Celraysoda 7 Posted December 31, 2009 I have a permit burning a hole in my pocket and have been looking at revolvers. Anybody have any suggestions? I would prefer either 38 special or 357 mag. I hear that taurus received some less than favorable reviews. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted December 31, 2009 S&W 686 hands down then you can shoot both calibers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celraysoda 7 Posted December 31, 2009 S&W 686 hands down then you can shoot both calibers Both calibers in the same cylinder...didn't know that. I will check it out! -Thanks for the info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted December 31, 2009 Any 357 revolver will shoot 38 specials, but not the other way around. A Ruger GP100 is a nice one also. But when it comes to a Factory trigger, it is hard to beat a Smith and Wesson. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted December 31, 2009 S&W 686 hands down then you can shoot both calibers Both calibers in the same cylinder...didn't know that. I will check it out! -Thanks for the info. It only works one way. You can shoot .38spl in a .357 mag gun. But you can't shoot .357 mag out of a .38spl gun. If you shoot .38spl out of a .357, just remember to clean your cylinder so you don't get a powder ring Happy hunting damn tim, your too fast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Klutch* 0 Posted December 31, 2009 Absolutely the same cylinder. I am a fam of the Ruger SP101 3". It's a 5 shot .357/.38 and you can also get a .327 mag and I think a .22. Great little gun but full power .357 loads are a handful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celraysoda 7 Posted December 31, 2009 Thanks for all the info. I think the 686 is on the wall at Sunset. If I go on Saturday, I will give it a try. This is my tax return gift. The rest goes towards the wedding. :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted December 31, 2009 A 686 is a fine pistol. A 586 is the same except it is blued instead of stainless. Just in case you come across one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radek 73 Posted December 31, 2009 I have a GP100. The trigger was not as smooth out of the box as I would like, but after some shooting, I feel it's smoothing out ... close to agreeable. Built like a tank and I like the balance. I did handle and shoot a 686 (used of course) and didn't want to spend the extra money. I am not a revolver expert anyway. YMMV. I may take the GP100 to a gunsmith to see what additional trigger smoothness can be had, or I may open up the innards and tinker ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted December 31, 2009 what you really want is the Smith 686 SSR Pro series...... :violin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermz1987 243 Posted December 31, 2009 I have the Taurus M605 and I love it. Good fit and finish. And it is really accurate for a 2 inch barrel. Ive only had it for a month or so but it has been nothing but a joy to shoot. It wont be my last Taurus revolver. Here are some pics with the new Hogue Mono grips I got for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cold shot 1 Posted December 31, 2009 +1 on the S&W 686 Pro - I have one and it is a quality piece of hardware and great to shoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted December 31, 2009 I am a revolver fan, i have the S&W 686, ruger redhawk,blackhawk and taurus 608. one thing i can say is that the rankings are all close they are all quality handguns. i am favorible to the 686 because of it's grip. the taurus 608 is a very good gun but the grip is a tad wide this gun is an 8 shot 357 and i purchased it used here on the forums. if it were me i would handle some of them before purchasing to see which one suits you, the blackhawk is cool, it brings back the old west but loading and unloading takes time as each round is individualy loaded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted December 31, 2009 Some used S&W's below - all 38 special only: http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/handgu ... ath/16_211 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 31, 2009 Kenw had some trouble with his Taurus...had to send it back but I believe it's A-ok now. I've had zero trouble with my Snubbie S&W 638. I've owned a number of Ruger revolvers in the 80s and never had any issues with them. The 686s sure look nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenw 293 Posted December 31, 2009 The Taurus shoots like a dream. There was a headspace issue, and the cylinder would jam, but it's all better now, and the gun is accurate and comfortable. I like the Smith Pro, and will probably get one in the future, but the Taurus was my first revolver and I didn't want to drop too much money on something I wasn't sure I'd like to shoot. Cleaning the revolvers is pain, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted December 31, 2009 I to havethe 686 Pro and it is awesome. Not much more of a premium on price over a standard 686 and packed full of features. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted December 31, 2009 I bought a new Taurus 38 for IDPA use. It jammed, locked up and spilt bullets so it was sent back. After they fixed it I have not had any issues. I'm happy with it now but I don't like having to send a new gun bact to the manufacturer. I don't know if I'd do it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1911Fan 1 Posted December 31, 2009 I say Ruger GP100, PRE-LOCK S&W 686 or 586, Ruger SP101 in that order! No lawyer lock Smiths for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Mortimer 11 Posted December 31, 2009 I have a permit burning a hole in my pocket and have been looking at revolvers. Anybody have any suggestions? I would prefer either 38 special or 357 mag. I hear that taurus received some less than favorable reviews. What are you planning to do with it? Any decision should consider this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermz1987 243 Posted December 31, 2009 whats your price range? Some of these revolvers can get a little pricey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Klutch* 0 Posted December 31, 2009 I say Ruger GP100, PRE-LOCK S&W 686 or 586, Ruger SP101 in that order!No lawyer lock Smiths for me! Yeah I agree with the lock thing,it's real ugly. I have a S&W 642 and I love it but the hole in the side of it sux. I have removed the lock internally but haven't picked up the plug yet to completely remove it. Get one without the lock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 31, 2009 I'll tell you which one to stay away from, Charter Arms. Mine was sent back twice, and I think it's starting to crack. It's garbage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted December 31, 2009 I'll tell you which one to stay away from, Charter Arms. Mine was sent back twice, and I think it's starting to crack. It's garbage. Operator error, DEFINITELY operator error. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt6669 71 Posted December 31, 2009 I'll tell you which one to stay away from, Charter Arms. Mine was sent back twice, and I think it's starting to crack. It's garbage. Sorry ray but I can't help but chuckle after we all told you not to get one HAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 31, 2009 Where the round enters the barrel it looks really beat up. I'd take a picture but my camera isn't good enough. I don't know if it's just from a lot of rounds going down range in a short time and it's showing some wear, but I don't know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Klutch* 0 Posted December 31, 2009 Where the round enters the barrel it looks really beat up. I'd take a picture but my camera isn't good enough. I don't know if it's just from a lot of rounds going down range in a short time and it's showing some wear, but I don't know. Is it possible the timing is off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtrout 141 Posted December 31, 2009 Where the round enters the barrel it looks really beat up. I'd take a picture but my camera isn't good enough. I don't know if it's just from a lot of rounds going down range in a short time and it's showing some wear, but I don't know. Is it possible the timing is off? I agree Sounds like it could be timing or an excessive cylinder gap. Or both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted December 31, 2009 coldshot, you bought a 686 pro series as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cold shot 1 Posted January 1, 2010 yes i did after shooting Wolfy's, I had to get one, great workmanship. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites