PlayboyPenguin
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I am looking to get a practical sidearm I can carry when I go camping and gold panning with some friends of mine. I want a revolver since it is better in the field in my opinion. Less parts, easier to clean or dry if it gets wet, etc. I am considering the .357 or .45 colt Ruger Bird's Head Vaquero
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=10512&return=Y
or the Charles Daly 1873 .357 or .45 Colt
http://www.charlesdaly.com/html/products/firearms/revolvers/1873/1873.asp
I like the action on the Ruger a little better. The CD has a more colt like action and it is just not as stiff as the ruger action. The CD is however about $100 cheaper and very similar in style. Anyone have suggestions. I would also listen to other options. This would be mainly for self defense against two legged varmits but may be needed against four legged ones also and needs to be simple and user friendly.
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=10512&return=Y
or the Charles Daly 1873 .357 or .45 Colt
http://www.charlesdaly.com/html/products/firearms/revolvers/1873/1873.asp
I like the action on the Ruger a little better. The CD has a more colt like action and it is just not as stiff as the ruger action. The CD is however about $100 cheaper and very similar in style. Anyone have suggestions. I would also listen to other options. This would be mainly for self defense against two legged varmits but may be needed against four legged ones also and needs to be simple and user friendly.