Preparedness Wheelgun?

[CountryGent]

Say, for whatever reason, you opted for a revolver for your primary handgun for a disaster situation, what would it be and why?

Personally, I'm torn between the S&W 686 and 29. The former is a seven shot, .357 Magnum, the latter a six shot .44 Magnum. I'd lean toward the latter because large critters on our property would be just as much as issue as two-legged varmints.

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[Kruel J]

Both are damn fine choices.

 

[Member 34319]

I've only got one. So that one, if I absolutely had to.

If I could choose my own out of available options. Likely a 9 or 10 shot 22lr.

Maybe a 327 mag.

Something that I could have a lot of ammo for stores with the gun so as not to be SOL with only a box or two of heavy ammo.

 

[deadeye]

The 357.
Extra round before reloading and fake out those who assume you're empty after six. Ya know "do you feel lucky Punk?"
Can use the same ammo as more of my lever action rifles.
If having to scrounge for ammo 357/38 is most likely easier to find, assuming venturing away from home base.
Could use the leverlution ammo for bigger critters.
I can reload for it but I can for both for that matter......
Between those pictured the stainless is more weather forgiving.

 

[CountryGent]

One thing I like about the .327 is you can run .32 S&W, .32 Long, .32 H&R Magnum, and .327 Magnum. I've read, though not confirmed, that the semi-rimmed .32 ACP will work too.

 

[Ura-Ki]

My Go To Big Booma!
If it needs shot, this is the one that gets the nod, From Bears to Peterbuilts, I got it covered!

 

[DB is Here]

686 Plus, although the 586 L- comp is drop dead gorgeous.

 

[Member 34319]

Or

 

[nammac]

Wow, wheelies for the last days?

I could go 586 L-Comp, 7 rounds, moon clipped .357

Or, 686 +, 7 rounds, moon clipped .357


Or, 625 in .45 ACP, but alas only 6 rounds

 

[Kruel J]

I'd run a 4" stainless GP100 in .357 with a 3" SP101 as backup. Because I already own them.

 

[Member 34319]

One day I'll send off my SP101 to Gemini Customs so I can have this in the end of times.

 

[JustSomeGuy]

Your choices are pretty much a win/win. I'd opt for the 29, but that's because it's already my EDC.

 

[Cigarlvr313]

I'd go with one of my Pythons........probably the 4"........the 357 is a great round and the Python is very accurate.

 

[DB is Here]

Best thread....ever. I need more Revolvers.

 

[Cigarlvr313]

The Python was one of my original "Point and Click" devices..........

 

[Kruel J]

The Python was one of my original "Point and Click" devices..........

Ok that was goooooood!

 

[Cigarlvr313]

Ok that was goooooood!

They really did improve my pistol accuracy.......so smooth and easy to handle

 

[Cigarlvr313]

Great looking pistols everyone.......wheel guns are very cool!

 

[Kruel J]

I'll post up a picture of mine when I get home. After I fondle them lovingly.

 

[Ura-Ki]

What, No Smith&Wesson is better then Colt wheelguns argument, And Ruger's are the Glocks of the Revolver world, I'm expecting the rants anytime now!
And the whole .375 vs .44 discussion, where is all the passionate dissagreements on that?