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Posted: 7/14/2014 8:10:21 PM EDT

Do you guys think a top break would make a great 1st revolver?

Main purpose will be a fun range toy.

Posted: 7/14/2014 8:19:36 PM EDT

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Well at first I was thinking you meant 1st revolver as in something for self defense or something like that. But then I saw "range toy" There are some nice Schofield repros out there.

If it were me I would get the 7" 45 which is the closest you can get to the army model. I bought a 7.5" custer cavlary model 1873 from them a few years back.

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Posted: 7/14/2014 8:45:57 PM EDT

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One of my favorite toys is an old H&R 9 shot top break .22.

DOOOO it.

Posted: 7/14/2014 8:54:15 PM EDT

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I've got one of these too and couldn't agree more. It is a fun way to waste some time in the woods.

Posted: 7/14/2014 9:02:22 PM EDT

[#4]

I really like the sound of a top break .22LR, but open to centerfire as well.

Please suggest something good, and I am willing to spend a maximum of $1k but would love to keep it at $600.

thanks

Posted: 7/14/2014 9:03:34 PM EDT

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Well at first I was thinking you meant 1st revolver as in something for self defense or something like that. But then I saw "range toy" There are some nice Schofield repros out there.

If it were me I would get the 7" 45 which is the closest you can get to the army model. I bought a 7.5" custer cavlary model 1873 from them a few years back.

Check it out

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Looks very nice.

What other caliber options are out there?

Posted: 7/14/2014 9:29:40 PM EDT

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This! I have a 6in but want to get the 4in. The newest bug Iv been bitten by is getting a Schofield.

Posted: 7/14/2014 9:55:25 PM EDT

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Looks very nice.

What other caliber options are out there?

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Well at first I was thinking you meant 1st revolver as in something for self defense or something like that. But then I saw "range toy" There are some nice Schofield repros out there.

If it were me I would get the 7" 45 which is the closest you can get to the army model. I bought a 7.5" custer cavlary model 1873 from them a few years back.

Check it out

Looks very nice.

What other caliber options are out there?

38 spl, 44-40 ie 44WCF and 44 russian

Posted: 7/14/2014 9:58:16 PM EDT

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If it were me I would get the 45 colt. 45 colt ammo is going for $32 per 50 for Fiocchi stuff right now. The 38 might be cheaper to shoot but if you get the 45 you will never regret getting a true man stopper. If you reload then 45 colt would be my 1st choice. I reload for both 45 colt and 38 spl and I would never buy the 38 when the 45 is an option. Also when it comes to Uberti / cimmaron guns the fit and finish it aboslutely top notch.

Posted: 7/15/2014 1:24:09 AM EDT

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Why are you so insistent on a top break? There are lots more options if you are willing to include a swing out DA.

Posted: 7/15/2014 3:18:28 AM EDT

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Its an old design that I think is neat.

Also looking at single action only and DA/SA .22lrs.

Posted: 7/15/2014 4:05:21 AM EDT

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Sure why not

I like mine

Posted: 7/15/2014 7:33:44 AM EDT

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My question is which companies still service their top break revolvers?

But if you want a Top Break you need a Webley Mk VI

Posted: 7/15/2014 7:52:48 AM EDT

[#13]

Get a S&W K frame .357 4" for your first revolver.

It will have a butter smooth action and load it with .38 Special wadcutter rounds for very long life and excellent accuracy.

I have a Webley .455 that I enjoy a great deal but they are expensive to feed and acquire. It has heavy trigger pulls in both single and double action.

Posted: 7/15/2014 9:15:10 AM EDT

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One word:

yes!

Posted: 7/16/2014 1:20:24 PM EDT

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Well at first I was thinking you meant 1st revolver as in something for self defense or something like that. But then I saw "range toy" There are some nice Schofield repros out there.

If it were me I would get the 7" 45 which is the closest you can get to the army model. I bought a 7.5" custer cavlary model 1873 from them a few years back.

Check it out

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Wow, prices have really gone up on those. I have one in 45LC with the 3" barrel. There is just something about top breaks.