Best revolver manufacturer.

Best revolver manufacturer of today.

  • Smith & Wesson

    Votes: 130 52.8%

  • Ruger

    Votes: 106 43.1%

  • Taurus

    Votes: 10 4.1%
  • Total voters
    246
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Since you specified "today" and did not have Colt or Freedom Arms listed I will say I think Rugers are the best of those to choose from. They are very rugged. Then Taurus, and finally S&W due to thier recent quality control issues.
 
I would have to go with S&W overall even though I only own a Ruger Gp-100. Why, because even though Rugers design is considered more modern in the GP series, and they make classic cowboy style guns which S&W does not. Rugers tend to be very utlitarian in looks and function. In truth they are not as refined as most S&W's are often have that classic, well designed look to them. I also believe that Ruger has been having quality control issues lately. My new Gp-100 had marks all over the barrel from a machine tool. It should have never left the factory in that condition. I have friend who also had some issue with cosemetics. Most people I know own S&Ws, very few own Rugers. Then again I live in Mass home of S&W. They are the local favorite. No one bad mouths Rugers in quality of construction, except that the triggers often do need a lot of work out of the box. I have noticed in target shooting a Gp-100 is equal in accuracy as a 686, except in most cases a 686 trigger will be alot smoother and crisp.
 
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voted for Ruger having shot both SW and Ruger and cuz that's what I have.

think it's the best hand type shooter i've owned to date. (gp100 .357mag)

no experience with tauri.


but there is freedom arms which imo makes the best revolvers out there.
 
The reason I didn't put Freedom Arms on the list is because I forgot all about them and I didn't put Colt on the list because I don't know what they have for revolvers today. If you feel either of these two are better then what's on the list let it be known, or if you feel there is something even better let's hear about it. I want to know what's the best out there.:)
 
Freedom Arms revolvers are great but not really a "production" gun. More of a custom gun and not accessible to most shooters.

As of today I would say Ruger 1st, S&W 2nd and Taurus 3rd. But Taurus maybe going up the list if nothing is done to improve QC at S&W (and Ruger).
 
Have to go with Ruger. They make some of the strongest wheel guns out there which is good for us reloading types!

I must admit, however, I am starting to see a down side. I do not care for all these Warninigs being scrawled all over the barrels of the new guns. It really detracts from the beauty.

I "miss the 4 click cock" too. Although I can see the "safety tang" system having it's place for those who carry with all six rounds in chamber.

Always been a Ruger fan!!! ;)
 
If Freedom Arms was one of the choices they would be #1

I don't own one but I did get the chance to handle a 97' in .44 special a few months ago and I was very impressed. I worked in the metal machining industry for many years and I know a tight fit when I see it.

My second choice would be S&W

Colts are nice too but you pay a lot extra for the name.
 
Taurus has successfully forged ahead over the last 20 years with their product's durability and overall quality. The offer more caliber choices, and more different types of revolvers.
My vote goes to them. While I can pore through the Smith catalog and leer at seemingly hundreds of different permutations of the .357 revolver, and the Ruger catalog seems woefully understocked, Taurus always has something neato that makes me think "Hey, I'd like to have one of those." And, they have some stuff that leaves me saying "wow. that's too pimp for wheelgunslinger." Taurus' quality has not been an issue for me.
My vote for best maker goes to the most innovative.
 
Best Handgun???

I see noone mentioned the Colts line. I know that they abandoned us civilians for the military market and not wanting to deal with the gun control issues and litigation, however, they have made some fine guns over the years. I have a Python that's so sweet to shoot! Maybe not as sturdy at the Smith (but close) or the Ruger (no question here) but very accurate and the prettiest gun ever made. I also have a Colt Anaconda in .45 Colt and 6 inch barrel. Another nice gun! Tough as nails, accurate, and that great Colt look (like the Python on steroids!)! My loads for this one are the same one's for my Ruger Blackhawk and it eats them for lunch! Exceeds the .44 Magnum loads. Blackhawks can be made beautiful if you spend enough on them. The Redhawk and Super Redhawk are great but uglier than a cinderblock! The Smith 29 is my favorite Smith but I let mine go 15 years ago and never had another. Their L frame guns are very nice too. Take yer pick! We talk about guns like we talk about our women! Some like blondes and some like redheads! Just remember they all function well in the masters hands!
 
We talk about guns like we talk about our women! Some like blondes and some like redheads! Just remember they all function well in the masters hands!
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Someone's kinky :scrutiny:

Anyways, I was just wondering why Taurus is pulling in so low in the rankings? It's got what, like...3 votes so far?
 
What is this I am reading about ugly Ruger warnings?

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I've owned Colts, Smiths, Rugers, Ubertis, Taurii, and Rossis. I have MANY MUCH love for the Brazilians! Cases in point...Rossi model 35202, 5 shot J frame style, only with much much much better rubber pancake grips, and a lovely stainless finish. Digested every load I threw at it, never once needed to be timed in 12,000 rounds, 11,750 of which were plus P. Taurus model 608, 8 shot .357, ported 4" barrel. Most accurate wheelgun I've fired so far. Had to sell it for gas money. Have regretted it ever since.
 
I love Ruger revolvers, but they are big, they are heavy, etc. But they also look great and are tough as nails.

For practical carry I prefer the S&W designs, but for their price and quality control, I'd take the Taurus.

Lastly, I held a Raging Bull .454.........it was a thing to behold. If only Dirty Harry had one of these.:D
 
I have both Rugers and Smiths and I'll let the Rugers go before selling any of my Smiths.
 
I had to go with S&W on this one. I have had major quality control issues with Taurus revolvers and, for whatever reason, I have never been able to shoot a Ruger revolver with anything approaching the degree of accuracy that I can achieve with S&W revolvers.
 
Rugers always need some work when new... they are delivered as a 'work in progress'. I still have a few SA's - and my SS .45 RH. S&W's are highly serviceable 'as delivered'. QC and customer service is far better with S&W, my hands down choice for #1,

Stainz
 
I voted for Ruger because of their durability and ease of takedown. I only need to remove one screw to take the stocks off, and can then strip the thing to trigger group, hammer, and cylinder/crane without tools. It's equivalent to a Garand or 1911 for ease of takedown.

That said, I like my Smith triggers better and like the versatility of my Dan Wesson the best. If it had been a choice, I would have voted for Dan Wesson. The DW has the best combination of trigger, versatility and ruggedness.
 
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