Revolver noob - What’s an accurate DA .357 with a good trigger?

[StrawHat]

For production 357 revolvers, Dan Wesson certain had the attention of the Silhouette shooters. Small targets far away were their specialty.

I was not a Silhouette shooter, I competed in PPC and THE revolver in that discipline was build by or on a Smith and Wesson.

If I were looking for a factory 357 Magnum revolver, my choices would center around the 7 and 8 shot revolvers from S&W. Triggers are easily improved by dryfiring. I believe the are all tapped for optics. A good package, ready to go.

Kevin

 

[Dave T]

As someone said earlier, what the OP is asking for can't be found or guaranteed. If you were to buy 6 brand new DA revolvers of the same make and model you would probably end up with 4 or 5 different DA pull weights, and 5 or 6 levels of accuracy. Switch the brand and load of 357 ammo (like you could find some) and the accuracy figures would probably change.

I would say, pick the DA revolver you like the looks of as well as the balance/feel. Start hand loading (for accuracy) and dry and live firing to smooth up the trigger and gain needed DA shooting skill. If you just can't shoot it well then maybe consider a trigger job, but remember you wanted 100% ignition.

Dave

 

[Huntolive]

Dan Wesson 15-2 or 7 15.
Or any Smith & Wesson especially a model 627 or 27 or 327 or a 686. Go with a 4-in barrel or more for accuracy.
3-in Barrel is the absolute minimum to expect any accuracy at all beyond 10 yards.
Colt king cobras also a great bet

 

[derek45]

S&W 686 or GP100

both are easy to do trigger jobs on, and end up wonderful

Both are accurate enough for longer range handgun shooting.

here's my GP100 clanging steel at 90+yards. My 686 does it just as well.

 

[gnappi]

Smith 686, OR an early Ruger Security Six. The SS can be made to have a nice trigger, not as good as a S&W but good enough for most any type of target / defensive shooting needs. The GP isn't in the same league as the SS.

 

[Huntolive]

A GP100 will need trigger work to have a good trigger.
Most Smith & wessons and Dan Wesson's and the Colt King Cobra have a great trigger to start with and don't need any work.
But remember if you're concerned about accuracy go with a longer Barrel.
What do you want to Do with the gun?
If you want it for concealed carry and get a three or four inch if you want it for hunting then you have lots of options but you need a 5-in barrel or longer.

 

[forrest r]

S&W 686 or GP100

both are easy to do trigger jobs on, and end up wonderful

Both are accurate enough for longer range handgun shooting.

here's my GP100 clanging steel at 90+yards. My 686 does it just as well.



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Why all the soot on your ruger with the coated bullets????

 

[derek45]

Lots and lots of shooting with UNIQUE powder . . . . aka . . . combustable dirt