Whats the best kind of revolver? POLL

[CountryGent]

All of them, more or less.

I shoot way less these days, but must say I've been digging revolvers. Smith and Wessons mainly, but the occasional Astra outing or Webley wackiness can be fun.

 

[oremike]

I shoot way less these days, but must say I've been digging revolvers. Smith and Wessons mainly, but the occasional Astra outing or Webley wackiness can be fun.

I've been really enjoying my 357 Sigs lately but the last couple of times I shot revolvers I shot my War Finish Webley 38/200 and my S&W Hand Ejector 32-20. Both around 1920's vintage I think.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Taurus is a well known brand. Never buy a Taurus.

 

[nammac]

S&W 586 L-Comp

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586 L-Comps are schweeeeeet!!!!

 

[64MercurysRule]

Ruger SP101

 

[orygun]

I've owned a few Blackhawks and Super Blackhawks. All were Three Screw, but two. They are fantastic, accurate, strong guns. If you're a single action fan, you should have at least one. I found that I don't shoot a single action as instinctively as I do a double action, so I sold all of the SA guns.
I'm a lifelong Ruger fan, but have never owned a Ruger DA revolver. I've had a few Colts, but the large majority have been Smith and Wesson. I recently traded into an N-Frame, and now have all current sizes, J, K, L and N-Frame. Hmm, guess I do like S&W after all.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Historic revolvers...
I like and have owned :
Colt's Dragoon , Colt's 1851 Navy and 1860 Army revolvers...
I have never owned ...but enjoyed shooting the Colt Single Action Army revolver.

I like old model un-converted Ruger Blackhawk revolvers.....
The Ruger Security Six and Speed Six series are very nice...

Smith and Wesson models :
10 , 15 , 19 , and 28 are my favorites....
All preferably pinned and recessed...and with no dumbazz "HIllary Hole "

Uberti copies of the above named Colt revolvers....are very well made .

In any event....
"Best " is extremely subjective...and what is "best" for one person and their use...can easily be "worst" for someone else.
Andy

 

[Ura-Ki]

Mateba Unica 6 of course, .454 Casull awesomeness!


Because there can be only one!

 

[Alexx1401]

Excellent point. Though the kind that breaky-open can be fun too.

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I always loved that design. Can't remember now why it was they went away from it but its a shame they did.

 

[orygun]

I have to say that it was hard for me to admit to myself that I shot better with anything besides the Colt SAA style of gun. The Colt was "The Gun" of every TV hero when I was a kid and because of that was "The Gun" to have. I could shoot the Blackhawks I had very well, but it took a lot of concentrated effort to do so.
The D/A revolver, especially round butt frames, fit my hand very well and I shoot them better than any S/A revolver. I like to shoot the guns in D/A, too.
I think that's the best kind of revolver.


For me, anyway.

 

[Alexx1401]

Only one you say? Well, Model 29.

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Ditto. I have never been a wheel gun guy but have had a LOT of them. The one I really miss not keeping at least one of is that one. Now and then I think about getting another but some other shiny object always catches my eye. They were one damn fine gun.

 

[CLT65]

Rohm RG-10 of course - German engineering at it's finest!


Kidding of course. I think my practical favorite out of all my revolvers is the trusty old S&W Model 66. I know it's not as durable as a Ruger, but it just fits my hand and balances so well, it's hard to beat.

My other favorite is one I've owned for nearly 35 years, a beautiful 6" Model 29-2 with that old-school deep S&W bluing and smooth rosewood target grips. I've spent a lot of good time at the range with that old gun.

 

[Ura-Ki]

For a all around piece, Python 4 inch gets it done in style, I shoot that one almost as well as my 1911's and that's saying something!

 

[maerdlong]

Ruger SP101

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Wow!
Nickel plated?

 

[CountryGent]

Mateba Unica 6 of course, .454 Casull awesomeness!


Because there can be only one!

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Well, I can't argue with Mateba being off the charts in the awesomeness factor.

But another gonzo approach is something in the .500 category.

 

[64MercurysRule]

Wow!
Nickel plated?

That is a 1 year high polish stainless model but I took it up a notch and used my favorite Mothers mag wheel polish cream ..... Love that stuff .

 

[Kcee]

The only revolver I have at the moment is a tiny North American Arms 22 magnum, with laser sight. I can't believe how loud that little thing is, lol. The best accuracy I get with it is shooting from the hip using the laser. I used to have a Ruger 22 single action that shot both 22 long, and 22 mag, but I sold it years ago, because I found the curved old west handle to be too uncomfortable.

 

[maerdlong]

That is a 1 year high polish stainless model but I took it up a notch and used my favorite Mothers mag wheel polish cream ..... Love that stuff .

You did a fantastic job!

 

[ORfisherguyx]

Have to say any S&W N Frame, as long as it's in 41 Magnum.
Fully admit I have a fetish for classic S&W revolvers. Love my model 19-2 with a 2.5" barrel, my model 66 is awesome, but my GP-100 isn't too bad, either.

 

[CountryGent]

I always loved that design. Can't remember now why it was they went away from it but its a shame they did.

Couldn't agree more. It would be great to see a modern, double-action top-break, in say .38 Special or .45 ACP. Nice grips. Adjustable sights. Something in the 5—6" barrel zone. Would be neato to me anyway.