Revolver Recommendations

[GramGun79 226]

Once permits come in i will be looking to add a revolver to the family. What should i look at? not looking to brake the bank either. something in the $1000 range or less.

[pasu0115 200]

Older S&W 586 or 686, or Colt Trooper .357. All in really nice condition can be bought for in the $700-800 price range. 

[JohnnyB 4,326]

My first real revolver was a S&W Model 19 Combat Masterpiece .357 Magnum. The stainless version is model 66. I highly recommend either! You can find a really nice used one in your price range!

[oldguysrule649 397]

I recently purchased a Ruger GP100 38/357 stainless 5” model from Davidsons Gallery of Guns. Am very happy with it. Recommend you consider it (or the normal 4” or 6” versions).

[Zeke 5,504]

34 minutes ago, GramGun79 said:

Once permits come in i will be looking to add a revolver to the family. What should i look at? not looking to brake the bank either. something in the $1000 range or less.

My MIL recently acquired a new 4” stainless 357 smith. I have no idea what number is ( 686?)Very nice Wheely.

needs rosewood grips  for bling.

 

[Bklynracer 1,265]

22 minutes ago, JohnnyB said:

My first real revolver was a S&W Model 19 Combat Masterpiece .357 Magnum. The stainless version is model 66. I highly recommend either! You can find a really nice used one in your price range!

Question, sorry if this is a silly question, also new to revolvers, do all .357 also take .38's

[GramGun79 226]

My MIL recently acquired a new 4” stainless 357 smith. I have no idea what number is ( 686?)Very nice Wheely.
needs rosewood grips  for bling.
 

You know I like that bling!


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[Zeke 5,504]

2 minutes ago, GramGun79 said:

You know I like that bling!


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I believe it was in the $800 Range. 

[Zeke 5,504]

1 minute ago, Zeke said:

I believe it was in the $800 Range. 

My wittle Guy 

[JohnnyB 4,326]

10 minutes ago, Bklynracer said:

Question, sorry if this is a silly question, also new to revolvers, do all .357 also take .38's

Yes! They all do.

[Zeke 5,504]

16 minutes ago, Bklynracer said:

Question, sorry if this is a silly question, also new to revolvers, do all .357 also take .38's

As @JohnnyB said. But not all .38’s take .357.

the one I pictured is .38 +p only

[W2MC 1,699]

https://www.gunbroker.com/Revolvers/search?State=NJ&Sort=13&PageSize=24&View=1

[MedicYeti 96]

I have a GP 100 that I am very happy with and would recommend to anyone looking for a revolver. S&W makes great revolvers, you can’t go wrong there. I recently picked up a Chiappa Single Action 22 with a 7 inch barrel and adjustable sights. It comes with a 22lr and a 22 Mag cylinder. It’s a nice gun for plinking and target shooting. 

[alec.mc 180]

Smith and Wesson 627 or 929 should be on the top of any buy list , regardless if used for home defense , competition, or range toy.

[CAL. .30 M1 2,101]

9 hours ago, GramGun79 said:

Once permits come in i will be looking to add a revolver to the family. What should i look at? not looking to brake the bank either. something in the $1000 range or less.

Any thing that has S&W.....  on it...  lol

[CAL. .30 M1 2,101]

8 hours ago, Bklynracer said:

Question, sorry if this is a silly question, also new to revolvers, do all .357 also take .38's

Yes....i actually have a 357 astra that i use for 38 special reloads I acquired....and good thing a few were quite hot.

[fishnut 2,358]

9 hours ago, JohnnyB said:

My first real revolver was a S&W Model 19 Combat Masterpiece .357 Magnum. The stainless version is model 66. I highly recommend either! You can find a really nice used one in your price range!

Me too! I got a 19-2

[Screwball 483]

As [mention=6361]JohnnyB[/mention] said. But not all .38’s take .357.
the one I pictured is .38 +p only

Actually, if the firearm is chambered for .38... it can’t take .357s. They are physically longer so they can’t chamber.

So, no .38 really can take a .357.

Are there .38 revolvers that a .357 can fit in? Yes, and most likely, a previous owner had the cylinder reamed to allow that (common with some old police guns). Either way, if it doesn’t say .357 on the gun, don’t shoot them.

[CaptainSlow 4]

I don't have a lot of experience here but i went and bought a 686 plus after shooting the father in law's. Sweet gun. 

[GramGun79 226]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/750274092

came across this one...looks like a local seller. Don't like that he only accepts USPS money orders. could be a scam?

as far as the deal..is this over priced. Says its like new. Can one of you pros take a look and give me some feedback.

Thanks 

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

37 minutes ago, GramGun79 said:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/750274092

came across this one...looks like a local seller. Don't like that he only accepts USPS money orders. could be a scam?

as far as the deal..is this over priced. Says its like new. Can one of you pros take a look and give me some feedback.

Thanks 

First, yes it is over priced. Second, from the sellers description, it is hard to tell if the recall has been done. The indicator that it has been done is an"M" stamped adjacent to the serial number. The problem is that Smith at times used "M" to stand for model, i.e. M686-1 / A recall completed gun would have it above, below or beside the model number. Recall still open, but who wants the hassle of sending a gun back after just acquiring it?

I'd ask what you intend to do with this to help guide any recommendation. Hard to go wrong with any 586/686, but I favor the 4" barrel / 6-shot configuration in those models.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

[GramGun79 226]

5 hours ago, Pizza Bob said:

First, yes it is over priced. Second, from the sellers description, it is hard to tell if the recall has been done. The indicator that it has been done is an"M" stamped adjacent to the serial number. The problem is that Smith at times used "M" to stand for model, i.e. M686-1 / A recall completed gun would have it above, below or beside the model number. Recall still open, but who wants the hassle of sending a gun back after just acquiring it?

I'd ask what you intend to do with this to help guide any recommendation. Hard to go wrong with any 586/686, but I favor the 4" barrel / 6-shot configuration in those models.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Thanks for the reply. There will not be a specific use for it, Just would like to add one to my collection being that i don't own any wheel guns. Most likely will be a range gun and might get sometime at my bed side.

[GramGun79 226]

How about this one

[Zeke 5,504]

4 minutes ago, GramGun79 said:

@Pizza Bob how about this one?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/746995254

You will not go wrong with @Pizza Bob Wheely advice. Period 

well, except for bling. 

Jus sayen 

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

11 minutes ago, GramGun79 said:

@Pizza Bob how about this one?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/746995254

PM sent

 

[GRIZ 3,369]

You can get a nice L or N frame Smith or a GP100 for well under your $1000.  Beefier than K frame guns and will hold up better.  Stay away from J frame 357s.  Recoil is brutal and you really wont want to shoot magnums in them for fun.  I wouldn't consider buying a Colt unless you're collecting.  Go with the Smith or Ruger for shooting.  Resale value?  Yeah, Colts will go up faster.  If you get any decent quality gun, take reasonable care of it,  and hold on to it long enough you will be able to sell it for multiples of what you paid for it 

I'm partial to a 4" barrel for general use in a 357.  Long enough to shoot accurately.  Not too long to conceal.  4" and the power range of OTC ammo in 38 and 357 you can do just about anything.  I read about a guy who killed a Cape Buffalo with a 357.  He hadn't planned on shooting anything but when he was treed by the Buffalo he was glad he brought the 357 

For prices look at some of the on line dealers and see what they're asking. Most guns on Gunbroker and Gunsamerica are overpriced IMO.  There are some deals people get but not many.

Don't worry about action jobs.  Smooth is more important than light. Ruger triggers are usually a bit heavier than Smiths IMO.  Both triggers come pretty smooth from the factory.  Solve the heavy by building up the muscles in your hands and fingers.

JMO

[GramGun79 226]

@GRIZ Thanks for all the detail. Much appreciated

[GramGun79 226]

Do you think the older 686's are better built vs New. Seems like i can get a new once cheaper than a used one??

[GRIZ 3,369]

I don't think the old ones are really better.