Very interesting (also about the older smith thing mentioned earlier). Especially since the gp100 seems to be a little more affordable.
Who makes the best 357 revolver?
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mesinge2
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The best trigger on any of my revolvers is my Dan Wesson Model 15FB:
Followed closely by my 586 (no dash), and my 151 series Sec-6:
My worst trigger was my S&W 629-6 Talo Deluxe, so I sent it in to S&W for their combat revolver package and now its a pretty good trigger but still not as good as my 586 or DW 15FB.
Followed closely by my 586 (no dash), and my 151 series Sec-6:
My worst trigger was my S&W 629-6 Talo Deluxe, so I sent it in to S&W for their combat revolver package and now its a pretty good trigger but still not as good as my 586 or DW 15FB.
madstabber
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this one's easy a s&w 627 pro series it is my favorite gun of all time. 4" barrel 8-shots smooth trigger great sights looks great i could go on and on 627 pro you won't regret it
Hard to beat for 1/2 the cost of a 627 and 1/3 of a Python.
I had my trigger reworked. It's great!
Erik M
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Ruger GP100, Smith Model 65. Thank you Elmer Keith.
I can't tell if you've mis-informed or are confused. Elmer Keith had a lot to do with the introduction of what became the S&W M27 and M29, but he was not commonly known to shot any S&W smaller than a N-frame....certainly not the M65
He certainly had nothing to do with the development of the Ruger GP100,as his main interest in Ruger handguns was with the Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk in .44 Mag.
Ae you perhaps thinking of Bill Jordan who was a moving force in the Introduction of the S&W M19.
Neither man was especially known to be taken with the use of stainless steel in mid-sized revolvers
He certainly had nothing to do with the development of the Ruger GP100,as his main interest in Ruger handguns was with the Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk in .44 Mag.
Ae you perhaps thinking of Bill Jordan who was a moving force in the Introduction of the S&W M19.
Neither man was especially known to be taken with the use of stainless steel in mid-sized revolvers
CraigC
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I have most of Elmer Keith's books and have no idea what he has to do with the GP or model 65.
Phil Sharpe was directly responsible for the development of the .357 cartridge.
Phil Sharpe was directly responsible for the development of the .357 cartridge.
mje
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Best for what?
Best one made in terms of workmanship, fit, and finish: Korth
Most accurate one I ever owned: 1980s Dan Wesson
Strongest: Ruger Blackhawk
Best one made in terms of workmanship, fit, and finish: Korth
Most accurate one I ever owned: 1980s Dan Wesson
Strongest: Ruger Blackhawk
Guillermo
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the best revolver MADE (meaning current production) is Dan Wesson. (not counting the "exotics" like Korth)
No MIM parts. No idiot lock. Great fit and finish. Unlike Smith and Taurus they can spell "QC".
Bad news is that production is just ramping up and they are currently going for a premium (1100 bucks!!!)
No MIM parts. No idiot lock. Great fit and finish. Unlike Smith and Taurus they can spell "QC".
Bad news is that production is just ramping up and they are currently going for a premium (1100 bucks!!!)
CraigC
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Compared to the astronomical prices S&W wants for their so-called "Classics", that might be a hell of a deal.
Guillermo
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better gun by a Long SHOT.
Of course I prefer to buy revolvers from the Golden Age.
But the op was looking for a new gun.
Of course I prefer to buy revolvers from the Golden Age.
But the op was looking for a new gun.
Did the new DW revolvers replace all the action parts manufactured from sintered (molded, powdered steel) metal?
CraigC
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Not even close.
Guillermo
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9mm,
DW Rep told me forged
DW Rep told me forged
That would explain their price point.
Forged steel parts are more expensive to manufacture and require more handwork to achieve the same level of fit as MIM parts
Forged steel parts are more expensive to manufacture and require more handwork to achieve the same level of fit as MIM parts
Guillermo
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Similar price to the forged internal Smiths.
The action design of the Dan Wesson, unless they changed that too, is more modern production friendly. That should have made their market price more in-line with Ruger than S&W. The DW action design would have been a perfect fit for modern MIM parts
Guillermo
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but then they would be filled with injection molded parts
They always were before and they worked fine
The DW wasn't designed to use forged parts, it was a modern action designed for easy production. This is truly a case of catering to public "wants" as opposed to "needs", which I guess would be called being responsive to their customers. The question is how many people will pay the actual price for what they asked for. It is much like DW going to the forged frames on their 1911s that people clammered for and than complaining about price increases
The DW wasn't designed to use forged parts, it was a modern action designed for easy production. This is truly a case of catering to public "wants" as opposed to "needs", which I guess would be called being responsive to their customers. The question is how many people will pay the actual price for what they asked for. It is much like DW going to the forged frames on their 1911s that people clammered for and than complaining about price increases
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