Thinking about Revolver Purchase but...

[gmh1013]

Nothing against the new Smiths but they feel very flimsy compared to a SP101 plus no lock.
If I were looking for a Smith Model 36
or any other it would be used pre-lock.
For a new pistol IMHO the Ruger Sp101 is
the best made snub .357/38 today....made to last 100 years.
I replaced the grips too....my biggest gripe was the grip

 

[jad0110]

Does shooting .38 round out of a .357 revolver impact accuracy?

357 revolvers have a slightly longer cylinder than 38s. In theory, the increased freebore of shooting 38s in a 357 Magnum vs a dedicated 38 Special revolver can have a very small impact on accuracy, though unless you are Bob Munden, I doubt you'll ever notice.

Anyone shoot both the Model 64 and 65 that can give a little input on the differences?

Given the same barrel length and grips, there should be no discernable difference. Happy hunting!

 

[doc540]

We're partial to 'em around our house.

 

[vicdotcom]

Hey this forum has been a great help so far. Thank you all for the pictures and the suggestions. Eventually I do want to get the .38 and the .357! We all know what it's like, you just cant stop at just 1 lol

But really, everyone here has been very helpful with a lot a great input.

I'm going to look arround me and see what deals are availible on the discssed model and see which fit me better.

I know I like to shoot the .38 but having the option of going .357 would be kind of neat also (if we can ever find ammo for it haha).

Pictures to come when I decide.

Thanks again everyone!
Vic

 

[BCRider]

The ammo will return. This nonsense that the US is going through is temporary after all. The suggestion by Obama created a surge and that resulted in panic and the whole thing became a self fullfilling prophecy due to the reaction of the masses. Much like the "gas crisis" back in the 70's when folks were lining up despite having 3/4 of a tank left because they THOUGHT they may run into problems if they waited. If we, the gun owners, would just stop and say PHHHHHT! ! ! ! to Obama's threat on gun control there would not be a panic and the current gun and ammo situation would not be occuring.... at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it....

If you have long term plans to get both then start shopping for "the deal" for either option. Go with the first good looking one that shows up in either model and then bide your time while the budget recovers and when you have the funds begin shopping for the next one. After all the hunt is at least half of the fun, right?

To me the blue guns of old are just soooooo right looking. Not only are you buying class and history but you avoid all the concerns over all this MIM and action lock stuff. Just learn to look for tight or acceptable timing in your used wheelgun. I bought my 28 before I knew any better and frankly it's so loose that if you look up loose in the dictionary there's a picture of my M28. But that sure does not seem to matter to the shooting for now. But all in all if you can get one that locks up tight or with very little slop rotationally or axially then you'll be far better off. Another hint is to look at the cylinder stop grooves. if they are beaten so they are out of shape a bit then it's a very high round count and likely is sloppy. If the grooves are not swaged out and are blue or only have a small amount of damage to the blue then chances are it'll be tight for timing.

On my part I'm "sort of" looking for a nice clean Model 10. But I caught the cowboy action scene bug so it'll have to wait for a while since the .38/.357 lever gun and a couple of cap and ball Uberti Remington clones gotta be paid for first. Then I gotta go buy the cowboy boots, hat and holster rig..... and lets not talk about the cowboy costume I need to find! !

This hobby is starting to cost almost as much and the motorcycle racing I was doing a couple of years back.....