Poll: Sell Two Pistols to Buy One?

[Jonnyuma]

Sell off the Tauri and buy an SP101.

 

[OldBroad44]

I think part of the fun of the situation is the opportunity to upgrade. No more Tauruses.

Some people might be able to shoot a gun with no sights accurately enough to consider it a camping gun. But most cant. But I suppose it comes down to what you need in a camping gun. I figure it includes being able to take a deer out to 50 yards if needed, as well as small game. And it should be enjoyable to shoot for recreation. And it of course should be good as self defense against any wild animals relevant as well as bad people. If the latter is your sole concern, and your biggest baddest wild animals are black bears, any functional .357 loaded with bear loads will do.

My criterion of needing to be able to hunt deer with my woods gun isn't because I do. Only because if SHTF while I'm out there, whatever I'm carrying might be all I have for the rest of my life. In which case being able to hunt deer with it would matter.

 

[DB is Here]

SP101 or SW Model 60 would be my choice based on your stated needs.

 

[UnionMillsNW]

I appreciate everyone's feedback. Some great advice. I'm leaning towards selling both pistols. If and when I do I'll try to post an update.

 

[DB is Here]

As a side note, I just consolidated a bunch of pistols to 7-8 that I really enjoy. Never a bad thing to upgrade your horses.

 

[nammac]

I guess I live a charmed and blessed life, I've had a half dozen Taurus revolvers over the years and each has served me well without issues, they're not Smith's or Colt's, but for me have been a cost conscience alternative...

YMMV

 

[nammac]

As a side note, I just consolidated a bunch of pistols to 7-8 that I really enjoy. Never a bad thing to upgrade your horses.

I'm actually doing this with semi autos, clearing out quantity for quality, smaller number of higher quality semi autos, most notably Sig's...

 

[HA556]

I guess I live a charmed and blessed life, I've had a half dozen Taurus revolvers over the years and each has served me well without issues, they're not Smith's or Colt's, but for me have been a cost conscience alternative...

YMMV

I agree, the issues lie with their semiautos not their revolvers. Have had quite a few and never an issue.

 

[snarlingdog]

I'd also say a 3" sp101. But is 6 shots important? Or is 5 ok?

 

[BillyJean]

Get one of the Wiley Clapp Rugers and a Milt Sparks holster for it and don't look back.

 

[UnionMillsNW]

I'd also say a 3" sp101. But is 6 shots important? Or is 5 ok?

6 is preferred but 5 is okay.

 

[s1xty7]

I have a 2" SP101 and it serves me well. If you must have 6 (or 7) rounds, I'd recommend a 2.5" or 3" GP100. A fair amount bigger but extra rounds and easier recoil. There are also versions of the 686 that would work, but I'm side plate adverse and prefer Ruger's construction. If you shop around and are okay with used, I've managed to pick up more than one GP100 under $400 in the last 5 years. $500 should be easy to stay under.

With that said, I don't really sell guns due to time/cost/fees/hassle. I only grow the stable.

Good luck!

 

[Wombat of Doom]

Grand Power or Beretta PX4 pistols. These are accurate, dependable and rotational barrels that give them 250,000+ round lifespans. Best value for the dollar on the market, available in a variety of calibers. .40 or .45 should please you, although some of the new 9X19 ammo is IMPRESSIVE. One of these will serve you as a lifetime gun. And there are both compact and full-size versions. I'm a buyer by profession, and these two brands are VERY SMART buys!

Oh, and don't overlook a used Stoeger Cougar. Beretta owns Stoeger, they kept producing the Cougar after Beretta developed the PX4. Also rotational, available in the three main calibers and outstanding performers. Which might also save you some money!View attachment 632706View attachment 632707View attachment 632708

Might I suggest also keeping eyes open for Beretta Cougars. Mine was priced low on gunbroker. Less than the stoegers on a BIN.

But since the original question was wheelguns, Taurus is relatively inexpensive, and I would personally carry a ruger security six, speed six or sp101. I own a few ruger wheel guns and they are fantastic. I bought one from a member here that had a trigger job and it is fantastic. I have yet to feel a better trigger on a wheelgun. However, stock ones are quite good. I would however avoid the LCR series. Mine in .38 special has recoil that is painful and I enjoy shooting .454 casull. I would not want to think of one in .357.

 

[BSG 75]

Taurus Model M85 Ultralight - This has been my summer time (or deep conceal) EDC for several years. It's a nice little pistol and wears well but can't fire .357

What pistol do you recommend?

I appreciate everyone's feedback. Some great advice. I'm leaning towards selling both pistols. If and when I do I'll try to post an update.

Sorry, I gotta say something because it's a pet peeve of mine, but revolvers aren't pistols. There are two types of handguns: pistols, and revolvers.

But to answer your question, if you are looking for a new revolver, consider the Kimber K6s.



All stainless, .357 magnum, 6 shots. Uses Colt Cobra or Detective Special speed loaders. Available with Crimson Trace laser grips as an option.

Kimber K6S Stainless / Black .357 Mag 2-inch 6Rd

Kimber K65 is the world's lightest production 6-shot, .357 Magnum revolver, featuring superior ergonomics, smooth match-grade trigger, rugger grip and satin finish.

grabagun.com

 

[UnionMillsNW]

Sorry, I gotta say something because it's a pet peeve of mine, but revolvers aren't pistols. There are two types of handguns: pistols, and revolvers.

We all have our own pet peeves (mine is finger on the trigger in pictures) but if there's an issue calling a revolver a pistol you'll have to take it up with Samuel Colt. In his 1839 Patent application he states "Figure 11 is a sectional view of a pistol"

Maybe the common usage changed...but I'm an old soul.

 

[gmerkt]

We all have our own pet peeves (mine is finger on the trigger in pictures) but if there's an issue calling a revolver a pistol you'll have to take it up with Samuel Colt. In his 1839 Patent application he states "Figure 11 is a sectional view of a pistol"

Maybe the common usage changed...but I'm an old soul.

In the TV series, "Gunsmoke." Festus Hagen often called revolvers "pistols." That's not very authoritative, though. Actually, meant as a joke. I myself am somewhat of a purist; I specifically say revolver or pistol. Or simply handgun. My dad played it safe, he always called them sidearms.

Thinking about Festus, before there were revolvers, there were single shots. Those were called pistols, weren't they? So when revolvers came along, perhaps some people kept calling them pistols because of their predecessors. "Froggie went a courtin;, he did ride, uh-huh. ...Sword and pistol by his side, uh-huh.: Froggie didn't have a Glock or 1911.

 

[Wombat of Doom]

We all have our own pet peeves (mine is finger on the trigger in pictures) but if there's an issue calling a revolver a pistol you'll have to take it up with Samuel Colt. In his 1839 Patent application he states "Figure 11 is a sectional view of a pistol"

Maybe the common usage changed...but I'm an old soul.

Legally a revolver is a pistol. Pistols can be revolvers, semiautomatic, single shot, and many other styles.

 

[Wombat of Doom]

In the TV series, "Gunsmoke." Festus Hagen often called revolvers "pistols." That's not very authoritative, though. Actually, meant as a joke. I myself am somewhat of a purist; I specifically say revolver or pistol. Or simply handgun. My dad played it safe, he always called them sidearms.

Thinking about Festus, before there were revolvers, there were single shots. Those were called pistols, weren't they? So when revolvers came along, perhaps some people kept calling them pistols because of their predecessors. "Froggie went a courtin;, he did ride, uh-huh. ...Sword and pistol by his side, uh-huh.: Froggie didn't have a Glock or 1911.

I was shooting an 1844 pistol yesterday. converted to percussion from flint

 

[DizzyJ]

Definition of PISTOL

a handgun whose chamber is integral with the barrel; broadly : handgun; a notably sharp, spirited, or energetic person… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

 

[Knobgoblin]

I picked up a Smith 60-15 .
3" , 5 shot , had it sent in and cylinder cut for moons . I'm in it around $600.
Small and light. Still has decent sight radius.