Revolver Modernity Suggest

I have heard good things about the kimber. As for 41, if you want to do it right find yourself a full size gun like a 6.5" blackhawk, model 57 or 58. You wont be sorry you did!
Im with you bud, 9mm makes me yawn but i think thats mostly due to the guns it is most often chambered in. I do enjoy shooting it out of a nice metal framed pistol like a high power, or barretta 92. Im considering trying a 1911 in 9mm.(DONT TELL ANYONE!)
 
Last time I was in lgs they had a little Taurus 856 executive in 38 and a ruger 2.25" sp101 357 that caught my eye. The little Taurus was pretty sweet and the ruger was well, 357 capable.
 
Mark_Mark said:
always wanted one of those! remember when they were $350!
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I bought my Model 637 for $290, OTD. Everyone should have a .38 snub-nosed.

Hard to think of any revolver as "21st Century". Even the Kimbers have the same basic design, just a more modern look. Maybe it's when you put a rail on them, makes them "21st Century"?
 
I have maybe a dozen snub revolvers. The two I carry regularly are a Ruger LCR and/or a S&W 642. They're hammerless and lightweight. Steel snubbies have less recoil, but they make my pocket sway exactly like there's something heavy in it.

I agree with the OP. Some of the reasons I prefer to carry a revolver are contact shooting and not being knocked out of battery.

After I shot my friend's LCR, I bought one for myself because the trigger is so good. He has the 357. I have the 38. They're both excellent.

The little 642 is super nice, too. I have slightly smaller grips on it, so it fits into smaller pockets.

I carry hammerless snubs. I'm a little clumsy and can easily manage to snag a hammer on a garment.

Shooting 357's out of a snub won't make your hand explode or anything, but a good 38 should be as effective, and it will be less blinding/deafening.

For a bigger caliber, I have a Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 special. It fits nicely into a coat pocket or overalls bib pocket. I had to wear overalls for a couple of years and it was perfect. (They're also available in 45acp and 40S&W.)


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Barbaroja said:
I have heard good things about the kimber. As for 41, if you want to do it right find yourself a full size gun like a 6.5" blackhawk, model 57 or 58. You wont be sorry you did!
Im with you bud, 9mm makes me yawn but i think thats mostly due to the guns it is most often chambered in. I do enjoy shooting it out of a nice metal framed pistol like a high power, or barretta 92. Im considering trying a 1911 in 9mm.(DONT TELL ANYONE!)
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9mm in 2011 is cool! but yeah, I just got enough 9mm to last a lifetime
 
buck460XVR said:
I bought my Model 637 for $290, OTD. Everyone should have a .38 snub-nosed.

Hard to think of any revolver as "21st Century". Even the Kimbers have the same basic design, just a more modern look. Maybe it's when you put a rail on them, makes them "21st Century"?
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if you think about it… all guns have the same 100yo basic design.

I guess modern wound be the material it made of. Would be cool if they made a carbon nano tube gun! light weight and such
 
ericuda said:
Last time I was in lgs they had a little Taurus 856 executive in 38 and a ruger 2.25" sp101 357 that caught my eye. The little Taurus was pretty sweet and the ruger was well, 357 capable.
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Might go Cheap too! Taurus .357 for salt water fish! might work
 
Tallball said:
I have maybe a dozen snub revolvers. The two I carry regularly are a Ruger LCR and/or a S&W 642. They're hammerless and lightweight. Steel snubbies have less recoil, but they make my pocket sway exactly like there's something heavy in it.

I agree with the OP. Some of the reasons I prefer to carry a revolver are contact shooting and not being knocked out of battery.

After I shot my friend's LCR, I bought one for myself because the trigger is so good. He has the 357. I have the 38. They're both excellent.

The little 642 is super nice, too. I have slightly smaller grips on it, so it fits into smaller pockets.

I carry hammerless snubs. I'm a little clumsy and can easily manage to snag a hammer on a garment.

Shooting 357's out of a snub won't make your hand explode or anything, but a good 38 should be as effective, and it will be less blinding/deafening.

For a bigger caliber, I have a Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 special. It fits nicely into a coat pocket or overalls bib pocket. I had to wear overalls for a couple of years and it was perfect. (They're also available in 45acp and 40S&W.)


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these are about as modern as it gets!!! thanks
 
buck460XVR said:
I bought my Model 637 for $290, OTD. Everyone should have a .38 snub-nosed.

Hard to think of any revolver as "21st Century". Even the Kimbers have the same basic design, just a more modern look. Maybe it's when you put a rail on them, makes them "21st Century"?
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Just like there are 21st century configured leverguns, there can be 21st century configured revolvers.
 
Mark_Mark said:
I have the latest Uberti .357 / 9mm SAA clone. but it doesn’t fit in my pocket.

was thinking… here me out. Kimber .357??? what you think?
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The Kimber 357 snub is a six shot at 23 ounces(empty). Might be a little large for a pocket but IWB should be easy. My 2.25" Ruger SP101 357 is 26oz with five rounds that I carry IWB or OWB. Personally, I like snubs in that 23-26 ounce range at least so practicing with 38+P is still enjoyable but 357 capable.
 
Mark_Mark said:
if you think about it… all guns have the same 100yo basic design.

I guess modern wound be the material it made of. Would be cool if they made a carbon nano tube gun! light weight and such
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Makes me wonder if folks consider the AR rifle as a 21st century gun, considering it was designed and introduced in the 1950s.
 
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Air weight 357 Magnum revolvers are mean little revolvers. I borrowed a 340 PD's off a buddy. Shot one cylinder of 357 Magnum Gold Dot. Then proceeded to thoroughly curse that mean little revolver. When feeling returned to my hand I gave it back to my friend, and cursed him a little too for good measure. I then went out and bought myself a S&W 442 Moonclip and and took the difference in prices between the two revolvers and bought a heap of reloading supplies. Got no desire or need to every shoot full bore 357 Mag is a revolver that light again. If I had a dollar for every time I heard some say they have a 340PD (or similar 357 Mag Airweight) but they only shoot 38 Special +P in it, I could buy one of those mean little revolvers and throw it in a river and not feel bad for the loss.
 
AlexanderA said:
The words "modern" and "revolver" don't belong in the same sentence. I like revolvers too, but let's face it, they're historical artifacts.
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No, I beg to differ. They are tried and true workhorses. For personal protection, home defense, small game to large bears and buffalo; up close and out a far piece. They've stood the test of time.

Bob Wright
 
UncleEd said:
Mark Mark,

You seem enamored of shooting a revolver
from your pocket.

First test that concept. You'll do it just once.
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Only seen it on the Internet! I do want to try to see what it feels like
 
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