Revolvers

[DanGunner]

I like semi-autos and have many. I love revolvers, which is why I have a very rare 1929-vintage S&W Wolf and Klar .44, a slightly older S&W .32, a S&W Model 15 from 60s, three S&W snubbies, three Ruger snubbies and a rare 1955-vintage pre-Model 43 S&W .22LR kit gun. There's just something about a wheel gun. I shoot 'em all as often as I can.

[RayPDA]

[MyOdessa]

Great post OP.

Just be grateful you did not stumble on single action revolvers. And, then on lever actions to go with single action revolvers.

My wallet is crying right now.

[tomrkba]

I can't wait to get a trr8. Then I'm done for real.

[tomrkba]

This thread speaks to my soul!



Trying to justify purchases because you found a screaming deal on .45 Colt ammo but you can completely understand why that means you should look into a .460 S&W because it just makes sense, right?

[tomrkba]

I was at peace for several months, I stumbled into this thread. Now I am thinking revolvers.........big bore of course.

I can't decide whether to get a Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter, or a Smith 629 in 5 inch, or Smith 629 6.5 inch Deluxe, or Smith 629 4 inch with half lug, or a Smith 625 5 inch in .45 acp.

OP, you are evil!

You will need to test each one to see which one is best. There is just no way to really know otherwise.

[Jwalt]

And then you go to your first CAS event and single action revolvers start speaking to you in your dreams....

[tomrkba]

Great post OP.

Just be grateful you did not stumble on single action revolvers. And, then on lever actions to go with single action revolvers.

My wallet is crying right now.

I avoided single actions on purpose. I knew I would get a Colt if I did not.

[pennstater]

Ha! I must be a simple American! Have a 1911 and two revolvers. One is a Ruger BH .357, other is a new Pietta .45 Colt(1873 Colt clone). Simple!

[GeeBee49]

Great post OP.
Just be grateful you did not stumble on single action revolvers. And, then on lever actions to go with single action revolvers.
My wallet is crying right now.

That's what happened to me except I started with lever actions and then realized I needed SA revolvers to go with them. I have a Winchester Model 94 and a Henry Big Boy both in 45 Colt so I ordered two Taylor's/Uberti 1873 replicas in 45 Colt to go with them.





This is the Gunfighter model. I bought one for each of my lever actions.


My most recent purchase is The Smoke Wagon in .357 magnum. I plan on getting a Henry Big Boy color case hardened lever action in .357 magnum to go with it.

[Title1guy]

Somewhat similarstory, but on a smaller scale. First picked up a 340PD for carry. Replaced the flame cut titanium cylinder; then tried to fire .357s out of it. OUCH! Bought a CT LASER grip for cushioning and a stainless black cylinder for some recoil mitigation. Then, spotted a S&W 24-3 4 inch .44 special with the most beautiful bluing I have ever seen. Still haven't shot it. Then, spotted a stainless Dan Wesson 6 inch 714 from the Monson era. Got lucky and found 2.5, 4, 8 and 10 inch barrels from CZ. Well, then, I had to have the classic Dan Wesson pistol pack. Bought the old suitcase with yellow filling that they came in, a classic Dan Wesson belt buckle, patch, and barrel removal kit off of Ebay to mimic an original Pistol Pack. The collectors at the Dan Wesson forum weren't greatly impressed, as the barrels/shrouds weren't original, but recently made by CZ, who owns Dan Wesson now. But, fun to take to the range! I do love my small collection of whirlin-poppers!

[TRSTNO1]

The first revolver I bought was a 4" stainless GP100 and I eventually picked up my SP101. It came with factory magnaporting and I later replaced the original black plastic grip panels with wood.

That's what happened to me except I started with lever actions and then realized I needed SA revolvers to go with them. I have a Winchester Model 94 and a Henry Big Boy both in 45 Colt so I ordered two Taylor's/Uberti 1873 replicas in 45 Colt to go with them.





This is the Gunfighter model. I bought one for each of my lever actions.


My most recent purchase is The Smoke Wagon in .357 magnum. I plan on getting a Henry Big Boy color case hardened lever action in .357 magnum to go with it.

ya i need to pick up a chest holster for my lil SP101 from amazon soon http://www.amazon.com/AIKATE-Shoulde...s%2C224&sr=8-8

Henry just sent me their catalog and the .44 Big Boy is really teasin' me LOL
Ive seen Hickcok 45 shoot it and it is sweet

[Che762x39]

A long time favorite. Thank you for sharing your revolver story.

I bought my first revolver, S&W Model 19 4 inch in 1979. Really unless you are 50+ years old and feel nostalgic, I think it is silly to buy a revolver for 98% of shooters. In 2020 most people are better serve with a Glock, SIG, CZ or Beretta. JMHO

[AregularGuy]

This guy knows about revolvers!

[Jwalt]

A long time favorite. Thank you for sharing your revolver story.

I bought my first revolver, S&W Model 19 4 inch in 1979. Really unless you are 50+ years old and feel nostalgic, I think it is silly to buy a revolver for 98% of shooters. In 2020 most people are better serve with a Glock, SIG, CZ or Beretta. JMHO

I still think a revolver is a better HD bedside gun for the average Joe or Jane who will go to the range for an hour a year at most.

The manual of arms is simple and intuitive. There's no disassembly needed to give them a light coat of oil once a year, which is all such people need to do. Loaded/unloaded is readily apparent to people with reduced vision (Bad Guys don't play 'let me get my glasses') or under stress someone hasn't trained for.

The average gun owner just isn't the average Cal-Gunner. Also just based on my own experience, which is of course subjective.