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"My gut tells me to jump at the deal."
smart gut
(verify aforementioned caveats in thread, barrel length, but I would jump on it anyway)
the Ruger LCR is nice enough, but a Smith 15 it ain't
How effective is the .357 Mag from a 1 7/8" barrel? Much moreso than a .38 +P Gold Dot for short barrel?
effective enough, as is most +P
not all 357 really is 357 anyway, anyway
the top grade boutique stuff, you cannot say 357 doesn't get a little boost over +P.. but it is simply not a...
true
but you have an virtually unlimited array of loadings you can choose in 38/357, far moreso than any 9mm, or even a 380/9mm (if such there be other than vaporware)
been tempted by 9mm wheelguns many a time, and I am all for anybody wants one getting one, if/when they can
but you just...
only smart thing to do, any make/model
"Before making any decision, I would have her shoot it and see how she likes it in terms of handling and recoil."
better yet, and essential
I would limit enthusiasm for hot loads, absent some introductory practice stuff on the "mild" side, but that's...
Although your mindset and mine are similar, roaddog, be not too quick to dismiss 'selected vintage' Taurus revolvers.
Me, I have a thing for k-frames, re: "what fits me best" (pair of S&W k-17s, k-48, pair of k-66s, all six inch barrels). Those mighty-like-K older vintage Taurus six shooters...
1st centerfire revolver for both home and range
any full frame full weight S&W or Ruger, new or old model (there are no bad choices in any of those, just personal fit and personal preferences), 38/357 caliber, DA/SA action, 4" to 6" barrel length, adjustable sights desirable for more varied...
the Taurus 94/941 series is famous for having possibly the worst DA trigger in the marketplace; moreso than can be excused by the "small frame triggers are stiffer than large frame triggers" truism, and/or the "rimfire DAs have stouter mainsprings than centerfire DAs" truism
Beware of...
an older model t-66 six shooter in excellent condition, more than likely to be a very good choice, and an excellent value, but check it out carefully
a new one, maybe not so, caveat emptor, check it out very very very carefully
depends mostly on whether or not you have a watermelon patch (or a pumpkin patch)
for a good cause I would buy a raffle ticket too, whatever the 'prize'
(and pretty sure I could find somebody with a watermelon patch willing to pony up $250 for a melon shooter, if I happened to win one, profit...
"all new guns should be good",
yes they should
no, they are not always
some flavors less often than others
not all of us own a LGS, but many of us do shop-a-lot
If a test drive around the block is the magic answer for that unfortunate disparate reality, you could strive harder to find a lemon...
I always heard that those who carried were the exception to the rule, any firearm any style, and that the vast majority who owned any firearm at all, owned a shotgun, not much of anything else
don't sound heroic or romantic, but probably true
a bird in the pot beats a bird in the bush
methinks...
snub... better DA trigger
the old Colts are mighty fine, they are, but not so easy to come by
given your two primary criteria, give the Ruger LCR a real close look
an lot of folks do praise it's DAO trigger
"I was accused of being dishonest by two fellows on TFL because I shared this."
If I were a betting man, I bet I could make a fair guess which two
(they make the rounds, same theme song)
but I ain't a betting man nohow
my limit is one mega-millions $1 ticket a week, enough to keep me from...
I cannot really blame the Taurus guys who have older Taurus' (like me), or a couple of newer Taurus guns that worked out really well for them... for getting real upset on these threads
so much of this 'thrashing' does happen on gun boards
Anybody who owns any gun that makes them smile has plenty...
yup, I shoulda' kept mom's old treadle Singer, most all our clothes were homemade growing up
"machine with all the digital stuff for embroidery and such, costs enough to buy a half dozen blackhawks."
Tell, me about it McGunner; little do these guys fully understand the connection between...
"does anyone know if this ammo has been tested in ballistics gel?"
surely has, most everything has been
but I wouldn't much worry about it, or over think it myself
any 125 grain 38+P JHP is a good defense round
(unless you live with Grizz)
gosh folks, this wasn't a 'strategies and tactics' post
OP has a near new gun that has not yet been shot-a-lot, has had some smith work done on it already, has too frequent misfires, and is trying to resolve that.. and has some pretty good leads on what to do next
(the work was done by a...
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