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Advice on a 1st revolver: I bought a .460 Mag as my 1st revolver, but I don’t count it as a 1st revolver. It’s a 1 shot gun and after the 1st shoot my flinch is SO BAD, I could not hit the side of a barn.

Suggestions for a 1st revolver? I would like to carry it in the woods and on the streets (Seattle)

thanks!

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I also have a 4" 460 and it's darn heavy and awkward to carry. Out of the question really for me. It is fun to shoot esp with 45C.
 
Rodentman said:
I also have a 4" 460 and it's darn heavy and awkward to carry. Out of the question really for me. It is fun to shoot esp with 45C.
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I carry it in Yellow Stone, and it’s not too bad with a carry belt. It’s just after the 1st shot, it’s good for nothing (to me) I develop a flinch so BAD!

I might do the .357 3” or 2.5”

what band do you guys like??
 
Pivot Dr said:
You’re a 38 Special kind of guy! Any 6” barrel 38/357 will fo you nicely. My last revolver is a 460 S&W. It’s not so bad, kind of fun, really.
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It’s a blast to shoot! I hand load ammo and I let anybody shoot it at the range! Everyone LOVES it. But, it’s too much gun (for me) to carry
 
A Ruger GP100 or S&W 686 would be a great choice for a first revolver for one that reloads, like you. You can load light 357 loads to a level that's comfortable for you, avoid the crud build up in the chambers from shooting 38s in 357 cylinder and avoid the flinch that can develop when shooting full power magnums. A 4" GP100 or 686 at 40 ounces can be carried fairly easily IMG_0855.JPG . If you want a shorter barrel and a more easily carried gun you might consider a Ruger Speed Six/Security Six or Service Six 357 magnum 2 3/4" or 3" if you can find one.
 
stonebuster said:
A Ruger GP100 or S&W 686 would be a great choice for a first revolver for one that reloads, like you. You can load light 357 loads to a level that's comfortable for you, avoid the crud build up in the chambers from shooting 38s in 357 cylinder and avoid the flinch that can develop when shooting full power magnums. A 4" GP100 or 686 at 40 ounces can be carried fairly easilyView attachment 1003391 . If you want a shorter barrel and a more easily carried gun you might consider a Ruger Speed Six/Security Six or Service Six 357 magnum 2 3/4" or 3" if you can find one.
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You think a Model 69 is over kill? I shot a Turas .44 mag and it felt really nice! plenty of power and I could hand load a hot .44 special or light .44 mag.

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My 2nd revolver is a 15-5 , .38 Special with a 4" barrel. Some friends and I shot it on Sunday am. I had to make sure it was in my gun bag when they left! I wanted a 'shooter, and field carry, rather than to conceal carry. I thought it was the best option for me.
PS- 1st revolver was a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt with a 7.5" barrel . Too heavy to carry, but perfect for my Whitetail hunting! hc18flyer
 
I like the Ruger GP100 but count on doing a trigger job. The one I messed with literally squeaked when the trigger was pulled!:what: It's slick as glass now though.
 
Hard to go wrong with either a Ruger GP100 or a S&W 686 in .357. A 4" barrel is the jack-of-all-trades length. Short enough that it is reasonably carry-able OWB for most people, but with enough sight radius to be reasonably easy to shoot decently well with.

You can go down to a k-frame or even a SP101 if you want a smaller package (you give up a round on that SP101 in .357). It doesn't take much reading on here to notice that a lot of us really really like shooting .38 special in a k-frame - powerful enough for most purposes but accurate and light enough on the recoil that I can mostly manage the tendency to flinch and I have a real problem with that.

But, you seem pretty intent on shooting pretty powerful rounds, so if you plan for a steady diet of hot .357, I would stick with a GP100 or 686 for longevity.
 
Skip the 357 Magnum. You can save a lot of money buying a good used 38 Special and used the saved money on more ammo or reloading supplies so you can practice more. Or to get more performance get a cartridge that starts with 4.

357 Magnum is a Jack of all Trade and Master of None with a bark far worst than its bite.

-your resident 357 Magnum hater.
 
Shooting a revolver well is 95% trigger control. Carry-sized .357s are still likely to make you flinch. I find them uncomfortable to shoot. Start with a top quality .22 LR and learn how to make the bullets go where you want them to. It is a lot different from shooting a rifle. A Ruger Single-Six or a pre-1982 Smith and Wesson, like a Model 17 or 18. Not cheap, but geez you already sprung for a .460 so do yourself a favor.
 
Mark_Mark said:
You think a Model 69 is over kill? I shot a Turas .44 mag and it felt really nice! plenty of power and I could hand load a hot .44 special or light .44 mag.

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It's a decision only you can make. You mentioned "carrying on the Streets" which would mean you better be accurate. Most folks learn to shoot revolvers with smaller calibers like .22 or .38s. The big blast of magnums is fun at the range but not usually a first revolver. I've no experience with a 44 so I can't comment on them. I suggested a 357 because you could get the blast you like shooting magnums but learn accuracy with 38s and light 357s. Good luck whatever you choose.
 
J-Bar said:
Shooting a revolver well is 95% trigger control. Carry-sized .357s are still likely to make you flinch. I find them uncomfortable to shoot. Start with a top quality .22 LR and learn how to make the bullets go where you want them to. It is a lot different from shooting a rifle. A Ruger Single-Six or a pre-1982 Smith and Wesson, like a Model 17 or 18. Not cheap, but geez you already sprung for a .460 so do yourself a favor.
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I was thinking of learning DA from a .22 LR revolver. Thanks for the being my enablers!

.460 is not just recoil, it’s the blast and concussion. I can get one accurate shot then after that, my brain goes to flight&fight mode.

Flight, why are you doing this!
Fight, why are you doing thing to my hands!

Fun gun, for hunting Godzilla
 
stonebuster said:
It's a decision only you can make. You mentioned "carrying on the Streets" which would mean you better be accurate. Most folks learn to shoot revolvers with smaller calibers like .22 or .38s. The big blast of magnums is fun at the range but not usually a first revolver. I've no experience with a 44 so I can't comment on them. I suggested a 357 because you could get the blast you like shooting magnums but learn accuracy with 38s and light 357s. Good luck whatever you choose.
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I was looking at the SW 586-8 I really like the blue and wood look on a gun
 
Quick Question, do they make a .45 acp / .45LC DA revolver. I’m a big fan of the .45 ACP
 
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