Should I buy a .357 revolver?

[Preston-CLB]

Ruger Blackhawk
Downside is slower reloads and single action.

Way back when I owned an old model blued Blackhawk .357 with 6-1/2 barrel. The gun was a tack driver, and a real beauty. I had to sell it, and I still regret having to do that.

I may buy a new model, at some point, simply because they are a classic shooter, and handle nicely
-P

[tomrkba]

Seriously? This would be his first revolver and you already start with the tacti cool stuff. Paul Harrell is right about them do dads and gun experts. I used to take advice from gun peeps like you and sold most of them.

OP: Try to rent one and see how you like it. Your first should be common like a GP100 or SW686/586. Learn to use it as is then see what you should improve.

He is an adult and can handle it. He can engage his brain and choose the features he is interested in. Revolvers are anything but tacticool. Only #6 is remotely controversial. The rest of the post is a survey of current S&W products that may have features he will like depending upon purpose.

As for you, you have a bad attitude and are rude.

[deebix]

I have 3, I originally bought 2 no-hillary-hole 686's, a 8 inch and 6 inch. Sold them like an idiot because i was young. More modern times, started with a sp-101 3" , then a gp-100 4" because I was so impressed with the former. Then got a 2.5" 686 7 shot for extra hotloads because <3 fireballs.

[Fissssh]

^^^^^
This

[auffie.hk]

Thank you all for your input; your posts have been very educational for me.

I decided to get (start with? ) a Ruger GP100 as an opportunity came up from a fellow Calgunner. I'll take it to the range when my elbow gets well enough.

Cheers,

[Preston-CLB]

Thank you all for your input; your posts have been very educational for me.

I decided to get (start with? ) a Ruger GP100 as an opportunity came up from a fellow Calgunner. I'll take it to the range when my elbow gets well enough.

Cheers,

Glad you found a revolver to your liking. After you give it a shot, post back and give us your thoughts on it.
-P

[warbird]

My personal,advice is buy whatever makes you happy and make no excuses to anyone for your choice. enjoy it and if you find something you like better then get it but hang on to the previous one for a year to see if it becomes a collect able, goes up in price, and then decide if you want to sell it. there is more than one great gun out there for you to experience.

[brassburnz]

If you want to learn to shoot a wheelgun, get a .22 rimfire. If you are a traditionalist, get a used Smith & Wesson Model 17 or 18. If you want something new, I think you're stuck with a 617. Ammo is cheap and you'll learn the wheelgun without breaking the bank or developing bad habits.

When the time comes, there are plenty of new and used centerfire K-frames out there. If you don't want to add another caliber, find yourself a 25 or 625 in .45 acp. It's an N-frame so it won't feel the same as a 617 but operation is identical.

Then go buy a 627 or a TR8 or something.

[ojisan]

Thank you all for your input; your posts have been very educational for me.

I decided to get (start with? ) a Ruger GP100 as an opportunity came up from a fellow Calgunner. I'll take it to the range when my elbow gets well enough.

Cheers,

Well done, Sir!

[Lex Talionis]

Yes
For home defense or as a gun enthusiast. One of the pleasures of shooting guns is trying different platforms.

686 6 inch barrel. Easy on the joints and easy to hit the bullseye.

Love my 686 4 inch (dash three), but now that I'm almost 60 I wish I had the 6 inch.

[terdog]

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Yes you NEED one, my vote is for ruger gp100 match champion.

We have both the MC & the Std GP100. Either 1 will make you very happy. Shooting 38Spl should be easy on your body too.

The Girl Friend loves shooting hers.
We even bought 1 for a friend as a gift because she enjoyed shooting our so much.

I too look forward to your report.

[ja308]

I agree with Nancy that a Ruger 357 is the best choice in 357 ! That said, it might be worth considering getting a titanium 38 by Taurus or other. These guns are lightweight, durable and easy to conceal.

If you are into hiking or wilderness camping where large animals could shorten your life or that of you're SO maybe just jump to Redhawk 44 mag. While recoil can be brutal you will adapt and as others mentioned it can be loaded with lighter slugs to practice with.

regardless there is no one caliber that fits every need. A 44 mag can be pretty close though.

[GW]

I'd say a.357 should be part of any respectable collection.