Looking for revolver recommendations.

[Herman]

Hey guys,

I'm interested in purchasing a revolver, but I have no idea which kind to get. I have an ak47, and my dad has a pretty shabby Makarov 9mm, but outside of those two guns my knowledge is pretty limited. I'm looking for something in the 'not-too-expensive' category (a few hundred dollars,) and probably a .44, but I can be swayed... Nothing too fancy - just a simple revolver that can get the job done. Minimal jamming as optimal as well. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Herman

[neophyte]

Herman: Sir; a wide open question I like those kind.
The .44 Ruger Super Blackhawk
The .44 Super Redhawk
The .44 Redhawk
The .357 Ruger Redhawk RARE
The .357 Blackhawk can shoot cheaper .38's
The ..357 GP100 can shoot cheaper .38's
The .357 Sp101

All Ruger of course, barrel length of your choice. Now if I was going to split my time with hunting and general house work; The GP100 .357 at the minimum. Prefer the Blackhawk or the Super Blackhawk

More information please. Thanks

[ezearln]

Herman , meaning no disrespect this is the type of request that few in the shooting sports can honestly answer. Firearms are tools like any other and as such we as current users of these tools need at least some idea as to what you want your new tool to do for you in order to give you a best case suggestion. Do you get the basic idea I am trying to convey? Give us a holler good folks here who will help!

[perdidochas]

Originally Posted by Herman

Hey guys,

I'm interested in purchasing a revolver, but I have no idea which kind to get. I have an ak47, and my dad has a pretty shabby Makarov 9mm, but outside of those two guns my knowledge is pretty limited. I'm looking for something in the 'not-too-expensive' category (a few hundred dollars,) and probably a .44, but I can be swayed... Nothing too fancy - just a simple revolver that can get the job done. Minimal jamming as optimal as well. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Herman

What's the planned use of the revolver?

Self-defense?
Hunting?
Plinking?
Target shooting?

[Herman]

Sorry for the lack of information, everyone! I'm still kind of in the formulating phase of the process. I don't hunt, so I'll be using it primarily for target shooting. Hopefully I won't have to use it for self defense, but should such an incident arise, I would expect most revolvers to get the job done. I would say that the two most important aspects would be accuracy and reliability. It doesn't have to be the most accurate gun on the market, but something that can hit a target. Something simple that doesn't have complications everytime I shoot it is ideal.

I know, still kind of vague, but I hoped this helped a little!

Thanks,

Herman

[neophyte]

Herman: Sir; that helps. Ruger GP100 .357 You can shoot .38's in a .357 handgun. We are talking handguns. Ruger has either stainless or blue.
Different barrel lengths.
For a general pupose 4"inch. Ruger is good looking, stronger than it needs to be, and will be here for you and your greatgrandchildren.

[mym1a]

will you hunt? target shoot or self defense???

[ezearln]

Ruger is always a fairly darn good choice , either in single or double action you really cannot go wrong with their products!

[sc928porsche]

Go to the gunshops and handle all the different models. When you find one that feels very comfortable, note the make and model. Then decide what caliber to purchace it in depending on what you intend to use it for. Reason for all this is that the first shot is the most important and the one you are most comfortable with increases the odds of that good first shot placement.

[mym1a]

today I took my S&W 460 mag out for the first time, it's a beast not as bad as the 50 cal. but still a beast

[lorcin25]

Originally Posted by Herman

Sorry for the lack of information, everyone! I'm still kind of in the formulating phase of the process. I don't hunt, so I'll be using it primarily for target shooting. Hopefully I won't have to use it for self defense, but should such an incident arise, I would expect most revolvers to get the job done. I would say that the two most important aspects would be accuracy and reliability. It doesn't have to be the most accurate gun on the market, but something that can hit a target. Something simple that doesn't have complications everytime I shoot it is ideal.

I know, still kind of vague, but I hoped this helped a little!

Thanks,

Herman

Remember to think: AMMO!

Ammo prices have been going up. You buy a gun= You have to buy ammo. If you want a good inexpensive revolver that will be inexpensive to shoot, go the .22 route.

If you want more of a bang, go with the .357. Plus there is the option of shooting .38sp.

Oh and go with Ruger. 4 words: Bad to the bone!

[HARDERTR]

If you're looking for something primarily for "target shooting" as you said, you may want to pass up the idea of a 44 in favor of a 357mag. As neophyte said, the best thing about a 357 is that you can shoot 38 special for WAY cheaper...which means more fun on fewer funds. Another great thing about 357s....they are a dime-a-dozen at pawn shops. You can get some GREAT deals on 357 revolvers, because many folks that buy guns at pawn shops overlook them for something more "eye-catching". I'll admit, I hardly ever go in LOOKING for a revolver, but I've picked up some pretty great deals because I knew a certain gun was sitting on the shelf for a couple of months...taking up space. You will seldom go wrong with a used revolver because MOST people don't shoot them enough to affect the INTERNAL condition.

I have a 6" Smith 686 and LOVE it. When I take it hunting, it's loaded with 357. When I'm out just playin', It's usually loaded with 38s. If it's on my side while I'm in the brush just walking around, it's got a nice mix of 357, 38 and rat-shot.

I do have a 44mag, and have used it as my primary gun during deer season for the last several years. I like the gun, and I KNOW it'll get the job done, but I really like shooting my 357/38 a lot more.

Whatever you choose, don't go to the shop "knowing" what you want to buy. Take a few recommendations, then go to the shop and check out the guns. A lot of folks will suggest Ruger or Smith (and they GREAT guns), but I wouldn't give up my Taurus-es or Rossis for one either. Just MY opinion....from what I think you're looking for, you may just get more gun for your money out of a Rossi or Taurus.

[stalebiscuit]

if you just want a revolver, id get a .38 special first, maybe an old smith and wesson or charter arms

armscor has brand new ones for like 180 bucks, but are ugly and armscor is well......ya


if i were you though, id get a .357, that way you can shoot .38 special out of them for practice

[Cyrille]

Originally Posted by mym1a

today I took my S&W 460 mag out for the first time, it's a beast not as bad as the 50 cal. but still a beast

You shooting factory or reloaded ammo? I've only shot reloads out of the one I've got. but all three calibers though. I've a question for you. How do you tell the two compensaters apart?

[madcratebuilder]

Many of the guns recommended are a little over budget (few hundred dollars) For 200-250 bucks you can find a S&W M10 or M&P pre 10. 4' barrel 38spl. The pre 10's go back to WW I, M 10's about 1958?? K frame Smiths are hard to beat. I put this together for about $230.

[stalebiscuit]

madcratebuilder.....i like the revolver

except for that god awful metal plate on the grip

why is that there?

[madcratebuilder]

Originally Posted by stalebiscuit

madcratebuilder.....i like the revolver

except for that god awful metal plate on the grip

why is that there?

It's a Tyler T-grip, really improves the feel of the grip, for me anyway. It's an old school thing from the last century, as is the trigger shoe.
Tyler Manufacturing and Distribution Company, Inc

[FS00008]

Can't go wrong with a Smith&Wesson .357/.38

[stalebiscuit]

Originally Posted by madcratebuilder

It's a Tyler T-grip, really improves the feel of the grip, for me anyway. It's an old school thing from the last century, as is the trigger shoe.
Tyler Manufacturing and Distribution Company, Inc

got it, makes sense now, i just dont like it

[squirrelbaster]

Originally Posted by stalebiscuit

got it, makes sense now, i just dont like it

i dont like the look of it eather, but if it makes it feel better in yourhand then i say it worth having on there.