Revolver Modernity Suggest

[Mark_Mark]

UpDate! had 30 minutes today to go try some modern revolver: Disappointed and surprised

Background: I’ve only have 1 modern revolver, a .460V. But, I have lots of old revolvers: Colt SAA’s, SAA Clones, Colt Officer Match & Target, and a S&W pre-10 coming.

Disappointed: Tried the following today- Ruger, Smith baby .38, Colt Python—- except the Python and Ruger Plastic SP & LCR —— nothing felt right. Like fighting a spring.

do they not make revolvers like the ones from the 1900’s?

 

[Mark_Mark]

beside the Colt Python (hate the trasfer bar)

this was the best of the bunch

 

[chaim]

UpDate! had 30 minutes today to go try some modern revolver: Disappointed and surprised

Background: I’ve only have 1 modern revolver, a .460V. But, I have lots of old revolvers: Colt SAA’s, SAA Clones, Colt Officer Match & Target, and a S&W pre-10 coming.

Disappointed: Tried the following today- Ruger, Smith baby .38, Colt Python—- except the Python and Ruger Plastic SP & LCR —— nothing felt right. Like fighting a spring.

do they not make revolvers like the ones from the 1900’s?

Everyone is different. I love the feel of a nice K-frame trigger. If you get a chance to shoot an older one especially, try them out.

Still, it almost sounds like you have your answer for you:

Small .38/.357: LCR. You can get that in .38, .357, 9mm or .327. You can get them with an enclosed or exposed hammer, and you can get them in a 2" or 3" barrel (3" only with the exposed hammer).

IWB .38/.357: Can you get a revolver the size of the Python IWB comfortably? If so, they are currently making it with a 3" barrel. Also, you might want to see if you can check out the Cobra or King Cobra. The Cobra is only available as a 2", but the King Cobra is available with either a 2" or 3" barrel.

 

[spraay]

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.

any suggestions?

It's hardly ultra modern, but I really like my S&W 637 airweight .38spcl. I did shoot my buddy's 3" Kimber .357 and I think I'd go for that if I had it to do over.

 

[Mark_Mark]

It's hardly ultra modern, but I really like my S&W 637 airweight .38spcl. I did shoot my buddy's 3" Kimber .357 and I think I'd go for that if I had it to do over.

going to handle the Kimber next. If not to my liking… I’m going to just forget about modern revolver and buy the old stuff! Like DAY & NIGHT

 

[adcoch1]

I haven't shot one, but have handled several of the Kimber's. They are a nice, well thought out revolver.

There is a reason why you keep hearing about the sp101...

 

[Old Dog]

Can't in good conscience recommend any new S&W or Ruger revolvers (love the older Smiths and Rugers). Don't approve of The Lock and hate the modern Ruger bricks.

I'll be the outlier who recommends a new 3" Colt Python or King Cobra, maybe the 4" King Cobra Target.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Can't in good conscience recommend any new S&W or Ruger revolvers (love the older Smiths and Rugers). Don't approve of The Lock and hate the modern Ruger bricks.

I'll be the outlier who recommends a new 3" Colt Python or King Cobra, maybe the 4" King Cobra Target.

have to agree, to get a modern gun close to feeling like a old Colt or Smith … $1400! have not tried the King Cobra yet. They have one at the shop, check those out later next week. My most modern revolver might have to be a New Colt then

 

[Armored farmer]

IMHO
The appeal of a revolver is its classic simplicity and appearance. If you distort that with electronics and plastic parts.....You're missing the beauty of it.

 

[Targa]

The Kimber might be the ticket for you. I haven’t actually fired one but my LGS insisted that I try the trigger, it was impressive.

 

[Tallball]

You don't have to carry a modern revolver. My 1965 Model 36 goes bang just fine.

 

[J-Bar]

You might go really old school with a reproduction 1851 open top conversion to .38 Special from Cimarron. While that 7 1/2" barrel is not for carry, it makes the revolver point and balance beautifully. The pair I used in competition (briefly) were wonderfully accurate.

https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1851-richards-mason-38-spl-7-1-2-in-barrel.html

 

[Mark_Mark]

You might go really old school with a reproduction 1851 open top conversion to .38 Special from Cimarron. While that 7 1/2" barrel is not for carry, it makes the revolver point and balance beautifully. The pair I used in competition (briefly) were wonderfully accurate.

https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/1851-richards-mason-38-spl-7-1-2-in-barrel.html

NOW YOU TALKING! Mabey one of those 1861 conversations from Dixie Gun Works!

Modern and Effective 45 LC

 

[Mark_Mark]

IMHO
The appeal of a revolver is its classic simplicity and appearance. If you distort that with electronics and plastic parts.....You're missing the beauty of it.

I think there can be a balance, I believe revolvers are just going to get better… but at what cost. No body really doing hand fitting anymore or hand polishing. So that why I think old revolvers are a bargain

 

[J-Bar]

Indeed! Get one of each cartridge conversion for the same expense as one of the other possibilities.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Indeed! Get one of each cartridge conversion for the same expense as one of the other possibilities.

or a Smith clone!! If you think about it. These are old world tech with new world materials and manufacturing
.

 

[ericuda]

I would think with all new technology and computer controlled machines new revolvers should be more accurate and smoother operating.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I would think with all new technology and computer controlled machines new revolvers should be more accurate and smoother operating.

except the LCR and the GP100 I tried. It’s going to cost well over $1,000 to be smooth. But the problem with the old revolvers is power. Anything over .357 mag will cost you over $1,000

 

[Big_Al]

except the LCR and the GP100 I tried. It’s going to cost well over $1,000 to be smooth. But the problem with the old revolvers is power. Anything over .357 mag will cost you over $1,000

I have a s&w PC 637 that is pretty smooth and for a snub shoots nicely.

 

[DeepSouth]

I would think with all new technology and computer controlled machines new revolvers should be more accurate and smoother operating.

The manufacturing process I work in makes me think the exact opposite. Our machines get “lost” frequently, people who don’t know what they’re doing “adjust” on things to just make it work. Specks and tolerances get changed frequently and, as best as I can tell, without reason.

I’d think the older more mechanically made, hand fitted the better would be my thought.. but I really don’t know, my most modern revolver wasn’t made this century.

 

[Mark_Mark]

The manufacturing process I work in makes me think the exact opposite. Our machines get “lost” frequently, people who don’t know what they’re doing “adjust” on things to just make it work. Specks and tolerances get changed frequently and, as best as I can tell, without reason.

I’d think the older more mechanically made, hand fitted the better would be my thought.. but I really don’t know, my most modern revolver wasn’t made this century.

I think the new guns are designed with automation manufacturing in mind. the more a human touches it, the more it cost to produce. have. Have you guys ever taken apart a Browning Auto 5 or Sportsman? it would cost a arm & leg to produce these days.

Modern Revolvers might just be a Glock

 

[chicharrones]

I think the new guns are designed with automation manufacturing in mind. the more a human touches it, the more it cost to produce. have. Have you guys ever taken apart a Browning Auto 5 or Sportsman? it would cost a arm & leg to produce these days.

Modern Revolvers might just be a Glock

Glock 36, in fact. A 6+1 autoloader isn't too far removed from a 6+0 revolver.

 

[TacticalJanitor]

going to handle the Kimber next. If not to my liking… I’m going to just forget about modern revolver and buy the old stuff! Like DAY & NIGHT

The K6S trigger is really neat. That's the best word I can come up with for it. It feels nice, is fun to dry-fire, and I tend to shoot well with it.

However, it is NOT anything like a S&W. Not even a J frame. I think the correct way to say it is...it does not stack, but it's easy to stage. I might have those terms wrong though.

Let us know if you try the Ruger. I keep reading that they have very good and smooth triggers.

 

[UncleEd]

The K6S trigger is really neat. That's the best word I can come up with for it. It feels nice, is fun to dry-fire, and I tend to shoot well with it.
...it does not stack, but it's easy to stage.

Grant Cunningham had a big hand in designing the
Kimber K6. He did an excellent job.

 

[TacticalJanitor]

Grant Cunningham had a big hand in designing the
Kimber K6. He did an excellent job.

Yeah. Revolverguy did a couple of very interesting write ups on the K6. My biggest put-off was the sight regulation issue. But, now I'm reloading .38...so maybe I can come up with a load that works with the factory sights.