Do I need a .357?

[ugaarguy]

Nightcrawler you said you'd pick up a used one if it was a good deal, but not go out of your way to get one. May I suggest the $225 Security Six listed a bit down the page here: http://www.sarcoinc.com/handguns.html
You could spend $225 in many ways that wouldn't be as good. Just my opinion.

 

[John C]

Nightcrawler;

Now that you're in Utah, you should take advantage of all the cheap guns!

Head on down to Van Wagenen's in Orem. I was in there today, and they probably have 15 used Smith K frames and another 5 J frames, not to mention the usual GP100s and SP101s in stock. Plus, they have a bunch of Colts and a couple of Smith N frames (27s and 28s) in the case. You can definitely pick up a decent .357 for $250-$350, depending.

A little closer to you is Gallenson's in downtown Salt Lake. They also have great prices on used stuff. Their selection is a little thin, since their prices are so good, nothing stays!

At both places, I routinely find guns for 25% less the blue book value on the used rack.

-John