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[Sabesimpson]

S&W 686 is my choice I got mine in December new for $650 +tax & Dros. I love the fact that its a nice "hand cannon"

[SVPRApps]

S&W 686 is my choice I got mine in December new for $650 +tax & Dros. I love the fact that its a nice "hand cannon"

Pretty gun. I'm not so informed about the small specs between reach gun, i look at name brand, price tag and that's about it. I would assume Wilson 1911s are worth the price tag.

[plumbum]

S&W or Ruger, can't go wrong.

You may need to shop around to find the configuration you like. A standard 4" bbl serves many purposes and is the most popular. Plus the S&W 686 is available in a 7 shot configuration.

I'm currently obsessing over a 3" S&W 686+ model I saw in Redding... it's now at the top of my ever-changing handgun list

[rromeo]

I second on the 686. If you are thinking collectibility, see if you can find a -4 model, it's considered the high point. Any model is good if you just want something to shoot as much as you want.
A Ruger GP100 is also a great buy if you're just looking for a good shooting gun.

[Nick Adams]

If you aren't in a huge hurry keep an eye out here, gunbroker, and in shops for Ruger Security Six, police trade in S&Ws, heck even Dan Wessons. Used revolvers tend to be undervalued and can often be had for $200-300.

[trigger945]

I have a S&W 586 and S&W 686 and have shot a Ruger GP-100. I would say you can't go wrong with any of them. They are fun to shoot. A little trigger action and trigger reach difference between the S&W and Ruger. It will boil down to preference at that point.

Good luck!

[bsumoba]

686, 686+ (used) or 686SSR (used).

Sweet gun. If you can go for the SSR, its tuned with a nicer trigger. Double action pull is much nicer.

[2nab]

How about a Colt Trooper in .357. 6" barrel. Rare Target model with handfilling target grips, adjustable rear sight, target hammer, and target hammer?
I estimate value at $750 to $800 for the target model. My price would be $650 for FTF plus additional shipping cost if shipping is required.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?p=10905499#post10905499

[orangeusa]

I have prelock S&W - 586, 686-3, Ruger Security Six all in 6".

All are old, bold and cool as heck.

Don't overlook early 38's. S&W had some from pre-model 10's that are easily bought under $300. Old style gangster gun and man are they cool looking.

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[Tom-ADC]

I have two a S&W 19-3 2 1/2 & a 686 no dash 6" bought both new and wouldn't sell either the19 is my RV gun and the 686 is just a great gun, the smoothest DA I own.

[b.thomas]

I picked up a Ruger Security Six about a year and a half ago for $350;1982 model stainless w/6" barreled, .357 mag. that is darn near mint.
If you can find one their a great gun at a decent price. Otherwise check out a GP100 also a fine revolver.

[Creampuff]

My Ruger GP100 doubles as a hammer when I am driving nails into the studs. The only downside to doing this, is I can really scratch up the nails.

The Ruger is a rugged revolver, doesn't quite have as smooth of an action as the 686, but is a great shooting hammer revolver.

It's the only thing I can shoot in double action just as accurately as single action.

[Firerescuebatt07]

just picked up my first 357 last week or so... In love with it. Model 60-15 Pro.

[California44]

Here is a CalGuns listing for a Dan Wesson to give an idea of price:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=730276