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If there is one revolver that was small enough to carry but big enough to fight with that would last you a lifetime, what would it be?

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Ruger Speed Six with a 2.75" barrel.

Too big for pocket carry, obviously, but carries easily with a good belt and holster. Light enough for carry, but heavy enough to handle .357 loads. Sturdier than a comparable K-frame. :)

TMann

Not mine, but a nice stainless Speed Six with original Ruger grips:

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I agree, the Ruger Speed- Six would be mine too...I'll find one someday

I picked-up a S&W 2.5" M66-7 as a placeholder until that day...hopefully it will be back from the gunsmith soon. Here's a couple of pictures of the sight set I had them make for it

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I like the:

Model 19 or 66 S&W 357 Mag. - 3"

Ruger Sp101 357 Mag - 3"

& I am working with a Rossi Model 720 3" gun in 44Spl which seems
to be a very decent revolver so far. About K-frame size & the only Rossi Model that has ever empressed me.
 
I still want to get my hands on a ruger speed six with a 4" heavy barrel and get some work done on it including chopping the barrel to 3", I saw a six series with a heavy barrel that got chopped to such a length and it looked very nice.
 
First revolver I feel in love and still have is my S&W model 686P 4" (7 shot). It's a great shooter, very accurate when I do my part, and will definitely outlast me. It's not a pocket gun but still easy to wield in and out of my holster. Can't wait to shoot is again next open day at the range.
 
For such a purpose I would choose my 3" SP101. It's probably the most versatile little gun I own. It feels great in the hand and has a near perfect balance. It's not really a pocket gun, but it carries nicely IWB and the extra heft makes shooting it more pleasant than a comparable J frame.

The Sixes were nice guns, and their K frame handling characteristics are certainly wonderful, but they are starting to climb in price and parts are getting scare. I would love to see Ruger re-introduce them, as I think they would be hot sellers, but I doubt that is ever going to happen.
 
No doubt, my pocket holstered 642 is a 24/7 EDC CCW. I know it will have a decently long life - but still, it's got an Al frame - SS would be better for continued use - over a lifetime. So, I thought a 60 would be better - I opted for the current 3" 60 Pro, SKU #178013.

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I need a holster - an OWB pancake. May as well tote a 2 5/8" PC627 UDR, now sporting a different grip than shown. At least I have a holster on order for it... and it will serve as a decent plinker, too! Eight shots, too.

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Stainz
 
My 3" S&W Model 65. For "lifetime" use, the only thing better would be the Lady Smith variant, which has the ejector rod protected with a barrel shroud.

I picked-up a S&W 2.5" M66-7 as a placeholder until that day
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Just curious, 9mm, is that your 66 pictured? Looks like a 2-piece barrel, but 66s were discontinued before their introduction. :confused: The "Apex" tag suggests it's one of their guns. I'm gonna guess a 620.
 
I'd pick my SP-101. I took it apart and smoothed up the action; polished the appropriate parts. It's pretty good now. 3" barrel is a good compromise. Weight is a good compromise. I've got a set of CT laser grips on the way now to make up for the short sight radius and lack of night sights.

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nagant revolver for a cheap option, first made in 1885, and still going strong, that makes it 116 years old? and they still work, but i wouldnt count on it if you needed to take more then 8 shots in a day, it really takes for ever to reload it, but if you get one of the older ones, you can end up with a tack driver

i was shooting off hand, around 30-35meters and was shooting at a target with no point of refrence to aim at(bullseye) and my group had 13 rounds in an area maybe around 6 inches, not bad under the circumstances, my 14 shot failed to fire twice, thats what i get for buying cheap ammo
 
Mr.Borland,

The 66-6's had MIM parts and the IL; the 66-7's had the two-piece barrels, too. I have only seen the 4" 66-7, however - I know it was the last of the 66's. The 619 & 620 were only made in the 4" size - basically, the 620 is a 686+ 7-shooter frame with a two-piece partially lugged 4" barrel.

Stainz
 
mr. borland, you'll notice in 9mm's post he says that is just a picture of the sights he is having made for it, the gun in the picture belong's to apex and is just modeling the sights so to speak.
 
Colt Detective Special.

This one has been through several lifetimes already.

Just not mine, yet. ;)

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I'm gonna go with the Ruger Speed Six 2.75" bbl or the Ruger Sp101 3".
Either will last a life time, pack easily enough, and shoot well.
 
Revolver Ocelot said:
mr. borland, you'll notice in 9mm's post he says that is just a picture of the sights he is having made for it, the gun in the picture belong's to apex and is just modeling the sights so to speak.
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Actually that is my M66 modeling on their blog...that rear sight is one of their new revolver offerings.

Yes it does have a 2 piece barrel...shoots very well too, even before it went to Apex Tactical
 
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