[olaftheproud]

http://www.taurususa.com/images/imagesMain/608SS6.jpg

8 shot 357 mag and good price

[FutureMarine]

i love my S&W model 19

[BlueOvalFitter]

I picked up a Ruger Security Six,blued,2-3/4" barrel,357,last weekend.It currently has Pacmyar grips on it but I have the wooden grips too.It was made in 1976.And,it shoots great!

[BattleRifleG3]

I wouldn't be interested in anything larger than 6 shot, and would actually prefer 5 if available in a hunting size.

[BOOMER67]

I have a stainless 4in security six,i bought it (or stole it so to speak) from a reputable gun store in fair condition with pachmayr grips. after some t.l.c. it looks-shoots and is as dependable a weapon as you will ever find for 230.00 Rapid fire.158 grain rounds did nothing more than warm the barrel and upset the range master... over 200 rounds that day and atleast 1000 since. Well, you get the message.

[madcratebuilder]

Quote:       Originally Posted by BattleRifleG3

I'm looking into a 357 SA/DA Revolver with 6" barrel and am currently considering these two discontinued models based on their reputation and some experience. What matters to me is that they're tight, slick, reliable, and sturdy. I'm not looking for something to hot load, so it doesn't have to be overbuilt - just built right. One thing that matters to me is a low barrel axis for minimum muzzle jump. Haven't exactly been able to measure these yet. So what would you choose? Please, if you choose "other", only do so if you believe that your choice is actually superior to either of these two for some reason besides price.

Everyone is recommending anything but the trooper or ssix. The Colt if kept in excellent condition well continue to increase in value, not to sure about the Ruger. Both are very good DA revolvers, I have owned both. Unless it's a lot more money, get the Colt.

[two-70]

the old colt trooper MkIII's were very good shooting guns, hard to beat it or the ruger security six

[big boomer]

Dear BattlerifleG3 I have owned both the sec. six(stainless) and a trooper Mk3(blued) and both were great. When my company left town and I was out of work I sold the
colt because it was worth more and easier to sell. But it means it will cost more than the Ruger to buy. Take your pick and I think you'll be happy. I have tried some of the other ones talked about but like the two you picked. the gp-100 is a nice gun but the sec. six looks nicer in my opinion.

[Don357]

Get the Ruger.It's more gun for less money. Far safer than the Colt, and will handle any load you want to shoot. I have a SS 4" and love it.

[utahvarminter]

Smith and Wesson 686 6"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you can find one in good condition - a Model 27. Got a trigger job done on mine, and it shoots like a dream.

[okole]

Guess I'm one of the few, the proud, for the Colt. I have a MKII Trooper that is the most accurate handgun I have ever owned. I briefly had a GP 100 but got rid of it as it punished the finger behind the trigger guard every time it was fired. I've owned S&W M19's and 27's but they were not as accurate as the Trooper.

[Don357]

If you can find one,( get two because I want one) look at an IzMech MP-412. It's a polymer frame, top break(like the old Scholfield's) .357 mag made in Russia during the Clinton years. It was supposed to be for the US market, but the Clinton / Yeltzin agreement banned import then. Production has since stopped. Check it out at "Modern Firearms And Ammunition". I forgot the actual URL. Any way, I WANT ONE!!!! BTW, they were in limited distrubition in Europe.

[Jimbo Indy]

Another vote for the GP100. A spring kit and some internal cleanup is usually required for best trigger action but they are accurate and reliable. Had a SW686 about 20 years ago. It too was nice but I do not feel it was as strong as the Ruger. The Rugar also has a unique grip mounting system that allows you te attach all sorts of grips form round butt to square to whatever. When ammo manufacturers test proof loads they use Rugers unless a true test barrel is available. That ought to tell you something about strength. Bottom line is what fits your hand and balances best for you.

[Palladin8]

I voted other. I know you don't like the GP-100 but it really is a well built well balanced pistol. The felt recoil is milder with the full underlug and in my opinnion the extra weight from the underlug causes the pistol to recoil more inline instead of climbing up. I could be wrong and i'm sure someone here can correct me on this. My Uncle had and still has the GP-100 and I was all set to buy one until a classmate needed money in a bad way and sold me a 6" stainless taurus. The price was right ($80.00) and that's why I bought it. Had I to do all over again I should have bought the GP-100. Nothing against the Taurus it has been a pretty good pistol but I don't shoot it as accurately as with the GP-100 and it doesn't like the heavier bullets like the 158s. The Taurus' main duty is collecting dust in the gun safe.

[BattleRifleG3]

How time flies. Both pistols are now in the family.

[Don357]

Hey BRG3,
Tell us which one you like best. I'd lay money that it's the Ruger!

[BattleRifleG3]

I actually like the Colt better myself due to slick action and bull barrel.

[That1GarandKid]

However biased I may seem in favor of Colt Python and Troopers I REALLY like the security six

HAHA, just brought up an ancient thread but had to share. =P

[cjleete]

Skip the old Colt, it's unlikely you will find a decent one at a fair price, and besides, it might be nice and shiny but the revolver's strength is markedly inferior to even the old Security Six. I regularly see brand new GP-100's in the low-mid four hundred dollar range, in stainless. Why would you settle for an El Cheapo Rossi or something wierd like that when you can slightly delay your gratification and get a Smith or a Ruger?

[That1GarandKid]

Quote:       Originally Posted by cjleete

Skip the old Colt, it's unlikely you will find a decent one at a fair price, and besides, it might be nice and shiny but the revolver's strength is markedly inferior to even the old Security Six. I regularly see brand new GP-100's in the low-mid four hundred dollar range, in stainless. Why would you settle for an El Cheapo Rossi or something wierd like that when you can slightly delay your gratification and get a Smith or a Ruger?

Now now, I got my Trooper Mk III for 395 in excellent condition but I agree about strength. I've heard of Pythons not only having timing issues on a regular basis but also from being dropped on the rail just once..