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Would prefer double action. Not too picky about caliber but 357 or 44 mag would be fun, open to other options so long as its not a 22 haha.yer gunna get what ya pay for.
seriously though, with safety in mind, buy something decent, not necessarily the top shelf gun, but a quality good used and time tested variety. I say this so you will have a good experience and keep your fingers attached to your wrist.
There are some older smiths and rugers out there, and others.
what caliber you wanting, does make a difference in my choices, and double or single action???
The RIA has a model 10 look like - cheap but I have had good luck with RIA. I have handled them at freddies - i thinks its a model 206. For gun you dont mine dinging or leaving in the truck. I have nicer revovlers but ths one piques my interest. I think it was around 250$
Rock Island Armory M206 .38 Special Revolver Review
I have found that most of the time when a person is told that it wont work then it simply doesnt. If you arent told it wont work you have a much better chance of being successful with it. Learn to shoot a snubby and see how much better you shoot a longer barreled revolver.I'd probably stay away from the off brands myself. If you are looking for a fun "Plinking/shootin' stuff at the range gun" don't get a snubby, 2"-3" inch barrel gun. They're just too hard to get accuracy with if you're not experienced. The short sight radius (distance from rear sight to front site) makes it harder to aim. The recoil will be more with a lighter gun also.
Take the advice from above and look for used S&W or Ruger revolvers. Go to gun shows and peruse the used sections of dealers tables.
It's been my experience that the biggest drawbacks to buying cheap are that they aren't always accurate (and no fun to shoot) and frequently they break. Parts can be almost impossible to get. Buy Quality and you'll likely only have to pay for it once.
I have found that most of the time when a person is told that it wont work then it simply doesnt. If you arent told it wont work you have a much better chance of being successful with it. Learn to shoot a snubby and see how much better you shoot a longer barreled revolver.
if you are looking for fun cheap shooting, and NOT a .22, I'd lean towards spending a little more and getting a .357. As you know, the .357 can shoot a .38 without any problems. Shooting .38 will save some $$$. Then when you want it for hiking, camping, etc. you can load it up with .357 and have a nice little self defense gun that you are comfortable/familiar with.
Don't not try to save a few $$$ by buying a .38 thinking you can run .357 through it. .357 will blow up a .38.
Now that's where you are, or could be, wrong. Some of the cheap Revolvers are so poorly made that a gun marked .38 Special WILL accept a .357 Magnum round! I've also seen .22 Long Rifle Rimfire Guns that will accept .22 Magnum! Dangerous, H_ll Yes, but how do you sue the business when it's in South America or South Africa!No. .357 wont fit in a .38.
Now that's where you are, or could be, wrong. Some of the cheap Revolvers are so poorly made that a gun marked .38 Special WILL accept a .357 Magnum round! I've also seen .22 Long Rifle Rimfire Guns that will accept .22 Magnum! Dangerous, H_ll Yes, but how do you sue the business when it's in South America or South Africa!