What is your best 357 revolver?

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Here is what it looks like. I had one for about 15 years and it got stolen. It was a terrific gun. I got this one to replace in and now I've had it for about 15 years. It's been a terrific gun too. The grips are rosewood from Thailand (eBay).


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GP 100 absolute best. May be S&W 586 or 686 if you can find them. It took me three times to get my CO to sign provost Marshall paper or otherwise my GP100 would be illegal per Fort Hood regulation but persistent sure paid off .GP 100 is build like a tank .
 
I love my Ruger KLCR .357 w/ CT grip for carry. It's in my pocket as I type this, but I shoot .38spcl +p ammo in it due to the light weight & hard grip. I find no issue with recoil with the 125gr +p .38's I shoot, but don't desire to shoot a hot .357 in it at all.

For a larger range gun, the .357 my best friend and I always shot the best was his 6" Colt King Cobra. I recently got a 6" GP100 that I think may do as well for me. I've outfitted it with a CT grip and am looking at tritium sights for it as well, beyond that, I'm very happy with it.
 
My first 357 was a 19-4 bought in 1981. I still have it and I think it's still my best. The finish is still in great shape and the action is smooth as glass. It's as or more accurate than any gun I've owned since.
 
What is my "best" .357? I'm assuming this is a "relative" question...

If my .357 has to consistently reach out past 100-125 yards, I'd prolly take the Winchester Trapper...

If I wanted a fairly stout hawg-leg revolver that could take pretty much any load I wanted to put into it, I'd take the S&W 686.

A service revolver...? I'd go with the S&W 65...

A .357 that could sit in my pocket? The S&W 360PD...

Something that finds a balance between the 65 and the 360PD? I might reach for the 60 Pro...

In all honesty -- I'm glad I don't have to decide on just one... :)

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""You know what works for you, but I wouldn't load a Security Six that level. I have a 4" Security Six, and it will never see loads approaching what you describe.

The Security Six is a fine gun, but it is somewhat removed in size and weight from the original 6" N-frame 357s. I don't get crazy with loads for it. I have guns better suited for wilderness use, even in the same caliber.

The 19-3, capable of shooting 357 Magnum at some level, should be good to go, if staying with 38 S&W Special."
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I certainly don't shoot many of the 180gr hard cast with my Security 6 and would agree with you that a steady diet of these probably wouldn't be advisable. It is the load, however, I choose to carry when fishing mountain streams that have black bear and wild hogs in the area. The Six handles the load well and has been accurate with the 15 or so rounds I have practiced with.
 
This is the best thread ever on THR, I carry a 2.25 inch snubby sp101. Ive had a 19-3, and I really miss that gun. Sold my nickle 586 (yes, they made a few of them in nickle), don't miss that one so much. Sold a ruger black hawk, dont miss it. Still have a speed six, service 6, and a gp100, all stainless, all staying in the safe. I need a security 6 real bad!
 
The best?

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I got three that qualify
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Although I do have a 5" GP100 and a Hawes Western Six Shooter at 6", I like the ones of a size I can carry.
 
xxjumbojimboxx said:
This is the best thread ever on THR, I carry a 2.25 inch snubby sp101. Ive had a 19-3, and I really miss that gun. Sold my nickle 586 (yes, they made a few of them in nickle), don't miss that one so much. Sold a ruger black hawk, dont miss it. Still have a speed six, service 6, and a gp100, all stainless, all staying in the safe. I need a security 6 real bad!
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Best thread ever? Not without more pictures.
 
I've only got two, but of them...


Best shooting = S&W 686 4-inch barrel.
Best carrying = S&W 386 2.5-inch barrel.

I'd love to get a S&W Model 60 to go with the two I already have. ;)
 
For what you want, a Ruger SP 101 is going to be hard to beat. Much more affordable than the S&W.

I own a couple S&W revolvers. Nice guns but, they aren't a Ruger in my opinion.

I own several (3) Rossi 357 Mag.'s. 2, two inch barreled I use for every day carry. 1, four inch barreled I carry hen cruising timber. I'm going to crawl on some people when I say this but, in my opinion, they are the best deal going. They aren't a Ruger but, I can get two for the price of one SP 101 and they are very accurate, well built guns. I work in the woods everyday. I put the larger Rossi through the ropes. It has never failed me and still operates flawlessly and precisely. Wet, dry, in the mud and crime, it takes a cleaning and dos exactly what I bought it for. Which is used to keep feral dogs at bay, and me safe from an over aggressive carnivore looking for lunch. Best of all, if it ever loses it blueing, or function-ability, it has earned it and I won't loss sleep like I would with my Ruger's. I really don't expect that as they are great guns. All are newer models.

In my mind, Ruger makes the BEST revolver on the planet. Period. Just my opinion and after being here a short time, I realize that isn't going to be everyone's. But, you asked so, I'm telling you what I think. If I wanted a good pistol that had a heritage attached, I'd buy the S&W. If I wanted the best pistol money could buy, I'd buy a Ruger. If I wanted a great pistol for a great price, that I wouldn't get upset if it got a scratch, I'd buy the Rossi. God Bless
 
I need a security 6 real bad!
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Understandable.

Shown here with its target grips. I also have the stock ones.
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Elkins45 - My first 357 was a 19-4 bought in 1981. I still have it and I think it's still my best. The finish is still in great shape and the action is smooth as glass. It's as or more accurate than any gun I've owned since.
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My latest is the same gun, 19-4, 4", nickel plated. I have a number of 357s but have to agree with you that this one is the classic for those who like shiny guns (like me). My one regret is that a square butt is more difficult to conceal than a round butt with combat grips.

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