Revolver Modernity Suggest

Barbaroja said:
I held a 329pd air lite at a show yesterday. I was really impressed by the feel of it. Super light. Im sure it’s not too much fun to shoot with full power loads.
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was thinking the whole .38 +P and .357 for the last 2 chambers. incase
 
mcb said:
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.
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that GOOD! kinda want it now! and shoot .38 +P thru it! lol
 
Mark_Mark said:
was thinking the whole .38 +P and .357 for the last 2 chambers. incase
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That's what I do with my SP. Four 38+P and 357 for the last shot should I need it. For me shooting +P is very comfortable out of the SP101 but 357 is like slamming my hand in the car door. I think my follow up shot accuracy would suffer shooting all 357 in a defensive situation with the SP. GP100 3" or Speed Six 2 3/4" better suited for 357Magnum, at least for me.
 
Mark_Mark said:
Any Suggestions for a modern revolver? my 1st revolver was a .460 mag, and I love that gun. But I’m looking for something 21st century now. No real budget: he’s my thoughts

pocket .38 special
pocket .357
small IWB .357
small IWB .41 mag

any suggestions?
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Wow, you're up to 4 pages in just one day. I haven't read all of the posts, but I did skim through most of it. Here are my suggestions.

For #1: S&W 442 or 642. I like my 6 shot Taurus 856UL, but the 442/642 does conceal better.

#2: See #1. I don't love shooting magnums out of a steel framed J-frame. If you are set on it, stick with the steel frames guns and stay away from the scandium monsters. The 2" Kimber is definitely interesting if you have the money.

#3: A 3" new model Colt King Cobra is a great choice here. Love mine. The 3" Kimber would also be an interesting choice. Though you'll probably find yourself mostly shooting .38spl in it in which case you can save some money and get a 3" Taurus Defender in .38 and have night sights. If you definitely want to mainly load it with magnums, then find a 3" K-frame. It will be a little harder to conceal but it is doable and it will soak up the recoil a lot better.

#4: Your only real option is a used Taurus 415. It had a 2.5" barrel and was a tad under a K-frame size. S&W and Taurus also offered several 2-3" revolvers in .44spl and.45LC (Taurus 450) over the years. If you want new production there is the Charter Arms Bulldog in .44spl, and you may be able to find the .45LC or .45ACP version (I may look out for the .45ACP myself).
 
The first company that decides to sell a quality J-frame-ish .38/.357 that is somehow red dot capable while keeping the sighting system low-profile-ish is going to sell a lot of them.

Lots of revolver guys will buy them for the novelty, noobs will buy them for the ease of sight picture, and folks with questionable vision (up close) that carry J frames will buy them for functionality.

It will never happen, but something similar to the Holosun SCS/MOS (for Glocks) screwed to a J frame would be very fun.

'Twould seem quite modern to me!
 
chaim said:
Wow, you're up to 4 pages in just one day. I haven't read all of the posts, but I did skim through most of it. Here are my suggestions.

For #1: S&W 442 or 642. I like my 6 shot Taurus 856UL, but the 442/642 does conceal better.

#2: See #1. I don't love shooting magnums out of a steel framed J-frame. If you are set on it, stick with the steel frames guns and stay away from the scandium monsters. The 2" Kimber is definitely interesting if you have the money.

#3: A 3" new model Colt King Cobra is a great choice here. Love mine. The 3" Kimber would also be an interesting choice. Though you'll probably find yourself mostly shooting .38spl in it in which case you can save some money and get a 3" Taurus Defender in .38 and have night sights. If you definitely want to mainly load it with magnums, then find a 3" K-frame. It will be a little harder to conceal but it is doable and it will soak up the recoil a lot better.

#4: Your only real option is a used Taurus 415. It had a 2.5" barrel and was a tad under a K-frame size. S&W and Taurus also offered several 2-3" revolvers in .44spl and.45LC (Taurus 450) over the years. If you want new production there is the Charter Arms Bulldog in .44spl, and you may be able to find the .45LC or .45ACP version (I may look out for the .45ACP myself).
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TacticalJanitor said:
The first company that decides to sell a quality J-frame-ish .38/.357 that is somehow red dot capable while keeping the sighting system low-profile-ish is going to sell a lot of them.

Lots of revolver guys will buy them for the novelty, noobs will buy them for the ease of sight picture, and folks with questionable vision (up close) that carry J frames will buy them for functionality.

It will never happen, but something similar to the Holosun SCS/MOS (for Glocks) screwed to a J frame would be very fun.

'Twould seem quite modern to me!
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I have decided, it’s going to be a .357 5-6 shot, pocketable, light weight and modern materials.

This is the Way
 
Mark_Mark said:
I have decided, it’s going to be a .357 5-6 shot, pocketable, light weight and modern materials.

This is the Way
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The Way leads to a drawer full of leather, and a bunch more revolvers. And a press, and a cabinet full of H110, 2400, Unique and Bullseye, maybe a casting pot and moulds. Then to single actions... Modern is in the eye of the beholder.
 
Pudge said:
The Way leads to a drawer full of leather, and a bunch more revolvers. And a press, and a cabinet full of H110, 2400, Unique and Bullseye, maybe a casting pot and moulds. Then to single actions... Modern is in the eye of the beholder.
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I already got like 6 press, more powder that a saw mill, a small number of SA revolver (2 are SAA Colts!!!) #10 Caps, Primers Primers Primers!

no Bulleye or Unquie yet or a pot.

This is the Way
 
I have a 442 and a 642, and also a .357 640-1. I like Centennials; they are slick little revolvers with nice lines for a pocket gun. However, I have never enjoyed shooting the airweights, and in recent years I’ve come to really hate shooting them. The last time I put a box of +P .38s through the 642, I had to clean blood off the back strap and wear a Bandaid on the knuckle of my thumb for several days. The 640 is fairly pleasant to shoot, with .38s that is. Shooting .357s in the 640 is about as unpleasant as .38 +P in the 642. I still think they are cool, but all things considered I don’t think I would ever leave the house again carrying any J-frame since I got my first SIG P365.
 
eclayton said:
I have a 442 and a 642, and also a .357 640-1. I like Centennials; they are slick little revolvers with nice lines for a pocket gun. However, I have never enjoyed shooting the airweights, and in recent years I’ve come to really hate shooting them. The last time I put a box of +P .38s through the 642, I had to clean blood off the back strap and wear a Bandaid on the knuckle of my thumb for several days. The 640 is fairly pleasant to shoot, with .38s that is. Shooting .357s in the 640 is about as unpleasant as .38 +P in the 642. I still think they are cool, but all things considered I don’t think I would ever leave the house again carrying any J-frame since I got my first SIG P365.
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I enjoy shooting my .Smith .460V one handed, so anything else is kinda OK with me. But as I get older, I’m really digging .22LR and .380’s and .38 Special < amazing cartridge for reloaders! Wadcutters are my new best friend
 
If the gun fits my hand I find it way more comfortable. Hold the little guys first and make sure your knuckle and such feel good. Some of the "modern" guns just don't fit my advanced age hand. I can move thumb knuckle away from cylinder latch, etc but I have to think about it and it kinda hurts when I dont.
 
Double action revolvers are very useful - for one who expects to fire accurately. The only currently made revolvers I would consider is Ruger or another Ruger. The proper .38 Special loading is marginally suitable and you pick the size you think appropriate.

Please do not confuse contemporary fashion with effectiveness. Cool and trendy should be limited to clothing styles and shoes. Firearms should be useful.
 
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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Been there and done it, specifically so I knew what to expect should I ever need to. It was pretty much what I expected. Blew a hole in the hoodies pocket from the bore blast, but not from the cylinder gap (Thanks, .38S&W). Didn’t light me on fire. I did hit the basketballish sized piece of ice I was aiming at 15ish feet away.

Not sure why you would think of it as a traumatic experience or something like that.

Wait, you didn’t take “pocket” to mean pants pocket?

That’s one I’ll probably skip practicing for...
 
Fit and finish ruger is last on my list. Most uncomfortable revolvers out there and fit and finish I have looked at lately is well below s&w and even Taurus.

Ole mark knows how to determine his fit I'm sure.
 
The taurus 856 toro is red dot ready, going to look at a 3" version tomorrow. Might be a fun little gun.


TacticalJanitor said:
The first company that decides to sell a quality J-frame-ish .38/.357 that is somehow red dot capable while keeping the sighting system low-profile-ish is going to sell a lot of them.

Lots of revolver guys will buy them for the novelty, noobs will buy them for the ease of sight picture, and folks with questionable vision (up close) that carry J frames will buy them for functionality.

It will never happen, but something similar to the Holosun SCS/MOS (for Glocks) screwed to a J frame would be very fun.

'Twould seem quite modern to me!
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Archie said:
Double action revolvers are very useful - for one who expects to fire accurately. The only currently made revolvers I would consider is Ruger or another Ruger. The proper .38 Special loading is marginally suitable and you pick the size you think appropriate.

Please do not confuse contemporary fashion with effectiveness. Cool and trendy should be limited to clothing styles and shoes. Firearms should be useful.
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I hear ya… I got all that tactical cool gun ready. I just don’t see why you can wear a gun as style. Nice SAA Colt on a skinny rig! oooh yeah
 
Current revolvers are modern – no need to reinvent the wheel (pun intended).

For self-defense – actual, real-life self-defense incidents which last only a few seconds, in physical contact with one’s attacker, where the attacker is dispatched with one, perhaps two, rounds – revolvers are often preferable to semi-autos.
 
TacticalJanitor said:
The first company that decides to sell a quality J-frame-ish .38/.357 that is somehow red dot capable while keeping the sighting system low-profile-ish is going to sell a lot of them.

Lots of revolver guys will buy them for the novelty, noobs will buy them for the ease of sight picture, and folks with questionable vision (up close) that carry J frames will buy them for functionality.

It will never happen, but something similar to the Holosun SCS/MOS (for Glocks) screwed to a J frame would be very fun.

'Twould seem quite modern to me!
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The Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. has already been mentioned. They also make the 605 T.O.R.O. if you prefer .357mag to .38spl: https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers...5-t-o-r-o-357-mag-38-spl-p-black-mate-3-00-in
 
Mark_Mark said:
Any Suggestions for a modern revolver? my 1st revolver was a .460 mag, and I love that gun. But I’m looking for something 21st century now. No real budget: he’s my thoughts

pocket .38 special
pocket .357
small IWB .357
small IWB .41 mag

any suggestions?
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Pocket .38 Special: Well, perhaps the Ruger LCR-series? Personally, my usual minimum revolver is the SP101. Don’t yet own an LCR.

Pocket .357 Magnum: Ruger SP101, 2.25” barrel, is my personal choice. Kramer Pocket Holster.

Small IWB .357: Ruger SP101, 3” barrel.

Small IWB .41 Mag: “Small?” Hmm. S&W Model 58. I really did carry mine IWB, back in the day, during personal time, when it was my police patrol duty sixgun. In the Eighties, I had more muscle in my shoulders, so, concealment IWB was not a problem. By the early Nineties, I realized that .357 Mag was adequate for antipersonnel usage, and that my hands were not really suited to shooting N-Frames, double-action, due to that long reach to the trigger. (I have Size L hands, but Size M index fingers.)

I did name 20th-Century revolving pistols, but, as I see it, there was nothing magic about the years 2000 and 2001. I am not better-protected by any revolver newer than the Ruger GP100 and SP101.
 
Rexster said:
Pocket .38 Special: Well, perhaps the Ruger LCR-series? Personally, my usual minimum revolver is the SP101. Don’t yet own an LCR.

Pocket .357 Magnum: Ruger SP101, 2.25” barrel, is my personal choice. Kramer Pocket Holster.

Small IWB .357: Ruger SP101, 3” barrel.

Small IWB .41 Mag: “Small?” Hmm. S&W Model 58. I really did carry mine IWB, back in the day, during personal time, when it was my police patrol duty sixgun. In the Eighties, I had more muscle in my shoulders, so, concealment IWB was not a problem. By the early Nineties, I realized that .357 Mag was adequate for antipersonnel usage, and that my hands were not really suited to shooting N-Frames, double-action, due to that long reach to the trigger. (I have Size L hands, but Size M index fingers.)

I did name 20th-Century revolving pistols, but, as I see it, there was nothing magic about the years 2000 and 2001. I am not better-protected by any revolver newer than the Ruger GP100 and SP101.
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everyone talks good about the SP101!
 
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