[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help me pick out a Revolver (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 1/14/2005 7:38:04 AM EDT
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Hi and thanks for looking. I want a revolver that meets the following criteria. Please post pics if possible of your recommendation. -Good brand of course (quality is essential) -Beyond reasonable power (357mag BARE minumum) -Short barrel (between 2"- 4") -Modern style; Not cowboy style (ie. cylinder, grip etc) -Must allow pinky finger to have a firm grip on gun -Unreasonably powerful caliber (did I mention that before?) -BEEFY Looking -Stainless Steel or better finish (not blue) -Preferably below $500, but I can go over My most favorite pick would be the S&W .500cal revolver with a 4" barrel, but unfortunately for that price I could get an AR, so I can't justify buying it.  Thanks again! |
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If you want a decent .44 mag for cheap... consider the Ruger redhawk or super redhawk... only problem is the barrel may be two long for your tatses. The Ruger GP 100 is a nice, short .357 revolver. Another option may be going with a Taurus. Personally, I dont buy these because I dont like the style. Regardless, Taurus makes a decent gun from what I am told. If you want a Dirty Harry style .44 go for a used S&W model 29. The modern equivelent is the 629, which you can buy new. These cost more than $500 though. I think these come in shorter barrel lengths than the Ruger. I have the 5 1/2" 629 myself and love it. |
I've got a 2.5" 686, even with "hot" loads it's pretty easy to control. My recommendation. Any thing more powerful in a 2" barrel is hard to control. |
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Along witht eh S&W 686, also consider a Colt Python with a 4" barrel. They are a very fine revolver. Used they can be had for $500. They are available in stainless or blued. Python is only available in .357 magnum caliber. They have a very "sweet" action, it's why they are known and prized. Do you reload? If yes, the cost and availability of ammo will be dependant only upon you. |
If you want to go with the 454, my buddy just got a Taurus Ragin Bull in i think 6". Packs a hell of a kick, but still pretty controllable. |
That is one mean snubnose 
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act fast sale ends 1-15-2005 Taurus 455 "Tracker" 45ACP ya baby!! I bought the 4inch, but they are now sold out. Link to check out  45 Tracker
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Nice. I've been looking for one of those for years. I know a guy who picked up one in a pawn shop for less than $200. Those old revolvers don't sell as well as semiautos around here. I call first dibs if you ever think about selling it. 
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WORD! Shoots .45ACP well. Now, if I could only find .45 WinMag or 460 Rowland for cheap. 
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Shoots .45ACP as well? Sounds like a winner! Please give me some more info on this thing! (can't find it on gunbroker) |
I carried a S&W 681 as a police reserve 1991-1993. Before they allowed reserves to carry autos in my town. I should have never let that gun go. It's the same as a 686 except with a fixed rear site. I could hit anything with it. I had to get a 686 to replace it. |
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I am not a huge revolver fan, but I thought that the only revolvers I would ever like were S&Ws. And, don't get me wrong, they are great guns. But having had a chance to fire a couple different Taurus Trackers (7-shot .357Mag with 4" barrel), I've decided that that will be my next gun. Both examples that I shot were outstanding. It'a also Taurus's best selling revolver. -Troy |
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I like the 686s (4” barrel). But, considering my wife already had one, I had to go for the S&W 625 (.45 ACP) with the traditional 5” barrel. Loads with moon clips, and the cartridges never get stuck on the way out. It's my open carry out in the middle of nowhere choice. It also comes in a 4" variety, and I have seen limited runs of them with 3" barrels. Want beefy? The 5":  The 4":  There is also a 4" "Mountain Gun" version, without the full lug, but it ain't as BEEFY. |
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"If you want a Dirty Harry style .44 go for a used S&W model 29. The modern equivelent is the 629, which you can buy new. These cost more than $500 though. I think these come in shorter barrel lengths than the Ruger. I have the 5 1/2" 629 myself and love it." I bought a used 29-2 6 inch that is pinned and recessed, nickle plated. It has a few blems in the finish. I paid 350 for it. I find the recoil stout and not fun to shoot a lot. The tarus you saw sounds a bit high priced to me. I plan on shooting 44 specials with my smith. Good luck in your search 
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If you meant they are not available in .44, yes - but Pythons were factory-made in other calibers. And yes, they are very fine (perhaps the finest) DA revolvers. Lockedon, you can probably find a used Colt Anaconda in your price range. .44 Magnum, SS, beefy as all get-out - looks like a Python on steroids. I had a 4" Anaconda and let it get away - one of those I really regret!  www.colt.com/CMCI/Anaconda.asp ETA: PIC of 4" model. (The pic on the Colt website above under the 4" heading looks like it has a longer barrel?...) |
Better contact Dan Wesson directly for that. |