Best “One *Revolver* To Do Everything”

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That there is a hog leg piece of iron. My appreciation and affinity for 3” revolvers extend to the 5” also.
Yet I don’t want to carry one around all day. Comforting, not comfortable I’m sure.



stonebuster said:
It's a tall order for any revolver to cover all the purposes the OP mentioned. Figuring in hunting and woods gun I'd have to choose a 4" or 5" 357 magnum that can be carried fairly well IWB or OWB. My choice learned more towards the woods gun/hunting that can be carried concealed if necessary. So, the 5" GP100 357 magnum in a IWB Simply Rugged pancake shown. My 4"GP would also work for the OP's criteria.View attachment 1029723 View attachment 1029724
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So after five pages of arguing about the best Do Everything Revolver I have to ask how many of you actually have/use your Do Everything Revolver for doing everything as opposed to have several revolvers specific to each of the various uses?

I do not have a Do Everything Revolver, I have many revolver for various uses.
 
4" S&W Model 19, or the Model 27 if you like mags best.
Older pistols without the "Hillary Hole".
 
mcb said:
So after five pages of arguing about the best Do Everything Revolver I have to ask how many of you actually have/use your Do Everything Revolver for doing everything as opposed to have several revolvers specific to each of the various uses?

I do not have a Do Everything Revolver, I have many revolver for various uses.
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Same here, but...

I can't answer for the OP, but it's possible there are some folks out there who may have financial challenges that preclude them from buying/owning several revolvers specific to each of the various uses... I have some younger folks working for me who can't afford to buy a lot of different guns for different uses, hence are forced to compromise and keep only one or two guns for multiple purposes.
 
Old Dog said:
Same here, but...

I can't answer for the OP, but it's possible there are some folks out there who may have financial challenges that preclude them from buying/owning several revolvers specific to each of the various uses... I have some younger folks working for me who can't afford to buy a lot of different guns for different uses, hence are forced to compromise and keep only one or two guns for multiple purposes.
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Yep. Pretty much the same thing I said in post #71. I could get buy fine with a 4" GP-100 or even just my good old model 15. A 38 Special is my favorite caliber and the model 15 is the best 38 special ever built.

When I got my first center fire handgun it was a model 19 with 6" barrel. That was my only center fire handgun for about 10 years. I learned to reload with that gun. I took it with me everywhere I went. I shot it in the falling plate matches. It was loaded and kept for a HD gun. I carried it on my first trip to Colorado to hunt mule deer. I didn't see the need for another gun. I wasn't well off but I could have bought another gun or two but saw no need for them. It did every thing I wanted it to do. I shot the hell out of that gun. I was stupid for ever selling it.
 
Old Dog said:
Same here, but...

I can't answer for the OP, but it's possible there are some folks out there who may have financial challenges that preclude them from buying/owning several revolvers specific to each of the various uses... I have some younger folks working for me who can't afford to buy a lot of different guns for different uses, hence are forced to compromise and keep only one or two guns for multiple purposes.
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That was exactly why I bought a 3" SP101 all those years ago.

For a gun that is intended to be an all-around choice that gets carry duty a lot, I suppose you could do worse. Back when I got mine, there was no Kimber or Colt around that was about the same size with an extra shot.


I liked the SP just fine. It was a good value for a sub-$500 gun at the time. For as much as they are asking for a new SP101 nowadays, I would take a hard look at some other options if I were doing it all over again today.
 
For as much as they are asking for a new SP101 nowadays, I would take a hard look at some other options if I were doing it all over again today.[/QUOTE]

Since the Op has stated his interest fir the Sp101,
and wanting suggestions for other options…..

What are those ?
 
Well, in my mind... I would say the 3" Kimber K6 and the new 3" Colt Cobra that I alluded to earlier. They seem to be liked well enough by their owners, by and large. As of today, the price difference compared to a new SP means less than ever.

You could also go with a 3" Smith model 60 I guess, but that's a little light for steady .357 shooting (for me). Or you could go with a 3" GP100 I guess, but that's a little heavy for everyday carry (for me).


Just depends on what you want. I have focused on 3" guns here, mostly because I don't see 2" snubs as good "do everything" guns and I don't see 4" guns as good carry guns (yes I realize people do it). Outside of carry, the typical medium-framed 4" .38/.357 is arguably already the best "one revolver to do everything".
 
I’d imagine a Used Sp 101 (Op’s interest) at the next local gun show… Would probably be the least expensive.
 
Hmmm…..I would agree except I just don’t the SP101 being worth the price they are asking for it. Right up there. In price, as a good SW or Kimber K6. Can get either of those for under 1k. And SW and Kimbers have much better sights and triggers out of the box than Ruger.

And not really worried about Kimber going under. The K6 is a very well made revolver and any good gunsmith can repair it.

Now, if I can dream, would take a 3.5” Blackhawk with a bird head grip as my do all pistol!
 
Lnf Crzr said:
Mcb

I dont think it would be fun to go golfing with only one 7 iron.

Same for My revolver requirements.
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When I startedhacking pasture pool, in High School; I carried a 2 iron, a 5 iron and putter.

Couldn't hit any wood straight. I could outdrive Dad, him with a driver and me with 2 iron.
Finally, found a 5 wood I could hit. Got rid of the 2 and 5, put in 4 and 7. Small canvas bag and walking 36 holes was a cake walk.
 
ThomasT said:
Yep. Pretty much the same thing I said in post #71. I could get buy fine with a 4" GP-100 or even just my good old model 15. A 38 Special is my favorite caliber and the model 15 is the best 38 special ever built.

When I got my first center fire handgun it was a model 19 with 6" barrel. That was my only center fire handgun for about 10 years. I learned to reload with that gun. I took it with me everywhere I went. I shot it in the falling plate matches. It was loaded and kept for a HD gun. I carried it on my first trip to Colorado to hunt mule deer. I didn't see the need for another gun. I wasn't well off but I could have bought another gun or two but saw no need for them. It did every thing I wanted it to do. I shot the hell out of that gun. I was stupid for ever selling it.
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If I really had to, I could get along with my 4" Model 19 as my only gun. I'd put the standard hammer back on (as opposed to the bobbed one which I find superior for a ccw piece) and I'd feel obliged to shoot it mostly with sub-1000 fps loads, but it would do. (I'm still awfully glad I have more than one revolver, though!)
 
I've owned several SP01s. They just don't "cut the mustard" for me. I favor the Ruger GP100, with 4" barrel, over the SP101, 3 incher. But, my favorite walk about revolver is an older S&W Model 15-3. It's lighter than the GP100, and frankly I've lost any enthusiasm for the .357 Magnum.
Larry
 
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