Evyl Robot
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IMHO, they are pretty neat! I could see using one at the farm, and its a great gateway gun. For your friends that only shoot auto-chuckers, this is a great way to warm them up to wheelies!
./Michael
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Accessory rails on a revolver - thumbs up or down?
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Shakey357
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Rails on Revolvers
I have a Surefire E2 to go with my Python/GP-100/Model 65/Model 19 2-1/2 (which ever I happen to be using). No rails necessary!
I have a Surefire E2 to go with my Python/GP-100/Model 65/Model 19 2-1/2 (which ever I happen to be using). No rails necessary!
Brian Williams
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Nope, not for me.
Sato Ord
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On my list of features rails don't even get an honorable mention. My S&W autoloader has them, big deal, it's just the way the gun was made. I didn't even notice it until after I had bought the pistol.
The only two things I can see that someone might want to add on are flashlight and laser.
Flash light on your pistol gives a bad guy an aim point directly in front of your face. Call me old school, but I would rather hold my flash light in my off hand, out away from my body.
I just don't have the inclination to put a laser on my weapon. (Although I will concede the point that putting the laser on the mark might, in some rare instances, cause a bad guy to back down.)
I would probably change my mind about the laser if I were LE, but I still have trained to hold the flash light in my off hand and I'm comfortable with that.
The only two things I can see that someone might want to add on are flashlight and laser.
Flash light on your pistol gives a bad guy an aim point directly in front of your face. Call me old school, but I would rather hold my flash light in my off hand, out away from my body.
I just don't have the inclination to put a laser on my weapon. (Although I will concede the point that putting the laser on the mark might, in some rare instances, cause a bad guy to back down.)
I would probably change my mind about the laser if I were LE, but I still have trained to hold the flash light in my off hand and I'm comfortable with that.
Idaho_Elk_Huntr
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Doesnt bother me a bit. At least on this one I have a place for the scope. ooks better than a seperate base.
stormwaltz
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I used to think these were ridiculous, like something you'd see photoshopped as a mockery. But...really, I've grown to like the looks and possible options of it. Tacticool or not, it could be fun. I have a fixed sight single action and it having the edge on the "practical" side is pushing it, imo.
I buy guns for their style and because they're fun, which I also think is most people, and everyone has different tastes. Then again, I'm a young guy.
I buy guns for their style and because they're fun, which I also think is most people, and everyone has different tastes. Then again, I'm a young guy.
Idaho_Elk_Huntr
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Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 460XVR Hunter Performance Center (170305)
Caliber: 460 S&W Magnum
Action Double Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 14 inch
Finish: Duotone
Muzzle Break: 50 BMG Style
Features:
Fluted Barrel
Integral Picatinny Style Base Top and Bottom
Gun Rug
Forged Hammer
Forged Trigger
5 round fluted cylinder
Removable Patridge front sight
Adjustable Black rear sight
Hogue Dual Density Monogrip
Extra Large frame
MSRP is 1735.00
Model: 460XVR Hunter Performance Center (170305)
Caliber: 460 S&W Magnum
Action Double Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 14 inch
Finish: Duotone
Muzzle Break: 50 BMG Style
Features:
Fluted Barrel
Integral Picatinny Style Base Top and Bottom
Gun Rug
Forged Hammer
Forged Trigger
5 round fluted cylinder
Removable Patridge front sight
Adjustable Black rear sight
Hogue Dual Density Monogrip
Extra Large frame
MSRP is 1735.00
jad0110
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Hey Idaho,
They make a pocket holster for that thing?
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Sweet. The .460 is a heck of a versatile hunting revolver. You can shoot .460 S&W, .454 Casul or.45 Colt.
I bet shooting 45 Colt in that thing produces less felt recoil than 38s in a S&W 686.
And though I may not want rails personally, I can certainly see why they'd be desirable on a hunting gun.
They make a pocket holster for that thing?
:Sweet. The .460 is a heck of a versatile hunting revolver. You can shoot .460 S&W, .454 Casul or.45 Colt.
I bet shooting 45 Colt in that thing produces less felt recoil than 38s in a S&W 686.And though I may not want rails personally, I can certainly see why they'd be desirable on a hunting gun.
DistantHorizon
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Who's doing 'em besides S&W? They're the only wheelguns I recall seeing with a rail.
The Performance Center Model 327 looks MEAN with the lower rail.
I can only imagine a few folks actually using the lower rail though.
The Performance Center Model 327 looks MEAN with the lower rail.
I can only imagine a few folks actually using the lower rail though.
M2 Carbine
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I use lasers and laser/lights on my defense guns and some practice guns.
I wouldn't mind having a rail for a light on a couple selected revolvers.
I wouldn't mind having a rail for a light on a couple selected revolvers.
Sturmgewher
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I believe that it is about time the revolver went tactical. A S&W .45 ACP (Acceptible Caliber fo Pistols) revolver would be an outstanding weapon, the opinions of autophiles aside. And hey, how many of us are actually going to use our weapons in tactical situations? How many out there would actually know a tactical situation if confronted with one? If you like it, roll with it.
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