on a budget .357

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I vote for used Ruger GP 100 ,I got mine when I was a PFC and it cost whopping $325 at that time ( and my base pay was $600 ) so I save money for down payment and pay the gunstore montly payment for 3 months.:eek:
 
 
I picked up a couple of S&W M-65 4 inch ss, .357's last month at the local pawn shop. Both checked out using the Jim March rev. checklist. Paid $600 total out the door for them. One was a 70's or 80's production and the other looked to be a 90's build. Both solid shooters.

Earlier in the year I picked up a Ruger SP101 LNIB for $299 at the same place. Bargains are about you just have to luck up and find them.
 
I had a 681 that I picked up used from the NYSP and paid about 150 for it. It was a great gun, fixed sights, but heavy enough to be a breeze to shoot. Like everyone says, look for the bargain used .357s. They are built on heavy frames, and normally will outlive us all.
 
If it was me. I would look for a used Dan Wesson 357. You can pick them up pretty cheap and they are built like tanks. One of the strongest and most accurate revolvers ever built. Good thing is you can change the barrel lengths later when you have more money if you want to.
 
Never owned a Dan Wesson, but the design is conducive to accurate barrel performance and the idea of packing a 4" afield, putting an 8" on to hunt with, then a 2" for CCW is kinda cool.
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They are truly awesome and I would never sell any of mine.
 
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Ruger security six is my vote, built like a tank and will out last you:D
 
I got the SS DW 715 for about $300 shipped and transferred, it's near mint, except for a scratch on the barrel shroud halfway down, and a couple of dings on the grip. It had barely been fired.

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The Blue one, was a lot less. I didn't put the blue shroud on it for the pics though. It's not as nice looking as the stainless one, but it shoots fine.
 
Even though you are getting a lot of Taurus suggestions I would stay away from them. They make a good revolver but if it needs service you will have to pay $50 to $60 to ship it to them and then wait 4-6 months to get it back. When it does come back you have to hope they really fixed it.

I have to agree with the bulk of the suggestions, stick with a used S&W K/L frame or a used Ruger GP100. They are quality revolvers with a rock solid service department behind them. There are countless numbers of used Model 64's and 65's in both 3" and 4" available all over the country. There are many Model 10's and almost every other model around too. Most can be found in places like This.

Take your time and find a good revolver that will make you happy. Don't rush into anything and waste your money.
 
I suggest a used Ruger too.

I have purchased 2 Taurus revolvers NIB, there definitely will not be a 3rd.

Even a used Ruger is superior to a new Taurus.
 
Another vote for the Dan Wesson. You can get one cheap, the modular barrel system is neato and will give you multiple uses out of it like hunting and carry.
Most I've seen are really accurate, including mine.

It's hard to believe how inexpensive they are considering what you get for your money.

K frame leather fits too.

Good luck.
 
You can get used S&W 65's at CDNN for 280 to 300. That's a good price. 800-588-9500. Ask for Marshall and tell him Sam sent ya. It would be worth a call. They may have other 357's cheaper. ;)
 
If you aren't carrying concealed you might want to consider a Ruger Blackhawk .357. It is single action and it is one of my home defense weapons, the first one I will reach for. I bought it used two months ago in 97% condition for $260.00 total price(gun, FFL & shipping)
 
I am yet another guy that will propose a Speed/Service/ Security Six revolver.

The Six series are superior in quality to the SP101 and GP series. Strangely, they can be found around $250, even in high priced South East Florida.

I got a beat up Service Six for around $180 with a holster and ammo a few months ago and it's double action ( with some work ) comes close to some of my pet S&W revolvers.
 
I would save up for a Smith Wesson 686. It costs more than some Ruger and other brands of revolvers but it is far and away one of the best "basic" values in handguns today. It will perform shooting duties well past your lifetime and has an outstanding warranty/reputation. I still find it to be the most fun and accurate gun that I pick up to shoot the most.
 
A co-worker of mine had a LNIB 686-4 with 200 rounds of various 38 and 357 rounds for only $320. The deals are out there if you search.
 
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