ronto
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Ruger by a country mile.
Just who is the best Revolver Manufacturer?
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Greg8098
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A new revolver convert.
My first revolver experience was a 2 in. snubbie (.357) by Rossi. I bought it used and man was it a piece of crap. That really turned me off on revolvers, that is until I recently acquired my .44 Tracker. I pretty much topped off in the power game as far as semi-autos go when I got my Glock 20. I'm now looking out to the horizon and that naturally has lead me to the land of Big-Bore Magnum revolvers!!! These things are truly works of art. On one hand
.454 Alaskan
, on the other...... .500 s&w with the short barrel 
!!! What a choice.
My first revolver experience was a 2 in. snubbie (.357) by Rossi. I bought it used and man was it a piece of crap. That really turned me off on revolvers, that is until I recently acquired my .44 Tracker. I pretty much topped off in the power game as far as semi-autos go when I got my Glock 20. I'm now looking out to the horizon and that naturally has lead me to the land of Big-Bore Magnum revolvers!!! These things are truly works of art. On one hand
.454 Alaskan
, on the other...... .500 s&w with the short barrel !!! What a choice.2ndamd
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I'd give the nod to Ruger because they make SA and DA revolvers both.
S&W makes only DA
Freedom Arms makes only SA
But, Ruger has both.
The only handguns I own are Ruger DA revolvers, been shooting for 16 years now. Started with bottom feeders. I have owned Colt first S&W second but, Rugers win hands down for me when it come to durability.
S&W makes only DA
Freedom Arms makes only SA
But, Ruger has both.
The only handguns I own are Ruger DA revolvers, been shooting for 16 years now. Started with bottom feeders. I have owned Colt first S&W second but, Rugers win hands down for me when it come to durability.
BarneyFife
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I know very little.
I know very very little, so please, pardon my asking.
I own a smith and wesson 642-2. It has a "lock" system, one that is supposed to keep the trigger from firing. Is this the same lock system that the people on the board seem to dislike? I kept the keys with the receipt, and have never once used the lock. It doesn't get in the way, and I barely even notice it. It does make that part of the gun look a little funny.
So please, pardon my asking, but what is the big issue with the gun lock?
I know very very little, so please, pardon my asking.
I own a smith and wesson 642-2. It has a "lock" system, one that is supposed to keep the trigger from firing. Is this the same lock system that the people on the board seem to dislike? I kept the keys with the receipt, and have never once used the lock. It doesn't get in the way, and I barely even notice it. It does make that part of the gun look a little funny.
So please, pardon my asking, but what is the big issue with the gun lock?
.38 Special
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The supposed issue is that any gun with a lock on it will lock itself when you try to use it to defend your wife, your daughter, and/or the American Way.
The actual reason is that it's ugly, pointless, and reminds us all that lawyers now run the country.
HTH!
Deanimator
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They have been DOCUMENTED to sometimes lock without user intervention.
Some people would see this as a drawback in a self-defense firearm...
Phil DeGraves
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Smith & Wesson. I have had terrific customer service from them. They have virtually replaced two guns that I had shot out, FREE OF CHARGE. It doesn't get any better than that. Their pinned and recessed DA revolvers of some years ago are/were the best DA revolvers ever built for the average consumer.
Colt SAA were the best SA revolvers.
That being said, the differences in quality and service between the S&W and the Ruger are pretty tiny and Ruger revolvers are excellent guns. (So are their .22 auto pistols.)
Colt SAA were the best SA revolvers.
That being said, the differences in quality and service between the S&W and the Ruger are pretty tiny and Ruger revolvers are excellent guns. (So are their .22 auto pistols.)
Colonel Plink
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I've got a 6" Smith 28 and a 7-1/2" SBH.
The Smith is a Hoss, because it's built on an N-Frame.
The Ruger is just a Hoss.
After extensive reading and some personal experience, I'd get another Ruger (Security Six, 4-inch, to replace the one I sold) before I got another Smith, based on nothing more than the cylinder notches. Smith puts 'em right over the thinnest part of the cylinder, Ruger and Colt offset them, making a stronger cylinder. Plus the Ruger frame is...well..a Hoss.
Don't talk to me about Colt revolvers. They're just out of my tax bracket.
The Smith is a Hoss, because it's built on an N-Frame.
The Ruger is just a Hoss.
After extensive reading and some personal experience, I'd get another Ruger (Security Six, 4-inch, to replace the one I sold) before I got another Smith, based on nothing more than the cylinder notches. Smith puts 'em right over the thinnest part of the cylinder, Ruger and Colt offset them, making a stronger cylinder. Plus the Ruger frame is...well..a Hoss.
Don't talk to me about Colt revolvers. They're just out of my tax bracket.
mike101
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Nuh-Uh. Ruger. 
crazyhorse
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Ruger for durability. S&W are great, but cylinders are weaker. Colt, no, unless you have really deep pockets.
.38 Special
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If by "DOCUMENTED" you mean "Written up by some stranger on the internet" then you have a point. If you mean "DOCUMENTED" in any sort of dictionary sense, well...
ProguninTN
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Another vote from the owner of a new Ruger Wheelgun.
Another vote from the owner of a new Ruger Wheelgun.
Well, --- The Early Bird Gets the Worm --- or something like that!
Now, getting back to the original thread -- Best all around revolver in my mind when taking Reliability, Durability, Accuraccy, and Price into consideration is Ruger without a doubt, but I can not complain about my S&W M14-1 (1961), S&W M15 (1978), or my Colt DS (1992).
Beware -- Opinions will Vary!
Freedom Arms
There are smiths who can turn your ruger into a Freedom Arms type masterpiece, but that will cost you about what you would have paid for the FA in the first place just for his time. Ruger purchase price is extra.
I've heard Korth makes a superb revolver, but the extreme price differential on importing one seems to be a total waste of money.
There are smiths who can turn your ruger into a Freedom Arms type masterpiece, but that will cost you about what you would have paid for the FA in the first place just for his time. Ruger purchase price is extra.
I've heard Korth makes a superb revolver, but the extreme price differential on importing one seems to be a total waste of money.
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