bannockburn
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If I had to go with one favorite it would be my Model 686-no dash. Best out of the box trigger pull on any DA revolver I have ever owned.
What's your favorite revolver in your current collection?
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stonebuster
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My wife's father's 1967 .357 Colt Trooper 4 inch service revolver he carried when he was with the state police is my most treasured hand gun. Largely sentimental but a great classic shooter with a very smooth action both DA and SA. He kept it in great condition.
My wife still talks about watching him clean it while she polished his brass.
My wife still talks about watching him clean it while she polished his brass.
GunnyUSMC
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It would have to be one of my EMF New Dakotas.
Chevelle SS
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My favorite would be my Second Model New Century in 44 Special.
RealGun
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As I experience each gun, now numbering 13 cartridges, my definition of my grail gun tends to be the latest acquisition. I have finally found a 44 Magnum that really works for me. It is a 1997 Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley 6" blued with engraved cylinder. Since a gun like that is no longer offered, I feel very fortunate to have found what I wanted, short of heavy expense in converting my 50th Anniversary Flat Top to a Bisley grip package. That would cost more than this latest gun, which has only the flaw of not indexing on the loading gate...not really a deal breaker...it's a Ruger with its quirks. Yeah, I'll get a picture to share.
Starter52
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S&W 625 .45 ACP with a 5" barrel and Hogue grips.
Also, Colt Officer Model Match .38 with a 6" barrel. I own two Pythons and still prefer the OMM as a shooting gun.
Also, Colt Officer Model Match .38 with a 6" barrel. I own two Pythons and still prefer the OMM as a shooting gun.
aarondhgraham
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That's an easy one for me.
My favorite revolver is Stella,,,
My S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece.
Here she is shown with her kid sister Didi.
In my not-so-humble opinion,,,
The Model 15 is the finest .38 revolver ever made.
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My favorite revolver is Stella,,,
My S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece.
Here she is shown with her kid sister Didi.
In my not-so-humble opinion,,,
The Model 15 is the finest .38 revolver ever made.
Aarond
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A 1975 vintage 4 in. S&W Model 57 no dash. Because they will never make revolvers fitted by hand like that again. To build a revolver today to that standard would probably cost $5000. And the guys who built those are probably all in a nursing home or a cemetery now. The DA pull is unbelievable. SA breaks like glass at 1.5 lbs. The bluing will almost make you cry. I paid $400 for it 40 years ago. I actually shot USPSA and pins with it for a few years. With the right handload it SLAYS pins. In the words of Jason Statham - "PUHRFECT!"......
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NIGHTLORD40K
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Interesting you should put it that way. My grail gun (.357 Redhawk) is not actually my favorite (686-0). It was a grail because of its quirky rarity, and though I like the Ruger alot, I would sell it before my 686.
Hope it won't come to that. I plan on being buried with one in each hand.
bassjam
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I have a High Standard Double Nine that's probably my favorite. It was my great-uncle's, he carried it for years on camping and fishing trips as a kit gun. My parents remember backpacking with him and watching him cook his meals with this strapped to his side. The finish on the frame is worn off, but it locks up tight and shoots almost as good as my Buckmark and Mark I. He was the only member in my family that I'd consider a true firearms enthusiast, sadly he passed when I was 19 which was before I was really into firearms. I only got to shoot with him once when he helped me when I bought a muzzleloader.
Corpral_Agarn
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Tough one.
My uberti SAA was a gift from my folks so it is dear to me and a great shooter.
My pre model 10 was my first revolver purchase and a great shooter.
I don't know if i could tell you which i enjoyed more.
With semi's i feel like it's an easier question to answer.
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My uberti SAA was a gift from my folks so it is dear to me and a great shooter.
My pre model 10 was my first revolver purchase and a great shooter.
I don't know if i could tell you which i enjoyed more.
With semi's i feel like it's an easier question to answer.
Some poor quality pics:
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Steel Hayes
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All of them.
Driftwood Johnson
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Howdy
I usually say that if I had to get rid of all my revolvers, this one would be the last to go.
Colt Single Action Army, 45 Colt, made in 1968, finish stripped by a previous owner, lots of patina added by my Black Powder loads.
I usually say that if I had to get rid of all my revolvers, this one would be the last to go.
Colt Single Action Army, 45 Colt, made in 1968, finish stripped by a previous owner, lots of patina added by my Black Powder loads.
Very easy choice for me --- My favorite revolver is this crappy looking well worn bought it for $197 three years ago S&W model 15.
I have a variety of Smith revolvers , along with a Ruger and a Colt ; I rotate through them and enjoy each , but - I keep going back to that old 15 as my standard for balance , pointing , great stock trigger and everything else I could ask for in a wheel gun.
I considered refinishing the old girl but decided no , that might break the spell.
I have a variety of Smith revolvers , along with a Ruger and a Colt ; I rotate through them and enjoy each , but - I keep going back to that old 15 as my standard for balance , pointing , great stock trigger and everything else I could ask for in a wheel gun.
I considered refinishing the old girl but decided no , that might break the spell.
lewwallace
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Webley 1886, .455cf, 'WG'. I shoot vintage formula BP loads and it is very accurate to 25yrds!
RealGun
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It is an awesome gun now, sold earlier this year, but my 686-6 spent more time at my gunsmith's than in my safe and was disrespected for its internal lock. I decided to go with my GP100 Match Champion, although it too had to go right back to Ruger as soon as I tried to shoot it the first time. It's just that eventually I get attached to guns that are "right" and not a constant work in progress. The rehabilitation projects never seem to gain my affection long term. I guess it's a pride thing. The underlying problem, of course, is making guns compatible with lead bullets. Needing to have throats reamed is not something I seem to begrudge a gun.
WheelGunMan
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My most fun to shoot is my...SP101 357
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