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.

S&W 686 hands down

 

then you can shoot both calibers

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.

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.

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

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.

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. :|

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.

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 ...

what you really want is the Smith 686 SSR Pro series......

 

:violin:

 

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.

 

+1 on the S&W 686 Pro - I have one and it is a quality piece of hardware and great to shoot.

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.

Some used S&W's below - all 38 special only:

 

http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/handgu ... ath/16_211

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.

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.

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.

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.

I say Ruger GP100, PRE-LOCK S&W 686 or 586, Ruger SP101 in that order!

No lawyer lock Smiths for me!

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.

whats your price range? Some of these revolvers can get a little pricey.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

coldshot, you bought a 686 pro series as well?

yes i did after shooting Wolfy's, I had to get one, great workmanship.