Nobody mentioned Manurhin yet.
The Chiappa Rhino has replaced the SP101 for the most part because of it concealabilty , faster followup shots and 1 more round than the SP101.
If I were starting out again, but I had the knowledge I've gained over the years about carrying a revolver for defensive purposes, here is how I would rank them...in the 4" barrel lenght:
1. Ruger Speed-Six
2. Dan Wesson 15-2
3. S&W M-66
4. S&W M-65
I've carried a 4" Colt Python as a off-duty gun and don't recommend it as it is a bit bulky...the same would apply to the S&W 686
The thread has wandered quite a bit.
The title asked who MAKES the BEST .357 revolver.
It doesn't ask what your favorite individual gun is, or anything about out of production guns.
Denis
For carry I like these two. The Chiappa Rhino has replaced the SP101 for the most part because of it concealabilty , faster followup shots and 1 more round than the SP101. The SP101 is a very good carry gun also and will handle the toughest magnum rounds if you can. The Rhino feels like you are shooting powder puff 38SP target loads with the stiffest magnum rounds and I shoot it more accurately out of the two.
IMO, Older Smiths have better triggers than even the new PC models. I have PC guns and the older S&W revolvers seem lighter and crisper.I just want to know who makes the best factory trigger in their 357s these days. Performance center smith? 686plus?
I just want to know who makes the best factory trigger in their 357s these days. Performance center smith? 686plus?