Posted: 11/15/2010 3:56:56 PM EDT
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Currently don't own any revolvers. I want that I can use for CCW and possibly to shoot SSR in IDPA. So I think that rules out a J frame, I'd like one in .357 but am not dead set against one thats just in .38spl.
What do the Revolver guru's of Arfcom have to say? |
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magnums have no application in idpa, and limited in ccw- any smith and wesson medium frame revolver will do fine- and it doesn't have to be fancy- I have seen many top notch scores fired with run of the mill old beater model 10's. you just have to decide on if you want fixed or adjustable sights and blue or stainless. With regular use of 38 special the k frames (models 10,15,19,64,65,66) will last forever. The l frame was developed for extensive use of 357 mag- which no one I know really does. I prefer the k frames but to each his own. there are also n frame 357 out there but I find them not nearly as well balancved to shoot and big and heavy to carry.
given your criteria if it weere me I'd find a old used model 10 or 15 (fixed or adjustable blue respectively) or 64/67(stainless versions) and shoot it. No adjusatments or mods need to be made. I have shot in the top 3 of multiple revolver matches in my area with a bone stock smith model 10 used police trade in gun costing under 200 bucks. |
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..... I have seen many top notch scores fired with run of the mill old beater model 10's. you just have to decide on if you want fixed or adjustable sights and blue or stainless. With regular use of 38 special the k frames (models 10,15,19,64,65,66) will last forever. ......I have shot in the top 3 of multiple revolver matches in my area with a bone stock smith model 10 used police trade in gun costing under 200 bucks. You mean an old beat up plain jane revolver was really accurate and super reliable and you won matches with one? 
Imagine that! 
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Dan Wesson Model 15. You can get short barrels. You can switch to longer barrels. Feel free to swap out grips. Want a different front sight blade? There's an allen wrench on the barrel tool made just for that.
They are damn accurate, and I can go from a 2.5" barrel with a low profile carry grip, to a 6" barrel big meaty combat grip in about a minute. |
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Start off with a $200-$240 DAO S&W model 64 or model 15 from JGsales in .38 special..I got 2 of them about a year apart and both are like new, no flame cutting on the top strap at all. Besides you wont be shooting in single action only most of the time anyway..Most guys shoot .38 special only due to costs..Besides you'll pick up a .357 revolver later, one revolver wont do.
If your going to shoot alot of .38 through a .357 it requires more maintenance attention in the cylinders so the cartridge seats well due to fouling buildup in the excess space of the .357 cylinder. Not a big deal, but why spend the money and extra time cleaning on a magnum if your primarily shooting .38 only? Depends on your plans if your new to the game is why i recommended the guns above. If your set on a .357 a gp100 can be easily had for $400 used to $500 brand new. Ive had a few Gp100's and 686,681, 586, 581 and they are great guns also..Some say the gp100 is sturdier than the counterpart 686 S&W which is said to be a 50,000 rd gun which says alot. The triggers on the 686's are the same as most K&L frame smiths..The Gp100 is not as refined but the front sight is easily replaceable with a push of a button.. Note the .357 models I mentioned are noticeably heavier in weight than the 64 or 15 S&W. |