6" .357 Magnum Recommendation and Rossi Rant

[titsonritz]

I have a Ruger GP100 6 inch half lug that I really like as a range gun.

Didn't know that was an option. Is that blued or SS? Does Ruger still make them?

 

[orygun]

I haven't read any of the other posts in this thread, but I'm always ready to give an opinion!
Really, I see two options. Ruger and S&W. GP100 and 686+.
Ruger is probably a little less, but is a hell of a gun. Very strong, too. I think they are a little blocky in their shape/style, and that's likely what helped me make the decision to buy the S&W. I really like a round butt on a revolver and the 7 shots of the 686+ are nice. It's more than strong enough to use lots of heavy loads. (I prefer a hotly loaded 158gr)

 

[DB is Here]

Love my 686+
586 L-comp would be a solid choice also.

 

[Hawaiian]

Didn't know that was an option. Is that blued or SS? Does Ruger still make them?

Don't know if they still have half lug as an option? I changed out the grip inserts with ivory micarta.

 

[41mag]

 

[No_Regerts]

A friend of mine bought a Ruger GP100. Before ever firing it, he checked out a 686. Bought the 686 and sold the Ruger unfired. I agree the 686 was smoother, better fit and finish, and didn't have a novel written on the barrel.

 

[CountryGent]

Alright, update on this project:

• Wife came home. She's pissed. Not at me, thank the Creator, but Rossi. She suggests I fight it, because it is a raw deal. I tell her it isn't worth the time and aggravation. (My plan is to sell the snub, buy a replacement, and send a letter to Taurus telling them they suck and I won't be buying another wheelgun of their's ever.) After she simmers down, she says "Do whatever, my love" and is now making a late chicken dinner.
• I am about to order the 7-shot Ruger GP101 on Grab-a-Gun and then I spy a Ruger Redhawk, 8-shooter, with a 5½" barrel.* It is a C-note more than the aforementioned and has a shorter barrel, but damn, what a fine looking revolver.

Thoughts?

* This one:

 

[Alexx1401]

Alright, update on this project:

• Wife came home. She's pissed. Not at me, thank the Creator, but Rossi. She suggests I fight it, because it is a raw deal. I tell her it isn't worth the, time and aggravation. (My plan is to sell the snub, buy a replacement, and send a letter to Taurus telling them they suck and I won't be buying another wheelgun of theirs ever.) After she simmers down, she says "Do whatever, my love" and is now making a late chicken dinner.
• I am about to order the 7-shot Ruger GP101 on Grab-a-Gun and then I spy a Ruger Redhawk, 8-shooter, with a 5½" barrel.* It is a C-note more than the aforementioned and has a shorter barrel, but damn, what a fine looking revolver.

Thoughts?

* This one:
View attachment 609963

 

[No_Regerts]

Alright, update on this project:

• Wife came home. She's pissed. Not at me, thank the Creator, but Rossi. She suggests I fight it, because it is a raw deal. I tell her it isn't worth the, time and aggravation. (My plan is to sell the snub, buy a replacement, and send a letter to Taurus telling them they suck and I won't be buying another wheelgun of theirs ever.) After she simmers down, she says "Do whatever, my love" and is now making a late chicken dinner.
• I am about to order the 7-shot Ruger GP101 on Grab-a-Gun and then I spy a Ruger Redhawk, 8-shooter, with a 5½" barrel.* It is a C-note more than the aforementioned and has a shorter barrel, but damn, what a fine looking revolver.

Thoughts?

* This one:
View attachment 609963

A new 686 will run you $650.....

 

[Alexx1401]

Alright, update on this project:

• Wife came home. She's pissed. Not at me, thank the Creator, but Rossi. She suggests I fight it, because it is a raw deal. I tell her it isn't worth the, time and aggravation. (My plan is to sell the snub, buy a replacement, and send a letter to Taurus telling them they suck and I won't be buying another wheelgun of theirs ever.) After she simmers down, she says "Do whatever, my love" and is now making a late chicken dinner.
• I am about to order the 7-shot Ruger GP101 on Grab-a-Gun and then I spy a Ruger Redhawk, 8-shooter, with a 5½" barrel.* It is a C-note more than the aforementioned and has a shorter barrel, but damn, what a fine looking revolver.

Thoughts?

* This one:
View attachment 609963

NICE, only 1/2inch shorter so should be no problem. The weight would make it fun and easy for the kind of shooting you want it for.

 

[No_Regerts]

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[No_Regerts]

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[Alexx1401]

A new 686 will run you $650.....

I was surprised to see this. Had not looked at one for a while but you're on there. One place here had one I could get from Davidson's for $650 out the door. Did not know they were this low.

 

[No_Regerts]

I was surprised to see this. Had not looked at one for a while but you're on there. One place here had one I could get from Davidson's for $650 out the door. Did not know they were this low.

I bought a 686 Plus for $524 on blue label last year! The new Model 66 Combat Magnum was my second choice.

 

[CountryGent]

A new 686 will run you $650.....

That does sound like a good deal. I presume they make them in a 6" barrel?

 

[Hawaiian]

That Redhawk sure is purty! I like the looks of the half lug and it reduces carry weight a little.

 

[No_Regerts]

That does sound like a good deal. I presume they make them in a 6" barrel?

3, 4, 5, 6

 

[No_Regerts]

That does sound like a good deal. I presume they make them in a 6" barrel?

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[DeanMk]

Country Gent,

Sootch00 just put out a new video on the GP-100 last week.....

 

[CountryGent]

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Damn! I do believe that is the ticket.