Which revolver to buy?

Which Revolver to buy, please read before voting.

  • S&W 629 .44 Rem Mag 4"

    Votes: 31 27.4%

  • S&W 610 10MM 4"

    Votes: 19 16.8%

  • Ruger GP100 .357 "

    Votes: 63 55.8%
  • Total voters
    113
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I would like to pick up a revolver. This revolver would most likely be more of a range gun than an outdoor protection in the woods type of gun. A Fun, I wanna have it kinda thing really.

So here are my options and thinking.

S&W 629 .44 Magnum 4". I've owned one before and it was just sweet. It had the nicest trigger on any gun I've ever owned. It's big, bad, and just plain sexy.

S&W 610 10MM 4". I've always wanted a 10MM. I hope, one day, to own a 10MM semi auto IF someone other than Glock makes a 10MM that is CA legal. I already own 7 handguns in .40 S&W so it's also usable with the ammo I stock most.

Ruger GP100 .357 4". I've already owned this one as well. I really liked it. I own a SP101 and the GP100 kind of fits my full size/compact combo that I like to have. i.e Sig P226 .40S&W and Sig P239 .40 S&W

So there it is. What do you guys think?
 
I voted Ruger as I dont like S&W integral lock but also because a good service size .357 is about the most versatile gun you can own.
 
The GP100 in .357 would be the most versatile gun for most people. Maybe not quite as slick as the better S&Ws but a bit of polishing can make it darn near as good. And, Yes the ammo is cheaper and more available plus the bonus of shooting .38sps. Good range gun, self defense gun and good for hunting most things up to and including deer for a disciplined shooter.
 
If I was worried about ammo cost, I'd just shoot the .22's.
I voted for the 610 just because I've wanted one of them since I first saw them in a magazine:)
 
I want a 610 so badly, plus like you said you have yourself plenty of "10mm Special" laying around for your seven other guns. I love cross-compatibility.
 
I voted for GP100. Not necessarily because of ammo cost, but because I think it's much more versatile.

Unless you want something bigger for deer or other large game hunting, a .357 covers a very nice range of uses. And the .357 can even work for deer.

And the GP100 is just plain old a great gun. Easily one of the most inherently accurate handguns I've ever shot. One should be handed out to every newborn American.
 
I voted for the Gp100 and here's why.

You already had it, so you know you like it. You also already have the Sp101, and are comfortable and familiar with it. Not that revolvers are going to be THAT different between companies, but each one has its own quirks. If you are familiar and happy with one platform, might as well stick with it. "If it ain't broke" and all that...

Also I think the .357 magnum is the superior round for the uses you mention. Loading with mouse-fart .38spls will give you very low recoil, and fun range use. Loading with dino-killing Double-tap or Buffalo Bore will give you high end performance that is more than adequate for woods protection (unless you're in big bear country), and will even do for hunting if you stay within 30 yards and are careful with ammo and shot placement.
Good stuff.
 
normally I'd automatically say gp100 but I decided to go with the 10mm because you have already owned the other 2 and you can never go wrong with trying somthing new plus the 610 is just a really aesome revolver.
 
Seafarer- the 19-3 is my jewel of my collection. However, if this is going to be a "knock-around-the-woods" gun, the Ruger IMHO fills this niche better.
The Ruger is still in production so it is easily replaceable. the 19 is not. The ruger is also just a tougher gun. I wouldn't wanna mess up my beautiful 19 if I fell down on a rock or something.
 
Outdoor protection and woods gun?

I hunt black bear (among other things) in Washington state. Now I've never put a 10 mil into any animal, but given the performance I've seen from the venerable 44 mag, I think you can't go wrong. .357 is surely often carried as back-country protection, but if given the choice of 158 grains at 1200-1400 or 300 grains at 1200-1400, it of course depends on what type of threat you think you might encounter, but I personally went for the latter. But, what do I know, my intention is never to shoot ANY animal with a handgun, that's what the rifle is for! ;)
 
I would double check your state hunting regs to make sure its legal to use a 4". last thing you want is to find out your 1" too short and now looking at 10k in fines.
 
A range gun only? Why not go 6 inch instead?
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Just personal preference. I've owned a 6" GP100 and I just didn't like it.

I would double check your state hunting regs to make sure its legal to use a 4". last thing you want is to find out your 1" too short and now looking at 10k in fines.
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I don't hunt. I'd only have it for protection.
 
As a range gun a 629 is lots of fun. I really like the four inch barrel as well. If I could find a pre-lock 44 mag N frame I would really have to think hard about adding to the safe.
 
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