What 5 current production revolvers would you buy?

[David E]

You need a .22: S&W Model 63 or 617. Or Ruger Single Six or Single Ten

You need a lightweight Snubnose .38: S&W 442/642

You have two .357's, a compact and large DA, so a Single Action Ruger Anniversary Model in .357 would complete that tier, but a 4" 686 SSR is a fine choice if IDPA competition is a possibility.

You need a .44 magnum. I prefer the S&W Model 29/629 without lugs, but a Ruger Redhawk
Or Super Blackhawk could suffice.

This leaves one slot unfilled. Options include a more powerful handgun, (.454, 480, .460, .500) presuming you'd have a realistic need for one. Or, a scoped long barreled gun (.44) for hunting/fun.

Keep us posted!

 

[Savageman25]

Im pretty set on these two

gp100 match 357
Super redhawk ss 44


Ive been researching and, im trying to narrow down the others. Its tough. Im pretty sure they will all be smiths or Rugers though. Maybe sometime down the road ill fork out the cash for a freedom arms.

Realgun stated that the super redhawk is ugly. Since he said that and I've looked at the gun a bunch, I concur. Its ugly enough I dont want it. The Alaskan 44 looks alright though.

 

[righteoushoot]

I'd sure like to find one or the remakes of a Schofield revolver or the similar Russian .44. with 7 1/2" barrel.

The breaktop S&W Model 3 copy that was available in .44 Special, 45 LC, and in a modern giveaway, .38 Special/.357 magnum.

I've looked for so long I guess I'd be alright with the .38 version but I'd most rather have one in .44 Special.

Last time I saw one of those at a nearby gunshot, they guy was asking @ $2000 clams. I did not leave with it.......

They sure are sweet. Been looking at the Uberti's lately. They make a 3" I think.

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

OK, you guys can stop with these kinda questions, darn it!

I just found out a few short weeks ago that Smith & Wesson has a model number for the hull number of nearly every ship I served on while in the Navy:

SSBN-625: Model 625
MTS-626: Model 626
MTS-635: Model 635
SSN-671: Model 671 (Extraction and Evasion Tomahawk)
SSN-686: Model 686
SSN-765: S&W ain't got a model number for this one...yet.

Ship classes were:

616 class: No official one, but several mentions of people building the "model 616 that S&W should have built"

637 class: Model 637

640 class: Model 640

The S1C prototype I went through as a student was the reactor plant for the USS Tullibee, which was the SSN-597. There currently is no S&W Model 597.


And let's not get started on the S&W model numbers for all the other submarines and aircraft carriers I've worked on while in the shipyard...


Someone else was so unkind as to point out to me several other model numbers by OTHER manufacturers which match up with numbers that S&W don't have.

Gee guys...I have enough projects sucking up all my hard earned cash without getting started on this!

 

[Savageman25]

I was on the SSN 715 out of Guam/Hawaii. Trained all through Charleston as a MM/ELT. Trained on the MTS 626.

 

[WestKentucky]

686+
Bearcat
Blackhawk
Taurus 380
Last pick is hard. I really want to pick a 22 snubbie but there just aren't any good options. So...sp101 or vaquero.

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

I was on the SSN 715 out of Guam/Hawaii. Trained all through Charleston as a MM/ELT. Trained on the MTS 626.

I just checked...S&W makes a Model 715, too!

IT'S A CONSPIRACY, I TELL YOU!

 

[Savageman25]

Haha. It is.

 

[Erik M]

Ruger Sp101 4" barrel (already own a 3")
Ruger GP100 6" barrel
Ruger Super Redhawk .44 mag
S&W Model 360
S&W Model 686 plus

 

[9thchild]

1. Ruger SP101 (4.2" kit gun): do it all guide gun style and still lightweight
2. Ruger LCR in .357 mag: great carry option running .38+P
3. S&W Governor: extremely versatile shooting .45LC, .410, and .45ACP
4. Ruger Blackhawk Convertable: need a cowboy single action, and it comes w/ 9mm cylinder
5. Ruger SP101 (2.25" w/ bobbed hammer): another carry option, and one that can actually shoot .357 more comfortably

Honorable mention: S&W Model 10, Ruger GP100 in some form or fashion, Hertiage RR/Ruger Single Six, Ruger LCR22

 

[C0untZer0]

1) S&W 929 9mm revolver
2) S&W 986 9mm revolver
3) Charter Arms 9mm PITBULL
4) Alfa Proj 9mm revolver - 3" barrel
5) - is anyone else making a 9mm revolver ?

 

[Jim NE]

What 5 current production revolvers would you buy?

-Ruger Blackhawk .357
-S&W model 586
-S&W model 36
-Rossi model 98, 4"
-S&W model 25

Since you said "current production" instead of "brand new", I included the Smith and Wessons as used guns. If you buy them almost new/slightly used, it would be smarter than buying them new, as current high end Smiths are more pricey than they used to be. I think one of the guns I mentioned may even be out of your price range if you buy it brand new.

The Ruger and Rossi are very reasonably priced as new guns.