What is the perfect Fighting Revolver?
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gmh1013
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Colt King Cobra .357 6 inch
TimM
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That 581 is absolutely beautiful. I know what I want for Christmas now.
This thread is not intended to be a debate of revolver vs auto or revolver vs rifle. I have both auto and revolvers, I love them both but the revolver will always be special to me. I prefer the lines, feel, and nostalgia of a revolver and I never feel under-gunned with one on my hip. I probably would if I were to be caught in a fight against a black rifle (a rifle of any kind actually) but if that was the scenario I would feel under-gunned with an auto as well.
I can see that there are several different opinions on what a great fighting revolver is, but can you justify your choice? Or at least articulate your reasoning.
I made my selection based on these criteria:
357 magnum - It is a hard hitter, it is accurate, it can be loaded with everything from mild 38s to hot 357s, ammo is available just about anywhere.
K Frame - It fits my hand good and I shoot it well.
Round Butt - Is more comfortable for me to carry and I prefer the look of it to a square butt.
3" Barrel - It is more accurate than a snub, it balances very well for the size of my hands and strength of my wrist and once again I think it is cosmetically pleasing. I think it is the perfect compromise of speed and accuracy.
Stainless - Although I prefer a blue gun, stainless is very hardy and corrosion resistant.
Fixed Sites - Aren't gonna get jacked up if it really gets rough.
This thread is not intended to be a debate of revolver vs auto or revolver vs rifle. I have both auto and revolvers, I love them both but the revolver will always be special to me. I prefer the lines, feel, and nostalgia of a revolver and I never feel under-gunned with one on my hip. I probably would if I were to be caught in a fight against a black rifle (a rifle of any kind actually) but if that was the scenario I would feel under-gunned with an auto as well.
I can see that there are several different opinions on what a great fighting revolver is, but can you justify your choice? Or at least articulate your reasoning.
I made my selection based on these criteria:
357 magnum - It is a hard hitter, it is accurate, it can be loaded with everything from mild 38s to hot 357s, ammo is available just about anywhere.
K Frame - It fits my hand good and I shoot it well.
Round Butt - Is more comfortable for me to carry and I prefer the look of it to a square butt.
3" Barrel - It is more accurate than a snub, it balances very well for the size of my hands and strength of my wrist and once again I think it is cosmetically pleasing. I think it is the perfect compromise of speed and accuracy.
Stainless - Although I prefer a blue gun, stainless is very hardy and corrosion resistant.
Fixed Sites - Aren't gonna get jacked up if it really gets rough.
AKElroy
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I rarely carry a wheelgun, which is a little ironic as my best shooter is a 4" 686, finger groove hogue rubber. It soaks up recoil from the hottest 158's I've put to it, and is tack driving accurate. HKS speedloader w/ 7 rnds makes it a fairly high capacity choice.
Vern Humphrey
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Fighting and carrying are tradeoffs. For fighting, I'd carry the only revolver I've ever fought with, my Colt M357 with 6" barrel.
My normal carry gun is an M1911 (in this case a Kimber Classic MKI) which combines both carrying and fighting aspects as well as any gun I know. But were I to carry a revolver, day in and day out, it would be my Colt Detective Special, with a speed loader in the pocket.
My normal carry gun is an M1911 (in this case a Kimber Classic MKI) which combines both carrying and fighting aspects as well as any gun I know. But were I to carry a revolver, day in and day out, it would be my Colt Detective Special, with a speed loader in the pocket.
NMGonzo
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Two 5 shoot 2 1/4 in 357
the closest i've shot has been one converted to .45LC...i'm not sure there's enough metal there to relieve for moon clips
Guillermo
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Dillon Aero M134D Gatling Gun is by far the best fight revolver
wheelgunslinger
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Hey, that's a clever response, Guillermo.
For handguns, I choose the Dan Wesson in 357. Carry it every day.
For handguns, I choose the Dan Wesson in 357. Carry it every day.
DougDubya
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Don't quote me on this, but I think the Webley .455 does have room for a moon-clip on it.
Converted to .45 LColt seems more of a stretch - literally since the cartridge is longer.
i think Fitz was onto it with the modified colts in .45ACP bobbed hammer shortened barrel and cut trigger gaurd (optional) my only change to that would be a .45colt instead
for modern arms i wish someone made a model just like the taurus 450 (5 shot .45colt snub) but since they dont my LCR will do the job
P.S. not hating on taurus but cant find a used one anywhere and no one makes a new production of the same idea
for modern arms i wish someone made a model just like the taurus 450 (5 shot .45colt snub) but since they dont my LCR will do the job
P.S. not hating on taurus but cant find a used one anywhere and no one makes a new production of the same idea
ChristopherG
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Depending on whether the emphasis is put on carrying it or fighting with it, one of two flavors of .357--both of which I shot today.
For carrying, when fighting is probably not on the table:
2.5" model 66 with hogue cocobolo boot grips (Spegels would also do nicely but I haven't brought myself to cough up for them yet). Sights are a factory rear with a XS standard (not Big) dot on the front. Makes for an extremely fast and workable sight picture up close (light or dark) and still precise enough to keep all six on a piece of notebook paper at 40 yards offhand and double action. It is cut for moonclips (also by Pinnacle) and I carry the rounds in the gun clipped (makes for good, clean ejection), but find a Safariland II speedloader more secure and rugged for real-life reloading.
For carrying when going to a fight (i.e. the revolver I would gladly carry on duty):
627 Pro. Stainless 8-shot moonclipped 4" N-frame. Similar sight set-up (XS standard front w/Millet rear). Also Hogue wood grips. This one does get reloaded from moonclips 'cause there ain't no 8-shot speedloader (Maxfire does not count)--and the moonclips work better 'cause they're an aftermarket make that's a little beefier--Hearthco, I think is the maker.
I have fine autoloaders and enjoy shooting them and carry a lovely 1911 on duty; but shooting revolvers feels to me like playing a musical instrument. It's just a pleasure.
For carrying, when fighting is probably not on the table:
2.5" model 66 with hogue cocobolo boot grips (Spegels would also do nicely but I haven't brought myself to cough up for them yet). Sights are a factory rear with a XS standard (not Big) dot on the front. Makes for an extremely fast and workable sight picture up close (light or dark) and still precise enough to keep all six on a piece of notebook paper at 40 yards offhand and double action. It is cut for moonclips (also by Pinnacle) and I carry the rounds in the gun clipped (makes for good, clean ejection), but find a Safariland II speedloader more secure and rugged for real-life reloading.
For carrying when going to a fight (i.e. the revolver I would gladly carry on duty):
627 Pro. Stainless 8-shot moonclipped 4" N-frame. Similar sight set-up (XS standard front w/Millet rear). Also Hogue wood grips. This one does get reloaded from moonclips 'cause there ain't no 8-shot speedloader (Maxfire does not count)--and the moonclips work better 'cause they're an aftermarket make that's a little beefier--Hearthco, I think is the maker.
I have fine autoloaders and enjoy shooting them and carry a lovely 1911 on duty; but shooting revolvers feels to me like playing a musical instrument. It's just a pleasure.
DNS
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I don't have one but have been drooling over the Night Guard in 44 mag.
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Quoheleth
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That's a lot of iron to be packing! The two Rugers alone are enough to keep a fellow trim & in good shape!
I believe, sir, you need either a T-shirt or a bumper sticker that says, "I'll be your huckleberry."
Q
DougDubya
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The GP-100 by itself is a lot of iron.
'sides, I'm not trim and in shape now. That'd be my ticket to weight loss.
'sides, I'm not trim and in shape now. That'd be my ticket to weight loss.
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The perfect fighting revolver is the one you are likely to have with you when the fighting starts.
For me that's a J frame Centennial model. They carry better than larger models. One is more likely to practice firing DA with a DAO model. Important IMO.
I've got a 640 and a 340 M&P - both with CT grips - also important IMO.
However they would be quite far from the perfect fighting revolver with their original triggers. They sucked, as do most J frame triggers IMO.
For me that's a J frame Centennial model. They carry better than larger models. One is more likely to practice firing DA with a DAO model. Important IMO.
I've got a 640 and a 340 M&P - both with CT grips - also important IMO.
However they would be quite far from the perfect fighting revolver with their original triggers. They sucked, as do most J frame triggers IMO.
KBintheSLC
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It is the one that is on you when the fight arises. The hand cannon in the gun safe does not count.
TimM
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This is absolutely not the correct answer for this specific question.
Gryffydd
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Note the word "fighting". The question is not what the perfect carry or defensive revolver is. With the caveat that no handgun is the best fighting gun, the answer to this question will be something with good capacity, the weight needed to have quick follow up shots, the sights needed for quick acquisition in all light, and the barrel length to put out some real energy.
To me that says something like this:
327 TRR8
Or maybe
If you left the house in the morning knowing you would be in a gunfight that day, would your J frame airweight 38 still be your choice?
DougDubya
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The TR8 never ceases to make me smile.
Maybe two in a double shoulder holster rig for those "worst day of my life" days, a la Jack Bauer.
Maybe two in a double shoulder holster rig for those "worst day of my life" days, a la Jack Bauer.
johnchamp
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hey i have to get on this one! my trusty 686-4 4" best 357 magnum s&w ever made
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