S&W "L" Frame/Ruger GP Advantages

[jad0110]

If I were a handgun hunter now, I'd go for the 6-inch Security-Six (second hand). You can occasionally find them "new" but they're getting scarce.

That, or something like a 6" Blackhawk in .357, .44 Spl, .44 Mag or 45 Colt, would be my choice as well.

I'll have to look into that ceramic file set. Maybe do some reading up on properly tuning the Six action. I wonder of Jerry Kunhausen (sp?) ever did a book for the Six series. Thank you for the tip.

Frame stretching is a major problem with K-frame magnums. You can re-time them okay, even change a barrel if you have to; but the frame stretching just can't be repaired. I know one guy who wore out a K-frame with just 2,000+ rounds. They were all 125gr jacketed bullets. I suspect you can shoot more 158gr magnum rounds.

And it is kinda moot anyway, I do most of my shooting with .38 Special. And when I do shoot Mags, it is mainly through my 686, Police Svc Six or 28.

And I agree on the GP with the blown FC. Who knows, but it is interesting. Proves they aren't indestructable, a good lesson for the hand loaders out there.

 

[memphisjim]

anyone have thoughts on the 368 xl hunter?
its a 6 inch scandium weighing 30oz. l frame 7 shot
im thinking of getting one for my brother next christmas it would be his only handgun
i dont see him ever getting a permit so carry is out of the question