Which of these .357 Mags would you buy?

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ON another note! I did try the trigger of a 15-4 S&W and I have to say WOW! The trigger is so smooth and nice crisp break. The trigger on a S&W is much better than the Ruger, I have to admit.
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The reason why the trigger is so good on the 15-4 is because its the 38 special version of the model 19-3 you looked at. Without a doubt the S&W K frame series to me have the finest double action trigger I have ever handled. Thats why I have six of them.
You made a great buy on your GP100. I have a GP100 4 inch and its the best double action revolver I have for shooting 357 magnums. It beats my S&W 686. I think you will enjoy your GP100 and you can always find a Security Six at a great price.
Good luck,
Howard
 
Oh I do enjoy it very much. It has taken light reloads and some factory loads without so much a problem.

The DA trigger pull is somewhat heavy and am looking into getting that fixed. Might leave it like that tho....The single action is great in my experience. Best gun I ever bought for that price anyways!
 
I been looking for a SP 101 3 inch, and they all are too high. Found a Police
Security Six stainless 3 inch barrel just like new today from a friend for 350.00
This a 357. I think I got a good buy.
 
Ruger SP 101

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I’ve been on the Wagon about buying any new firearms since January of this year. Today I made a classic error.... I stopped by my local Gun shop and they got me. Sitting in the case was a brand new Ruger SP101 Revolver. 2 ¼ in barrel, stainless steel, and in .357 MAG caliber.

The weight feels great and the action is real smooth. I’m going to start out with some 38 Special 148 gr TCJ ammunition, a box of Magtech 158 gr .357 MAG and for concealed carry some Hornady Critical Defense .357 125 gr FTX rounds.

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Of course I had to get a holster. So I bought a Galco SPD118 paddle holster, OWB. A couple of speed loaders and then a range trip.
 
That looks like a good holster Slowhand! How is it?
I don't think you would be sorry about that SP101 one bit.

Kwhi,

For $350, I don't see how you went wrong one bit. All I got for the $285 was the GP-100 and a box that didn't even belong to it with some paper work...Again not belonging to the GP-100. Lol.
 
Josh45 said:
That looks like a good holster Slowhand! How is it?
I don't think you would be sorry about that SP101 one bit.

Kwhi,

For $350, I don't see how you went wrong one bit. All I got for the $285 was the GP-100 and a box that didn't even belong to it with some paper work...Again not belonging to the GP-100. Lol.
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The holster is great. I watched a movie last night and got her all smoothed out. It rides nicely at 4 O'Clock and has a great cant to hold the weapon right where it's needed. $484.99 for the weapon and $51.53 for the holster. With ammunition and taxes $641.47. Not bad considering what Ruger lists her for.
 
Ruger SP101 snub. First time I shot it I was nervous cause everybody said its loud and lightning was going to come down and when I shot it I loved it better than my Glock 30 maybe because of its weight?
Either way I've loved it eversince and shooting 38special out of it is a charm.
Highly reccomend it.
 
If the gun was going to be used for CC, I'd definitely pick the SP101. Easy to conceal (although a bit heavy), accurate and built like a tank. If used equally for range work and CC, I think I'd look into a 3" SP101. Very versatile gun.
 
Mroletta,

How on earth do you hold onto that thing when shooting .357? :D
The grips look small in comparison to the others SP101 grips. I know there different grips but the grip has to be a tad harder to hold onto or is it the picture creating the illusion?

Beautiful none the less!
 
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I'm not sure, I'll let you know after I try shooting them with the new grips :D.

I haven't gone to the range since switching them out, but I'm hoping to go in the upcoming week or so. The grips are very comfortable and I don't feel like I'll lose my grip, but it's definitely something I want to try before I have the need.

For SD I have 38 spl. loaded.
 
I have a Galco Speedpaddle. There is nothing wrong with it as far as a paddle goes. It works pretty good, but still doesn't hold the gun as close to me as I like...I discovered the American Pride Leathers pancake on eBay a while back. It does a far better job of holding the gun close and is much more comfortable than the Galco SP....I've also go Badger boot grips. I have no trouble holding onto the gun even with full throttle magnums.
 

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You guys are making me jealous! Beautiful grips, Good holsters and such!
I need to get some things done :D
 
Well I finally got around today to take a couple of pictures of my new to me
Security Six. Barrel is 2.75 this was made in 1984. I ordered a set of rubber
grips for it and I have a old Tyler T grip adapter to use also. Never owned
a 357 before, so it's just something to play with. It is real slick. good action
and a very good trigger. No marks on it. looks just like new to me. Even got
a couple of boxes of ammo at Cabelas yesterday. The 125 gr. Buffalo Bore
heavy load and the Buffalo Bore 180 grs. heavy load. Going to pick up a box
of the 158 gr. heavy load tommorrow. Then get some play time in. Ought to
be fun. Does this look OK to you all. Thanks. Phil
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Heck, another vote for the S&W model 19. Those are very sweet guns, so that is what I would get if the mechanics are good (finishes can be redone).
 
Kwhi,

No. Not good. Horrible in fact. That ammo is just as bad. Send it to me. I can take that eye sore off your hands! :evil:

Truth be told, That is a beauty right there. Clean to! Don't forget to tell us how she shoots.
 
Used Security Six Blued $325.00+ tax = $370
New SP101 Stainless $475.00 + tax = $508
New GP 100 Stainless $475.00 + tax = $508
New S&W 19-3 .38 350-425? I dont remember...
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Josh,

I guess it depends on what you really want to do with the gun. CCW or a range shooter. For the range I would take the GP 100 with the 4in barrel. For CCW the SP101 gets my vote. I like the S&W but, then again its a 38 special and with the other two choices you can have both .357 and .38 out of the same gun.

One thing to note before buying a .357 Magnum, look at the ballistic tables for short barrels. A snubby .357 is really in 9mm territory with a lot of blast and recoil to go along with it. You need a 4in or best a 6in to get the real power out of this caliber.
 
I miss my Speed Six terribly. It was a blued 4 inch. The original owner had a trigger job done and it was SWEET!!
I have a 4" GP100 and love it, too. Just not as much as the Speed 6.
The first thing I did after shooting some hot 158 gr loads through the Speed Six was install some Pachmayr Grippers. Fantastic grips for shooting a lot.
I carried it with the factory wood grips and installed the Grippers for range time.

Phil, I like your Police Service Six.

I wish I knew who did the trigger job on my Speed. It was fan-friggin-tastic.
My GP100 has about as good a trigger as my Redhawk. Definitely good enough DA for carry, and a sweet SA.
My GP is a 2004 model, according to Ruger's website.
You can look up the year of manufacture of yours there.

I wonder why your GP has import marks from CAI. My guess would be that it was exported to a foreign country for police use, and then traded in and imported back to the USA. Interesting history, if that's the case.
I'm relatively, 100% positive that GP100 wasn't made by Century Arms.
You didn't get hurt on that deal, IMO.

I have NEVER liked the look of the grip on the GP100/SP101/Super Redhawk, BUT it feels great.
 
Pazz,

Not sure if you read as to where I had already about a Ruger GP-100 chambered in .357 Mag with a 3' BBL. :evil" I love it. Carry or range. It works for me.

Jaymo,

I looked up that mark. I was very curious and found out that it was what you mentioned. I think I had asked somewhere before, Don't recall to well that when it has that mark, It is made by Century Arms. Im not 100% positive on this.

But, I also know that it has been mentioned that the markings are again as to what you said, Imported for use and then sent back here. I can only wonder the history behind it. She was dirty but not as bad as you think. Best gun I have bought so far,.....
 
Not sure if you read as to where I had already about a Ruger GP-100 chambered in .357 Mag with a 3' BBL.
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Sorry about that Josh, I skipped a few pages :D
 
I do not see how that model 19-3 could be "new", especially at that price. S&W doesn't list the model 19 on their website. So if you can get a actual/factual brand new one at that price it would be steal.
 
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