Your suggestions on .357 mag...

[blitz]

Ruger SP101 2.25" DAO

Small, durable, less expensive than Smith, retains value and no lock.

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[blitz]

i get 1170 fps out of mine with my 158gr reloads (sierra jsp's and hornady xtp's)

 

[DeletedUser1]

+7 on the Sp101 takes a liken and keeps on ticken.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

Thats funny, i have never received a PM nor sent one to you ever, on any subject. I wonder who you were talking to?

The data was exchanged was with Mr. jordanvraptor, the individual that had experience with the S&W lock. Not with the indiviual that gave reliability advise based on what he, "Heard."

Pretty much the reality of it which is why I have never understood the reason for small frame, short barreled revolvers chambered in .357 mag but the upside is the additional weight. Shooting .38 Special out of my Taurus 605 is a downright pleasure. Recoil of a .22 and incredibly controllable. The .357 mag (like many other calibers) only come into their own in the proper firearm IE. larger frame and longer barrel for optimum performance and control. Why would anyone want to punish themselves by shooting full power .357s out of a small frame, short barreled gun? Kind of like shooting a Glock 36 but without the advantage of milder, alternative round.

Revolvers as such as are not designed to be nice little shooters. They are defensive tools that are easy to conceal, hence the short barrel.

 

[Silver Hand]

Three words - Size, Weight, Warranty

 

[Silver Hand]

Hahaha this is a joke right ???

No it is not a joke who fixes your guns free for life?
In fact I have never broken one nor have I fired one that has ever malfunctioned.

 

[Silver Hand]

Don't get a Taurus!

Anyone who carelessly reloads can blow up any gun. That part is easy. I hope for your sake you do not decide to start the hobby and blame the gun for your mistakes. Better yet I hope you buy your loaded bullets where you buy your guns. If you want to save time and money go to Wall Mart. They have it all worked out for you, just look at the price per box and you will do fine.

 

[PuddleMonkey]

Taurus is trash. 13 revolvers and the only one to give me trouble is the one taurus I own. Locks up randomly and often.

 

[Silver Hand]

Taurus is trash. 13 revolvers and the only one to give me trouble is the one taurus I own. Locks up randomly and often.

Send it back they will fix it even if you bought it used.

 

[PuddleMonkey]

Send it back they will fix it even if you bought it used.

 

[Grunwald]

Another vote for the old Ruger Security Six. I actually am more accurate with my 6" Security Six than my 9" Colt Python ( not that I can win any contests with my crappy eyes).
Frankly I keep reading how the Smiths have such an awesome trigger, but all my Sixes have better triggers than the one S&W model 19 that I own. Maybe they are tuned or maybe I got a lemon S&W. Don't know...... but all of my 3 Sixes have great triggers.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

I recently picked up a flawless 4" stainless S&W 66-2 .357 Mag at Gun Broker Clackamas. It is high polished and has a trigger job. DA is like butter. $500. Oh, and it fits like a glove...like pointing a finger.

 

[Silver Hand]

Another vote for the old Ruger Security Six. I actually am more accurate with my 6" Security Six than my 9" Colt Python ( not that I can win any contests with my crappy eyes).
Frankly I keep reading how the Smiths have such an awesome trigger, but all my Sixes have better triggers than the one S&W model 19 that I own. Maybe they are tuned or maybe I got a lemon S&W. Don't know...... but all of my 3 Sixes have great triggers.

I have to agree one of the most accurate six shooters I have ever owned. The four inch Ruger-Security Six, I purchased for ninety dollars used in the 1970s was one of the most accurate .357 pistols I have ever owned. I regret reselling it to this day.

 

[Silver Hand]

I think I can sell you another one for five one hundred dollar bills. There is a timing problem S&W fixed at least two or three times, Nice trigger work, Polished out real nice.

 

[Silver Hand]

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I think I can sell you another one for five one hundred dollar bills. There is a timing problem S&W fixed at least two or three times, Nice trigger work, Polished out real nice.

 

[Swedish K]

I worked on a Taurus for a friend a few years ago. He was the 3rd owner and the cylinder release had come loose and fallen off. He lost the screw as well. I called Taurus and told them about the issue - they asked for the serial number and an address to send the screw to. A few days later I had a new screw, spring, and cylinder release all free of charge. If I recall they didn't even ask the owner's name.

 

[gehrheart]

No it is not a joke who fixes your guns free for life?
In fact I have never broken one nor have I fired one that has ever malfunctioned.

.... well, guess Hi-Point does.