I am wanting a decent older 6" 357. Unfortunately funds are limited to about $500 total. I have a few friends that have some that fit the bill and are available in my price range. I am currently looking at these 4. I am looking for something mainly to plink with but will handle full house rounds from time to time and more so than the New production budget 357's I see currently.
1. A early Dan Wesson 6" with the exposed barrel nut. Its super Mint in both looks and action.
2. A NIB Older Ruger Security Six in Stainless. 6" I'd wager to bet it has never been fired save from the factory.
3. Used but nice looking Dan Wesson model 15 vent rib. This is a touch more than I want to spend but the guy is a good friend and will hold onto it for me.
4. Used Taurus Tracker in 357. Yeah I know. But I like the looks and used ones are in this price range. I worry about the longevity of this one though since there are some horror stories about. I assume they have made tons of them and they are cheaper and that's why you hear more bad about them. The two I am looking at are well used but in decent shape. Fit and finish is better than the taurus norm at least on the two I am looking at.
I have also seen some used Black model gp-100's for sale locally but they really don't do much for me even though I know they are really strong revolvers.
I know some of you guys may have all three or have had one or the other and I would like the input. I know the Dan Wesson's can be challenging to find spare parts for and I know Ruger isn't supporting the Security Six with parts either. So this is in my mind as well. Are any of these good choices?
1. A early Dan Wesson 6" with the exposed barrel nut. Its super Mint in both looks and action.
2. A NIB Older Ruger Security Six in Stainless. 6" I'd wager to bet it has never been fired save from the factory.
3. Used but nice looking Dan Wesson model 15 vent rib. This is a touch more than I want to spend but the guy is a good friend and will hold onto it for me.
4. Used Taurus Tracker in 357. Yeah I know. But I like the looks and used ones are in this price range. I worry about the longevity of this one though since there are some horror stories about. I assume they have made tons of them and they are cheaper and that's why you hear more bad about them. The two I am looking at are well used but in decent shape. Fit and finish is better than the taurus norm at least on the two I am looking at.
I have also seen some used Black model gp-100's for sale locally but they really don't do much for me even though I know they are really strong revolvers.
I know some of you guys may have all three or have had one or the other and I would like the input. I know the Dan Wesson's can be challenging to find spare parts for and I know Ruger isn't supporting the Security Six with parts either. So this is in my mind as well. Are any of these good choices?
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Sure, there's a kind of "made it in my shop" look, but the one I had was awesome.
