Looking for a new wheel gun, need advice.

[jjohnson]

Buy "Used but not abused"

If money's an issue (like it is with most of us), consider buying used. When the police changed over to autos, lots of very nice revolvers got traded in, and they keep circulating at gun shows as their ownerst trade them back in for something else. Pawn shops also have deals sometimes.... you just have to be willing to do a lot of looking.

Lots of these don't have any real wear on them - and of course, the used Rugers are barely broken in, being built tough. Buying used also gets you past the "Hillary Hole" redundant lock.

Start hanging out with a buddy who knows revolvers and how to shop with 'em. You'll have fun hunting down a reasonable deal.

 

[22-rimfire]

Seems like most think the same. I will give you my favorites in 357. My No. 1 favorite is the 6" Colt Trooper Mark III and there is a thread going on now where a guy is buying what appears to be a slightly used one for $375. Anything below $450 is good there.

A Smith Model 19 or 686 would be a great choice as well.

I like the Ruger GP100. I only own a 3". It is a good revolver after the trigger smooths out a bit with use.

 

[bflobill_69]

Oh didn't mention before, if your gonna shoot .38sp at bowling pins, make sure you use a 158g bullet.

The smaller target loads struggle to knock those buggers over sometimes =P

Bflobill69

 

[gepreston]

+1 for the rugers!

 

[ceadermtnboy]

Your best bet is to find a used Ruger security six. They go used for 250-300 bucks and are worth the cost of a new S&W.

 

[crebralfix]

summitgunbroker.com has Model 67's for under $275-$325.