Best cartridge for a revolver

[Andy54Hawken]

Waguh..!
Cartridges....?
Why them suppository loadin' guns is nothin' but a passin' fad....they will never ketch on...
Andy

 

[aksu747]

Whatever revolver cartridge you shoot best.
I like .357's and .44 magnums but haven't tried anything larger.(yet)
I can shoot both well, and be quick back on target with either.t all comes down to what you like and are comfortable shooting.
I also like .45 Long Colt. I like my revolvers to be double action, the single action guns are still fun but I can reload the double actions faster.(speed loaders or not)

 

[Dinglenutz]

It was a joke. Seriously though it is one of those questions that has way to many
variables to provide a pat answer. Kind of like what is the best all around boat or which is better a blonde or a redhead.

Redhead

 

[Stomper]

As previously stated... a .357 Magnum (of which I have two different specimens), because you can also shoot .38spl, or a (going to be my next revolver purchase) S&W 460 so you can shoot the GINORMOUSLY powerful .460, or 454 Casull, or even the 45LC if you're feeling all cowboy.

Those are two very versatile platforms, 44mag not withstanding.

 

[Certaindeaf]

It's hard to ague with the versatility of a quality 6" 357. Should be able to find a box of 38's at least most any where. Though what do I know, I got 8 wheel guns. My 629 is the newest so it's what I would open carry, just because I can.

Not true. A 6" is impossible to conceal (gigitty), save perhaps in a shoulder rig under a makinaw.
A 2.5-4" .357 is the best gun, period.





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[jbett98]

Whatever caliber you can find for sale would be my pick.

 

[ron]

I vote 357 mag. So many different sizes available. From a 5 shot 'J' frame to a 8 shot 'N' frame. Master a 357
magnum full power loads before moving to a 44 mag. Less expense and easier to learn to shoot well than a 44 mag.
Learn to walk before you can run.

 

[kmk1012]

I enjoy all my stainless S&W's, I couldn't narrow down the best caliber so over time I got them all!! From my 617 clear up to my 500S&W, just about everything in between (almost, still need to get a 45acp). My favorite to shoot is the 6" 686 with some stout 357's, but a close second is my 629 with some home rolled 240 grainers clicking right along. The 22lr is always fun but not very effective for the OP's purpose.

 

[Xaevian]

None?

 

[UnionMillsNW]

As many users have mentioned "best" is subjective. BUT.....

A quality .357mag will cover about 99% of any needs found in North America.

Now with that being said:

The 22LR Ruger Wrangler is a barrel of fun

and I've always found 45ACP revolvers to be odd enough to be a hoot

 

[CLT65]

Some folks say that the magnum rounds are too fast, and that anything that ever needs to be done with a handgun can be done with a 255gr bullet at 900 fps. By that measure, perfection was reached 147 years ago. Having picked up an Italian 1873 Peacemaker revolver and shot it quite a bit now, I can say that I wouldn't feel under-gunned in the woods with one.

On the other hand, everyone know that a 4" S&W Model 66 in 357 magnum is the very best revolver ever made.

 

[JO JO]

I reload so for me 44 mag I can load light paper punchers or teeth rattlers ,

 

[Ura-Ki]

Bigger is always better, so, .44 as the starting point for me! .454 seems to be the most versatile, from powder puff .45 ACP ( with moon clips) to full zoot .454 Casull, I got it all covered just fine!

And, I'm waiting as fast as I can for my new Mateba to get here, so I can make Joe Link Super Jelly!

 

[RVTECH]

everyone know that a 4" S&W Model 66 in 357 magnum is the very best revolver ever made.

Well 'best' may be a matter of opinion but my no dash 66 is a work of art.

Fit and finish beyond compare and action & trigger incredible (in all fairness however it HAS had an action and trigger job by the previous owner) but I have a 1942 Victory Smith with a factory trigger and action that is incredible.

There is no doubt a long term opinion the 'K' frame S & W .357s are in fact the 'best' revolvers ever - well, pre Hillary hole models that is.....

 

[CLT65]

I was partly joking about the Model 66 being the unquestioned champion of the revolver world, but I really do love mine. For overall caliber, weight, balance, and smoothness, it's hard to beat. Now if only they could redesign it to have the legendary durability of a Ruger, I would buy one, and never need another revolver, ever.

I've always been a big fan of the .44 Magnum, and the Model 29 particularly. I have no idea how many rounds of .44 mag I've loaded and fired. It is a big gun though, and for packing one around in the woods all day I do prefer a K frame .357.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I tell ya what, an Schofield break top remake by Ruger chambered for ether .44 mag or .454 Casull would be the schiznit!
That would be the "ULTIMATE" revolver to me!

 

[Wombat of Doom]

I like .357, .454 cassul, and 45 colt best. However, pending purpose I think a lot could be best. My personal favorite revolver is a beastly .357 GP100. But I like my other revolvers too. I think we can all agree it is not .50 BMG though

 

[RVTECH]

I WILL admit - Ruger SP/SS/GP series revolvers are excellent - I previously owned a GP 100 and it was fantastic. No complaints. I am currently looking for an SP101 in 4" with adjustable sights

 

[WillametteWill]

or which is better a blonde or a redhead.

And she shoots a S&W 686 so I guess that is her answer.

 

[JamesG]

For me it would be a toss up between a. 357mag and the underrated .44 special. Whatever you decide it must be something you can actually shoot well when needed. A buddy of mine loves his .454 but I can get off 4-5 quality shots with my G43 by the time he fires twice.

Thanks
James