Damn,Ron in PA,30? Man now i am jelous. I only have 12. I hate to say it,because i was raised on S&W wheelguns, but it would have to be my s/s Ruger Security Six. Bought it new in '77 and it's had about a zillion rounds through it. It's been cross country with me a couple of times. It's been carried hunting,fishing,in my truck,on my hip,on a tractor,in a boat and just about everywhere else. I'll never sell it.
favorite revolver and why?
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magsnubby: The use you have put your Ruger to is what makes a favorite handgun. This sixgun is a very good choice. God Bless
favorite revolver
My favorite is my older Freedom Arms field grade 454, 7.5 inch ported barrel, factory trigger job and sling swivels. Why? This gun is phenomenally accurate and has the other than some of my two stage triggers on target pistols it's got the best trigger I've seen. My next favorite one (someone is bound to ask) is my Ruger Super Blackhawk, 44 mag, 3 screw that my Dad bought sometime in 1959. The blueing on these old Rugers is really beautiful. It's the first handgun I shot.
My favorite is my older Freedom Arms field grade 454, 7.5 inch ported barrel, factory trigger job and sling swivels. Why? This gun is phenomenally accurate and has the other than some of my two stage triggers on target pistols it's got the best trigger I've seen. My next favorite one (someone is bound to ask) is my Ruger Super Blackhawk, 44 mag, 3 screw that my Dad bought sometime in 1959. The blueing on these old Rugers is really beautiful. It's the first handgun I shot.
Ivy Mike
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The top 3 are as follows
1. S&W Model 19-3. My grandfathers service weapon when he was on LAPD before making Sergeant. This gun was on his hip during the Watts riots
2. Colt Marshal 2". My Grandfathers carry weapon after making sergeant with LAPD. This gun was on his ankle during the Watts riots.
3. Colt Model DA38. This was my great uncle's (father's side of the family) gun that was carried at the end of WWI. He never did trust autoloaders according to my dad. chambered for .38 Long Colt
Of those, the DA38 is my favorite. So much history goes with these weapons. The trigger pull is REALLY hefty in DA, but single isn't bad. Ammo is a little on the expensive side, but the gun is a joy to shoot. I'd say hi 80's to low 90% condition. The original grips are still around although I use a pair of wood grips when I shoot it. The sights suck and it is tough to be accurate, but I still enjoy the heck out of it.
1. S&W Model 19-3. My grandfathers service weapon when he was on LAPD before making Sergeant. This gun was on his hip during the Watts riots
2. Colt Marshal 2". My Grandfathers carry weapon after making sergeant with LAPD. This gun was on his ankle during the Watts riots.
3. Colt Model DA38. This was my great uncle's (father's side of the family) gun that was carried at the end of WWI. He never did trust autoloaders according to my dad. chambered for .38 Long Colt
Of those, the DA38 is my favorite. So much history goes with these weapons. The trigger pull is REALLY hefty in DA, but single isn't bad. Ammo is a little on the expensive side, but the gun is a joy to shoot. I'd say hi 80's to low 90% condition. The original grips are still around although I use a pair of wood grips when I shoot it. The sights suck and it is tough to be accurate, but I still enjoy the heck out of it.
Bullet Bob
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I'm with P95carry (and Skeeter Skelton); a 5" model 27. I have too many guns, and like 'em all, but for some unexplainable reason, this is the one that just feels most right to me. Not too long or short, loads from mild to wild, accurate, and balances well in my hands. It's my answer to the "if I could just have one gun" question. I love the precision mechanical feel of S&W's in general, and this one in particular. Over the years I've replaced the target hammer and trigger with the skinnier versions, and added Herrett's Trooper stocks. No one gun is right for everybody, but this is the one for me.
popbang
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My favorite revolver is one I have had just over two years. It is a Birds Head Grip Ruger Vaquero with 3-3/4 inch barrel in .45 Colt. The throats have been reamed to .4525. It wears a set of Lett's grips that look sweat. It made a short trip back to Ruger when the case colored finish wore, and Ruger blued the entire gun. It has over 8,000 rounds through it. It points and shoots great for me, and it is one gun that will be with me for quite awhile. It ride mostly in a Mernickle PS6-SA holster on a wilderness 5 stitch belt.
Oh, almost forgot by my scales the trigger breaks at ~3.5 lbs. nice and clean.
Oh, almost forgot by my scales the trigger breaks at ~3.5 lbs. nice and clean.
Stickjockey
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Maybe the wrong forum, but my favorite revolver is my Navy Arms 1860 Colt's Army Model. Just plain cool, and it "speaks with authority."
WOW! these are great posts. i have only two revolvers. a 28-2 i found anib and a 686-2 assembled to my requests by s&w as a result of their snafu. both fit, have 11 and 10 lb da pulls respectively. and actually shoot where i want them to. so wth did i start this post hoping to find another revolver? :banghead: do i need gun or therapy? ron
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My favorite is my 4" GP100. After several years of shooting, carrying, tuning, etc, it is nearly perfect. It goes on every camping and hunting trip. It's perfectly balanced for the type of shooting I do with it. It's not too heavy and not too light. I checked out a 686, but it didn't quite "fit" me.
Over the years, I have done the following:
Gunsmith:
Taylor Throat mod to the barrel
Recrown to 11 degrees
removed endshake
Me:
polished trigger assembly
changed springs for lighter pull
installed Hogue cocobolo grips
installed Williams firesights, then replaced the rear with a Millet after 4 years of use.
The DA trigger is smooth and light. The SA pull could use some work, but since I almost never shoot SA, I don't worry about it. The gun is "minute of pieplate" at 100yds in my hands on a good day.
I have two loads for it. The first is a 38special load that is just shy of +P with a 158gr plated FP bullet. The second is a 180gr SJHP running at 1200fps (I have gone as high as 1400). I have some 230gr wadcutters I want to work up next.
I wouldn't mind having a S&W 19 or 27, but I'd rather have my GP100 as my "work" gun.
Chris
Over the years, I have done the following:
Gunsmith:
Taylor Throat mod to the barrel
Recrown to 11 degrees
removed endshake
Me:
polished trigger assembly
changed springs for lighter pull
installed Hogue cocobolo grips
installed Williams firesights, then replaced the rear with a Millet after 4 years of use.
The DA trigger is smooth and light. The SA pull could use some work, but since I almost never shoot SA, I don't worry about it. The gun is "minute of pieplate" at 100yds in my hands on a good day.
I have two loads for it. The first is a 38special load that is just shy of +P with a 158gr plated FP bullet. The second is a 180gr SJHP running at 1200fps (I have gone as high as 1400). I have some 230gr wadcutters I want to work up next.
I wouldn't mind having a S&W 19 or 27, but I'd rather have my GP100 as my "work" gun.
Chris
sfhogman
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There are some beautiful guns here. My personal favorite is my Ruger 5.5 SS Bisley. It's accurate, feels just right in my hands with the Eagle grips, and is purely a joy to shoot.
Runner-up would be my 5.5 SS Single-Six. This is the gun I use to introduce newbies to the shooting sports; especially kids. They like the look and feel, there's little recoil, and they have to take the time to cock and aim for each shot. My girlfriend's 11 year old son purely loves it, so I do too.
Jeff
Runner-up would be my 5.5 SS Single-Six. This is the gun I use to introduce newbies to the shooting sports; especially kids. They like the look and feel, there's little recoil, and they have to take the time to cock and aim for each shot. My girlfriend's 11 year old son purely loves it, so I do too.
Jeff
mtnbkr
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It's a Galco FLETCH. I'm sure they make one for the 28.
Chris
SFHOGMAN, welcome aboard!
My favorite wheel gun has got to be the Colt 1917 in .45ACP!
Loads with moon clips, shoots to POA. Heck, what is there no to like about it?
My particular specimen came from a Knox Co. LEO several decades ago.
He said his father carried it during WWI.
Wow, quite a history connected with this firearm.
My favorite wheel gun has got to be the Colt 1917 in .45ACP!
Loads with moon clips, shoots to POA. Heck, what is there no to like about it?
My particular specimen came from a Knox Co. LEO several decades ago.
He said his father carried it during WWI.
Wow, quite a history connected with this firearm.
sfhogman
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Thanks for the welcome! It's really great to know the history of a gun. It's like hold ing a chunk of history in your hand. I have a 38/44 made in 1935, according to Mr. Jinks. I wish it could talk...
Jeff
Jeff
targetshootr
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Tough question. It might be a toss up between the 5 screw pre 29 and the 7 1/2" 44 flat top. And the 44 New Frontier 7 1/2. And the 4" 24-3. And the 357 flat top. Heck, it might be easier to name a least favorite like .....dunno that either.
GoRon
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My GP-100, 357, 6" without the full underlug. Jim march called it the finger of God I just plain love shooting the thing!
I just plain love shooting the thing!ducktapehero
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Colt SAA in 45colt, Colt 1917 in 45acp, Smith 1917 in 45acp, and Taurus 455 in 45acp. The only one I own right now is the Taurus but that will change someday. I love dem 45 wheelguns.
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