Let me start off by saying I have been shooting for a long time. Mostly auto's (.22 to .45ACP) and bolt rifles (.22 to 300WM).
I do all my own reloading.
I am looking at a double action as my first revolver.
I will be doing mostly range and target shooting but would like to be able to pack as well for when in the woods. This will not be for CCW.
I am thinking 4" - 5" bbl so it is ample for range work yet packable for hiking in the woods.
I have it narrowed to .357/.38sp, .44/.44sp, 45ACP.
If I go .44mag I will mostly shoot 44sp at range but would like to have the option to shoot heavier if I want. I've always been fasinated by the .44.
I already reload .45ACP so this is a good option also.
I plan to get a small CCW revolver in .357/.38sp at some point so will end up reloading this anyway probably.
I prefer a full lug over half-lug.
I don't want to get wrapped up in models yet but here are a few I thought would be good candidates.
.45ACP
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S&W 625 - 45ACP - 5"
S&W 625 - 45ACP - 4"
S&W 325 - 45ACP - 4"
.357/.38sp
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GP100 - 357mag - 4"
S&W M327 - 357mag - 4"
S&W 686P - 357mag - 4"
.44/.44sp
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S&W 629 - 44mag - 5"
Thanks,
Hawk
I do all my own reloading.
I am looking at a double action as my first revolver.
I will be doing mostly range and target shooting but would like to be able to pack as well for when in the woods. This will not be for CCW.
I am thinking 4" - 5" bbl so it is ample for range work yet packable for hiking in the woods.
I have it narrowed to .357/.38sp, .44/.44sp, 45ACP.
If I go .44mag I will mostly shoot 44sp at range but would like to have the option to shoot heavier if I want. I've always been fasinated by the .44.
I already reload .45ACP so this is a good option also.
I plan to get a small CCW revolver in .357/.38sp at some point so will end up reloading this anyway probably.
I prefer a full lug over half-lug.
I don't want to get wrapped up in models yet but here are a few I thought would be good candidates.
.45ACP
-----------
S&W 625 - 45ACP - 5"
S&W 625 - 45ACP - 4"
S&W 325 - 45ACP - 4"
.357/.38sp
----------------
GP100 - 357mag - 4"
S&W M327 - 357mag - 4"
S&W 686P - 357mag - 4"
.44/.44sp
------------
S&W 629 - 44mag - 5"
Thanks,
Hawk