One Revolver

[newfrontierfirearms]

Smith & Wesson Model 940 9mm J-frame revolver with a 1 7/8" barrel.

 

[MCgunner]

Is it cheating to pick a Dan Wesson model 15 in 357 mag or a model 44 in 44 mag? With the interchangeable barrels and grips you can cover almost any application.

Hmm, I didn't think of that, so yeah, it's cheatin'.

 

[sfhogman]

Smith 620

Ruger 4" GP100

Ruger 4" Security Six

Any one of the above would do you fine for a lifetime.

Jeff

 

[2ndamd]

Because I live in a big city and conceal carry I would choose a easy packin .357 magnum. If I could only have one gun (God forbid) I'd have to choose the Ruger GP100 ss with 3" barrel. Easy to pack and tough as nails. The .357 magnum cartridge because of its versatility.

The .44 magnum is another option due to being able to fire .44 specials. But, if you are limited to one gun the ammo for the .38/.357 is more available and cheaper.

 

[TheGrouch]

Easy. S&W 625

 

[ronto]

Ruger Security-Six...It will outlast my great grand kids.

 

[real_name]

Glock .38 spl.

Now that's a revolver.

 

[Ala Dan]

This Is A Very Tuff Decision?

Since I normally carry a 1911 daily as a CCW piece, I would probably say
that my Smith & Wesson 2.5" barrel model 66-4 most likely would be the
revolver of choice; followed closely by, a S&W 6" 686-5 and a Ruger 50th
Anniversary Blackhawk .357 magnum. But, I can't rule out one of the old
2nd series (1947-1972) Colt snub Detective Specials either. You ask why?
Cuz, 1947 was my birth year~!

 

[Shawnee]

I like both the .44 Magnum and the .44 Special cartridges and this one shoots them both well.

 

[BobMcG]

My Dan Wesson is still going strong after more than thirty years and more than a couple thousand rounds. If I were forced to scale down to just one handgun, this would be the keeper. With the versatility of multiple barrels and grips and digesting all the .38 and .357 ammo I've put to it, it's never going anyplace.

 

[Frandy]

Because I'm happy with it.

 

[kmrcstintn]

my $ .02 worth...

"generic" answer: heavy-duty medium-framed .357 magnum revolver

"general all-purpose" answer: Smith & Wesson 686 w/ 4" barrel; Ruger GP-100 w/ 4" barrel

"hunting might be included" answer: Smith & Wesson 686 w/ 6" barrel; Ruger GP-100 w/ 6" barrel

"recoil-control enhanced" answer: Smith & Wesson 686 w/ 6" barrel and PowerPort equipped

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my personal choice: Ruger GP-100 w/ 6" barrel (to be acquired in early 2007)

I like having a sidearm available before and during hunting season: (1) in case the long gun is out of reach (.357 softpoints or other hunting load)...eg: while relieving oneself while long gun is leaning against a tree or slung over the shoulder; (2) for personal protection while scouting and preparing hunting area/cabin/camp area (.357 magnum hollowpoint & softpoint alternating in cylinder); (3) for putting down an animal that is suffering (.38 special lrn or deep penetrating hollowpoint)...eg: unload .357 magnum cartirdges and load .38 special cartridges and take a mid-neck or head shot to put down a suffering deer;

I will load a good hollowpoint (.38 special or .38 special +p) for home defense since I live in an apartment complex and I am more proficient with .38 special while firing double-action; there are a whole bunch of older tmie proven loads and the latest in high tech loads that do a great job, especially out of a barrel that is 4" or longer...(eg: older...158 grain lead semiwadcutter hollowpoint +p or 125 grain semijacketed hollowpoint +p; newer: Golden Sabre 125 grain +p or 129 grain HydraShok +p or 130 grain SXT +p or 135 Gold Dot +p, etc...)

 

[JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone]

One handgun?

Now, I'm with the rest of you in that you have to define the purpose. Without that defined,

I've got one:


If it's cheating to have picked a DW revolver with barrel choices. Then call me a cheater. In any configuration, at that point in time, it is only 'One Gun'.

Other than that:

My Kimber 1911 45acp.

-Steve

 

[Cosmoline]

I think the purpose is life--one revolver for life. It has to cover everything.

 

[Euclidean]

For me, my Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum with the 3" barrel seems to be it. I think this could easily be my only handgun if it had to be.

 

[JMusic]

4'' Bull barreled Model 10.

Jim

 

[Adam Selene]

Any K frame in with a 3" barrel. The 2" model 10/64s and the 2.5" model 19/66s, just do not float my boat. 4" just too long, but a 5" somehow looks right.

 

[CSA 357]

only one!!!!! i couldnt do it! but maybe my 4 inch 629 no dash, *csa*

 

[cslinger]

Without a doubt my 681PC. It does everything well. 7 shots, moon clips, mild .38 to wild .357, 3 inch barrel, good feeling, good looking, spectacular trigger.

Home defense...check
CCW...check
Target shooting...check
Sheer Joy Of Ownership...check

This is possibly my favorite handgun I own.

 

[orionengnr]

One I already own?

4" S&W 66 no-dash

If I could have anything? Hmmm...

Maybe an S&W 19 or a 27. The blue on some of those is gorgeous. On the other hand, that blueing is subject to damage/wear/rust. My stainless 66 may be well-used, but still looks good and shoots great.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

I guess it would be a three inch barreled L frame Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum. Would be useful for hunting, home defense, and concealed carry. If I could have two revolvers, one would be a Model 442 Airweight .38 and the other would be a Stainless Mountain gun in .45 Colt.

 

[The Real Hawkeye]

It took me years to find one for a reasonable price. That one set me back just two bills. Most owners are VERY reluctant to part with their speed sixes. Security sixes are easier to find, but their higher sights make smooth drawing from inside clothes more tricky.

The stainless Speed Six was my very first handgun. Bought it back in 1980. Even though I had a concealed weapons permit, it was illegal for me to buy it because I was only 19, but it was legal for me to receive it as a gift, so a police officer I knew bought it for me (with my money) and "gifted" it to me, i.e., your run of the mill straw purchase. I still have it. Before I bought it I used to dream about it often, literally. I still remember the dreams vividly, and they are dreams I had back in 1979 and 1980. It's a good gun. You did well, Cosmo.

 

[rich e]

I'm with ALA DAN...I love my S&W 66, 2 1/2 barrel...She can take deer out to 40 yards..( maybe further ) And is a breeze to carry CCW...A 3 inch SP-101 would be preaty sweet as well..I like that speed six with the 2 1/2 pipe also....Man....I like too many guns

 

[Snaps]

S&W 629 classic. I love that gun.

I've never gotten the chance to fire any of the big colts though so that could influence my opinion.

 

[Ichiro]

Carry presents the most difficult constraints, so I'd have to go with a revolver that is easy to carry but still OK for other applications and versatile with ammo.

My DAO Ruger SP-101 .357 magnum with laser grips is my choice.