ruger SP101 (.357 Mag), a 4" Ruger GP100 (.357 Mag), a Ruger Redhawk Bowen (.45 Colt), a Ruger Super Redhawk "Alaskan" Bowen (.454 Casull) and a 4" Colt Python (.357 Mag). If I had to pick one above all it would be the Super Redhawk "Alaskan" Bowen because it's a fully custom revolver that looks incredible, shoots incredible and when I carry it on the trails I feel as if I'm carrying something significant in terms of performance, aesthetics and ergonomics. I paid $750 for the Python but have something like $2,500 into the Super Redhawk ... and it's worth every penny!
I've owned and sold a pair of sequentially numbered USFA Rodeos (.45 Colt), a pair of sequentially numbered Ruger Blackhawk Bisleys (.45 ACP/.45 Colt), a 3" Ruger GP100 and a 4" S&W 629.
I've owned and sold a pair of sequentially numbered USFA Rodeos (.45 Colt), a pair of sequentially numbered Ruger Blackhawk Bisleys (.45 ACP/.45 Colt), a 3" Ruger GP100 and a 4" S&W 629.
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I love shooting and especially love to shoot rimfire handguns. I recently realized that I have not bought factory made revolver ammo in three decades and have just reloaded a larger batch of .38s.
These three revolvers are currently going to the range with me:
Transition in between the Korths is easier, of course, than the switch to the MR73. I prefer the original factory Nill-made Korth grips over the Manurhin grips in .38 Special but in .357 Magnum, I use larger Nills on both platforms.
These three revolvers are currently going to the range with me:
Transition in between the Korths is easier, of course, than the switch to the MR73. I prefer the original factory Nill-made Korth grips over the Manurhin grips in .38 Special but in .357 Magnum, I use larger Nills on both platforms.
22-rimfire
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Favorite revolver that I shoot is the two M-63's (5" and 3" 22LR). My all time favorite revolver is the 4" Colt Diamondback, but I mostly don't shoot the DB's anymore. Favorite 357 is the 6" Colt Trooper Mark III. Haven't really been shooting the center fires much for the last year to two.
I really don't have a "Favorite" revolver.
For a truck gun I like my 3" barreled Astra 357 Magnum.
For a bedside gun I like my 6" barreled Astra 357 Magnum.
For best cosmetic condition I like my 6" barreled 44 Magnum Llama Super Comanche.
For "what is that" factor I like my 2+3/8" barreled 44 Magnum Astra revolver, these got nicknamed nd later stamped "Terminator", mine is from before that time.
All are P&R design and construction as noted by @Walkalong
For a truck gun I like my 3" barreled Astra 357 Magnum.
For a bedside gun I like my 6" barreled Astra 357 Magnum.
For best cosmetic condition I like my 6" barreled 44 Magnum Llama Super Comanche.
For "what is that" factor I like my 2+3/8" barreled 44 Magnum Astra revolver, these got nicknamed nd later stamped "Terminator", mine is from before that time.
All are P&R design and construction as noted by @Walkalong
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So many I can't decide. I think ptobably my next one.
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