One Revolver

[jad0110]

Only one gun .

It would be one that I don't own: a 2.5" S&W Model 66. Just small enough for me to CCW, just hefty enough to make a good range or night stand gun. Stainless steel for long term durability. I'd still like to own one someday (probably sometime in 08 or 09 :banghead:.

 

[joneb]

Common sense would make me say a 4" S&W 686 or a 4" Colt Python or a Ruger GP 100, but I really like my S&W 696
http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=44638&d=1157827336

 

[axeman_g]

epiphany

SW Model 19-3 4"

I just realized how great this gun is and I feel stupid about that.

 

[el44vaquero]

Dan Wesson .357 mag Pistol Pac with at least 3 barrels (3, 4, 6 inch).

 

[Striker]

4" K-frame 19 or 66

 

[Ralph Bryant]

Lots of excellent choices available out there. I tend to fall into the single-action camp.

That being said, I'd have to go with the 4 5/8 inch stainless steel Bisley Vaquero in .357 caliber.

Why ?

Versatility of the .357/.38 sp. I like the Bisley SA design. I like the pack-ability of the 4 5/8" barrel. I like stainless steel and fixed sights for durability. I like Ruger. And this particular revolver holds the "collectability and appreciation" factor as there were only 75 produced by Ruger. Just a nice package of advantages.

 

[sargenv]

If it were only 1, it would be what I currently use for IPSC. A model 610 Classic with a 6.5" tube. It can shoot relatively inexpensive 40 S&W and when I want something with more punch, I can load the 10 mm up to nearly 41 magnum performance.

It's enough gun for me.

Vince

 

[miko]

3" 6-shot K-frame like Model 66 or 4" L-frame 7-shot 686+

miko

 

[DWARREN123]

One I have. A Ruger SP-101, 357 mag, 3" barrel. It does what it is suppose to, does it well and fits me like a glove.

 

[fastbolt]

Depends ...

At various times I likely would've given different answers.

Sometimes I would've answered that a medium-bore .357 Magnum/.38Spl was the ideal choice for my needs ... and at other times it would've been a .44 Magnum/Special ... with my choices including both DA & SA revolvers at different times.

My original 3-screw Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8" .357 Magnum Convertible, with the factory fitted 9mm cylinder, would certainly offer some ammunition options.

My 4 5/8" Blackhawk Convertible, with both .45 Colt & .45 ACP cylinders, would make a decent choice, too, I imagine.

While I have a very strong preference for the versatility of the .44 Magnum/Special combination, I'd likely eventually have to say that a nicely done medium-size DA revolver chambered in .357 Magnum would probably be my choice in the final analysis. As much as I prefer the SA revolver, there's something to be said for the attributes of the simpler-to-operate trigger-cocking revolver in many circumstances.

It's only a medium-bore, granted, but the ammunition variability, especially nowadays, is an advantage that's hard to dismiss, all things considered ...

Make & model?

Having owned and carried a fair number of Ruger Security/Service/Speed-Sixes, and other Ruger DA/DAO revolvers, and having previously been issued a M66 & M686 for my LE job, I'd probably go for one of the GP-100 models for long-term durability ... although I still kick myself for not picking up a Redhawk chambered in .357 Magnum way back when.

 

[Pat Cannon]

Actually I do only own one: a DAO, .357, 2 1/4" Ruger SP101:

 

[Baphomet]

A S&W 686 fits the bill for me. With a decent finish and some dressy grips you're good to go just about anywhere.

 

[cookekdjr]

Well, the stock answer is a 4" .357 ala 686 or GP100.
Because I sold most of my collection while I was making two house payments, I know what its like to own only one revolver. The one I kept? A S&W 432PD (.32 Mag j-frame; weighs about 13 oz). Its small and light enough to carry anywhere. It holds six rounds instead of five like the .38 airweights. The ballistics are comparable to the .38 loads I carried. So, as a city dweller, it made the most sense for me. If I lived in the country again, I might choose something different.
-David

 

[Ichiro]

A good carry solution is the most important IMO, but I would like to own all of the other revolvers mentioned on this thread!

 

[mike101]

I'll go along with a Ruger Old Army, with a 1858 Remington New Army (Cimarron) style conversion in .45 Colt. This would be stainless, conversion cylinder would have a loading gate, and the gun would have an have an ejector rod.

I'm planning on having Bigiron Barrel Works make one of these for me after the holidays.

This would be the Swiss Army Knife of guns. And, when Hillary and Lautenburg finally make cartridges illegal, I'll still have the percussion cylinder.

 

[Bullet Bob]

It doesn't matter, as long as it works, because if I can only have one it's time to leave this life.

 

[rbmcmjr]

Wow. 66 posts and nobody chose the 3 1/2" Model 27? Big enough to handle bruising loads and small enough to be carried concealed (I'm a big guy), it is the perfect answer to the question.

And I have three of them....

 

[GaryP]

One I don't have at this time. A Ruger SP101 3" .357 Mag.

 

[19-3Ben]

GaryP- I just got one not quite 2 weeks ago.
Much as I love my 19-3, the SP101 gets the nod as my "only one" gun.

Why?
I can carry it a hell of a lot easier than the K-frame.
It can handle anything I put through it. Mild 38's? no prob. Rippin' full house .357mags? Well, it kicks, but it can handle them with no prob.
The 3" barrel length gives me more sight radius and velocity than from a standard 2' snubbie.
Stainless steel means less finish wear/rust to worry about.

Basically, the gun would last forever, do anything I could reasonably ask of a concealable revolver. What else could I want if I can only have one?

 

[GaryP]

Basically, the gun would last forever, do anything I could reasonably ask of a concealable revolver. What else could I want if I can only have one?

Yep - my sentiments exactly.

I purchased my 2.25" Magna-ported .357 SP101 back in 1996 and shoot it alot, but I am convinced a 3" model would be the route to go if limited to one Revolver! I currently own 3 SP101's; 2.25" Magna-ported .357, 4" .22LR, & 4" .32 H&R Mag. I will be adding a 3" .357 SP101 to my stash sometime after Christmas.

 

[Stainz]

If I could maintain my basement ammo factory - and have access to more reloading goodies - I'd probably say my first-ever S&W, a .45 Colt 625 Mountain Gun, would be the last to go. Great for plinking - protection - food procurement, although it may be a bit much for squirrel (Gotta wonder how many it'd take to make a burger...). If times were tough, and ammo was only available commercially, I'd opt for either my JM PC627 V-Comp or my 'Stocking Dealer Exclusive' half lug 686+, both 5"-ers. Sadly, my only 66 is a great one - but even longer at 6". You cannot beat .38/.357 for frugal and available ammo.

Sadly, I love my 4" 629 with .44 Russians, Specials, and Magnums, but I can only afford to feed it with that basement factory eluded to earlier. Besides, try to find anything other than hunting .44 Magnums in a local discount store. Of course, .45 ACP is everywhere, so my 625JM would be easily maintained... and might just be ideal, although I prefer the look of the partial lugs of the 625MG, h-l 686+, and 4" 629. Tough decision, but with the homebrew ammo being available, I'd still go for the 625MG.

Stainz

 

[Tbu61]

Colt Python....

My other revolvers are jealous

 

[10-Ring]

I have a few wheelguns, mostly Smiths. I have a mod 60 and a model 19. I had given up on the "one" a while back ago. I had wanted a blued Colt Python that I could afford, of vintage build w/ the classic Colt revolver trigger....and then I found:



My wheelgun collection is very happy!

 

[lev83]

S&W 4" 686. No further comment.

 

[Tbu61]

Referring to the above...

10 Ring,
Thank you!