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Posted: 10/7/2007 5:54:20 AM EDT
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i have a 4" 686 that i teach folks to shoot on. it's a great gun. i would never sell it. i would like to get a .357 lever action carbine to go with it. it sounds like you want a 45 longslide upper for your 1911. you can buy all the stuff at Brownells and put it together easily and for not a lot of money.
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Posted: 10/7/2007 12:53:06 PM EDT
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Yes
 . You need a .357, and a .44 also. Both are fine for deer too! I love autos myself, especially the plastic fantastic ones, but I wouldn't trade my stainless Ruger revolvers for anything (GP-100 4", SP-101, Super Redhawk, Super Blackhawk). It looks to me like a GP-100 4" or 6" would suit you well. And if recoil is a problem, you can load with .38 specials and it will literally handle like an overweight cap gun. Then you can stoke it with some hotter stuff for hunting.
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Posted: 10/7/2007 6:01:50 PM EDT
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That's kind of what I was thinking. But I do admit, I like the sound of a .44 special too. |
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Posted: 10/7/2007 6:40:54 PM EDT
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You can run .44 special in a .44 mag, just like you can run .38 special in a .357 mag. Hell, as far as that goes, you can get a .454 Casull & run .45 Long Colt. I'm not trying to steer you away from the .357, but there are some other good choices out there too. I guess it all boils down to how much recoil you want to put up with. Me personally, I like a gun that has a good kick to it, it seems to be more fun to me anyway. 
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Posted: 10/8/2007 9:42:12 AM EDT
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You don't HAVE to have one, but they are as American as Apple Pie and AR-15s.
My first handgun was a Smith and Wesson 6" 686, my second a 5" 27, my third a 3" 65. (Notice a trend?) IMO Ruger Revolvers are the Ford Pickups, S&W Revolvers the Cadillacs, Pythons the Rolls Royces. For what you're suggesting I'd actually look hard at a 629 Powerport, but I'd get a .357 too. |
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Posted: 10/8/2007 9:43:51 AM EDT
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I've had one jam on me. It was entirely my fault but try as I might I could not close the action until I found and corrected the problem. Fortunately it was during a match and not the real thing. |
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Posted: 10/8/2007 10:06:08 AM EDT
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My Ruger Police Service Six goes bang every time.
I prefer single-action thumbing the trigger back. |
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Posted: 10/8/2007 4:12:35 PM EDT
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Ahem. Fixed it for you. Rugers are hell for tough, and run well damnit! 
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Posted: 10/8/2007 4:15:10 PM EDT
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Sounds to me like you are a good candidate for a GP-100 and a Redhawk or Super Redhawk - then you can choose based on the situation. I don't think you will be disappointed with any of the revolvers or calibers mentioned though, although one thing to keep in mind (if you plan to shoot it alot) is .38 special practice ammo is cheaper and easier to find than .44 special, at least in my neck of the woods. |
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Posted: 10/8/2007 6:41:58 PM EDT
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I'm in the early stages of reloading, well, getting there. So .44 would be a good caliber to do. But, I have no brass for that caliber obviously. But I do like the Redhawks. I like the classic look of a Redhawk over the style of the Super Redhawk. Although I've shot a Super Redhawk in Magnum and the weight tames the recoil very well. Along with the rubber on the grips. |
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Posted: 10/9/2007 3:34:24 PM EDT
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Have you seen the new 4" barrel Redhawk .44 mag? I've had my eye on one of them -hello Christmas!
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Posted: 10/9/2007 3:45:30 PM EDT
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I have a few .357 magnum revolvers, but these are my favorites:
Custom S&W M-65:  My old Ruger three screw Flat Top:  This is my 340PD. It is an absolute flame-throwing screamer with full house .357 magnum loads: 
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Posted: 10/9/2007 4:46:14 PM EDT
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This one does not fall into the need category but is sure is fun.
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Posted: 10/9/2007 4:51:52 PM EDT
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Are those a 4" barrel? How much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?
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Posted: 10/9/2007 5:13:28 PM EDT
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You need a .357 mag in your arsenal
Yep, it is like having whipped cream on PIE 
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Posted: 10/9/2007 6:30:19 PM EDT
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Are you asking about the 327 with the Aimpoint? If yes it is a 5" barrel around $1000 |
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Posted: 10/9/2007 6:38:52 PM EDT
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I HAS 2.SS 6 ICH RUGER GP100 AND A S&W MODEL 19-3 BLUE BEAUTIFUL
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Posted: 10/10/2007 11:09:00 PM EDT
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I, like many here, would suggest getting a Ruger GP100. It is rugged, accurate, and reliable. You can shoot .38s on the cheap, and hot-magnum loads with no worrys.
Plus, I can not explain it, but there is something infinitely more satisfying about shooting it when compared to an auto. Shooting 20 or 30 rounds out of my GP100 makes me feel happier than 100 or more rounds of 9mm. ...But maybe that's just me. |
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Posted: 10/11/2007 4:51:32 PM EDT
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3" Ruger GP100. Every American needs a SS .357 at home.
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Posted: 10/11/2007 4:56:14 PM EDT
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Pick one up! you can never have enough guns. .357 is a great cal. I really like the Ruger GP100.
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Posted: 10/12/2007 7:30:38 AM EDT
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Ruger Blackhawk
Ruger Security Six You need some variety |
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Posted: 10/12/2007 11:31:52 AM EDT
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Indeed you do !  
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Posted: 10/12/2007 11:36:18 AM EDT
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The question of "do I 'need' this gun or that gun started about 20 years ago. Survivalist writer (forgot his name) produced a list of about 28 guns you HAD to have in your arsenal, to "round it out."
The chief advantages of a .357 are (1) it handles .38 Special as well, and (2) ammo is plentiful and fairly cheap in both calibers. Ammo is also easy to handload, with lots of commonly-found components. I second the suggestion for a Ruger GP-100. It is a GREAT gun! |
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Posted: 10/12/2007 11:46:02 AM EDT
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Necessary? Absolutely not IMO.
Nice to have? Absolutely.
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Posted: 10/12/2007 1:25:23 PM EDT
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I have been shooting revolvers for 27 years and the k-frame Smith remains my favorite. I prefer double-action shooting over SA and have used revolvers to compete in NRA Action Pistol, IDPA, bowling pin events (.44 Dan Wesson) and a civilian PPC league. I wouldn't want to shoot a smaller framed .357 for more than a cylinder or two at a time, but for carry/self protection the .357 is hard to beat with a 125 JHP load. Below is my Model 66-3 Smith (which will take out the x-ring of a B27 target at 25 yards), second photo with my Krebs AK-103k;
 
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