Recommend a first center fire Revolver.

[PachecoFTW]

So let me start by saying I won't be able to spend much money since I had to buy a washer earlier this month and a dryer last week which sucks and insurance I pay yearly and we'll it's due by Nov. So yeah sucks I don't have spending money.
So it was my birthday a couple days ago and my parents starting asking what do I need? What am I missing.
I said I wanted nothing.
Then my dad starting laughing and said I wanted a new gun for my bi r hday I said no nothing, I don't know how my mother agreed to help but they want to buy me a new handgun for my birthday, so I am looking for a revolver since the two revolvers I own are rimfire so I want a center fire.

I keep seeing the Ruger match champion and every one says there built like tank. What does that even mean? Then there polished and had trigger work done as well as Novak sights.
I keep seeing them for around 780$ so idk.

I then keep seeing s&w 's for less than that and with the special blue aND red grips for 680$-700, and everyone says there the best triggers bar none.

So any recommendations?
I want a reliable 357 magnum , if a very smooth DA pull I possible great, but I think reliability is at the top of my list so if possible no adjustable sights if possible.

Thanks guys.

[pitbull30]

I like the S&W 686+. 7 shots instead of 6.

Here is the one I have.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764606_-1_757798_757797_757797_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

Review of the regular 686.

http://www.guns.com/review/2013/07/20/smith-wesson-686/

[jkody]

Any Smith & Wesson. Pick your size. The 686 is built like a tank and easy on recoil.

[Garv]

686 or 686+
4 or 6"

[Tovarish]

I asked this question a while back. The answer was nearly unanimous.

686. 4" or 6". Get the Plus (7-round) version if possible.

Or a GP100 in 4" or 6". They are said to be more durable but less refined compared to the 686. They are also cheaper.

[E92335i]

686! My 1911s get snobbed. Love shooting my revolvers.

[ojisan]

References are to .357 Magnums.
"Built like a tank" means the Ruger GP100s are nearly indestructible.
They are some of the strongest guns made and the ones to use for hot loads.

The Smith 586 / 686 has a better trigger (usually) right out of the box.

The older K frame Smith 19 / 66 etc, while they can shoot .357 Mag, are best used mostly with .38 Special for lots of shooting.
Forcing cone damage is possible with heavy .357 use.

The Ruger Security Six family is the same size as the Smith K frame but due to a different crane and forcing cone design, can be fired with lots of . 357 without any problems.

[Sutcliffe]

Are Security/Service Sixes still affordable?

I'd look into them.

[Darryl Licht]

Lots of great suggestions here...

BUT ULTIMATELY YOU ARE THE ONE WHO MUST LIVE WITH IT....

So, I'd find a range that has a good selection of rentals, or find a few CGN's here who will let you shoot theirs and make sure you like that gun first!

[PachecoFTW]

Any Smith & Wesson. Pick your size. The 686 is built like a tank and easy on recoil.

I always read or hear that but what does it exactly mean?

Are parts durable but difficult to assemble?

Is the design simple yet effevtive?

Not trying to be a douche but I don't exactly get it?
Thanks

[PachecoFTW]

I asked this question a while back. The answer was nearly unanimous.

686. 4" or 6". Get the Plus (7-round) version if possible.

Or a GP100 in 4" or 6". They are said to be more durable but less refined compared to the 686. They are also cheaper.

OK yeah that's what I was concluding, I see.

I was eyin 686 and there actually a bit cheaper than a match champion

[PachecoFTW]

References are to .357 Magnums.
"Built like a tank" means the Ruger GP100s are nearly indestructible.
They are some of the strongest guns made and the ones to use for hot loads.

The Smith 586 / 686 has a better trigger (usually) right out of the box.


The older K frame Smith 19 / 66 etc, while they can shoot .357 Mag, are best used mostly with .38 Special for lots of shooting.
Forcing cone damage is possible with heavy .357 use.

The Ruger Security Six family is the same size as the Smith K frame but due to a different crane and forcing cone design, can be fired with lots of . 357 without any problems.

OK cool, but I've read so.ething about the match champion having a revised forcing cone and that they changed it, but I'd if this affects reliability.

[maxx03]

S&W 686.

[Galt]

I am partial to the regular gp100 in a 4 inch barrel. They are affordable and the triggers break in quite nicely. Mine is nice and smooth just from shooting it. Built like a tank usually implies they are heavy and beefy enough to handle plenty of full magnum loads.

[trigger945]

Ruger GP 100 and S&W 686 can almost always be found as rental guns. Try them both first and see which one you will like better. Those 2 are almost always the recommended ones for first time centerfire revolvers.

I personally lean more towards S&W but that is just purely preference. In fact, I prefer a K-frame revolver, i.e. a Model 66 or a Model 19. By the way, the new Model 66 is not a bad choice either. Might want to look into that as well.

Good luck. Happy belated birthday!